Lynn Licensing Board Approves New Bar Manager

Other Committee · Meeting of August 18, 2026

Lynn's Licensing Commission approved Christian Mancia as the new manager of the liquor license at 70 Market Street, resolving a citizenship-related compliance gap. An attorney identified only as Nancy told commissioners a state law change required an American-citizen manager for on-premises licenses, prompting the switch from prior manager Manuel Hernandez. Commissioners also waived fees on six one-day liquor licenses for nonprofit events, including a Metro North YMCA gathering and two Lynn Arts receptions, and declined to issue a warning to a nonprofit whose rented-hall event drew a crowd beyond its 100-person contract limit, with Lt.

Tim Dunn seconding the motion after praising the group's posted pricing. "I think you did the right thing, you called the police," one commissioner said. The panel also approved 2027 lodging house renewals for 52 Friend Street and 195 Union Street and reviewed police reports on 13 licensed establishments.

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Source: the Other Committee meeting of August 18, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

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