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10.28.2026 Licensing Board

Meeting summary The Fall River Licensing Board held a meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, chaired by Commissioner Melanie C. Cordeiro alongside Commissioner Michael Perreira, with Chairman Gregory Brilhante absent. Because only two members were present, applicants were notified that petitions required unanimous consent, or else could be tabled to the next meeting. Several one-day alcohol permits were reviewed and approved, including requests from the Fall River Rotary Club for November 1, 2026; Boston Boxing Promotions for a professional boxing event on November 25, 2026; the Fall River Boys and Girls Club for their annual gala on November 14, 2026; and Espírito Santo Church for a slate of parish events spanning late 2026 through June 2027. Topics discussed Public Input The board announced the public comment policy, noting that no citizens had signed up to speak. Boston Boxing Promotions One-Day Permit Discussion and approval of an indoor beer and wine permit for a professional boxing event on November 25, 2026. Grant one-day beer and wine permit to Boston Boxing Promotions for November 25, 2026 — approved Grant one-day beer and wine permit to Boston Boxing Promotions for November 25, 2026 Espírito Santo Church One-Day Permits Discussion and approval of eight separate dates for church dinners, cattle auction, and the annual feast. Grant one-day permits to Espírito Santo Church for eight specified event dates — approved Grant one-day permits to Espírito Santo Church for eight specified event dates The Best Morning Coffee Common Victualler License Review of common victualler application to add eight seats; approved pending applicant obtaining a Massachusetts driver's license. Grant common victualler license to The Best Morning Coffee pending submission of a Massachusetts driver's license to the police department — approved Grant common victualler license to The Best Morning Coffee pending submission of a Massachusetts driver's license to the police department Fall River Boys and Girls Club One-Day Permit Approval of an all-alcohol license for the annual gala on November 14, 2026. Fall River Rotary Club One-Day Permit Discussion and approval of an all-alcohol one-day permit for November 1, 2026. Grant one-day all-alcohol permit to Fall River Rotary Club for November 1, 2026 — approved Grant one-day all-alcohol permit to Fall River Rotary Club for November 1, 2026 Grant one-day all-alcohol permit to Fall River Boys and Girls Club for November 14, 2026 — approved Grant one-day all-alcohol permit to Fall River Boys and Girls Club for November 14, 2026 Approve change of manager for St. John's Athletic Club to Thomas Correa — approved Approve change of manager for St. John's Athletic Club to Thomas Correa St. John's Athletic Club Change of Manager Approval of Thomas Correa as new manager, along with club president Raymond Kubiak reporting that the previous bar manager removed the physical liquor license. The Tatty Restaurant Inc. Beer and Wine License Approval of a beer and wine license application to be forwarded to the ABCC following verified abutter notification. Approve beer and wine license for The Tatty Restaurant Inc. at 1236 Pleasant Street for submission to the ABCC — approved Approve beer and wine license for The Tatty Restaurant Inc. at 1236 Pleasant Street for submission to the ABCC Meeting Minutes Approval Approval of board meeting minutes from September 28, 2026, and October 7, 2026. Approve minutes of the September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 Licensing Board meetings — approved Approve minutes of the September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 Licensing Board meetings Links Read the meeting summary Watch the full meeting

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Meeting summary

The Fall River Licensing Board held a meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, chaired by Commissioner Melanie C. Cordeiro alongside Commissioner Michael Perreira, with Chairman Gregory Brilhante absent. Because only two members were present, applicants were notified that petitions required unanimous consent, or else could be tabled to the next meeting. Several one-day alcohol permits were reviewed and approved, including requests from the Fall River Rotary Club for November 1, 2026; Boston Boxing Promotions for a professional boxing event on November 25, 2026; the Fall River Boys and Girls Club for their annual gala on November 14, 2026; and Espírito Santo Church for a slate of parish events spanning late 2026 through June 2027.

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