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What was decided

The Commission approved special event and one-day alcohol permits for several summer and fall events, including the Lowell Folk Festival, Open Streets Lowell, and the Humane Society's Muddy Paws 5K. It also approved sidewalk stand permits for several Folk Festival vendors, and voted to hold public hearings on a new restaurant liquor license at 491 Dutton Street and on revising the city's alcohol regulations.

Decisions recorded

• Approved the special event permit for Joe Carreiro, El Potro Mexican Grill, for live music on July 25, 2026, from 6:15 to 9:15 PM at 128 Merrimack Street.
• Approved the special event permit for Sambath Bo, Clemente Park Committee, for a Bicentennial Social Weekend July 31 to August 2 at Clemente Park.
• Approved the special event permit for Ethan Yang, DIY Lowell, for 'Open Streets Lowell' on October 3, 2026.
• Approved the special one day alcohol license and outdoor entertainment permit for Jonathan Northridge, Lowell Humane Society, for the Muddy Paws 5K & Block Party on September 26, 2026.
• Approved the special one day license for Rachel Chandler, Hive Public Market, for 'Sip & Script with Sweet Pig Press' on August 8, 2026.
• Approved three special one day licenses for Jay Ebua for the Aghem Family & Development conference, July 31 to August 2, at the Hellenic American Academy.
• Approved four special one day wine licenses for Steve Syverson for art show receptions at Arts League of Lowell on August 1, September 12, September 19, and December 12, 2026.
• Approved 10 special one day alcohol licenses for Corey Belanger, Lowell Festival Foundation, for the 2026 Lowell Folk Festival on July 24, 25, and 26.
• Approved two special one day licenses for Elizabeth Gonzalez for the Lowell Puerto Rican Festival on August 8 & 9, 2026 at JFK Plaza.
• Approved three special one day licenses for Kevin Moschen for expanded sidewalk seating at Fuse Bistro, 45 Palmer Street, during the Folk Festival.
• Approved a sidewalk stand permit for Pina Amato, The Coffee Mill Emporium, at 23 Palmer Street for the Folk Festival.
• Approved a sidewalk stand permit for Ankit Kumar, Total Wireless, at 104 Merrimack Street for the Folk Festival.
• Approved a sidewalk stand permit for Jennifer Howell, Sutro Studio, at 51 Market Street for the Folk Festival.
• Approved a sidewalk stand permit for Shannon Arenburg, Pizzelle Bakery, at 201 Market Street for the Folk Festival.
• Approved a motion to hold a public hearing on the new Wine and Malt Beverages Restaurant license application for Mestiza Latin Kitchen Corp. at 491 Dutton Street, Unit 4, scheduled for the August 13, 2026 meeting. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved a motion to hold a public hearing on revising the City of Lowell alcoholic beverages regulations. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved a motion to place communications regarding incidents and events on file. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

The full text is in the city's PDF, linked below.

Minutes posted on the city website (PDF, 140 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved October 12, 2026.

Agenda

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Source

This meeting's agenda in the City of Lowell's Agenda Center (opens in new tab). First recorded by Lowell Publick on October 12, 2026.