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Public safety concerns regarding emergency access for a 3rd-floor establishment.
Safety check: The License Commission is requiring a police walkthrough of the 3rd floor at 72 Merrimack St. before deciding on the Europa liquor license. Concerns were raised about emergency access in that building. (Meeting... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/lowell/license-commission/2026-05-28/ #MeetingWatch #LowellMA
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Neighborhood impact of outdoor seating approvals.
The Lowell License Commission approved outdoor seating for On the Bun LLC (-2 Merrimack St) during the 05/28 meeting. Residents should watch for impacts on sidewalk congestion and noise in the area. #Lowell #CivicAccountability https://meetingwatch.org/ma/lowell/license-commission/2026-05-28/ #MeetingWatch #LowellMA
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Board's cautious response to potential public safety risks.
During the 05/28 License Commission meeting, officials flagged past issues with law enforcement accessing the 3rd floor at 72 Merrimack St. A police evaluation is now required before the Europa license moves forward. Safety first. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/lowell/license-commission/2026-05-28/ #MeetingWatch #LowellMA
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Can emergency responders reach a 3rd-floor establishment quickly? This was the key question at the May 28 License Commission meeting regarding the new Europa application. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #LowellMA
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During discussions, the Commission noted past difficulties with police getting in and out of the 3rd floor at 72 Merrimack Street. They aren't ignoring the risk of limited emergency access in a multi-story commercial building.
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The Board has ordered the Police Department to conduct a formal walkthrough of the premises before the next hearing on June 11. We will be watching to see if safety concerns are prioritized over the new license approval. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/lowell/license-commission/2026-05-28/
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During the May 28, 2026, License Commission meeting, a significant safety concern was raised regarding the application for a new liquor license for Europa at 72 Merrimack Street. Because the establishment is located on the 3rd floor, the Commission discussed potential risks regarding public safety and emergency responder access. Specifically, concerns were raised about the ability of law enforcement to navigate the building effectively during an incident, citing past issues with access on that floor. As a result, the Board has directed the Lowell Police Department to conduct a walkthrough of the 3rd floor to evaluate safety and access before a decision is made. This matter is scheduled for further discussion at the June 11 meeting. We will continue to monitor whether these safety requirements are strictly enforced before new licenses are granted in multi-story buildings. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/lowell/license-commission/2026-05-28/ #MeetingWatch #LowellMA