Governor Healy adds liquor licenses.

She is not worried about lawful gun owners, and neither is the state legislature.

They are worried about voters, and the votes that they provide. To get votes, one must give something - take away gunz, then crime will go away, and you'll be happy (if not, well, the people in the high-crime areas that are not criminals, don't have them, so they're not affected). Allow more booze sellers, it's "Look, more local restaurants, and clubs, so you can get hammered, and not realize that the commiewealth is why you need to get hammered, in the first place. Also, more taxes and fees, because .gov wants to grow, too.

So, you see, it's pandering to her (their) audience. Bread and circuses is a tried and true method of politics.
 
Whenever they talk about “equity” you know the process is already corrupted. I can only imagine the graft that is going to take place in distributing these licenses “equitably.” Wu thinks infusing low-income neighborhoods with more liquor is good news for those communities?

Also, I have no clue why the state is dictating how many licenses a city or town can issue anyway. Didn’t Maura say last year that she wanted to change that to leave it up to the cities/towns? Guess that would take power away from the statehouse humps, and you can’t have that. Now they’re all patting themselves on the back for flooding low-income neighborhoods with more booze.

www.wbur.org

Mayor lays out new details on expansion of Boston liquor licenses

The city of Boston will award 225 new liquor licenses over the next three years, which officials say will help create new small businesses across diverse communities. Applications for the first round of licenses are due December 6th.
www.wbur.org www.wbur.org
 
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TJ4 said:
Whenever they talk about “equity” you know the process is already corrupted. I can only imagine the graft that is going to take place in distrusting these licenses “equitably.” Wu thinks infusing low-income neighborhoods with more liquor is good news for those communities?

Also, I have no clue why the state is dictating how many licenses a city or town can issue anyway. Didn’t Maura say last year that she wanted to change that to leave it up to the cities/towns? Guess that would take power away from the statehouse humps, and you can’t have that. Now they’re all patting themselves on the back for flooding low-income neighborhoods with more booze.

www.wbur.org

Mayor lays out new details on expansion of Boston liquor licenses

The city of Boston will award 225 new liquor licenses over the next three years, which officials say will help create new small businesses across diverse communities. Applications for the first round of licenses are due December 6th.
www.wbur.org www.wbur.org
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Better idea for bringing more equity...eliminate liquor licenses

Wishful thinking aside, do they really think these neighborhoods don't have enough bars/package stores/dispensaries to have "fun"?
 
When all the gun shops go out of business because they cant sell anything in MA, she will help those of color to buy out the struggling businesses with the help of your infinite tax dollars.
 
Whatever happened with those licensed vineyards/wine producers that were loosing their licenses ... because they supposedly refused donate to the governors campaign?
 
TJ4 said:
Whenever they talk about “equity” you know the process is already corrupted. I can only imagine the graft that is going to take place in distrusting these licenses “equitably.” Wu thinks infusing low-income neighborhoods with more liquor is good news for those communities?

Also, I have no clue why the state is dictating how many licenses a city or town can issue anyway. Didn’t Maura say last year that she wanted to change that to leave it up to the cities/towns? Guess that would take power away from the statehouse humps, and you can’t have that. Now they’re all patting themselves on the back for flooding low-income neighborhoods with more booze.

www.wbur.org

Mayor lays out new details on expansion of Boston liquor licenses

The city of Boston will award 225 new liquor licenses over the next three years, which officials say will help create new small businesses across diverse communities. Applications for the first round of licenses are due December 6th.
www.wbur.org www.wbur.org
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She needs to keep the illegals shit faced.
 
Sam P said:
Governor Healy just passed a bill to add 250 liquor licenses in the city of Boston over the next 3 years. Really? And she is worried about lawful gun owners?
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Honestly, the city needs them. Because of the way the licenses are bought and sold they are concentrated in high-wealth areas of the city and many parts of the city have few options for having a drink at a sit-down restaurant. Further, with the residents facing a steep property tax increase and commercial RE in the crapper, the extra tax is a bonus. Finally, none of the licenses are for package stores. This State/City is a dumpster fire but even a broken clock is right twice a day.
 
Sam P said:
Governor Healy just passed a bill to add 250 liquor licenses in the city of Boston over the next 3 years. Really? And she is worried about lawful gun owners?
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While Healey signed the bill, this was a home rule petition pushed by Michelle Wu. Her and members of the Boston Licensing Board are no doubt singing "Happy Days are Here Again."

I admit I'm a bit behind the times. In 2024, do petitioners demonstrate "public need" with physical $100 bills or with cryptocurrency?
 
MaroonedinMA said:
Honestly, the city needs them. Because of the way the licenses are bought and sold they are concentrated in high-wealth areas of the city and many parts of the city have few options for having a drink at a sit-down restaurant. Further, with the residents facing a steep property tax increase and commercial RE in the crapper, the extra tax is a bonus. Finally, none of the licenses are for package stores. This State/City is a dumpster fire but even a broken clock is right twice a day.
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I've got a bigger question: Why do we need liquor LICENSES in 2024???? If you wanna go inspect, have at it. But limiting the lic's overall is just stupid and is born by existing merchants who dont' want competition.

Same with hack licenses. "Oooh, there are only so many cabs!" Then Uber comes along and blows it up.

Maybe someoen can come along and create a "brew at your table beer" system and F the liquor boards completely. LOL
 
Dennis in MA said:
I've got a bigger question: Why do we need liquor LICENSES in 2024???? If you wanna go inspect, have at it. But limiting the lic's overall is just stupid and is born by existing merchants who dont' want competition.

Same with hack licenses. "Oooh, there are only so many cabs!" Then Uber comes along and blows it up.

Maybe someoen can come along and create a "brew at your table beer" system and F the liquor boards completely. LOL
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I see potential in the 'grow or brew in your own home' market. People want fresh drinks, and they know exactly what they put in and where it's been this whole time. A company can bring you the stuff you need for brewing day, then leave some high end fermenting equipment for you to watch. They will even come back and bottle all that pisswasse for you if you paid for the gold package.
 

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