License Commission 06/25/2026

The City of Worcester License Commission held a meeting on June 25, 2026, primarily focused on licensing requests and regulatory compliance related to alcohol and entertainment permits. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for events such as the Massachusetts Soccer Festival and the Fraternal Order of Eagles event, as well as requests for new package store malt and wine licenses, notably for ERW Enterprises Inc. at 141 East Central Street. The commission also reviewed alteration of premises requests for outdoor dining at several restaurants, including Broadway Restaurant and MKM LLC, with considerations for safety and state approvals. A significant portion of the meeting addressed compliance issues, including a violation hearing for Mexicali Cantina and Grill regarding failure to maintain required TIP certification for alcohol servers, resulting in a warning. Several license applications were postponed for further review or due to absent applicants. Motions to approve or postpone were consistently voted on and passed by the commissioners. Overall, the meeting involved multiple vendor and licensee approvals, regulatory enforcement actions, and policy discussions impacting future procurement and licensing activities in Worcester.