TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Select Board convened a series of six alcohol show‑cause hearings this week, addressing violations uncovered during the police department’s annual underage compliance checks, which is part of the town’s alcohol licensing requirements.
The hearings followed a formal protocol outlining evidentiary procedures, testimony rules, and penalty guidelines. Police Chief Ryan Columbus opened the session by emphasizing the department’s goal: zero violations.
He noted that establishments receive advance notice of compliance checks — including letters, emails and a detailed presentation explaining the process — and that the underage buyers use no fake IDs or deceptive tactics…