Governor Baker Signs Lynnfield Liquor License Bill

A release from the office of Brad Jones:

Legislation authorizing the town of Lynnfield to issue up to five new liquor licenses was signed into law Thursday by Governor Charlie Baker.

The bill, which is now Chapter 100 of the Acts of 2018, authorizes Lynnfield to grant five additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. The new licenses will be made available to restaurants located within the Planned Village Development Zoning District along Walnut Street and the General Business Zoning District along Route 1/Broadway.

Initially approved at the October 2017 Town Meeting, the liquor license bill was filed on the town’s behalf by House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) and former Senator Thomas M. McGee (D-Lynn). Representative Jones worked closely with Senator McGee and his successor, Senator Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), to secure the bill’s approval in the House and Senate.

“This bill represents an opportunity to draw new businesses into Lynnfield and to stimulate the local economy,” said Representative Jones. “I’m pleased the legislative delegation was able to help facilitate its passage.”

“These additional licenses will help the town create new opportunities for economic development and I was glad to work with Rep. Jones to advance the required legislation,” stated Senator Crighton.