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Read. Follow. Verify.Athol Authorized to Grant Five Additional Off-Premises Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
Last action · August 13, 2026: Senate concurredSponsors: Susannah Whipps and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
The town of Athol is authorized to grant five additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be , following local approval.
Expands commercial licensing capacity for local alcohol retailers in Athol by five permits, altering the municipal quota for package stores or similar off-premises establishments.
Who It Would Affect
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Athol local businesses
Local merchants and prospective retailers gain the opportunity to apply for five new off-premises alcoholic beverage licenses.
Athol residents
Residents experience changes in the local retail marketplace availability for purchasing alcoholic beverages.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Aug 13, 2026SenateSenate concurred
- Aug 10, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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