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H 4169

An Act authorizing the town of Milford to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be consumed on the premises

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Brian Murray and 1 co-sponsor

Milford may issue one extra off-premises alcohol license beyond the cap to Charlie's Mini Mart, with location restrictions and transfer/reissue conditions.

Accompanied a new draft, see H4359
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Bill Summary · H 4169

Summary: H.4169 – An Act authorizing the town of Milford to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be consumed on the premises

Overview

H.4169, introduced May 29, 2025 (House Docket No. 4169), would authorize the town of Milford to grant one additional off-premises license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be consumed on the premises. The bill is sponsored by Representative Brian W. Murray (Milford) and accompanies a new draft (H.4359) as of August 7, 2025. Local approval status is indicated as received.

Purpose and Scope

  • Create an exception to the state licensing cap for Milford by allowing an additional off-premises alcohol license.
  • Target recipient: Constandinos Giokas dba Charlie’s Mini Mart, located at 36 School Street, Milford.
  • License type: Off-premises sale of all alcoholic beverages (not to be consumed on the premises).

Key Provisions

  • Section 1(a): The Milford licensing authority may grant one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises to Charlie’s Mini Mart. This license is issued pursuant to Chapter 138 of the General Laws, but is exempt from Section 17 of that chapter (which governs license prohibitions/limits under the normal cap). In other words, Milford may issue one extra off-premises license beyond the standard cap.

  • Section 1(b): The license cannot be transferred to another location. It may be reissued at the same location to a new applicant only if the applicant provides:

    • A letter from the Department of Revenue (DOR) confirming good standing, and
    • A letter from the Department of Unemployment Assistance confirming good standing and that all applicable taxes, fees, and contributions have been paid.

  • Section 1(c): If the license is cancelled, revoked, or no longer in use, it must be returned to Milford’s licensing authority, which may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location under the same conditions described in the act.

  • Section 1(d): The initial license must be issued within one year after the act’s effective date. If issued, it remains subject to reissuance under Sections 1(b) or 1(c) thereafter.

  • Section 2: Effective date of the act is upon passage.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Milford Licensing Authority: Granted authority to issue one additional off-premises liquor license.
  • Charlie’s Mini Mart (Constandinos Giokas): Eligible recipient for the new license, subject to compliance and conditions.
  • Local economy and consumers: Potentially increased access to off-premises alcohol sales, with implications for local competition, convenience-store revenue, and municipal licensing revenue.
  • Department of Revenue (DOR) and Department of Unemployment Assistance: Required to provide standing letters if a new applicant seeks transfer or reissuance.

Timeline and Procedural Status

  • Referred to: Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (May 29, 2025).
  • Hearing: Scheduled for July 7, 2025, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM (Room A-2).
  • Senate action: Concurred on June 2, 2025.
  • Status update: Accompanied by a new draft (H.4359) as of August 7, 2025.
  • Related bill: HD 4741 (replaces).

Note on Related Materials

The bill text specifies that the local approval was received and includes provisions to ensure the license remains tied to the specified location and applicant, with mechanisms for renewal/reissuance if conditions are met.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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