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Commission members said materials in the packet indicate the operator at the former SOWA site applied for a full liquor license rather than a takeout‑only permit. Commissioners asked whether the site would remain takeout only, whether a kitchen remains on the premises and whether the new filing represents a separate business rather than a transfer. The commission scheduled attorney Flick to attend the next meeting to clarify the business structure and licensing questions.

The commission also reported other pending matters:
- Lithuanian Outing Association: change‑of‑manager paperwork was submitted March 27 and remains under review by the ABCC.
- Sabah Asian Cuisine and Lounge: transfer application was submitted in April and the ABCC returned the application as \"no action\" on March 12; the commission said the application has missing or incorrect documents that the applicant will submit directly to the ABCC.
- South Garden Motel: a boarding‑house renewal application was filed May 28 but is missing a core report; the owner has been notified and the commission will finish processing when the application is complete.

The chair asked staff to place attorney Flick and the new‑license questions on the next meeting agenda and to follow up on outstanding documents so the commission can close out old business.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Gardner License Commission Meeting Jun 10 2025 HD","oneSentenceSummary","Commission members raised questions about a new full liquor license application at the former SOWA location and reviewed several other pending license transfers and renewals still under review by the ABCC.","taxTitle","Gardner City, Worcester County, Massachusetts","taxId",60679,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202619,"License Commission OKs Elk’s Lodge one‑day alcohol permit for July 11 movie night",263,506000,769000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3786463-6a033ace1a151f699e89a69f086a8c95&start=506&end=769","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3786463-6a033ace1a151f699e89a69f086a8c95/thumbnail_506000.jpg","/articles/6202619/Gardner-City/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/License-Commission-OKs-Elks-Lodge-oneday-alcohol-permit-for-July-11-movie-night","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202619-aa93005120469190eeb131510a0cc4eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156627&Signature=OT4U8Cw5I0tC0jPj2yQ0gEut9d7Xtj60hMVckoehXn5G4Oi4fPZFKr0hE9vTYghPOGnq6LQb9OGfBvqBHDHSlABiyNj1WInv-VyDEXww7obtlRtVle2dTGOzUqN9~6KqkD809ESKILsSAp9bo50iuGKea75fiWq1yiBCz6I5uCWluk~ibsIBo7ZFB6EdsMZW0UwaMvbaTu886TmuBUMIfao~RyFh9FBH~Ppn1WKDSeMk0PgdR3EXri3ts3nHE~RqtP4I8Uaso4lIhHGTqTnY1f8FRWB2m~go-Fa04S2j4CbxeCvoZloTUxafOl-PnVDrXKXepbmnpTCg8krXEBd9sw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gardner City License Commission approved a one‑day alcohol permit for Elk’s Lodge’s planned outdoor movie night on July 11, 2025.

The applicant said the event will take place in a field area and described the event as family‑oriented; the applicant said liquor sales are expected to be modest. The applicant estimated attendance could vary — “who knows? Could be 10,” the applicant said, while acknowledging it “could be 100” on a popular night.

Commissioners asked about crowd control and staffing. The applicant said there are usually five or six staff for car control at similar events and that the lodge would call the commission if “things start looking like it's getting squirrely” so officials could respond. The commission advised that the one‑day license must be posted in the serving area when alcohol is sold.

A motion to approve the one‑day permit passed with members indicating support during the meeting; the transcript records the chair calling for a vote and the commission saying “Aye.”","The commission granted a one‑day alcohol permit to Elk’s Lodge for a July 11 outdoor movie night and discussed attendance estimates, staffing and posting of the license.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202624,"Gardner City approves one‑day liquor permits for July 12 food‑truck festival",212,132000,344000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3786463-6a033ace1a151f699e89a69f086a8c95&start=132&end=344","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3786463-6a033ace1a151f699e89a69f086a8c95/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6202624/Gardner-City/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Gardner-City-approves-oneday-liquor-permits-for-July-12-foodtruck-festival","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202624-bd31337471635a2f5a5c3555927058c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156627&Signature=XQ3QCf5Lli5fITpbmXjQ-CRq6rTWQh20WkqLixRMB~JKzC2MnDGnRA6ihLNWdQJqXs4dlFXwN0U8SA~Phy98Qw2169f7iwfpyZx620FU9R0ka89ktuUKQGGJRsgYp2~GNrNu0VUqv5BfWpWaW8aH8BkAiWi2iwXoq0Lw9pZhA50~b2yUsXUbwMVIVfR9IeOnRQbekWBrwHEQSLYfk0nuY00~0MOfj8cyVLrPeY5H64poRLfXnsPJ6~C79w5tjw~qhgpGKZI8dlMJAHR9rdNFvn5LIvNepvL0NkffCDoepcn5qQMO08h7gV8qHRFVwrl8-NtyU0ADPhJR26~8m3dEbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gardner City License Commission approved one‑day liquor permits on Tuesday for multiple vendors planning to serve alcohol at a food‑truck festival scheduled for July 12, 2025.

Commission members approved one‑day permits for Tavern 13, Owen Hill Brewing and Wyoming Hill Brewing for the event, and discussed operational details for the alcohol serving area, public‑safety staffing and posting of licenses.

The commission’s chair said the event will follow the same serving‑area map used last year. Samantha Morris, an applicant for Tavern 13, said last year’s event “went great,” and told the commission the permitted alcohol area was on the front lawn and that staff informed customers that drinks could not leave the grassed area.

Commissioners asked who would install barricades and signage to mark the restricted area. Applicants said the city’s Department of Public Works has handled barricade setup in prior years; the commission’s clerk said she would “make a note to check with Phil or the DPW to see who’s gonna take responsibility for setting up the restricted area” and would confirm before the festival.

Commissioners also discussed public‑safety staffing. The applicants said the event typically has an officer detail; the commission clarified the detail would likely mirror past events (two officers covering eight hours apiece). The commission instructed applicants to post the issued one‑day license in the designated serving area when on site and to use signage and staff to prevent patrons from leaving the alcohol zone.

No ordinance or statute beyond the local licensing process was cited at the hearing; the commission noted that local rulings on violations may be appealed to the AVCC within five days of receiving a written decision.

The applicants and commission agreed to follow up on barricade responsibility and to confirm final details before the July 12 festival.","The Gardner City License Commission approved one‑day alcohol permits for multiple vendors at a July 12 food‑truck festival and discussed boundaries, signage and police details for the serving area.","actionData","errors"]

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