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Read. Follow. Verify.Greenfield Authorized to Grant One Additional On-Premises Liquor License
Last action · August 19, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony OnlySponsors: Jo Comerford and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
The Massachusetts Senate advanced a bill allowing the city of Greenfield to issue an additional all-alcoholic beverages license for on-premises consumption following local approval.
Expands the total number of local alcohol permits available to commercial establishments in Greenfield.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Greenfield businesses
Local establishments gain the opportunity to apply for an additional on-premises liquor license.
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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
3 actions- Aug 19, 2026Massachusetts General CourtHearing scheduled for 09/10/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- Aug 17, 2026HouseHouse concurred
- Aug 13, 2026SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Version history
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