Lowell License Commission - October 15, 2026

The Lowell License Commission meeting on October 15, 2026, approved the September 17 minutes and considered event and alcohol-license applications. The commission approved permits for the City’s Monster Bash and Fall Fest, community rallies and festivals, Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s event, alcohol service at 27 UML basketball games, the Lowell Bicentennial Celebration, and other listed events. Commissioners also discussed a request to admit 18- to 20-year-olds to a licensed venue for the Lowell Hip Hop Festival; concerns included security procedures and prior incidents, and the transcript does not clearly establish the final outcome of that application.

The commission continued the public hearing on Showcase Cinemas Lowell’s proposed transfer of its all-alcohol restaurant license to the November 5, 2026 meeting. A continuation of the hearing on Lowell alcoholic-beverage regulations was also listed, but the transcript ends before substantive discussion. No procurement, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.