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Northampton License Commission

The License Commission is the local licensing authority for Annual, Seasonal and Short Term Liquor Licenses*, along with Weekday Entertainment Licenses for liquor licensed premises, automatic amusement device licenses and common victualler licenses.

The License Commission meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

*If your event is open to the public, whether you are charging for alcohol samples or not, you DO need a Short Term Liquor License.

License Commission
Mary L. Midura
Executive Secretary to the License Commission
210 Main Street, Room 18
Northampton, MA 01060
mmidura@northamptonma.gov

Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 12:00pm

Telephone:
413.587.1210

Fax:
413.587.1264

Commission Members
Brad Shimel, Chair
Stephanie Levin, Member
William Rosen, Member

527 Code of Massachusetts Regulations 10.13 Regarding Requirements for Crowd Managers for Owners and Operators of Nightclubs, Dance Halls, Discotheques & Bars