As Braintree Renews Liquor Licenses, Officials Encourage Safe Drinking Practices
The license board renewed the town's various alcohol licenses Tuesday.
In the midst of both the holiday and annual alcohol license renewal seasons, Braintree officials Tuesday sought to spread a message of responsible drinking to residents and business owners. The Board of License Commissioners voted unanimously, with Fire Chief Kevin Murphy absent, to approve one-year renewals for every business and organization holding an alcohol license in Braintree, contingent on any necessary paperwork or payments being made to the town. Three license holders still owe taxes, Licensing Coordinator Annette McLaughlin said. As of Tuesday's renewal process, 30 restaurants, one hotel and six clubs held all-alcohol licenses, six establishments held wine & malt common victualler licenses, six held all-alcohol package goods …