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Board approves Kiln Tide alcohol license transfer
The Watertown Licensing Board approved an all-alcohol and common victualer's license transfer to a new restaurant called Kiln Tide at 643-649 Mount Auburn Street.
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Licensing Board restores 1 a.m. closing hour
The Watertown Licensing Board voted to restore 1 a.m. as the standard bar closing time, reversing a midnight cutoff set earlier. Chair Sandra Kasabian Hoffman and members John Labadini and Jim Secricus unanimously approved the change after finding no record of problems tied to later hours.
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Licensing Board OKs Bougie Pizza license
Watertown's Licensing Board unanimously recommended a common victualler license for Bougie Pizza. Owner David Bourgeois, operating as Mangiamo LLC, plans to serve pizza, subs and salads at 212 Waverly Avenue with four stools, Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to midnight.
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Licensing Board revises regulations on notifications and capacity
Watertown Licensing Board voted unanimously to revise regulations on notifications and occupancy authority. The Board removed the requirement that common victualler applicants notify neighbors and added mandatory notification for outdoor entertainment licenses.
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Licensing Board Votes to Ease Store Hour Rules
The Watertown Licensing Board approved a dozen changes to its rules and regulations and granted two September event permits.
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Watertown Board Suspends Sons of Italy License
The Watertown Licensing Board suspended the Sons of Italy's Pleasant Street liquor license for one day after finding bartender Alessandro Rosati kept serving vodka sodas to Raymond Murphy, who fell and hit his head during an August 2025 event.
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Licensing Board Approves Applications, Suspends Two Establishments
The Watertown Licensing Board approved nine applications and suspended two establishments.
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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.
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Licensing Board approves event permits, suspends Las Amigas
The Licensing Board approved four special event permits and four license renewals on May 21, while finding Las Amigas in violation and imposing a one-day suspension. Permits were approved for the Hellenic Cultural Center's Greek Festival in June and three St James Armenian Church events.
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Licensing Board approves permits for spring events and extensions
The Watertown Licensing Board approved permits for 10 one-day special events and venue extensions.
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