License Board Caps New Restaurant's Hours at 2 A.M.

Board of License Commission · Meeting of October 19, 2026

FRAMINGHAM — The Framingham Board of License Commissioners voted 4-0 to cap a new restaurant's hours at 2 a.m. instead of a requested 3 a.m. Chair Stuart Pologe and commissioners Laura Medrano, Joseph Sturniolo and Alycia DeAngelis approved five licenses total, including a fortune-telling business, an adult day health center, and manager changes at the Framingham Country Club and its Willowbrook Grill restaurant; Commissioner Shannon McCullough was absent. DeAngelis proposed the hours amendment after License Coordinator Michael Royce noted a neighboring Dave's Hot Chicken's license "says 12" for seating despite reports it stays open past 1:30 a.m.

Attorney Andrew Upton updated the board on a stalled Fresh Market liquor license transfer tied to a roughly $25 million sale. The restaurant's owners, who described their business as Hala Lease, cited Ramadan dining needs for the later hours and may seek a temporary 3 a.m. exemption ahead of the 2027 observance.

In the full story:

• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Fresh Market License Transfer Status, 84 Worcester Road
• New Fortune Teller License, Ashpath LLC dba Rune Sickle, 111 Speen Street
• Framingham Country Club Manager Change, 16 Gates Street
• Willowbrook Grill Manager Change, 25 Parker Road
• New Common Victualer's License, Oasis Adult Day Health Center, 655 Contituate Road
• New Restaurant License and Hours Dispute, Hala Lease
• Space Cafe Continuance, 121 Concord Street
• Administrative Items: Commissioner Reports, License Coordinator Update, Minutes
• Who Was There
• Organizations And Documents Referenced
• The complete report: 2,445 words

Source: the Board of License Commission meeting of October 19, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript.