WORCESTER – In a move that could cost the city more than $100,000 in revenue next year, the city License Commission voted to reduce fees and defer payments for those in the hard-hit hospitality industry.
Stephen Rolle, assistant chief development officer – Planning & Regulatory Services, told commissioners that the City Council favored the move that would help businesses.
Commission Chairman Walter Shea noted that the council s vote was 11-0 in favor of a resolution to reduce the fees.
The Dec. 3 vote by the commission will reduce by half the fees for all alcoholic club licenses, all common victualer licenses, tavern and inn holders of all alcoholic licenses, farmer/brewer licenses and wine tasting permits.