SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, The Board of Selectmen as the licensing authority of the town of Boxford may grant one (1) additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to section 12 of said chapter 138 to Boxford Community Store, Inc., located at 7 Elm Street, and one (1) additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to said section 12 of said chapter 138 to a restaurant located in the B-1 Retail Business District upon successful application to the Board of Selectmen. Licenses granted under this act shall be subject to all of said chapter 138, except said section 17. If any license granted pursuant to this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to the licensing authority, which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same location, or at another location in the B-1 Retail Business District under the same conditions as specified in this act.

SECTION 2. Notwithstanding section 11 of chapter 138 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the licensing authority of the town of Boxford may grant special licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with section 14 of chapter 138 to a responsible manager conducting an indoor or outdoor activity or enterprise for a gathering of less than 500 persons. The licenses shall be subject to any other requirements that the Board of Selectmen may deem appropriate.