Waltham Site of First Alcohol Task Force Hearing

WALTHAM, MA – Waltham will host the Massachusetts Alcohol Task Force's first of six public hearings planned throughout May and June. The task force is an independent group of professionals appointed by state officials that reviews the legal and regulatory framework governing the alcohol industry in Massachusetts.

The meetings are open for consumers, industry leaders, business owners and trade associations to provide input on potential reforms. Those who have submitted position papers and statements through the task force website will attend and provide a brief presentation.

If you wish to attend, you may sign up in advance here. The public is invited to provide testimony, and speaking order will be determined on a first-come, first-serve basis, with preference given to those who submitted papers to the website.

The Waltham meeting will be held Thursday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Government Center Auditorium, 119 School Street.

Here's the list of the following meetings.

- Tuesday, May 30, 2017 – Foxborough

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Boyden Public Library, Community Room: 10 Bird Street, Foxborough, MA 02035

- Thursday, June 1, 2017 – Leominster

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Leominster Public Library, Large Conference Room: 30 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453

- Tuesday, June 6, 2017 – Northampton

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers: 212 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060

- Thursday, June 8, 2017 – Bourne

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Community Center: 239 Main Street, Bourne, MA 02532

- Tuesday, June 13, 2017 – Chelmsford

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Chelmsford Police Station Training Room: 2 Olde North Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824

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