Government · Other Committee
Licensing board approves five permits in one session
The Lawrence Licensing Board approved five separate liquor and food-service permits in one session, all by unanimous 2-0 votes.
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Government · Other Committee
Lawrence panel tables Alvarez Rodriguez street honor
The Lawrence City Council's Ordinance Committee tabled a plan to honor former Councilor Nilka Alvarez Rodriguez with a Tremont Street dedication, sending it to the city attorney for review.
Government · Select Board
Council rejects closed session on mayor's charges
The Lawrence City Council voted 0-9 against entering executive session on complaints concerning Mayor Brian DePeña, then voted 8-1 to table the item.
Government · Other Committee
Licensing board approves three license actions
The Lawrence Licensing Board approved the transfer of the 114 Liquors license and two other applications at its August 12 meeting. Attorney Matthew Porter represented buyer John C.
Government · Other Committee
Council Panel Advances Home Rule Pension Request
Lawrence's Ordinance Committee backed a home-rule pension petition for a police lieutenant who died of a heart attack at 44. The panel voted 3-0, with Chair Anna Levy abstaining, to recommend the petition for Lt.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Panel Rejects Mayor's Clerk Fix
Lawrence's Budget and Finance Committee sent a mayoral request to restore a data entry clerk position back to the full council with an unfavorable recommendation.
Government · Other Committee
Licensing Board Suspends Nightclub, Denies New Bar
Lawrence Licensing Board suspends nightclub, denies new liquor license over spacing rule.
Government · Board of Health
Lawrence Board of Health Reinstates Cheese Shop License, Names New Food Safety Agent
Lawrence Board of Health reinstates a food shop's license, names a new agent, and takes up nail salon worker safety. The two-member board — Chair Dr.
Government · Board of Health
Lawrence Board of Health Sets Deadlines for Mandatory State Public Health Surveys
Lawrence Board of Health receives first briefing on SAPHE 2.0, the new state public health mandate hitting all 351 Massachusetts cities and towns.
Government · Board of Health
Lawrence Board of Health suspends tobacco permits at three stores, waives fine at fourth
Lawrence Board of Health suspends tobacco sales permits at three city stores after undercover compliance checks caught an 18-year-old decoy buying cigarettes or cigars unchallenged. Dr.
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