In July of 1983, a controversy emerged between Conrad’s pub on Guild Street and the state’s Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) after the commission issued a 10‑day license suspension, effective … Continue reading Butters Criticizes State on Pub License Suspension-July 14, 1994
Norwood Wants Court, Not ABCC, to Rule on Appeals-July 28, 1993
Norwood selectmen voted 3-1 to ask Rep. John Rogers to file legislation allowing liquor license appeals to go directly to Superior Court instead of the ABCC.
Selectmen Vote Unanimously to Support State Ban On “Happy Hours”-August 22, 1984
Citing concerns over drunk driving, Norwood selectmen voted 4-0 to support the ABCC's statewide initiative to eliminate discounted bar "happy hours" and promotional drink pricing.
Fate of South Norwood’s Dealers’ Cafe Rests on Upcoming Hearing-August 21, 1975
With the Dealers' Cafe closed since winter, the state ABCC will review its license status while Norwood Selectman William F. Butters pushes to transfer the permit to Route 1.
Norwood Selectmen Fight State Over Iron Horse Outdoor Liquor License-August 21, 1974
Norwood selectmen resist a state ABCC mandate to grant an outdoor liquor license to the Iron Horse's Mida Piazza Garden.
Selectmen Move to Quell Bar Disturbances and Address Comprehensive Town Business at Fall Meeting-September 26, 1973
Norwood selectmen invoke new ABCC powers to crack down on late-night bar brawls, reject a University Avenue golf range proposal, and review airport master plan findings.