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NEXT BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING
monDAY, January 24 @ 7 p.m.
remote with zoom
Connection details can be found on agenda by clicking Agendas & Meeting Minutes (choose Board of License Commissioners for Meeting Group). Meeting documents can be found here
amended & restated version of Rules & Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages Rev. 7 effective december 13, 2021 includes minor edits.
licensing office overview
The Licensing Office processes applications and maintains records of all licenses and permits under the licensing authority of the Board of License Commissioners, City Council, and some under authority of the Police Department.
RESTAURANT OUTDOOR DINING GUIDANCE
approved TEMPORARY RESTAURANT OUTDOOR SEATING expires April 1, 2022
City Council Order 2021-089-003a adds Section II G.1. Restaurant Outdoor Dining Regulations to Zoning Ordinance. It describes the process to permanently add outdoor dining. Commercial Building Permit Application, Common Victualer License Application & if applicable, Liquor License Amendment Application are required.
ONLINE ALCOHOL SERVER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED
All individuals who serve alcohol to the public or view identification cards to determine age must successfully complete an alcoholic beverage server training program approved by the Framingham Police Department and Licensing Bureau. See FAQs for providers.
Carnival License Application (PDF)
- M.G.L. Ch. 140 S. 181 Theatrical Exhibitions, etc. (PDF)
- Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF
Class I, II, III Auto Dealer Application (PDF)
- Framingham General Bylaws – Article VIII, Section 6 .2 (PDF)
- Framingham Zoning Bylaws – Section III-Use and Dimensional Regulations, C. Business Districts, 3. General Business Districts (B-3 and B-4), 3.c.(2) (PDF)
- Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)
- Mass. Automobile Dealer Information
- Dealers’ Guide to Mass. Used Vehicle Warranty Law (PDF)
Common Victualer’s License Application and Instructions (PDF) Required for establishments with their own seating serving food/beverages.
- Policy for Common Victualer License - Section 3, Regulatory, 3.2 (PDF)
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)
Entertainment, Show, Amusement Application(PDF) Monday - Saturday
Entertainment, Show, Amusement Applications (PDF) Sunday (Framingham & State)
Filming Questionnaire (PDF) No Filming Permit/License required/No Fee. Other permits may be required by City departments.
Flammables, Combustibles, Explosives Storage License Application (PDF)
Fortune Teller License Application (PDF)
- Framingham General Bylaws - Article V Health and Safety (PDF)
- M.G.L. Ch. 140 S 185I Fortune Tellers; License (PDF)
- Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)
Hawker / Peddler-Transient Vendor-Solicitor Application (PDF)
- Order No. 2018-035-001-Amendment to Article VIII, Section 4, Transient Vendors, Hawkers and Peddlers (PDF)
- Order No. 2018-077-Policy to Transfer Licensing Authority for Solicitor License to Framingham Police Department (PDF)
- Framingham General Bylaws – Article VIII, Section 4 (PDF)
- Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)
Innholder License Application Application & Instructions (PDF)
Liquor License Application (Annual) and Instructions (PDF) New, Transfer & Amendment to Existing
- ABCC Website(ONLY TYPED APPLICATIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED)
- Assistant Manager_New or Change (PDF)
- PD Alcohol Management ID Application (Submit completed form to PD)
- Policy Effective September 1, 2021- Framingham Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages Amended & Restated (PDF)
- Framingham General Bylaws Article V. Section 1 (PDF)
- Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)
- Affidavit of Notice of Mailing to Abutter and Others (PDF)
- ABCC 2021 Legal Holidays and Dates of Observance (PDF)
Liquor Special One-day and Entertainment Applications (PDF) -(SUBMIT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO EVENT)
- Policy Effective September 1, 2021- Framingham Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages (PDF)
- Alcohol must be purchased at a state-licensed supplier: and cannot be purchased from a package store.
Livery License Application (PDF)
Livery License for Additional Drivers Application (PDF)
- Policy for the Regulation of Taxicabs/Livery Vehicles and the Operation Thereof In Framingham, Section 3. Regulatory, 3.3. (PDF)
- Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)
Lodging House Application (PDF)
- Framingham Bylaws – Article V. Health and Safety, Section 24 (PDF)
- Policy on Lodging House Licenses – Section 3. Regulatory 3.7 (PDF)
- Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)
Retail Food Sales Bylaw Waiver (PDF)
Pool/Billiard Table License Application (not coin operated) (PDF)
Second Hand Junk Dealer Application (PDF)
- Framingham General Bylaws – Article VIII Business and Commerce, Section 3, Junk Collectors (PDF)
- MGL, Chapter 140 Section 54
- Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)
Taxi Company Permit Application (PDF)
- Policy for the Regulation of Taxicabs/Livery Vehicles and the Operation Thereof In Framingham, Section 3. Regulatory, 3.3 (PDF)
- Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)
Regulatory Policies
- 3.2 Policy for Common Victualer Licenses (PDF)
- 3.3 Policy for the Regulation of Taxicabs / Livery Vehicles and the Operation There of in Framingham (PDF)
- 3.7 Policy on Lodging Houses Licenses (PDF)
Rules & Regulations