Alcohol Licenses

One Day Alcoholic Beverage License

A license is necessary whenever an alcoholic beverage is served or available as part of the event including specific sale of drinks or an included charge in the price of tickets or provided as part of the event at no charge.  A license is not needed if the event is being held at a private residence.

Please file this application at least three weeks in advance of the event!  The Select Board must vote on all alcohol licenses at a scheduled meeting.  No exceptions.

Food service is strongly encouraged at any event serving alcohol.  

Liquor liability insurance, naming the Town of Winchester additional insurer, is required for all events on town property.

Package Store License

Please submit the ABCC application, as well as the Town's General Application, to the Select Board's Office at 71 Mt. Vernon Street.  Once a complete application is submitted, we will schedule a public hearing before the Select Board.  The applicant is responsible for all public hearing notifications as well as the fees associated with the notification.

The Town is approved to have three all alcohol and two wine and malt stores in town.

Restaurant License

Please submit the ABCC application, as well as the Town's Common Victualler Application, to the Select Board's Office at 71 Mt. Vernon Street. Once a complete application is submitted, we will schedule a public hearing before the Select Board. The applicant is responsible for all public hearing notifications as well as the fees associated with the notification.