Lowell License Commission - May 28, 2026

The Lowell License Commission held a meeting on May 28, 2026, primarily to review and approve various special event permits and licenses related to alcohol sales and amplified outdoor entertainment. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of special one-day licenses for malt beverages and wines for multiple community events such as the Town and City Festival II, the Lowell Summer Music Series, the African Festival, the Greek Festival, and other cultural and fundraising events. The commission also approved a common victualer license for Next Sign LLC, a healthcare operation serving residents recovering from addiction, and considered applications for changes to existing licenses, including outdoor seating expansions and DBA name changes. All bartenders serving alcohol at these events were confirmed to be TIPS certified. Additionally, the commission scheduled public hearings for certain license transfers and location changes, with attention to safety concerns raised for a third-floor licensed premises. Motions to approve permits and licenses were consistently passed unanimously, reflecting support for these community and business activities.