City Council rejects Smokehouse Tavern permit
Lowell City Council rejects Smokehouse Tavern liquor permit unanimously. The vote was 0 to 10 to deny the on-premises restaurant license, with one councilor absent. Councilor McDonough cited ongoing problems with the establishment, while Councilor Mercier stated it was not a legitimate restaurant
City Council · Meeting of June 30, 2026
Lowell City Council rejects Smokehouse Tavern liquor permit unanimously. The vote was 0 to 10 to deny the on-premises restaurant license, with one councilor absent. Councilor McDonough cited ongoing problems with the establishment, while Councilor Mercier stated it was not a legitimate restaurant and had multiple issues.
In other business, the Council approved a $28,000 grant for a Jail and Arrest Diversion Program and voted 4 to 7 against a proposal to restore the Fire Chief position to Civil Service.
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Source: the City Council meeting of June 30, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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