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That the City of Melrose accept the paragraph of Section 12 of M.G.L. chapter 138 that any common victualler, who also holds a license to sell wine and malt beverages may, upon written approval by the Melrose Liquor Licensing Commission, also be allowed to sell liqueurs and cordials.

Clerk file 2026-611 — its full path through the council

Passed · Refer to Committee · moved by Bradley Freeman Yes: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, John Obremski, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver.

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1. (ID # 2026-611): That the City of Melrose accept the paragraph of Section 12 of M.G.L. chapter 138 that any common victualler, who also holds a license to sell wine and malt beverages may, upon written approval by the Melrose Liquor Licensing Commission, also be allowed to sell liqueurs and cordials. Motion to Refer to Legal & Legislative Committee made by President Freeman RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Legal & Legislative

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Transcript (~1 min @ 5:07)

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▶ 5:06 Speaker 2: And this will go to Appropriations and Oversight. Moving on to ordinances.

▶ 5:10 Speaker 3: ID number 2026-611, that the City of Melrose accept the paragraph of Section 12 of Mass General Law Chapter 138, that any common vigiler who also holds a license to sell wine and malt beverages may, upon approval, upon written approval by the Melrose Liquor Licensing Commission, also be allowed to sell liq- liquors and cordials.