Statewide, the sale of alcohol is regulated by Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Alcohol license applications need to be filled out by anyone who is looking to sell liquor in their establishment or change information on an existing liquor license. The Select Board is the local licensing authority and, in accordance with the statute, is authorized to issue the following types of licenses:
Section 12: On-Premises Licenses
This includes:
- Restaurant Wine & Malt
- Restaurant All Alcohol
- Innholder
- Club
Section 15: Off-Premises Licenses
This includes:
- Package Store Wine & Malt
- Package Store All Alcohol
Availability
As of June 2023, the liquor license availability in Lexington is as follows:
License Type | Annual Fee | Number Remaining in Quota |
|---|
| Section 12 — Wine & Malt | $2,500 | 0 |
| Section 12 — All Alcohol | $3,500 | 20 |
| Section 15 — Wine & Malt | $2,000 | 7 |
| Section 15 — All Alcohol | $2,000 | 1 |
Contact the Select Board Office regarding current availability.