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Racine told the commission she had resolved contractual issues with her landlord on July 7 and, after consulting the building and planning departments, discovered the commission does not hold a licensing meeting in August. “I need to move my business to a new address, and I'm asking if there can be the consideration of helping my business get into its new location by having an...emergency meeting or something like that for the licensing commission in August so that I may be able to potentially open my business in September instead of having to wait 2 more months,” she said.

Licensing staff and commissioners explained that a complete application and formal public notices are required before the commission can hold a hearing. Licensing staff said a legal notice publication imposes a 10‑day waiting period after notices are placed in the paper, and that staff must receive a complete application before beginning that process. Commissioners said they were willing to convene an off‑cycle Zoom hearing if the applicant provided a complete submission and staff completed the required notices.

Separately, during the meeting the commission ran a scheduled license lottery with four applicants for one available license (Sub Rosa LLC; Iconica Social Club LLC; PGD Foodie Group Inc. DBA Great Wall; and Labonte Ambanas LLC DBA Toasted). The commission placed four balls in the lottery container and drew ball number 4; the clerk announced file number 4 — Labonte Ambanas LLC DBA Toasted — as the lottery winner. Licensing staff said they would notify the winning applicant about next steps.

Commissioners and staff told Racine they would make themselves available for an off‑cycle meeting when a complete application and the required legal notices are ready, but cautioned the applicant about the procedural timelines.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Northampton License Commission | July 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Bishop’s Lounge owner asked the commission July 16 for an emergency August meeting to speed a relocation and licensing process; licensing staff explained public notice and application deadlines. At the same meeting the commission ran a lottery for four applicants and drew file number 4 — Labonte Ambanas LLC DBA Toasted — as the winner.","taxTitle","Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts","taxId",68541,"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},6164110,"Commission approves common victualler license for Thai Garden after administrative review",85,440000,525000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5431489-ff2c40af3194157ac4f60be1e48c38dd&start=440&end=525","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5431489-ff2c40af3194157ac4f60be1e48c38dd/thumbnail_440000.jpg","/articles/6164110/Massachusetts/Commission-approves-common-victualler-license-for-Thai-Garden-after-administrative-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164110-d4f6da1587947129f89682f16c8a4db1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447923&Signature=AGCTVB1Ze3BOMKL8ooqfzt7sdYUkVHa6i0HxnCKqoZrYzYvgbGRuv6GQh8D2UE-p4qEgoETS5hrPgozRsBdGOLKhxE~AxIUkVoI7jdNOa1PbITPmQ-fC4EIVJqHi3MDL80Q94b5HnG69QgjKZOKOQ5~PVA9H4bLOZHPKmFKLROsvpG4Q8m2AM3IxazDalEijKLara1m3r6TBxSjRw5qudjmYJgPV-JTeuD7mGIxOzMYrzPei4143oBCWnOgba8GKe4nB4OP9CSBkGHaYMDH8w3lGug3ZQFCk1Mf1mchdyOQai4QHFYdYtByC1NFYgMMXz2Jf98zBkErbwoh6RyM4YQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Northampton License Commission voted July 16 to approve a new common victualler license for Thai Northampton Inc., doing business as Thai Garden at 2 Bridge Street, after staff said the application materials were complete.

Attorney Peter Irvine appeared for the applicant and reminded the commission the license transfer was part of a family ownership transition. Licensing staff said the submitted forms were in order and no additional conditions were required. The commission approved the license during the meeting with a unanimous roll call vote.

The application lists John Kolnisapapornamorn as the proposed manager. The commission did not require further documentation at the time of the meeting and concluded the item.","The Northampton License Commission voted unanimously July 16 to approve a common victualler license for Thai Northampton Inc., doing business as Thai Garden, at 2 Bridge Street with a new manager listed, after staff confirmed paperwork was in order.",{"_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},6164115,"License commission approves Hardwick Vineyards’ fair sales license contingent on MDAR approval",181,3235000,3416000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5431489-ff2c40af3194157ac4f60be1e48c38dd&start=3235&end=3416","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5431489-ff2c40af3194157ac4f60be1e48c38dd/thumbnail_3235000.jpg","/articles/6164115/Massachusetts/License-commission-approves-Hardwick-Vineyards-fair-sales-license-contingent-on-MDAR-approval","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164115-d333f873306ddd8b504acc197b92bff6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447923&Signature=LlnUNVnrva9pSDUxj~E-X9IDbOyjSHq6X-8~ivADa1rJ2ycpkkTsRwn25JAqG5b~c0Q38gFG6tJjlbbM5Aun-0NoVSvZz78V9qpihFYymbEk5koNTYNABI-tLVDXvoVanmCEGG1oTxBUWXMYG-HMlO4CaaHgR4xxgjMXJvXz117AhxEwkkU0kq1kpIIetd7bi-p0LDyshJqEvDuQIGT9tMKdYsOI7eiCy3V0~7Ik3WsUUtz6h3g5jIm3M5clbTMnT6CfBNdkk2mS3GGjw-s0e0t8w058-SeVUTnwQxWa1IkWWCJEDvkYf3ZP~r~cOo~y~o2biMqDtXV5PppJhtrAQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Northampton License Commission on July 16 voted to approve a license allowing Hardwick Vineyards and Winery LLC to sell wine at the Three County Fair at 54 Fair Street (Aug. 29–Sept. 1), contingent on the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) approval.

Caitlin Young, general manager of Hardwick Winery, told the commission the winery has taken part in the fair for more than a decade and planned to sell bottles in the fair’s farmer’s market building. Young said she submitted the MDAR form and expected a response in a few days; licensing staff said the commission would file the approval conditioned on receipt of MDAR paperwork.

Commissioners cast unanimous votes to approve the license contingent on MDAR confirmation. Licensing staff said they would accept the MDAR certificate once received and finalize the category of license.","Hardwick Vineyards and Winery LLC received commission approval July 16 to sell wine at the Three County Fair contingent on return of required MDAR paperwork, the commission said.",{"_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},6164120,"License commission approves short‑term alcohol permits for Taste of Northampton, seeks fencing, wristband and security details",2536,629000,3165000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5431489-ff2c40af3194157ac4f60be1e48c38dd&start=629&end=3165","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5431489-ff2c40af3194157ac4f60be1e48c38dd/thumbnail_629000.jpg","/articles/6164120/Massachusetts/License-commission-approves-shortterm-alcohol-permits-for-Taste-of-Northampton-seeks-fencing-wristband-and-security-details","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164120-7d0e4691d835e71c274a1aee6f87b7ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447923&Signature=EwFxu7~AUMBd0HPRrQ99TVrcgDYO1go9Dvjv0uEJajcFWrm22CAlA~ZXba401y4ej6YJLsCw-cOo-x2p~fnZZ~7MNHkhPD-RkQ~thoMoNw6xgVoKcgVC2qmXMtv-jAW-B8xYIPxSDnk6~w68Yj0WCmbpegj-I29VAMH0Hj86YdQ6K06j-6o1rswKInkA7ddiaXMsBv4~pIeJKOu9oFA4ynx10HfHf6jVZBVjc-yk~jbPM1PA81c5IvUdMpWkojaSN2EcXNZIMGBGYbA9TI-2Dyxw1q355M7SEh3K5WCmu8tEb1jKWC2QRoLwiSvMc~-bZuiFrnoL6y2mdQE6NhqK-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Northampton License Commission approved short‑term wine‑and‑malt licenses for more than a dozen restaurants, breweries and wineries to serve at the Taste of Northampton on Sept. 13–14, 2025, but commissioners requested more detail from event organizers about perimeter containment, wristband sales and on‑site security.

Commissioners said the vendors had submitted required paperwork and voted to waive application fees; approvals were recorded as unanimous. The commission also said it expects the downtown business association (DNA) and the event organizers to supply a plan for how the Armory Street parking lot will be enclosed, how wristbands will be checked at entry, and how police will patrol the site.

The commission approved individual short‑term licenses during the July 16 meeting for vendors including Fitzwillie's (Grand Amarr Hospitality Inc.), Eastside Grill (Leap In Limp Out Inc.), India House (Azad Barat Inc.), Jake's (Washa and Wear Inc.), Local Burger, Progression Brewing (Progression Investments LLC), Drawing Board Brewing, Highbrow Wood Fired Kitchen and Bar, Gumbo Oyster Bar (Let Me Be Lucy LLC), Mineral Hills Winery (Goddard's Red Hen Farm LLC), The Dirty Truth (Moore Hospitality Inc.), Spoleto (1 Bridge Street Inc.) and others. Each motion recorded in the transcript included a fee waiver and a roll call of affirmative votes from Commissioners Natasha Yakovlev, Jennifer Ewer and Amy Cahillane.

Commissioners pressed organizers and vendors for operational details. Andrea (representing the Downtown Northampton Association) told the commission the plan is to enclose the Armory lot with barricades and place a DNA booth near the entrance to sell wristbands; DNA would run ID checks at that booth and sell $5 wristbands to those who intend to drink. Andrea also said the DNA plans to engage the Northampton Police Department and expected two dedicated officers for the event. Andrea: “There is gonna be a DNA booth...outside of the enclosed area. So folks would need to go to the DNA booth...and then go through security to get into the actual Taste.”

Vendor representatives described their proposed service plans. Harrison Edwards of Fitzwillie’s said his booth would serve canned beer (tallboys) and possibly a sangria; he said staff serving alcohol would have current alcohol‑service (TIPS/ServSafe) certifications. Progression Brewing said it would serve beer from a refrigerated tap truck or canned pours if electrical hookups are unavailable. Several vendors said they intended to sell a limited selection of canned beers and a small number of wines.

Organizers and vendors said the DNA intended to use wristbands both to age‑verify and as a modest fundraiser: the $5 wristband would be valid for both days and would be required to purchase alcohol at vendor booths. City staff and several vendors clarified that vendors themselves would not issue wristbands; customers would present an already‑issued wristband at vendor booths. Andrew Browery (organizer/participant) said the DNA had discussed construction fencing around the perimeter and planned police patrols: “...there would be the construction fencing around the perimeter of the parking lot. The DNA is going to be IDing and selling the wristbands, and we're gonna have police presence patrolling the whole area.”

Commissioners debated whether to approve licenses immediately or make approvals contingent on organizer confirmations. The commission approved the individual short‑term licenses during the meeting and agreed to follow up with organizers for a written description of fencing materials, final entrance location, and security staffing. The commission noted prior problems when unapproved vendors served alcohol in earlier iterations of the event and emphasized containing the event footprint so alcohol could not be carried outside the defined boundaries.

The commission also discussed the DNA’s request for a fee waiver for the event; commissioners agreed to waive fees for the short‑term licenses this year given the event’s connection to the nonprofit DNA and community nature of the festival.

The commission said it will expect written plans from event organizers, to be delivered to licensing staff, documenting the perimeter fencing, wristband points of sale and the police detail assigned to the event. If those clarifications are not consistent with the commitments discussed, the commission said it would reserve the right to require additional containment or conditions before the event.","The Northampton License Commission on July 16 approved short‑term wine-and‑malt permits — with fee waivers — for more than a dozen vendors at the Taste of Northampton in the Armory Street parking lot, while asking organizers for a plan showing perimeter fencing, entry wristband procedures and police coverage.","actionData","errors"]

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