License Commission approves claw machine, two music venues, and schedules liquor license lottery
Northampton License Commission approves seven applications and schedules liquor lottery. Chair Natasha Yakovlev and Commissioner Amy Cahillane approved a wine and malt general-on-premises license for ALLYANCE, LLC d/b/a Blackbird at 27 Pleasant Street, with Lauryn Winiarski as manager, and granted
License Commission · Meeting of January 21, 2026
Northampton License Commission approves seven applications and schedules liquor lottery. Chair Natasha Yakovlev and Commissioner Amy Cahillane approved a wine and malt general-on-premises license for ALLYANCE, LLC d/b/a Blackbird at 27 Pleasant Street, with Lauryn Winiarski as manager, and granted short-term wine and malt licenses for the Northampton Center for the Arts Queer Prom event on February 13 and three events at Pedigo Services, LLC d/b/a Quonk in January and February. The Commission voted unanimously to hold a lottery on February 18, 2026, to reissue two all-alcohol on-premises licenses previously held by 41 Strong, LLC d/b/a Bishop's Lounge and Pivaye Noho, LLC d/b/a Wurst Haus, restricted to existing Northampton wine and malt license holders meeting established eligibility criteria.
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Source: the License Commission meeting of January 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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