Watertown board approves FIFA party alcohol permits
The Watertown Licensing Board approved one-day all-alcohol permits for the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center's FIFA Watch Party events on four dates.
Licensing Board · Meeting of June 24, 2026
WATERTOWN — The Watertown Licensing Board approved one-day all-alcohol permits for the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center's FIFA Watch Party events on four dates. Chair Sandra Kasabian-Hoffman and board member Jimmy Sakrikis granted the permit for 47 Nichols Ave. for June 27, July 11, July 18 and July 19, 2026, running 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. each day with about 100 guests expected. Detective Sergeant Eric Garabedian said the police department had "no objection to the applicant's request," provided the bar closes by 12:30 a.m., patrons leave by 1 a.m., and no more than two drinks are served to one person at a time.
No representative from the applicant organization attended the hearing.
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