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License Commission

Meetings of the License Commission are open to the public. MeetingWatch transcribes and analyzes every session.

5 members 8 meetings tracked 85% responsive ↗ Latest Jul 9 History since Feb 2026
Recent activity
Last meetings at a glance.
Jul 9 · Routine › Jun 11 · Routine › May 28 · Routine › May 7 · Routine › Apr 23 · Routine ›
Community responsiveness
85% ↗ improving
24 addressed · 5 partial · 2 unaddressed
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8 analyzed, most recent first
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Mill Sports Lounge, LLC License Approval — Establishment of a new all-alcoholic beverage restaurant
1 public comment 17 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Other High Impact
Application for Special Events Permit for Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment on 7/19/26
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Europa Restaurant Safety Review — Potential increase in nightlife activity and police oversight on a third-floor premises.
5 public comments 14 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Safety Change
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Europa Restaurant Safety Review — Potential impact on emergency response capabilities and building safety compliance.
2 public comments 12 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Safety Change
Special Events Permit for Vibha Kite Flying Festival, June 21
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Blue Shamrock six-day suspension for reporting failures — Enforcement action on two March 1 assault incidents
19 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Safety Change
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Picante Entertainment Group Misconduct Allegations — Potential impact on public safety and regulation of entertainment venues.
7 public comments 13 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Safety Change
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The meeting was characterized by significant public testimony and heated arguments from residents regarding neighborhood safety and the impact of alcohol licenses on local institutions.
11 public comments 22 decisions 2 not addressed awaiting minutes Spirited Safety Change
Thursday, March 12, 2026
ABCC Advisory on Non-Consensual Drugging — High-level safety advisory regarding criminal activity at licensed locations.
1 public comment 12 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Safety Change
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Traffic and Safety at 1 East Meadow Road — Potential impact on intersection safety and traffic flow related to commercial licensing.
1 public comment 10 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Safety Change

Board ⁠members

Current and former members. Click to view voting record.
Donahue
57% attendance 26 votes
24Y 2N
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Krieger
100% attendance 67 votes
67Y
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Merz
71% attendance 36 votes
35Y 1N
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Tang
86% attendance 40 votes
39Y 1N
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Underwood
86% attendance 50 votes
50Y
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Recent meetings being transcribed and analyzed, most recent first. Full reports publish here as they finish.

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