H 4748
An Act to allow an additional all alcohol beverages package store license for 233 Broad Street
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcohol beverages, to be consumed off the premises, at 233 Broad Street. The bill was initially presented as a petition by Representative Gallagher and subsequently approved by the town council. It has been referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure and has undergone a hearing.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Bridgewater to issue an additional all alcohol beverages package store license.
- The license is specifically for 233 Broad Street.
- Alcohol sales are permitted to be consumed off the premises.
- The bill was initially submitted as a petition.
- The town council approved the petition.
- The bill has been referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
- A hearing on the bill has been scheduled.
Who is affected
- Town of Bridgewater, Massachusetts
- Businesses operating as package stores in Bridgewater
- Residents of Bridgewater
Notable changes
- This bill creates a new license for alcohol sales in Bridgewater.
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Primary sponsor
Dennis C. Gallagher
Cosponsor
Dennis C. Gallagher
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Bill H.4748 194th (Current)
An Act to allow an additional all alcohol beverages package store license for 233 Broad Street
By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4748) of Dennis C. Gallagher (with the approval of the town council) that the town of Bridgewater be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Dennis C. Gallagher City/Town: Bridgewater (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4748
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/13/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/25/2026 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 3/16/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/27/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 4/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5342 |
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