Board of License Commissioners Aug 20, 2026

The Town of Amherst Board of License Commissioners held a remote meeting on August 20, 2026, primarily to consider a new liquor license application for University Drive LLC, doing business as Little Patronis. The applicant, an experienced local operator, presented plans for a restaurant serving Neapolitan pizza and Italian-American cuisine at the former Savannah's location. The commission discussed the application, noting it was contingent on police chief approval, and subsequently voted unanimously to approve the liquor license and the associated common victualler license. Additionally, the board approved a short-term all-alcohol license for the 6th annual Bantoberfest event on the town common. The meeting also addressed procedural matters such as packet distribution and upcoming meeting schedules, with no other procurement or contracting issues discussed.