The Quincy Board of License Commissioners convened on May 27, 2025, to discuss several requests for special use permits and one-day liquor licenses for upcoming community events. The meeting focused on two major events: Porchfest and the Walliston Hill Neighborhood Association's Saturdays in the Park.

The first agenda item addressed the request for a special use permit and one-day liquor licenses for Porchfest, scheduled for June 28, 2025, from 2 PM to 8 PM in the Walliston Hill, Squamom, and Marymount neighborhoods. Walter Hubley presented details about the event, noting a slight change in timing from previous years to accommodate earlier sunset hours. The event will feature a similar lineup of bands and food vendors, including Blacks Creek Barbecue and The Assembly Restaurant. The board unanimously approved the request without any questions or concerns from attendees.

Next, the board reviewed a request from the Walliston Hill Neighborhood Association for special use permits and one-day liquor licenses for their annual Saturdays in the Park events at Safford Park, which will take place every Saturday in September from 2 PM to 7 PM. Hubley highlighted that the events will include live music, food, and beverages, with The Assembly Restaurant serving as the food vendor. The board expressed confidence in the smooth operation of these events and approved the request without any objections.

The meeting concluded with a brief discussion regarding a request from Van Coffee Bar for a one-day liquor license for a special event on May 31, 2025, from 5 PM until midnight. Further details on this request were not elaborated during the meeting.

Overall, the Quincy Board of License Commissioners effectively addressed community event requests, ensuring that local festivities can proceed with the necessary permits in place.