Licensing Board approves extended hours for six establishments
The Watertown Licensing Board granted extended closing hours to six establishments under a temporary state pilot program through July 31.
Licensing Board · Meeting of June 18, 2026
WATERTOWN — The Watertown Licensing Board granted extended closing hours to six establishments under a temporary state pilot program through July 31. Participating in House Bill 5482, the board authorized City Works Eatery and Pour House, Donohue's, the New Watertown Lodge Land Trust, Frat Order Eagles Pequossettes Aerie 1928, and Oakley Country Club to stay open until 1 or 2 a.m., and Shake Shack to stay open until midnight. Voting unanimously 3-0 on each of three applications, the board approved Red Lentil LLC's upgrade to full alcohol service, Shake Shack's manager change to Colin Hennessey, and Prime Care Associates' new livery license.
The board also unanimously amended its Rules and Regulations in sections II, IX, and X to streamline special licensing procedures.
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Source: the Licensing Board meeting of June 18, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Checked against the official minutes. It was corrected where it differed.
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