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Laurie, representing Home Fruit Wine, and Matthew Glidden of Kraft Tea Kombucha Company applied for farmer's permits covering Wednesdays from June 18 through Sept. 3 for the Out to Lunch series. Both applicants asked to change an end time on an application form; staff adjusted the listed event times to 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and to include rain dates through early September.

During the hearing, Ms. Glidden and other vendors asked whether kombucha requires licensing; Matthew Glidden explained that \"kombucha in its natural state has, more than a half a percent, alcohol. So it does qualify, federally and, statewide as a beer.\" He added that kombucha at roughly 1.5–2% alcohol must comply with the same regulations as beer; the commission accepted farmer's permits for the vendors.

Action: Motions to approve farmer's permits for the Out to Lunch series were made, seconded and approved by the commissioners present (two votes in favor). Staff corrected a typographical end time on an application and confirmed the series schedule and rain-date flexibility.

Vendors were reminded to follow inspectional and ABCC-related rules for alcoholic products sold at public markets.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Worcester City License Commission 05/29/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved farmer's permits for vendors at the Worcester Out to Lunch series and clarified that kombucha with more than 0.5% alcohol is regulated as beer and requires a farmer-brewer permit and compliance with beer regulations.","taxTitle","Worcester City, Worcester County, Massachusetts","taxId",3734,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6222263,"License commission approves summer one-day liquor and entertainment permits; police detail shortages noted",1102,198000,1300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3610279-297bbd4dd736f0d4b06d41612552695b&start=198&end=1300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3610279-297bbd4dd736f0d4b06d41612552695b/thumbnail_198000.jpg","/articles/6222263/Massachusetts/License-commission-approves-summer-one-day-liquor-and-entertainment-permits-police-detail-shortages-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222263-07b9ced45de12781b0e02908791b2a72/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139323&Signature=h3uYV9q6P6H9nKrm~gUNF-7bI-bquX6SmHNLBdPMxBXPerum3Ec8StDW1pdgkMzdDpte8V4Dc5zvMYvsz6Z9IU5RLCB2qelhK7unYtfdn~9JBPdKl1ayZAuWAXwwm9yJNnPwRrZoXZ9TPmrhBL0Vkgb7KkWkNmbXhauTINP6rsHs08DnLQ-1UuDn4nz4cOUQjtAqP1nOCL9NIcvAQxxxawmHq8of8QFmIiB97YC1mu777h6NSIuPpdWXUep~vpuTVpYAtWSsh6PNM2MHOfsjRHwczL0qYChwnazPgO-pNyg-wI8uFXeEVXVUiJ1EOnKtYoT8ibWqDaq5tPD4cFNQTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Worcester License Commission on May 29 approved a slate of one-day liquor and entertainment permits for summer events — including artisan markets, music performances and cultural festivals — while staff and police noted that police details were not available for some dates and that applicants would rely on private security.

Victoria Mariano, who applied for multiple artisan-market dates on Lamartine Street, said the events draw “about a hundred people throughout the day” and use barricades, porta-potties and private security to keep alcohol in the licensed area. The commission heard that the police department had attempted to fill requested details but could not supply officers for some dates; Sergeant Thomas Needham said the department was unable to assign officers to every requested detail.

For a Brazilian Samba event presented by an applicant identified as Xander, organizers told the commission they originally expected 3,000 attendees but now estimate about 1,500 because of immigration-related issues; the applicant said TIP-certified bartenders would staff the bar and that they intended to source alcohol from Martinetti. Attorney Matt Eichel, representing Craft Beer Holdings 3 LLC, told the commission the Mercantile Plaza would host Van Gogh Immersive patrons and provided an updated floor plan showing the licensed interior and adjacent plaza, on-site security, cameras and ServSafe/TIP-certified staff.

Staff reminded applicants that approvals for local licenses are followed by uploads to the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) within 48 hours and that the ABCC assigns an investigator to inspect and complete state approval, which typically takes four to six weeks. The commission approved the one-day liquor and entertainment licenses after applicants described security plans, sanitation and bartender certification.

Action: Motions to approve the one-day liquor and entertainment permits for the array of events were made, seconded and approved by the commissioners present (two votes in favor). Several approvals were granted with standard conditions including TIP-certified servers and compliance with inspectional and police directions.

The approvals clear the way for multiple summer events; applicants were reminded to follow up with the detail office and the ABCC process where applicable.","The Worcester License Commission approved numerous one-day liquor and entertainment permits for summer events, while police and staff said some dates lacked a confirmed police detail and applicants relied on private security and porta-potties.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6222268,"License commission conditionally approves EV Kitchen LLC license; reinspection to confirm liquor storage",127,2551000,2678000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3610279-297bbd4dd736f0d4b06d41612552695b&start=2551&end=2678","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3610279-297bbd4dd736f0d4b06d41612552695b/thumbnail_2551000.jpg","/articles/6222268/Massachusetts/License-commission-conditionally-approves-EV-Kitchen-LLC-license-reinspection-to-confirm-liquor-storage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222268-e7436dd1d1f5fdf44c1c31b26d7c3f1b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139323&Signature=jIT64DOl1msN-jM7ai~6-mOkQm8-Or-aq5~ZNKYKEneH6oo5NHR3PBAcl8asjENqzOTKM9S1sb~3rJ7MzOQixbC-ZZHlJpQzXAsQGmoNqxqqkPZIq0HKGKl3po9LpIDK6eaT5vuQozxVL4cj00S0Qjghc98sfP6bmYw~tKZ5WCuBebj6mRLDBvqEvMbYJxzB-kx-a-otzHOsNNsD4kk6BwzxEpH1PF8sWJDK109rIcIycIoQcVMa1C4dtYLFtP7ktcH94VTpft3gtaP~lF-GmHm~QXBGPWgJZtUBoADo0o26szo2kXpM3RtAZVRHvlhx-qSgZJGraKiJFYVl2eQxhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Worcester License Commission on May 29 approved a restaurant malt-and-wine license for EV Kitchen LLC at 801 Gold Star Boulevard, subject to a reinspection to confirm secure liquor storage and staff TIP certification.

Applicant Jason Vong told commissioners his operation would serve beer and wine in a small venue with seating for about 25 people. The applicant proposed hours of operation for all days at 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; the commission agreed to set hours at 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

Inspectional staff noted the premises was an unfinished shell at the time of the hearing and recommended a reinspection once buildout is closer to completion to verify secure liquor storage and that all servers are TIP-certified. The commission approved the license on the condition that a follow-up inspection confirm secure storage and staff training.

Action: Motion to approve the restaurant malt-and-wine license subject to a reinspection and confirmation of secured liquor storage and TIP certification was made, seconded and approved by the commissioners present (two votes in favor). Inspectional Services will schedule a reinspection before final operational clearance.

The conditional approval allows the business to complete final buildout and prepare for opening, with the commission to verify compliance before alcohol service begins.","EV Kitchen LLC at 801 Gold Star Boulevard was granted a restaurant malt-and-wine license subject to a reinspection to verify secure liquor storage and TIP certification for servers.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6222273,"Commission provisionally approves Plaza Supermarket package-store license; manager background check to be completed",157,2729000,2886000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3610279-297bbd4dd736f0d4b06d41612552695b&start=2729&end=2886","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3610279-297bbd4dd736f0d4b06d41612552695b/thumbnail_2729000.jpg","/articles/6222273/Massachusetts/Commission-provisionally-approves-Plaza-Supermarket-package-store-license-manager-background-check-to-be-completed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222273-a7272af467c22fe92c4cc5c5e5f9fbe4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139323&Signature=MKbI2dlm99s8jqo22iK0LvaX0vQJBt7ltjJTX06QjpiiA~pJOUWrFTYSevK44Dhd4AltvTXi5mF~B8lXAb~or80QXNPePmLsBjCq971MYHpTCLRjXu0v8~dgXdAO45--nFGMlWi3wdEVcwvQVFYEwW7-lgnJ99KIjOP2vtphxhfldLK6oHYkXiscvGOEPZ3YQOCtuHm8h7mOSbk1I2cuXIIRE-za8tf0wEXqsMe9Mnu7~AjCreyMBIuBsp6qHw2GIcCswUNz-BnDUDKBkCVEga567dvBPvZ3eevI00lh07mGN2PYBGADsY01EWFQB81jro2R5ufTMTUMOlwm9XzQKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Worcester License Commission on May 29 moved to approve a package-store malt-and-wine license for 1000 Main Street Inc., doing business as Plaza Supermarket, contingent on completion of background checks and processing of manager documentation.

Applicants Luke Mendez and Luis Calderon told the commission they operate the supermarket and intend to expand product offerings. The commission confirmed proposed business hours and noted that liquor sales are subject to the commission’s time-of-day restrictions; staff clarified that alcoholic beverage sales cannot commence before the hour indicated by the commission (staff stated liquor sales cannot start before 8 a.m.).

Inspectional Services reported that manager application documents were provided at the meeting and would be scanned and processed; staff said it would complete background checks “by today, if not tomorrow,” and that the commission could approve the manager appointment proactively subject to finalization. A motion to approve the package-store license passed with the commissioners present voting in favor.

Action: Motion to approve the package-store malt-and-wine license with manager documentation to be finalized and background checks completed was made, seconded and approved by the commissioners present (two votes in favor). Staff will complete the manager background check and notify the commission if issues arise.

The approval allows the supermarket to sell malt and wine once the manager appointment clears the background check and the operation meets local regulatory requirements.","The Worcester License Commission moved to approve a package-store malt-and-wine license for Plaza Supermarket at 1000 Main Street while staff completes manager-background checks and processes submitted documents.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6222277,"License commission approves Jairo and Souvlaki malt-and-wine license with signage and server training conditions",196,2329000,2525000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3610279-297bbd4dd736f0d4b06d41612552695b&start=2329&end=2525","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3610279-297bbd4dd736f0d4b06d41612552695b/thumbnail_2329000.jpg","/articles/6222277/Massachusetts/License-commission-approves-Jairo-and-Souvlaki-malt-and-wine-license-with-signage-and-server-training-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222277-c4dd510a14c55503974dc90c3eea319e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139323&Signature=GfszdduHSopsX~qb44ktvVU4Ubj5JICxrNLB3q05vmhgxx-5X-8PueeCAi9Xap5NYMbTCxsb7FBGmrVCHKHcKJxNaWQapMzPew350xwrhfNboehjlCqzQE2hUmUPryAga8oJ~gfO78YG9EtCzbhzvXaCcSBKkCB0dhjRcabiEyen~KuCZMmhBr2mgN8yC-c6PuLB-gP2DhXDrUtL6qvh1XtYe9jY-qlDXBml9KDOBlVp4zzsg4GTUD0SEwJxTVMVjbtcPlHtH4q6nEEJEw0-yFQzZA4rVvJ0t9LaJvSBSPR3-5io8WU99Et3qTIwFeLYsz-naZ3Cy1cmqBDDn2Bd0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Worcester License Commission on May 29 approved a restaurant malt-and-wine license for Jairo and Souvlaki, a restaurant at 2623 Chandler Street, subject to a requirement that the business post a sign restricting alcohol beyond the patio and that all servers hold TIP certification.

The condition arose after a commission inspection and questions about the narrow patio area. Joseph Duquette, an attorney representing Jairo and Souvlaki, said the licensed premises would cover the roughly 1,000-square-foot restaurant and its outdoor patio and noted a prior unanimous special-permit decision by the Zoning Board of Appeals that set neighborhood-consistent hours. The commission recorded hours as Monday–Tuesday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Wednesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–midnight; and Sunday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m., consistent with the ZBA decision.

Commissioners and staff flagged a safety concern: the patio configuration could allow patrons to carry alcohol out of the licensed area. Sergeant Thomas Needham of the Worcester Police Department and inspectional staff suggested a clear marker; the commission approved the license conditioned on a posted “No liquor beyond this point” sign and proof that everyone serving alcohol is TIP-certified.

Action: Motion to approve the restaurant malt-and-wine license subject to the posted sign and TIP certification was made, seconded and approved by the commissioners present (two commissioners voting in favor). The commission also noted that servers must be TIP-certified before serving alcohol.

The action clears the way for the new restaurant to operate with alcoholic beverages under the hours set by the ZBA special permit, subject to the posted restriction and staff certification requirements. The commission wished the proprietors luck with the new business.

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