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License Commission approves eight special licenses for fall events

Lowell License Commission approved eight special alcohol licenses and event permits for fall celebrations.

License Commission · Meeting of September 17, 2026

Lowell License Commission approved eight special alcohol licenses and event permits for fall celebrations. Acting Chair Cliff Krieger and Commissioners Pamela Underwood and Rithy Uong voted unanimously to approve wine and malt beverage licenses for gatherings at the Hellenic Center, a gallery reception on October 3, and the Baystate Marathon on October 18, plus permits for the Fall Buskers Series and Hispanic and Latinx Festival on September 26. The Commission also approved a wine and malt beverage package store license transfer for Sophia's Greek Pantry North at 484 Merrimack Street and a condition change on Kazanjian Used Parts Inc.'s junk dealer license.

A public hearing for Showcase Cinema's restaurant license transfer is set for October 15.

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Source: the License Commission meeting of September 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.

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