Lowell License Commission approves one-day alcohol permits for Town and City festival, Purple Carrot and Hive Public Market

The Lowell License Commission approved a slate of event and manager licenses at its April 23, 2026 meeting, clearing requests for the Town & City Festival, Purple Carrot Bread Company’s Italian dinner, multiple Hive Public Market events, a victualer’s license for Top Donut, and a change of manager for Tavern in the Square.

Corey Bellanger was granted a special one-day license to sell beer and wine for the Town & City Festival on May 2, 2026, from 1:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Palmer Street; Bellanger described outdoor stage plans tied to Lowell’s bicentennial celebration and assured the commission that bartenders would be TIPS-certified.

Elena Brackett received approval for a one-day license for an Italian dinner on April 25, 2026, at Purple Carrot (107 Merrimack St.); Brackett told the commission she expects roughly 20–25 guests across two seatings. Rachel Chandler obtained nine special one-day licenses for Hive Public Market (101 Page St.), including a political fundraiser for Joe Tash on April 26 and a series of “final Friday” dance nights through November; Chandler confirmed the venue’s staff are TIPS-certified.

The commission also approved a common victualer license for Yum Yum Daily Express MA LLC (Top Donut) at 603 Bridge Street and approved Tim Iring as the new manager for Tavern in the Square (900 Chelmsford St.). All routine approvals were moved by Commissioner Mercier and seconded by Commissioner Underwood and carried by voice vote with the three commissioners present.

The approvals were procedural and noncontroversial at the April 23 meeting; the record shows no public opposition to these applications. Applicants and managers confirmed required documentation and TIPS certification where applicable. The commission wished applicants good luck as they prepare for their events and openings.