License
The License Commission consists of 5 members and 1 Alternate. These individuals
are residents of the City who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City
Council.
Members
Mr. James Holmgren, Chair
Mr. Bruce G. Dansby
Mr. Joseph Kelley
Mr. Edward Cotter
Mr. Paul Sullivan
Mr. Fred Fontaine, Alternate
Types of Licenses issued by the License Commission:
· Licenses to Sell Alcoholic Beverages
All Alcoholic Restaurants, Wine and Malt Restaurants, All Alcoholic Hotels (Innholders),
All Alcoholic General On-Premise, All Alcoholic Clubs, All Alcoholic Package Stores,
Wine and Malt Package Stores, Special One-day Permits
· Common Victualer
· Innholder
· Used Car Dealer (Class I, II and III)
· Lodging House
· Automatic Amusement Devices
· Entertainment (Alcoholic Beverage licensees and Common Victualers)
Go to Downloadable Forms
The License Commission operates in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter
138 and 140 as well as with the Regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
(204 CMR) and applicable City of Brockton Ordinances and License Commission Regulations.
The License Commission holds regular monthly meetings
License Commission Meeting Page
2007 Annual Report
Applications for Licenses to Sell Alcoholic Beverages or changes thereto and Automatic
Amusement Devices must be filed at least 14 Business Days prior to a scheduled
meeting. Applications for other licenses must be filed at least 10 Business Days
prior to a scheduled meeting.
The number of Licenses to Sell Alcoholic Beverages is determined by the population.
At the present time, the City of Brockton has licenses available in all categories
with the exception of All Alcoholic Package Stores.
The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission website is: www.State.MA.US/ABCC
M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 10A
The local licensing authorities shall file with the commission (ABCC) on or before
February fifteenth next following a license year in which the granting of licenses
for the sale of any alcoholic beverage was authorized, a full report of their action
during said license year, with the number of licenses of each class granted, and
the revenue thereof, together with the established schedule of fees for all classes
of licenses. Said report shall contain a list of all violations of law by
licensees which came to their attention, and their actions and findings with reference
thereto.
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Mailing Address |
45 School St.,
Brockton, MA 02301
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Main Phone Number |
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(508) 580-7805 |
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E-mail Address |
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license@ci.brockton.ma.us |
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Office Hours |
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday |