Archives: FAQs

Looking to open a performance space?

Here’s How: View full Performance Guide

Interested in opening a nightlife business?

Here’s How: View full Nightlife Guide

Interested in opening a grocery?

Here’s How: View full Grocery Guide

Interested in opening up a floristry?

Here’s How: View full Florist Guide

Want to open a fitness studio?

Here’s How: View full Fitness Studio Guide

Interested in opening a coffee shop?

Here’s How: View full Coffee Shop Guide

Wetlands Protection: Request for Determination of Applicability

In order to work within 100 Feet of a Wetland, the Conservation Commission must first determine whether or not the work will alter, fill or dredge a jurisdictional resource area. Work without a permit is subject to enforcement actions including but not limited to financial, civil or criminal penalties. Application: wpaform1

Licenses Required for Special Events

One day special event liquor license. Open Air Vendor application

Food Permits

Food Permits & Applications: TEMPORARY-FOOD-APPL-PACKET FOOD-ESTABLISHMENT-APPL-1 BAKERY-APPLICATION MOBILE-FOOD-APPL-1 Call the Board of Health for more information at 413-322-5595

Home Improvement

Not sure if you need a license/permit for your home improvement project? We have a “cheat sheet” to help you: HIC-CSL-Table-Revised-August-8-21-2018 Call the Building Department for more information at 413-322-5600