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Annual Alcohol License fall into two categories, Retail On-Premise for restaurants, hotels & clubs and Retail Off-Premise for package stores and markets. Both are issued by the License Commission in conjunction with the State's Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC). Retail On-Premise is governed by both Massachusetts General Law ch. 138, sec. 12 and Cambridge Regulations. Retail Off-Premise is governed by both Massachusetts General Law ch. 138, sec. 15 and Cambridge Regulations. The process for applying for a license takes a minimum of eight to ten weeks.

Download project plans and staff reports for upcoming CHC cases.

Join us to learn about the transformative power of prison gardens for people who are incarcerated. First, we’ll watch the award-winning 30-minute documentary, Seeds of Change, about a five-acre prison garden in Maine that has offered a gateway to wellness and dignity for prisoners. Following the documentary, the New Garden Society will present and answer questions about the work they do with prison gardens in the Greater Boston area.

The firehouse at 176 River Street in Cambridgeport reopened on January 2, 2024.

Cascap, Inc. converted of the former Harvard Manor nursing home to 21 units of assisted living for low-income seniors in 1999

When it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change, every little bit helps – including the steps you can take to be sustainable at home. Learn how to do your part by recycling, composting, and urban farming, as well as conserving energy and taking steps to prepare for flooding.

Burn Awareness Week 2023 is February 5th thru 11th

Meeting minutes of the License Commission General Hearing held January 5th, 2016

Meeting minutes of the Cambridge Historical Commission meeting held October 6th, 2011

The Economic Opportunity and Development Division offers resources for small business owners planning and thinking about succession planning.