Licensing Authority 06-24-2026

The Barnstable Licensing Authority held a public meeting on June 24, 2026, to discuss several licensing and regulatory matters related to alcohol service and special event permits. A significant portion of the meeting focused on whether to opt into a temporary pilot program allowing an additional one-hour extension of alcohol service hours during the summer of 2026, coinciding with events like the FIFA World Cup and America's 250th anniversary. After deliberation, the board voted to decline participation in the pilot program, citing concerns about public safety, enforcement challenges, and limited business interest. The board also voted against designating a public alcohol consumption district. Additionally, the meeting included approvals of new and transferred annual all-alcohol licenses for several restaurants, including Fusion House, Ninja House, Takara, and amendments for Shake Shack and Tavern on the Green. Special one-day licenses for events such as the Mind Travel Foundation concert and the Flip Circus were also approved, with police detail requirements noted for certain events. The meeting concluded with recognition of a departing board member and plans for leadership elections at the next meeting.