What was decided

Approved a new seasonal wine-only license for GILT at 11 Lexington Ave., a change of hours for George's Restaurant and Bar at 178 Washington St., and a one-day wine and malt permit for a wedding at 24 Hough Ave. Also voted to advertise applications for one annual all-alcohol license from September 21 to September 28, 2026.

Decisions recorded

• Approved a new Annual, Section 15 Seasonal, Wine Only License for Laura Lee, dba GILT, at 11 Lexington Ave., with conditions to be open 40 hours a week and complete an updated financials page, 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved a change of hours for J & Z Gloucester Foods LLC, dba George's Restaurant and Bar, at 178 Washington St., 3-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved a one-day permit to serve wine and malt beverages only at a wedding on 9/12/2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 24 Hough Ave., 3-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved advertising a legal notice that applications for one annual all-alcohol license will be accepted from Monday, September 21st through Monday, September 28th, 3-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

The full text is in the city's PDF, linked below.

Minutes posted on the city website (PDF, 139 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved October 23, 2026.

Agenda

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Terms used here

Open Meeting Law

The state law (M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 18 to 25) that requires public boards to meet in public, post notice of their meetings in advance, and keep minutes.

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Source

This meeting is known from its minutes in the City of Gloucester Archive Center (opens in new tab). First recorded by Gloucester Publick on October 23, 2026.