PLYMOUTH — May 1, 2026 — In a swift but somber session Friday morning, the Plymouth Select Board voted unanimously to impose an immediate and indefinite suspension of the pouring licenses for Dirty Water Distillery and Brewery. The decision comes after the local business failed to complete a required license transfer following a change in ownership that began last October, leaving the establishment operating under an invalid permit and exposing the town to potential liability.
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The hearing, centered on a violation of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138, revealed a months-long breakdown in administrative compliance. According to Licensing and Insurance Assistant Lisa Johnson, the transfer process for Dirty Water Distillery LLC was initiated in October 2025. Despite over ten follow-up emails from town staff over the last six months, the necessary paperwork remained incomplete.
