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The Massachusetts Liquor Control Act places a quota or limit on the number of on-premise and off-premise licenses a town can issue. That quota is based on the population of the community as determined by the most recent federal census. Although this changes with each state census, at this time the remaining liquor license quota for the Town of Bedford is:
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SECTION
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TYPE OF ALCOHOL
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DESCRIPTION
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ALLOWED
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ISSUED
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REMAINING
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12
On Premise
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All Alcohol
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Restaurants & Hotels
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One for each unit of 1,000 of population or fraction thereof -
minimum of 14
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12
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2
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12
On Premise
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Wine & Malt
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Restaurants & Hotels
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One for each unit of 5,000 of population or fraction thereof -
minimum of 5
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2
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3
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15
Off Premise
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All Alcohol
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Package Stores
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One for each unit of 5,000 of population or fraction thereof -
minimum of 2
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3
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0
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15
Off Premise
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Wine & Malt
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Package Stores
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One for each unit of 5,000 of population or fraction thereof -
minimum of 5
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0
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5
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Veterans Clubs
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All Alcohol
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War Veterans Organizations
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Outside the Quota System
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2
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Unlimited
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To review the Alcohol Policy for restaurants please click here.
One-Day Special Alcohol License
The Selectmen may grant a special license under MGL Chapter 138 Section 14 to the responsible manager of any indoor or outdoor activity or enterprise. If you wish to hold an event which involves the sale of alcohol, please fill out the application below and contact the Town Manager's Office at 781-275-1111. If the event is to take place in Town Center or Old Town Hall, please contact Fay Russo at 781-275-4880.
One-Day Special Alcohol License
Application for Non-Profit Organization
One-Day Special Alcohol License
Application for For-Profit Organization
For additional questions about alcohol licenses please contact the Town Manager's Office at 781-275-1111.
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