ICYMI: Beverly Asks State for More Liquor Licenses: Report

BEVERLY, MA – Beverly is one of two North Shore cities requesting more liquor licenses from the state to prepare for potential businesses hoping to come to the city.

According to a Salem News report, both Beverly and Salem have asked for more liquor licenses. Beverly has requested 12, which Mayor Michael Cahill hopes to receive by the fall, he told the Salem News.

Though state law limits liquor licenses to one per every 1,000 residents, municipalities often petition the state Legislature for more, a practice both Beverly and Salem have used in the past to successfully obtain additional licenses, according to the Salem News.

Beverly is petitioning for six beer and wine licenses and three licenses each for all-alcohol and package stores in light of potential businesses eying the city for development, as well as current businesses with seasonal licenses seeking to upgrade to the full year.

At least one new restaurant is slated to open in the Whole Foods plaza planned off of Brimbal Avenue and there may be restaurant space at the mixed-use developments at 131 Rantoul St., the Salem News reported.

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Story originally published August 22