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Issue · Lowell, MA

Smokehouse Tavern Outdoor Dining Permit

Permit application rejected due to the establishment's prior code violations including underage drinking and streetery program noncompliance.

Overview

Several councilors opposed the outdoor dining permit for Smokehouse Tavern citing repeated violations. The application was rejected by split vote.

Arguments against
History of underage drinking and food service noncompliance disqualifies permit
city-council 2026-06-30
Against
Smokehouse Tavernoutdoor diningpermitcode violations