City of Fall River Plans to Refund 25% of 2021 Liquor License Fees

(Fall River, MA- January 6th, 2020)- Mayor Paul Coogan, in conjunction with the City
Council, is pleased to announce that a 25% refund of the 2021 liquor license fees had been
forwarded to the Fall River Licensing Board for their consideration. The list of discounted
licenses subject to this proposed refund can be found below.

The refunds impact restaurants, private clubs and breweries, which have been financially
burdened due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The 25% discount reflects the quarter of the 2020 year
when bars, restaurants and clubs were closed due to state Covid-19 regulations.

“Our business owners have dealt with uncertainty and tremendous challenges since the
pandemic started,” said Mayor Paul Coogan. “But small businesses are the backbone of our
community. As federal and state stimulus and Covid-19 guidance change, we are constantly
keeping an eye on what aid will be coming to restaurants while exploring ways we can help
entrepreneurs stay afloat.”

The following liquor license fees will be eligible for the 25% rebate:

- All Alcohol Common Victualler Restaurant
- Beer & Wine Common Victualler Restaurant
- All Alcohol Common Victualler, Club
- All Alcohol Common Victualler Vets, Club
- Farmer Brewer Licenses
- Seasonal All Alcohol