Transient Vendor License

Anyone who operates as a temporary or transient business selling goods, wares or merchandise in Sturbridge must get the approval of the Board of Selectmen. Any organization engaging in temporary or transient business can get a multiple vendor license that includes all persons or vendors participating in an organized show or sale. The show organizer is required to obtain a State Transient Vendor License, or be operating under a Promoter’s License, from the State Division of Standards in the Executive Office of Consumer Affairs prior to applying for a local license.
 
The Mass.gov guidelines can be found at this link: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/transient-vendor 
 
After the applicant obtains the state transient vendors license it then needs to be attached to the Town of Sturbridge application and sent to the Board of Selectmen's Executive Assistant. From there, it will go to the Chief of Police/Town Administrator for review before bringing before the Board of Selectmen.

Please refer to the attachment below to get started. If you have any questions, please reach out to Michelle Garman in the Selectmen's Office at (508) 347-2500 x1428 or mgarman@sturbridge.gov