Licensing Board Approves Applications, Suspends Two Establishments
The Watertown Licensing Board approved nine applications and suspended two establishments.
Licensing Board · Meeting of July 23, 2026
WATERTOWN — The Watertown Licensing Board approved nine applications and suspended two establishments. Approved licenses included Shake Shack for a change in hours, Express Tire & Auto Service for an auto repair license with manager Darren Cummings, Dyer Quik Pik Inc for officer changes with Girish Patel acquiring full ownership, and Halva Group LLC for a common victualer license. Belle's Burgers received two ownership-change approvals, and Buff's B & W Inc. was granted wine and malt and common victualer licenses.
Sons of Italy Lodge was suspended one day on August 2, 2026, for violations including serving intoxicated patrons and improper management. Ixtapa Mexican Grill was suspended with penalty waived if no violations occur through July 23, 2027.
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Source: the Licensing Board meeting of July 23, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Checked against the official minutes. It was corrected where it differed.
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