Good morning. Thank you all for joining. We'll be started in just a moment. As a reminder, when you are entering from the waiting room, please do remain on mute unless or until you are presenting or providing testimony before the board. Good morning. This is a hearing before
the licensing board for the city of Boston. Today is Wednesday, February 11th, 2026. Today's hearing is being held pursuant to temporary amendments to the open meeting law. That is what allows us to meet virtually. Today's hearing is being recorded and will be posted to the city of Boston's website. Before I review
procedural matters, I will introduce chairman of the board, Kathleen Joyce. >> Good morning. My name is Kathleen Joyce, chair of the Boston Licensing Board. Today, I'm also joined by Commissioner Kiana Saxon and Commissioner Liam Curran.
>> Thank you. Please ensure that your audio and visuals are working properly if you will be presenting before the board this morning. I will call each item in the order that it appears on this morning's agenda. I will then ask who is present on behalf of the applicant. You'll make a brief presentation regarding your proposal followed by questions by the
chair and commissioners. Following questions, there will be an opportunity for testimony beginning with elected officials or their representatives. For members of the general public wishing to testify, please limit your testimony to two minutes. And please state your name, address, and affiliation if any. Begin
with the first item on this morning's agenda. Calling item number one. Dolvo LLC doing business as Dolo LLC located at 210 Handover Street has applied for a common victular license to be exercised on the above. The 3,800 foot premises span three floors and a lower level with
a kitchen prep area, freezer, cooler, and restrooms on the lower level. A kitchen, oven, pizza prep area, and seating for 30 on the first floor. Seating for 40 and additional kitchen on the second floor and accessory office space on the third floor. Manager Charles Terrell. Hours of operation 5:00 a.m. to midnight. Attorney John
Meridian. Attorney Meridian. >> Uh, good morning. Can you hear me? Okay, >> we can hear you. >> Yeah. Uh, good morning, John Meridian. Um, Rudolph Freedman on behalf of Delve LLC. With me is Charles Terrell. I believe he's on on the um main agenda. We're applying for a common picture
license at 210 Handover Street. Um, this location was previously licensed as a restaurant with full alcohol. Um, our operation is just going to be a food common license. No alcohol, no entertainment. um uh serving breakfast and pizza. Um the
requested hours are 5:00 a.m. to midnight daily with seating for 70 people. Um and also I asked the board to consider approving conditionally um a request for uh takeout service. We are working with ISD and zoning to get the
appropriate approval. So, um, if approved, if we could put a condition on there as well that, uh, take up be approved on condition that we present, uh, zen approvals. Um, so with that, I'll have any questions you may have and I believe Charles is with me to take any questions as well.
>> Thanks. So, the hours are 5:00 a.m. to midnight. >> Yes. >> Wait, you're not serving dinner or are you? >> Yeah. Well, it's all day breakfast and pizza. >> Oh, all day breakfast and pizza. Okay. You don't have plans to apply for an alcohol license, >> correct?
>> At this time, or is that not part of your business plan at all? >> No, it's not part of the business plan. >> Okay. All right. Thank you. Um, I have no questions, Commissioner Carr. Commissioner Saxon, >> I have no questions. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you.
>> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> I'll go first. Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the board. Gabriella Ramirez here on behalf of Boston City Councelor Gabriella Kesabata's office. At this time, the council would like to go on the record in support of this
proposal. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Seeing none, the board will take this under advisement. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Calling item number two, Quudoba Company Restaurants LLC. doing business as
Quudoba Mexican Eats located at 279 Massachusetts A holder of a common victular license has petitioned to change the closing hours of the locate of the licensed pres business excuse me from currently 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with a Friday
Saturday closing hour of 12:00 a.m. Who is present on behalf of the applicant? >> Uh Roger Palmer. I'm a district manager responsible for the restaurant. Uh we are just proposing to change our business uh operation hours from 10 p.m.
to 11 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at midnight. Okay, thank you. So that would just be one extra hour. Um 10 to 10 from 10 to 10 to 10:30. Oh, Friday and Saturday to midnight. Okay.
>> Yeah, we we open at 10:30 a.m. We close at 10 p.m. Uh now we are requesting to close at 11 p.m. And then Fridays and Saturdays at midnight. So it's one extra hour for the the weekdays and Fridays and Saturdays two extra hours at
midnight. >> Okay. So tell me a little bit about your staffing operations on Friday and Saturday. What how many people do you have on staff? >> Uh we do have about about like six people working on a restaurant. Um so it's two people in the kitchen, four in
front with the manager on duty. Um it's it's most of those hours it's support the colleges and universities around. So we have Berkeley and we have Nor Eastern University and also um uh Boston Symphony which is next door from us. Uh
so we are kind of trying to accommodate the last minute people that is leaving the shows or students that have uh around and and on the area. >> Okay.
Um thank you Commissioner Car. Mr. Saxson, >> no questions at this time. >> None from me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Mr. Secretary and Commissioner Sig
Johnson with the Office of Neighborhood Services. This application for a change of hours was printed to the Fenway Civic Association, which has been which has submitted a letter to the board. They support the hours extension to 11:00 p.m. They are not supportive of an extension to 12 midnight. They feel that
an 11 p.m. closure matches the hours of the surrounding restaurants. And with that background, our office defers judgment to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> I have a question for ONS. >> Mhm.
>> Yes, sir. Uh, >> anything about Abutters? Just uh Butters submitted no comments to our office. >> Okay. Thank you. Thank you. Are there any further questions from the board?
Seeing none the board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. Calling item number three. Farah Enterprises Inc. doing business as Domino's Pizza located at 277 Main Street in Charles Town. Holder of a common victular license has petitioned to change the closing hours of the licensed business. Currently the hours
are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The request to change is 10 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? Uh, my name is uh, Bill Mohan, M O H, >> a licensing and per consultant working with Domino's Pizza, most of their
franchises in and around Boston. This is the third franchiseor joined by Mohamad Bay who is the uh, the president of for enterprises. He owns two franchises, one in Cambridge and and this one in
town. Uh we had our neighborhood uh meeting on January 7th. There was no opposition uh noted uh at that meeting. Uh we had several several people when we
passed around our petition our flyers that that his office of neighborhood services provided. Several people said, "Well, why why are you only going to go till 1:00? Why why aren't you going to you go to two or three?" and three has been the
norm. I appeared before this board 2025, three different franchises, South Boston, uh Madapan and uh make a plane all to 3:00, but uh Muhammad likes to do
things slow and easy, a little at a time. So, we're we're looking for one:00 uh closing. Uh Domino's uh makes its reputation by just saying we deliver uh we have off- streetet parking. We do
not impact the parking or the traffic on uh uh the only traffic uh we provide is our drivers taking about 95% of our business is uh is delivery. Uh we have
no seats. Uh and uh we we think it's it. We like to say we're providing a service. Uh who buys pizza at 1:00 in the morning? Well, uh first responders,
police, fire, ambulance, you never know when they're going to going to eat. Uh nursing homes, uh hospitals, it's not surprising that that one of our biggest clients is Spalding Rehab down the
street. Uh we have made a a reputation. This is the third franchiseor at this site that I've represented uh of giving back to the community. Uh think we run a good business. We think we can handle the one o'clock with no
problem at all. We ask for your support. >> Uh thanks Bill. Um again, same question. moving from an 11 pm closing to 1 am. Are you staffing up? Is there additional staff required? >> There'll there'll be additional staff.
It's it's been a familyrun uh franchise up to this point, but it becoming very successful and additional staff. In fact, we have uh five drivers that we employ right now. Uh but that will be uh expanded by the the two
hours. So, we're bringing additional jobs to the community. Thank you, Commissioner Curran and Commissioner Saxon. Any questions? >> Not at this time. Thank you. >> No questions from me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or
their representatives? >> C Johnson with the Office of Neighborhood Service. Good morning again. The applicants community process. Our office hosted in a butters meeting at which no comments were made. Our office received two letters of opposition in response to the flying that were forwarded to the board on January 15th. With that background, our
office defers judgment to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Yes. >> Uh I'm Matt Moran. I uh brother Butter live at two Salem Street. Uh myself and
at least three or four other neighbors tried to to the U original meeting. We were frozen out into a waiting room. It was very frustrating. And there's at least four
or five people right here immediats and neighbors who are very opposed. >> Thank you. >> Okay. >> You have any qu sorry you won't quite ask a question. >> I was just going to ask um can someone tell me a little bit more about this
meeting? Um I don't have the opposition in front of me. I I'm and I'm not aware of any opposition as well. There there was no opposition uh at that meeting on on January 7th.
>> So you said it was frozen out of the room or something. >> I I have no idea. >> Yes. We couldn't access the Zoom meeting. You were all left isolated conveniently in a waiting room. Four of
us that I'm aware of. Is ONS on here? Can they speak to it? >> Well, just to let you know, Madam Chair, uh we we distributed approximately 175 uh flyers uh to the to the neighborhood and and no
one has come into the store say that they object. No one has contacted me or the owner, anybody connected with with that domino. a total surprise to us. >> Okay. Uh Mr. Maran, do you want to can you explain a little bit more about your
opposition? >> Well, yes. I've lived here for uh the extent of I I think the dominoes had entered into an agreement when I bought the house. Um
and they were not in operation yet. As soon as they became operable, the traffic and congestion was just manifest. There are industrial trucks that deliver all their supplies,
you know, huge 18-wheelers at 3:4 in the morning. And their original response was uh to objections as to that is, well, we can't do it any other time because it's such a congested neighborhood. The drivers are coming in
and out and um and making uh illegal U-turns all over the place. It I'm amazed no one's been struck and and seriously hurt. I know of at least four other immediate again I've been here
since 2012. Um and Edward Mason at 4 Salem Street, Jillian Woods at 273 Main Street. Um and a couple others had all been frozen out
in the previous Zoom meeting with me. We we never got this far. And it's it's an inappropriate uh location for the restaurant in the first place, but that's that horses left the
barn a long time ago. But for it to continued hours and continued activity and continued deliveries is just insane when you look at the congestion and amount of uh density and that urban
space on Main Street and Salem Street. And u it's it's still a residential neighborhood theoretically uh for those of us who live here. And they probably should have located that
down in the industrial areas by the uh waterfront on Medford Street in the first place. It should never be on Main Street since they don't have seating. It doesn't really add anything to the local
immediate neighborhood. It's a business that that just flies in and out with drivers constantly and it's actually a real public health hazard. >> Thank you, Mr. Moran. Um that is over your two minutes. I would just ask are there any other individuals who would
like to testify on this matter just for for a for a moment. Uh when we moved in and this was well over a decade ago, we've been a successful business. uh we support uh regularly attending the
uh elderly uh giving back to the to the community. We've never had a problem there. Uh when we moved in uh there were people that said uh well, you know, Main Street is very very dark at night. At least uh we're going to have some
lighting here. And no more than two weeks later, a young lady ran into our building that she had just gotten off the bus and someone was following her. And we were the only place that was open with lights. She came in, we called the
police, the police escorted her home uh safely. Uh just being open and having some if somebody had to run in, we here. We're here. Uh we we we park off the street.
Uh and uh we we try to deliver when uh when it's safe and easy to deliver. A delivery takes no more than 20 minutes. They're gone. >> Are the deliveries do they use your private parking spots or they parking on
the street? I'm trying. >> No, they park right right in front. So they it's easier and faster to just right in the door, right into the cooler and off they go. And it's not an 18-wheeler. What kind of truck is it? >> It's a It's a small truck. It's uh the
18 wheel is the ones that are on the highways. 18 wheelers Domino's not come down the main street. >> Okay. If that continues to be a problem, is there a possibility of having deliveries made not on the main street?
If if if you believe that if you want us to to ask the delivery person to to park off the street and then come across the street with delivery that that's fine. We'll do it. >> I'm just I'm not asking you that right now. I'm asking is that a possibility?
It sounds like the neighbors one of their complaints is that there's deliveries during the day on this busy street perhaps obstructing traffic. I don't know. Yeah. >> And you're saying you have your own private parking for your delivery drivers. So my question to you is that
private parking available for your um delivery drivers. The deliveries that are there to drop off product to your store. That's I'm just asking. >> The deliveries are not done during the day. They're all always done after hours uh when there's adequate parking right
in front of the store. >> Okay. >> Get it into the cooler and get out of there. >> Okay. And I think every business does that. >> Yeah. So they're done really late at night and they make a huge racklet
with ramps and lowering of tailgates. And again, these are if they're not 18 wheelers, you tell me how many they have, but they're highway type trucks. So is it 16 wheels? because they're a hell of a lot better than any u bigger
than any U-Haul I've ever rented in a >> Thank you. M Mr. May the delivery of product to the license premise is not the subject of this hearing. Um but you know you are encouraged to submit uh any thoughts you may have to the board in writing. Um are there any other individuals who would like to testify on
this matter? Are there any further questions from the board? >> No. >> Seeing none the board will take this under advisement. Thank you all. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. Calling item number four, DE Foods LLC doing business as Kentucky
Fried Chicken located at 30 North Beacon Street in Alustin, holder of a common vigil uh license has petitioned to change the operating hours from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. who is present on behalf of the applicant. >> Uh I have it's me and Alice Gomes, the
director of operation, and I also have the district manage Ricardo Lima. Um we currently open until 11 and we be asking the community to support us on extending one extra hour and um basically that one
hour extra is resume on digital only. That store is heavy in digital. We don't have a lot of food traffic around that time. Uh but we do have a heavy weight of delivery uh past 10:00. So we'll think to the considered extended hours
and that also you know limited more hours for our employees that's crying for necessary extra paycheck boost week by week. So we are considered to extend our our operation for one more hour.
>> Um thank you very much. All I don't have any questions for you right now, but I might have questions after public testimony. >> Same for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> No questions from me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or
their representatives? >> Yes. Sigy Johnson at the office of neighborhood services. This applicant has completed the community process. Our office oversaw distribution of anformational flyer to Butters which solicited one letter of support that was forwarded to the board. the meant with the Alustin Civic Association which is
supporting this application. With that background, our office defers judgment to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. I see a hand raised from Samantha Courage. She may please uh um provide her testimony as well. >> Good morning, chair, members of the board. Sam Courage from Councelor Sharon
Durkens's office. The counselors in support of this change. We have not received any complaints or concerns regarding the 1-hour extension. We appreciate your time. Thanks. Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter?
Seeing none, the board will uh sorry, are there any further questions from the board on this matter? Following testimony. Great. Then the board will take this matter under adisement as well. Thank you. Calling item number five. 17 to 33 Winter Street LLC located at 17 to 33
Winter Street has applied for an inholder no alcohol license to be exercised on the above. The premises consists of a commercial fitness center in the basement and subb, existing retail and lobby on the first floor, and 36 total lodging rooms on floors 2 through 5 for 98 total lodgers. Manager
Craig Minoff, uh, who's present on behalf of the applicant. >> Good morning, Green, Madame Chair, members of the board, attorney Nick Suza, McDermott, Quilty, Middle and Hanley, 28 State Street in Boston. uh here on behalf of the applicant uh 17-33
Winter Street LLC. Uh with me today is Morris Nagar who's the longtime property owner of 6 Hamilton uh/17-33 Winter Street. Uh also with me today uh is his council Adam Row as well as Casa
Living Inc. uh folks who will be the manager of the proposed uh hotel at the property. Uh Brian Ritter is with me today. He's the senior director of real estate for CASA as well as Craig Minoff uh who's their chief product officer and head of company operations. He's also
the proposed manager of record on the application. Um we did provide an in-depth presentation and materials uh before the hearing today, but uh just to provide a high level overview uh for the board. Uh this is currently the Conrad
uh building which is located between Park Street uh and downtown crossing. Uh it's on Hamilton Place which dead ends at the Orphium Theater in the Corner Mall. Uh and it's right adjacent to Suffach Law School. Um it's recently been utilized uh as more of an apartment
style building uh by Healing Homes of Boston um under agreement with Morris uh in his entity. uh those apartments were registered and licensed with ISD as kind of short-term rentals uh for hospital stays and patients uh in the area uh of
our great hospital system. Um and the proposal in front of the board today though is to actually turn it into more of a formal hotel property. Uh 36 rooms. Uh these are of course fully furnished um and familyfriendly with actually
pretty large bedroom counts um for traveling families uh including four one beds uh 14 two beds, six three beds and 12 four beds uh and as everyone I'm sure is aware of finding units of this size
or even hotel rooms next to each other in the city of Boston to joining is pretty difficult. So, this is really a unique opportunity uh that Morris uh is proposing to really provide some family-friendly accommodations for folks uh visiting the city. Uh it will be of
course rebranded under Casa. Uh Casa is the nation's pre-minent apartment hotel management company. So, they will manage um the hotel. Uh they are very experienced operator. Um they use technology enabled hospitality uh and
that provides large hotel rooms again as I just mentioned uh for families at sensible prices and they really kind of provide the best parts of both a traditional hotel and kind of that Airbnb setup meaning professional cleaning safe and secure experience uh
professionally managed but also large rooms for families sensible prices. Uh they also do a lot of self-directed check-in, digital experiences and things of that nature. Um CASA again is very experienced. They manage over 80
properties across 40 cities all over the country uh including very similar properties like this uh in urban areas. Um I know that the mayor's office will speak to this, but we did engage in extensive outreach uh on this application. Uh there is no alcohol, no
liquor license involved. Again, this is just for a lodging house to to transition this into a more of a formal hotel property. Uh but we did meet with the downtown Boston Alliance uh and the downtown Boston neighborhood association uh both in January in the past few
weeks. Both are supportive. Uh we held our mayor's office of neighborhood services of butter meeting a few weeks ago. Uh for the most part, very wellreceived. Uh and we also did a bunch of individual butter outreach with our neighbors. Uh and we did submit to the
board a letter of support from Suffach University which again is right across uh Hamilton Place which is a dead end street uh right next to uh their law school. So uh happy to pause here again myself Morris uh Brian Craig are all
very happy to answer any questions that you may have. So thank you. >> Thank you. We'll see if there are any questions on the board at this time. >> Uh yes, I do have some questions. Um given this particular location, I'm looking over your presentation. It's
very heavy on the um self verification, selfcheck-in using AI technology. Tell me about the staffing and security at this location. >> Yeah, Madam Chair, I can I see Brian nodding his head again. Brian's with CASA. He's they're going to manage it
and he can give a short answer to that question. Brian, you want to go? Go ahead. >> Yeah, sure. Thank you, Kathleen. And all um our staffing here is we're going to have a strong on-site presence between CASA employees, our housekeeping contractors who use our systems, and then obviously asset management by the
owner, Morris Nagar, who's in town and is extremely hands-on. Uh we also have a dedicated 247 guest services team. So, you can text, WhatsApp, call, email at any time, and we'll answer. And it get dedicated 24/7 trust and safety team. What that trust and safety team does is
they monitor our on-site hardware. And so that includes noise and decibel sensors in every unit, smoke sensors, which monitor for THC or cigarette smoke, Wi-Fi occupancy detectors in case there are too many people in a room relative to what we expect, along with
monitoring keypads for regular entry. And so all of our guests, to your point, are required to submit a photograph, a valid ID, and a and then a selfie. And then we use that AI tech to verify that you're you're who you say you are. We also run a criminal background check on
every single guest of ours. And that's the same criminal background check that 12-month renters use if you're renting an apartment in in Boston and downtown crossing for some of these institutional owners. So, as a result, we've been able to achieve a 91% reduced trust and safety incident versus, you know,
one-off Airbnb owners. And we also have the number one ranked uh hotels on Trip Adviser in the same apartment hotel location in Austin, San Diego, Chicago, couple other big cities. We're all from Massachusetts. We want to be in Boston. This would be our first property and our
flagship here. So, uh we'd be excited to do it. >> Okay. More specifically, are there human beings, security staff there, and what are their hours? >> They are there. They are not there 24/7. Our understanding is it's not required
by zoning, but the on-site staffing will include CASA employees who will be staggered. Let's say an average of 1 to two to two and a half even depending on our staffing load here, uh, of Casa employees, third-party housekeepers who aren't employed by CASA, but they're
engaged by CASA and they use all our systems. We consider them team members to an extent. And then furthermore, asset management by the owner, Morris Snaggar. >> Okay. Again, just a little bit more specific. This particular location,
um, are there security people there at night? >> Not necessarily 247. No. >> Okay. What is the staffing model for the staffing model overnight? Like if I was a So, let's say I'm there with my family
and I'm getting off Park Street station. I'm walking down the street and I have my three kids cuz someone I'm visiting someone in the hospital. I swap. I have a picture ID and I'm waiting and there's no security there to let me in. It's all by AI. >> We we we a keypad entry. So, you would
have a code and by the way, you would have filled out the instructions for how to get into the property well before you arrive. So, you would have a code on your phone and pictures on exactly where to go. You get off at Park Street, you walk this way, you take a right. Here's where the box is to type in your code. Here's what the entrance looks like.
Here's how you get to your room. Uh so keypad entry is the short story. Uh and you'll have filled out all of that information in advance and you'll be able to get in like access and cleanliness are the two things where like most >> my concern is not not so much much your guests. My concern is their safety but
like other people loitering out front. What if your guest is trying to get in and somebody you know tries to get in and piggy back off of them and and tries and tries to get through? What happens? We have cameras outside. We're
monitoring the property. We have a lot of functionality and we've proven the ability to not necessarily have to have 24/7 staffing and achieve an extremely safe outcome. Like the safety of our guests is like 100% the priority here. Very familiar with that location and
that Park Street location. Think it's frankly improved a lot in the >> So the 247 trust and safety team. Let's say on you're monitoring your cameras and there's lo people loitering out front. Maybe there's a bar getting out. Maybe someone >> Yep. >> just like, >> you know, decides to hang out there for
overnight. How long does it take your 247 trust and safety team to get there to, you know, do you call the police first or what are you doing? >> We Yeah, we'll be we'll have engaged third parties, whether it's police or whether it's third party contractors to
deal with those folks uh as as relevant. >> Okay. I I'm concerned most with your guests safety. So that's the lens that I'm looking this through. >> 100% as are we. >> I guess I just don't have a good
understanding about what happens if there's an emergency. I Brian I if I may madam chair I think there's the the first defense and the second defense layers of the technology and the uh you know protocols that Brian and his team
uh have put in place in all these other facilities that are include urban environments that so there is the technology aspect of it but also layered on with the in-person um again not necessarily having somebody there 24/7 um in a traditional hotel right? Like a
a lobby concier staff. But you know I I guess what madam chair is asking Brian is let's say that there is an alert that happens to the front door or something from our trust and safety and our monitoring right what is the call we do we have a third party security team that
would then come to address that in person I think that's if I'm getting at it correct madam chair you're >> yeah I I maybe I didn't explain phrase the question well and also like how many hours a week is your manager record there on site
Well, approximately two employees um who will be there, you know, eight hours a day. We engage with private security companies at all of our urban locations. Okay. So, we we operate in downtown Detroit, a you know, 45 unit apartment
hotel asset very similar in complexion to this. And downtown Detroit just between all of us is a much more challenged location than, you know, Park Street or or or Fume Theater. uh we we can engage with private security. We of course call the police if there's
anything untored or we think criminal activity is happening or we suspect it is happening. And so we will have those third party private security contractors available and on call and in periods of you know big games or if something's
going on at the common or there's a protest at like the state house or something we will certainly have them engaged in there. >> Okay. Is Craig Craig here the manager? >> Yeah sure. Craig, feel free to jump in. >> He is on. Yes, madam chair. Again, he's the manager of record in the application. I our understanding is
he'll be there on a regular basis. I don't know if we have an hourly I don't know what the hourly requirement is. Obviously, I know it for a liquor license, but there's no liquor license here. It's just >> No, I understand. I'm just trying to understand this is I'm trying to understand the staffing model. He is responsible. Craig Craig Moff, how many
hours a week does he manage other places? Does he do rounds? Does he live nearby? How often does he check the place? These are questions we ask lots of lodging houses, hotels that come before us. So, I feel like I'm not understanding the business model. So,
that's why I'm asking more specific questions. I know you do this in other cities. I'm concerned about how this is done in Boston. You can't really compare, you know, I I I don't know with these other cities, but I'm more concerned about how you're operating in Boston. >> So, how often is Craig there?
>> So, hi folks. I'm Craig. Uh I live uh in at 22 Peters in Cambridge, Massachusetts uh just over the bridge. Um so the way we typically approach matters of security on site are through a tiered system, meaning we have the on-site team that Brian referenced, which is there
primarily during peak business hours, and we have the most inflow and outflow outflow from the building. You can imagine that's during check-ins uh in the evenings as well as especially during weekends. Beyond that, we have private security contracted so that in the event of there being an incident, we can have those folks on site typically
in relatively short order. And then Brian mentioned in the case of what we call highest severity escalation, that's when we're invoking the police to avoid having a team member of ours be involved in a dangerous situation. In terms of uh commitments to be on site, I live very close by. My intention, especially
during this initial transition phase since Boston is a new market for us, is to spend more time being there. present and understanding how the safety and wellness of our guests are being accommodated as well as how the overall operations are running since this is going to be a new market for us to
operate in. As Brian mentioned, we do operate in lots of other urban contexts whether it's Los Angeles, Seattle, uh Chicago, San Diego, Detroit, there's plenty of other cities in which we've operated and we typically apply that same three- tiered approach where there's an on-site staff available
during the majority of check-ins. So the vast majority of guests are able to interact with a human being who's there since most guests are checking in between the hours of let's call it 4 and you know 10 p.m. And then for the small number of guests who may be operating or may be arriving or departing during odd
hours while it is a self-service context we do have those two layers of support available to them in addition to the cameras and sensors that are available to supplement that um eyes and ears on the ground. Is there a minimum stay requirement or a maximum?
>> The those are typically determined by the circumstances of the property and they vary based on time of year. So and and time of week. So in general um on weekends we'll typically have a slightly longer length of stay requirement. So to avoid one night stays and try and minimize any risk of parties or you know
bad bad behavior. Um, and then the length of stay on the other side tends to be determined based on market demand and market dynamics. So, um, I would say on the my intention is that we'd likely allow for one night stays in the majority of circumstances. However, we
our average length of stay across our portfolio is closer to four nights. And it's typically, especially at apartment style like this, most guests aren't seeking out an apartment for one night. They'll seek out a standard hotel. So, usually if you have one, two, threebedroom apartments, these are folks staying for multiple nights, maybe for a
week long, whether it's a medical or um professional engagement in the area, our length of stay do tend to be longer than a traditional hotel, which also reduces the risk level since folks are there for you longer periods of time and typically also uh spending more money on that reservation since it's a bigger
commitment. >> So, can people um book it for 30 nights at a time? uh in in markets where that is permissible under the regulations, we allow for lengths of stay of that duration. Um since some guests, you
know, are there for either an internship or an extended medical procedure or, you know, a contract with an employer um or being relocated to work or maybe their house is, you know, going through some sort of construction or incident. So, we have cases in which guests are staying 1 2 3 months uh at other properties. But
again, we want to make sure that um everything is compliant with the hotel regulations in this environment. >> Specifically here, we'll be listed on Furnish Finder and Nestpic and the places that nurses and folks like that in the area would come and uh we would
love to be found there by those by those types of like uh demand segments 30 days. >> Okay. Thank you. I don't have any other questions, commissioners. Um I guess you uh the chair's discussion
kind of struck me with a question which is um for for you guys if you could share at all do you have have you done any kind of legal analysis as far as this staffing model and existing like law and
case law in Massachusetts regarding inholder liability with sec like especially with regard to security. >> Um I can speak I mean we haven't done any in depth in terms of the legal liability other than to you know again Mr. Garner
understand that this is going to be registered as a hotel and we'll comply with all those requirements. Um we can certainly dig into that further. Um, but I, you know, I'm I'm sure that >> it just seems to me like that with a
model like this, which it like we've been seeing more and more of like these lean staffing models, but to my ear, this seems like the leanest we've heard so far. >> I think that there's I think as Craig had mentioned, Mr. car and there's a lot of layers here and I do think the
technology aspect is certainly part of that but is almost always in you know especially during peak hours and during um you know check-in checkout housekeeping there more often than not is going to be somebody here whether it's from asset management from Morris
again Morris has owned this property for many many years and is well known in the neighborhood um and you know he wouldn't be honestly for lack of a better phrase he's hurting his reputation in the neighborhood by not bringing on a team that he feels comfortable with because he's there every day. Um and so I do
think you know to assuage some of the comments and questions from Madam Chair and from and from you Mr. Karin there is going to be a lot of layers here. Yeah, technology is a huge part of that. But I would say much more often than not somebody whether it's Craig, somebody
from housekeeping staff, somebody from trust and safety or somebody from asset management is going to be there. More often than not, there's going to be somebody on maintenance, somebody on the property at all times. You're not going to walk in and just have nobody there. There will be somebody there. I just think the model is such that technology
and the trust and safety aspects are much more forward than they would be in another situation. So, from a legal standpoint, um we're pretty confident that the security measures comply and CASA again um operate in a lot of other mega major cities that are bigger than
Boston. um but understanding how to work in this environment you know I do think that um you know we're happy to have further discussions on this with the board after opening and to see how things work etc right um understanding that this you know may be a a more of a
a newer model but again I just think to to to drill down there is going to be somebody there at a certain layer almost all times of the day in them and if they're not there are these techn technology things like I mean I've never
heard of if I'm bringing I have two kids they're younger if I'm coming in visiting and I'm and I'm hearing that hey there's noise uh monitors THC monitors cigarette monitors things like that where within a few minutes somebody is going to be able to notice that and then and then these people who are
staying in that specific room will get notified hey calm down it's 10 o'clock you're being too loud or hey we noticed there's cigarette you know this is I actually think I feel more safe in this building than I would in a normal hotel where you're going to have somebody not, you know, some, you know, overnight
staff member who's not going to know what the heck to do and not want to deal with the confrontation. You know, again, personally, when I heard about this business model, I actually feel more comfortable based on all the technology um knowing that they have these uh you know, things in place. I do understand
the board's questions as to having a a brickandmortar actual person being there who you can deal with and I do think that that layer is there. Uh, but I do think that it's, you know, in tandem with this techn technological layer. So hopefully not trying to beat around the
bush. I do think we're complying and I do think that we can look into that further to make sure and I also think that I know the board does appreciate folks coming back or providing information post opening. We're happy to do that as well if the board would would like that. >> And I just would add um, hi Morris
Nagar. I I we renovated the the property in 2014 and built 27 of these apartments. Uh previously was office space. So we did the apartment conversion in 2014. So
for the past uh 12 years it's been somewhat uh of one level of hospitality or another uh living style. But I think moving to an inholders uh keepers license uh it's a more formal approach uh more regulations and I I think it's
uh a little stricter which is better for the owners and the landlord. Um we've been working diligently with the bid the Boston Alliance uh to keep the uh streets of Hamilton Place lit and safe. Uh there are bid ambassadors that are always walking around for safety. Uh but
we're very active in in in downtown crossing uh in and making it a better place to live and shop and work. uh but I think this is a level higher than what we've had in the past 12 years uh for exactly for security and reasons of that
such >> I >> it's my understanding that being you know an in an inn you know essentially a hotel carries with it c certain expectations
under the common law as far as security for the guests And so I'm just curious if you if you guys could share, you know, a legal memorandum or anything like that. I I don't know if it exists or anything like that, but um cuz I'm
not fully versed in it. And I think this raises issues. You know, essentially you're telling us that technology is going to replace humans here. Um and so I'm I'm just skeptical of that. So if he could share anything, I would be interested. That's
all I mean. So that's all I have. I mean, I don't think there's been uh an employee presence during the past um uh 12 years. So, it's always been this some type of license or hospitality or
before when Airbnb was legal uh prior to 2019. So, uh and then it became a licensed product, but there's never been like a a front desk uh station um model. I don't think we've had a lot of trouble
since for the past 12 years. So, I think our record's been pretty good with with our safety concerns and our attention to to to the building. I guess if I may just share a thought, I can certainly appreciate and understand how it may feel like the the intention here is to
have technology replace um people and and I think the the reality as a hospitality company is that we feel in many ways quite the opposite and that we are using technology to supplement the existence of either the current staffing level or more. And so our view is uh
having eyes and sensors in each unit. Um though it's not surveillance, it is noise and smoke and lock data. It does allow us to actually have a much tighter grip on operations and all this is being processed by human beings both on site and remote. So the intention is by no means to do away with the human
presence, but rather to arm them with more facts and an easier um job to actually to police and monitor what's going on on site. So the hope here is not to give the impression that whatever staffing level there was is going away, but rather for us to have staffing during the appropriate hours in which
guests are checking in and checking out and for us to to rely on additional tools during the the periods when there's generally less activity and as more shared has historically not produced a huge number of incidents. >> How long have you guys used the um the supplemental technology in other cities?
Has it been years or months used it? We're uh approaching our 10th year of operations as a as an entity. We have properties, as Brian mentioned, uh around 80 properties across 20 states um with over 3,000 units. And these technologies are are tried and true, and
we're very proud of our safety record relative to other multif family operators doing short-term rentals. Um, and also obviously compared to mom and pop Airbnb owner operators, it's just a much safer and tighter operation because we do things like require a guest to submit
their ID, match that to a selfie, run them through a background check. It's a much higher level of security and rigor than frankly most short-term rental operators and certainly casual uh short-term rental operators do. And even compared to many hotels where you hand over an ID at a credit card, none of
that's being run through a formal system in most contexts. So we do that well in advance if there is a risk flagged the reservation is canled. We have an extensive history of guests who you know have tried to do bad things and they're not able to stay with any cost of location nationwide. So you know our
intention here is to um really minimize risk along every dimension possible both proactively and reactively trying to avoid any problem from arriving and then what when it does triaging and and responding appropriately as the situation requires. And I would also add just specifically
Kiana, I've been at CASA four plus years and we've had our technology and systems are always getting better but in effect the same uh uh tools that we just outlined the entire four years I've been here. So Craig been there longer perhaps even you know our entire 10ear history we've been
getting better but this core set of tools at least four years if not longer. >> Thank you. Are there any further questions from the board before we move to testimony? Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives?
>> Hello, Madam Chair, members of the board. I can confirm that this proposal did go through a community process. It had an ab butters meeting on Monday, February 2nd of this year, and it was well attended for the downtown neighborhood. Um, a lot of community members were in support of this
proposal. Um, a lot of local businesses encouraged the business or the um, vacationers that this proposal would bring to the neighborhood and were happy to see it revitalize the downtown. And the proposal was also in contact with the downtown Boston neighborhood
association and they do not have a problem with this proposal and they're happy to provide support for it. >> Thank you, Eva. I see Ashley from Council Flynn's office with the hands raised. You may please provide your testimony. Hi, my name is Ashley from Counselor Flynn's office. Councelor Flynn would like to go on record in
support due to a good community process and feedback from the downtown Boston Neighborhood Association and Suffach University. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Any further questions from the board
following testimony? The board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you all. >> Thank you. Calling item number six, Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. doing business as the Cheesecake Factory located at 115 Huntington A. Holder of a common victer 7-day all alcoholic beverages license
has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business from Katherine Baggley to Katherine McKinan. Uh, attorney Tyler Hensler. Attorney Hensler. >> Thank you, Secretary Green. Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the board. Tyler Hensler from Upton Canal and Develin for a change of manager for
the Cheesecake Factory. The new manager will be Katherine Kieran. She is a US citizen, a Massachusetts resident. She's familiar with the rules and regulations related to the sale and service of alcohol of this board, the ABCC, and the
laws of the Commonwealth. And she has experience in the industry, having been a manager at the Cheesecake Factory since 2011. Uh, with that, we're happy to take any questions. Thank you. >> My only question is, is Katherine here?
Yes, I see her. I >> saw her earlier. >> Yes, I am here. >> Oh, sorry. Yep, you're right there. Thank you. Uh, with that, I have no questions. Commissioners, >> no questions. Thank you. >> None from me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who
would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement. Thank you. >> Thank you. Calling item number seven. Mortons of Chicago Boston Seapport LLC doing business as Morton Steakhouse located at 2 Seapport Lane. holder of a common victor 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to
change the manager of the licensed business from Lewis Langanger to Gary Boss who's present on behalf of the applicant >> I I do see >> yeah Gary Boss here >> um thank you for joining us Mr. boss.
Um, four simple questions. Are you a citizen? >> I am. >> Are you a resident of Massachusetts? >> I am. >> What is your experience in the food and beverage industry? >> Uh, I've been with Mortons of Chicago for approximately 28 years. And prior to that, I was with Bay Restaurant Crews for additional four years.
>> Are you familiar with the rules and regulations of our board, the ABCC, and the laws of the Commonwealth pertaining to the sale and service of alcohol? >> Yes, I am. >> Thank you. Uh, with that, I have no questions. Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None from me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who
would like to testify on this matter? Seeing none, the board will take Oh, sorry. Ashley, you may please provide your testimony behalf of the counselor. >> Hi, my name is Ashley from Councelor Flynn's office. Councelor Flynn would like to go on record and support. Thank you. >> Thank you, Ashley. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on
this matter? >> The board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you very much. Calling item number eight, GRN AA GRB of MA LLC doing business as Gordon Ramsey Burger located at 120 John F. Fitzgerald surface road holder of a common victer
7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business from Michael Griion to Kyle Gil. Attorney Neil Mooney. Attorney Mooney. >> Good morning. Um good morning madam chairman, members of the board, attorney Neil Mooney, Herwitch Richard and
Sensaba uh in North Reading representing Gordon Ramsey Burger. I'm here with the proposed new manager u Mr. Kyle Gil just very briefly regarding Kyle's background. He's worked at Gordon Ramsey Burger since last November. Uh he has
over 10 years of restaurant experience prior to that including working as a manager in three other licensed establishments. Um, he is a US citizen and a resident of the Commonwealth and I believe he's prepared to answer in the
affirmative to all the board's four required questions and we're happy to entertain any other questions the board or anyone present may have as well. Thank you. >> Uh, thank you. I do see Mr. Gil. Uh, thank you for joining us. Uh, Mr. Gil,
uh, what is your experience in the food and beverage industry? Uh I've been a uh a manager of uh three different concepts for the last 10 years. So I just joined with uh Gordon Ramsey Burger in November. I'm the general manager here. I've been a general manager for uh
Brinker International for Chili's for I was a GM there for four years. So >> and are you familiar with the rules and regulations of this board, the ABCC and the laws of the Commonwealth pertaining to the sale and service of alcohol? >> Yes. >> Great. Uh with that I have no questions. Commissioners, do you?
>> I do not. Thank you. >> None from me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Seeing on the board, we'll take this under adisement as well. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Calling items 9 and 10 together. Sham
Hudson LLC doing business as Trillium located at 401 Park Drive. Holder of two licenses, a Farmer Series 19H pouring permit and a Farmer Series uh section 19E pouring permit. has petition to change the manager of both licenses from Brandon Thomas Keading to Adam Cuto
attorney Tyler Hensler. Attorney Hler. >> Thank you again, Secretary Green. Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the board. Tyler Hensler for Shamut Hudson LLC. This is Trillium uh Trillium Spenway location uh for a change of manager to Adam Cuto. Adam is here and
he is a US citizen, a Massachusetts resident. He is familiar with the rules and regulations related to the sale and service of alcohol of this board, the ABCC, and the laws of the Commonwealth, and he is experienced in the industry, having served as resort beverage manager and director of food and beverage at
Capital Properties uh on Cape Cod before coming to Trillium. Um, as Secretary Green mentioned, change of managers applications have been filed, uh, not only on, you know, the pouring license or licenses, uh, at this location, uh, but on the CV license as well. So, I
don't I don't know if that's on the agenda today, but, um, that's also in process, so they'll be in full compliance. Uh, with that, we're happy to take any questions. Thank you. >> Uh, thank you, attorney. Uh, thank you for joining us, Mr. Cuto. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you
>> I do not. Thank you. >> No questions. Thanks. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on these two matters number nine and 10? >> Seeing none, the board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Calling item 11, CTery LLC doing
business as Urban Wild located at 100 Hood Park Drive in Charles Town. Holder of a common vular 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business from Peter Sonelli to Cory Burman. Attorney Dennis Quilty. Attorney Quilty. >> Good morning, Attorney Green. Madam Chair, members of the board, Dennis
Quilty, attorney representing the um lency before you this morning, seeking to change the manager to uh Corey Burman. Uh Corey is a uh US citizen, lives in Somerville, Massachusetts, has been engaged in management of licensed
premises since uh for over 10 years, including Stephanie's on Tremont, Stephanie's on Newbury, Finnpoint on Broad Street in Boston and at this site in Charles Town and two two jobs as general manager of tradesmen and general
manager of urban wild this lency. So he has extensive experience in the business as familiar with the rules and regulations of the board and the laws of the Commonwealth with regard to sale and service of alcohol. And we certainly stand by for any of your questions this
morning. Thank you. >> Thank you, Attorney. Uh thank you for joining us, Mr. Burman. I see you there. Um with that, I have no questions. Commissioners, >> no questions. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you.
>> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Seeing none, the board will take this under adisement. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling item number 12, American Multi-Cinema, Inc. doing business as AMC Theaters Boston covid-19 at 175 Tremont
Street, holder of a common victual or 7-day alcoholic beverages license, has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business from Caitlyn Richards to Samuel Mueri, who is present on behalf of the applicant. >> Uh, good morning. Selena Udon, manager of alcohol licensing for American Multi-
Cinema. Uh, we are looking to change the manager from Caitlyn Richards to Samuel Mccuri. There will be no changes to the theater operations or changes at the corporate level in Lewood, Kansas. Um, Sam is here to answer any questions you may have.
>> Um, thank you. Let me just see. There you are. Thank you. I'm here. Um, I'm just going to go over the four questions again if you wouldn't mind answering them. Are you a citizen? >> Yes. >> Are you a resident of the Commonwealth? >> Yes. >> Do you have experience in the food and
beverage industry? >> Yes. >> And are you familiar with our rules and regulations uh and that of the ABCC as they pertain to the sale and service of alcohol? >> Yes, I am. >> Thank you. I have no questions, commissioners. >> No questions. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you.
Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The word will take this under advisement. >> Oh, I had my hand up. Sorry. >> Oh, sorry, Ashley. Go ahead. >> Um, yeah, Ashley from Councelor Flynn's office. Councelor Flynn would like to go on record and support. Thank you.
>> Thank you very much. Sorry about that. Are there any other individuals would like to testify on this matter? >> Then the board will take this under advisement. Calling item 13, American Multicineas, Inc. doing business as AMC Theaters located at 100 Legends Way, holder of a common victual or 7-day alcoholic beverages license has
petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business from Samuel Muchiri to Anthony Clayton who's present on behalf of the applicant. >> Uh Seno Donigan, manager of alcohol licensing. Uh we are like to change the manager from Samuel Mucheri to Anthony Clayton. There will be no changes at the
theater operations or at the corporate level in Lewood, Kansas. Anthony Clayton is present for any question. Uh, thank you attorney. Uh, thank you Mr. Clayton for joining us. Um, are you a citizen? >> Yes. >> Are you a resident of the Commonwealth?
>> Yes. >> What is your experience in the food and beverage industry? >> I've been with AMC as a manager for seven years and have been in the restaurant industry as well. >> Are you familiar with the rules and regulations of this board, the ABCC and the laws of the Commonwealth pertaining
to the sale and service of alcohol? >> Yes. >> Okay. With that, I have no questions. questions. Do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> No questions. Thanks. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Board will take this under advisement as
well. Thank you very much. Calling items uh 14 and 15. Basho Fenway Ventures LLC doing business as Basho Japanese Restaurant and Lounge located at 13:30 Boilston Street and HLC Group Enterprises LLC doing business as Duo
located at 131 Dartmouth Street. Holders of two common vitellor 7-day all alcoholic beverages licenses have petitioned for a change of ownership interest for a change of LLC manager and have both petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business from quot Jacong to Chiaen Chiao who is
present on behalf of the applicants that would be me uh Ryan Clemens of Israel and Winer located at 255 State Street. Thank you, Attorney Green, and good morning, Madam Chair and members of the board. Here on behalf of Bossho and Dozo, as uh Attorney Green mentioned,
and with me this morning is proposed co-owner, LLC manager, manager of record, Chachen, Jenny Chow, uh and Jessica Hill for the applicants. As you also mentioned, we are here seeking the following approvals for both Basho and Dojo. Change of LLC manager, change of officers, and change of ownership
interests. And since they're uh essentially the same transactions, address them at the same time. These applications follow the previously licensed manager, LLC manager, and member for both entities, Quotai Jack Wong's unexpected passing in 2024. After
the estate processes, his wife Jenny has taken over Jack's roles, positions, and membership interests in both of the licensed entities. And these applications serves as the paperwork to reelect her role at both restaurants. And so next, I'll provide a brief overview of Jenny's experience as
detailed in the applications. Jenny is a US citizen and Commonwealth resident and has over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry as a restaurant managing director and has been a managing director of both Dozo and Bossho since their inceptions in 20 uh 2005 and 2010 respectively. Applying
her education and expertise in restaurants, business admin and finance management. Jenny's work at the licences includes overseeing their operations, training their employees and working with suppliers. also uh needing the familiarity with the rules and regulations city Boston licensing board
and ABCC on the sale and service of alcoholic beverages. And unless any Jenny has anything to add to the foregoing, thank you for your consideration and we're happy to answer any questions you may have. >> Thank you, attorney. Thank you for joining us, Miss Chow. I have no
questions. Commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? I do see a hand from Ashley from Council Flynn's office. You may please go ahead. >> Thank you, Ashley from Councelor Flynn's office. Councelor Flynn would like to go
on record and support. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on these two items? The board will take these under adisement as well. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. Calling item number 16, Clover Ventures
LLC, doing business as Bostononia public house located at 131 State Street, holder of a common vigor 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned for a change of ownership interest. Attorney Dawson Cooper. Attorney Cooper. >> Good morning. Uh Dawson Cooper here of
Upton Canel and Develin on behalf of Clover Ventures LLC. Clover Ventures is applying for a change of ownership interest. Uh, previously disclosed an approved member of the lency, Kimberly Steinley Vaughn, has purchased 100% of John Fitzgerald's 5% ownership in
interest. Um, John Fitzgerald is no longer an owner or member of the Lency and Kimberly's total membership interest is increased from 10% to 15%. Operationally, nothing will be changing at the location. With that, happy to answer any questions you might have.
Uh, >> thank you. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you >> I do not. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> The board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you.
Calling item number 17. Locali Inc. doing business as Little Sage located at 350 to 352 Handover Street. Holder of a common vigil or 7-day wines and all beverages with Lor's license has petitioned to change the classification of its license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to
the authority contained in Mass General Laws chapter 138 section 12D. Attorney Jeffrey Drago, Attorney Drago. >> Thank you, Attorney Green. Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the board, commissioners, attorney Jeff Drago with Drago and Tusano, uh with an address of
11 Beacon Street here on behalf of Locali Inc. doing business as Little Sage. And with me, I have the owner and manager of record, Jennifer Matarazza, on the call as well. We are seeking a restricted
uh all alcohol license. Uh currently uh Locali, Inc. or Little Sage is holding a beer, Wine, and Cordial's license 7-day week a week. Um, and we're seeking the same uh 7-day license for an all
alcohol. Uh, just by uh way of background, uh, this uh, Jen uh, and myself were one of the first applicants uh, for an unrestricted license back in September of 2024. We went through a full community process as part of that
process. Appeared before the board, had the support of both uh, civic associations as well. This was voted on to support um but there were no licenses available. Uh her business has expanded over the last 10 years. Uh she's
remodeled extended uh expanded seating capacity as well and so there was a strong public need for her patrons to have all alcohol with food. Um so that's why when the legislation came about uh we applied uh in the hopes of of obtaining a license sooner. Uh she uh
Jennifer is a US citizen, a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and familiar with the rules and regulations of sale and service of alcohol of both the Boston Licensing Board and the ABCC. Uh the hours of operation are 11 p.m.
and that's where we're asking uh to keep uh on site as well. And with that, I can pause for any questions that the board may have. >> Thank you. No questions. My only comment is we're happy to see these um upgrade applications in. So, thank you. >> Thank you. No questions for me. Thank
you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Hello, Madam Chair and members of the board. My name is Eva Jones representing the mayor's office of neighborhood services regarding 350 to 352 handover
street. Our office differs to the board's judgment. A community process was conducted, including an abutters meeting held on 71024 that was not attended by any North End community members. The proposal was also reviewed by the North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council and the North End Waterfront Residents Association in which both
voted yes to support. At this time, the mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services defers to the board's judgment on this matter. Thank you everyone for your time and consideration. >> Thank you very much. Eva, are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Yes. Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the board. Gabriel Ramirez here on
behalf of Boston City Councelor Gabriela Kleta Sabata's office. At this time, the council would like to go on the record in support of this proposal. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals would like to testify on this matter? >> The board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you.
>> Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Calling item number 18, Altameir Banquetss LLC doing business as meto Orient Heights located at 964 Saratoga Street in East Boston. holder of a common victual or 7-day wines and malt beverages with the core's license has petition to change the classification to
a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to the authority contained in match general law chapter 138 section 12D attorney Kristen Scanland attorney scan >> morning madam chair members of the board attorney green Kristen Scanland for the lency with us today is also the owner and manager of record Altameir Karpio
for this particular location um the application before you to upgrade the existing wine malt and cordial license to an all alcohol licenses for this existing Central American restaurant. As the board is aware, this Lency's application for a new all alcohol
license was heard in January of 2025. Uh while that particular license request was not granted to date, it was also not denied for any reason. We believe it's because there was none available to be uh offered to this particular applicant lency at that time. While we understand
uh under the new language permitting these types of upgrades that public need is presumed if the lency has held the license for more than a year, we nevertheless respectfully request to incorporate by reference our basis for public need and character and fitness presented at that January 15th, 2025
hearing related to the request for an all alcohol license. This female, minority, and immigrant-owned business has held a license at this location since 2015. She's never had any violations and has been an exemplary lency and business owner at this
location. Um, prior to the 2025 hearing, we went through a full community process. She was supported by the Orian Heights Neighborhood Council, uh, Councelor Kleta Zapata's office, many neighborhood residents, uh, and even recognized by State Senate for her hard work, dedication, and perseverance in
the neighborhood in 2024. That being said, we're certainly happy to answer any questions or address any concerns the board might have regarding this request. Thank you, Attorney. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you >> I do not. Thank you. >> None. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any
individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Hello, Madam Chair, members of the board. My name is Eva Jones representing the mayor's office and neighborhood services regarding 964 Saratoga Street. Our office defers to the board's judgment. A community process was conducted including an abutters meeting
held on 112524 which was well attended by the East Boston community and the feedback was overwhelming support. I've also received a petition uh in support with 39 signatures as well as seven letters in support that have been submitted to the board. The proposal was also reviewed by
the Orian Heights Neighborhood Council at their meeting on 111824 which voted to support the proposal as well. At this time, the mayor's office of neighborhood services defers to the board's judgment on this matter. Thank you everyone for your time and consideration. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on
this matter? >> Yes. Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the board. Gabriella here from councelor Cletus's office. At this time, the council would like to go on the record in support of this proposal. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter?
>> Word will take this under adisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling item 19, LTF Club Operations Company, Inc. Doing business as lifetime located at 800 Boilston Street. Holder of a common victual or 7-day wines and malt beverages with the course license. Has petitioned to change the classification to a restricted all
alcoholic beverages license pursuant to the authority contained in chapter 138 section 12D. Attorney John Aaya. Attorney Aaya. >> Thank you. Attorney Green, Madam Chair, members of the board. John Aya, Victoria Mill Hanley, 28 State Street, Boston on behalf of the Lency. Um joining me this
morning is Kyle Hollander. Kyle is the manager of record. Um this is the application we're seeking to change the license category under uh master laws 138 section 12. Uh lifetime is the newer athletic club and wellness center in the credential uh which opened this past
fall. Uh initially lifetime um although it was their intent to obtain an allcohol license was uh not able to secure one in time. They did however um purchase and obtain uh a wanted mold with Leor's license which they have been currently operating uh since the fall.
Uh due to the continued customer demand and keeping in line with our business model at their other locations, Lifetime is seeking the upgrade which will improve the guest experience. Uh their other license locations are in Chestnut Hill, Burlington, Frammingham and Pee.
All of those licenses um all those licenses are all alcohol licenses um at those locations. Uh and they have no history of violations either here or at those locations. Um if granted u the flexibility offered with the upgraded license will allow Lifetime to tailor
their drink menu and specifically the cocktail menu to better suit the demand for an expanded alcohol service as well as provide better products. Flavored alcohol as in laors tend to be high in sugars. Uh, Lifetime wants to offer better options and with the upgrade the
customers will have expanded offerings as well as uh more choices than than simply the beer and wine. U as before, customers will continue to enjoy uh a healthy meal uh a post-workout drink uh at the cafe and lounge. They still serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Uh
and that will continue to remain the same. The goal here with the upgraded license is to um deliver an exceptional guest experience and while keeping in line with our other license locations, there are no operational changes requested other than the upgrade of the license itself. Uh we did go through the
community process first when the initial uh wine and mall license was requested um you know last year and then again we presented uh before the neighborhood association the back bay on January 5th uh specifically to address this upgrade as it had been under a year being
licensed. Uh no opposition was uh received at the time. Um I'm happy to answer any questions and Kyle Hollander is here as well to answer any questions. Thank you. >> Thanks attorney. You answered all of my questions and thank you for joining us today. With that, I have no additional
questions. Commissioners, >> no questions. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes. Sigasu at the Office of Neighborhood Services. This applicant completed the community process. They
met with the neighborhood association of the Backbay regarding their license upgrade which is in non-oposition to this application. That background on our office to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. I see Samantha from councelor Derkens's office uh with her hand raised. You may please provide your
testimony. >> Good morning, chair board. Um this is Samantha from councelor Sharon Derkens office. Our office has not received any opposition to this request. Um as um changes um or issues with the use um and so with that, the council is in support.
Thanks so much. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> On item number 20, Papari LLC doing business as Papari Restaurante located
at 358 to 364 Handover Street, holder of a comic victual or 7-day wines and all beverages with theor's license, has petitioned to change the classification of its license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to the authority contained in chapter 138 section 12D. Who is present on behalf of
the applicant? >> Good morning to the board. This is Frank Felino, owner of record papatante. Can anybody hear me? >> We can hear you, Mr. Felino. >> Well, thank you. Thank you to the board. Uh, this last we put it together a little over a year ago. We've been over
a year a little over a year. We did apply for the non-restricted full alcohol. We remain pretty hopeful we would receive it. Made a major investment in this area. It's it's been a building shattered for like over six, seven years. But we we're grateful to the legislation that's changed. We have
a nice bar 10 12 seat bar. It's like you know like I've given other individuals before me how you know gorgeous you know had a sugar content to make the drinks it would be will be a big big uh potential help to a bit to be able to
offer I guess our clientele regular alcohol you know without having all the sugar involved it will be a great help and help us financially obviously to stay in business to the staff as well um that's a question I've been in business in 1991 West
for plus years and I'm I've worked in this neighborhood since 1977 as a 15-year-old child. I cooked in the restaurants, but I'm quite not here. But anyways, that's our history. I've had full experience in the restaurants and we will remain hopeful that we will be upgraded to a full alcohol restricted
and we would surrender at Bine Cordials. Same hours, no changes. Stay occupancy, no changes. Any questions? >> Thank you very much. Uh, thank you for your presentation. been very helpful. I have no questions. Commissioner Carino or Commissioner Saxon, do you?
>> I do not. Thank you. >> No. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Hello, madam chair, members of the board, my name is Eva Jones representing the mayor's office and neighborhood services regarding 358 to 364 Handover
Street. Our office defers to the board's judgment. A community process was conducted including an abutters meeting held on 10824 that was not attended by any north end community members. The feedback from this meeting was non non-existent, excuse me. Um, but the proposal was also reviewed by Nurra and
on 92424 as well as Nunic on their meeting at 62624 and have provided a letter of support. At this time, the mayor's office and neighborhood services deferred to the board's judgment on this matter. Thank you everyone. >> Thank you very much, Eva. Are there any other individuals who would like to
testify on this matter? Yes, Gabriella Ramirez is here on behalf of Boston City Council Gabriela Kasa's office. At this time, the council would like to go on the record in support of this proposal. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals would like to testify on this matter? >> The board will take this under adisement
as well. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling item number 21, Trident Book Sellers, Inc. doing business as Trident Book Sellers located at 338 Newbury Street. holder of a common vicel or 7-day wines and malt beverages license as petition for a change of stock interest. Secondly, as petition for a
change of officers directors and finally as petition to change the classification of its license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to the authority contained in chapter 138 section 12D who is present on behalf of the applicant. >> Good morning. Hello. My name is Kimberly
Flynn. I'm here on behalf of Trident Book Sellers and Cafe as a member of the board. Alongside here, I have uh co-owner Courtney Flynn as well. Uh we are requesting an update to our board of directors uh stock interest and the license classification to an all alcohol beverage license. Um I'll just start
with a quick bit about us. Trident has served the Backbay for over 40 years operating continuously on Newberry Street. In uh 2024, we are awarded the Legacy Business Award by the city of Boston in recognition of our long-standing contribution to the community, which was a great honor. Um,
and although many of you might be familiar with our space, um, we are a unique hybrid space, uh, comprised of an independent bookstore, a full service restaurant serving breakfast all day, a community gathering space, as well as a
small private event venue. Um, we call ourselves a true neighborhood third space where residents, families, students, and visitors gather beyond their home and work work space. Um, we feel the community use of our space is particularly evident in our robust calendar of well-attended events, many
of which are free and open to the public. Those events include author talks and book clubs, game nights, workshops, um, crafts, and many more. Um, with Newbury Street largely dominated by chains and retail shops, we feel that Trident plays a vital role as an accessible community oriented
destination that encourages people to connect and participate in cultural events. Um, so with the support of the Neighborhood Backbay Association, our goal with the all alcohol license is to directly support the public's experience of our restaurant and community
programming by making events feel more complete, immersive, and socially engaging. A full liquor license would allow us to offer a beverage program that customers have come to expect, but of course with our own twist. Um, we'll offer classic brunch cocktails, literary
themed signature drinks, as well as expanded hospitality options for events. Uh, we do feel it is important to note that our intention here is to enhance an existing community institution. We are not introducing a new nightlife concept. Um, the Trident has a long history as a
responsible, well-managed business in Boston. And to that end, we also want to emphasize that we take the responsibility of serving liquor seriously. We're ensuring that our staff and managers are tip certified as well as updating and implementing clear alcohol service policies that are
focused on safe serving, responsible consumption, and compliance with the ABCC and the licensing board expectations. So, just to wrap up, uh we believe the liquor license upgrade will allow us to remain competitive, support long-term sustainabilility as a small
family-owned business, um continue serving as a cultural hub for our community, and ultimately contribute positively to the character of Boston and the Backbay neighborhood. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. >> Thank you. Loved seeing your application. I have no questions.
Commissioners, do you >> I do not. Thank you. >> None from me. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Beginning with elected officials or their representatives. >> Sigy Johnson with the Office of Neighborhood Services. This applicant completed the community process for a
license upgrade. They met with the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay. Our office is not aware of any opposition to this upgrade request. With that background, judgment is deferred to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Uh Samantha from Council Durkham's office. I do see your hand raised. If you may please provide your testimony.
>> Thank you, chair, members of the board. Samantha from councelor Derkin's office. Our office has also not received any opposition to this upgrade and without our offices in support. Thanks so much. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter?
Board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Calling item number 22, Roslanddale Food Mart, Inc. located at 4443 Washington Street in Roslandale. holder of a retail package store wines and malt beverages license has petitioned to change the category of the licensed business from a
retail package store wines and malt beverages to a retail package store all alcoholic beverages license who is present on behalf of the applicant. >> Good morning madam chair and uh commissioners. My name is attorney Anthony Mto. I represent um Rosendale
Food Mart uh incororated. Uh with me is um the president of the corporation, Yakub Elias, and his uh son, Adib Elias, who's the manager of uh Rosundale Food Mart. It's a uh family-owned business
situated at um 4443 Washington Street in Roslandale. Um they've been operating there for over 30 years. Um they um are a convenience store. Uh they offer um also lottery
products and uh they had their uh beer and wine license approved in 2013. Um they are uh they've been in good standing since then and in compliance. There have been no violations. Uh they have an extensive customer base. Um a
lot of customers are inquiring about whether they uh sell um hard seltzer products. Um and so given that the closest um outlet that serves Hard Liquor Products is approximately a half
mile away um westbound on uh Washington Street. uh they're applying so that they c for this um all liquor license so that they can offer their customers um additional products and um earn
additional revenue and um ultimately uh it's been a it's a family-owned and operated business. So they they um they've been working there. uh the the the two sons of uh the the president of the corporation uh manage and maintain
the the business. And with that, I I'll I'll answer any questions. >> Uh excuse me. Thank you. Um I don't think I have any questions at this time. Appreciate it, commissioners. >> Not at this time yet. Thank you. >> None from me. Thank you.
>> Thank you. Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Sansa with the office of services. This applicant completed the community process. Our office hosted an abutters meeting on December 9th of 2025 at which no comments were made. The West Village
Neighborhood Association is also aware of this application. With that background, our office defers judgment to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Seeing none, the board will take this matter under advisement. Thank you very much.
>> Thank you. >> Calling item 23. Tandab Corporation doing business as Old Harbor Market located at 334 East 8th Street in South Boston. Holder of a retail package store wines and malt beverages license has petitioned to change the category of the licensed business from a retail package store wines and malt beverages to a
retail package store all alcoholic beverages license. Attorney Kristen Scanland. Attorney Scanland. >> Good morning again madam chair, members of the board. Turning green, Kristen Scanland for the Lency. With us this morning is the owner of Fantier Frankie Patel. Um, as you know, the proposal
before you is to upgrade the existing beer and wine package store license to include all alcohol or spirits. Um, by way of background, Frankie has owned the market for nearly 3 years. He himself has nearly 20 years of retail experience at other stores, including Jaime's
Variety on H Street in South Boston, which he also works at with his family, and splits his time between the stores. This particular business, Old Harbor Market on East 8th Street, was previously known as Family Market at this location and has similarly been a market for well over a decade, if not
more, at this particular location within the neighborhood. When they took over, they gave it a major facelift with renovations and ultimately added uh the initial beer and wine license in 2024. Since they've been a lency since 2024,
they've had no issues to speak of. They've again been an exemplary lency at this location. They are really a quintessential neighborhood market. They you can find a little bit of everything in the store from medicine, dry goods, a little produce, frozen meals, ready to
go meals along with the existing beer and wine offerings. They have had customers um similar to the previous uh application the board just heard asking a lot for many of the seltzer items that can be found um like high noon, sun
cruisers, long drinks, which is part of the reason for the request to upgrade the license. Um, should this be allowed by the board, the floor plan that the board has on record will not change. What they will do is decrease the amount of beer and wine on the floor to
accommodate for items falling in the spirits category. Other than that, the same hours of operation would be in place along with the current store uh offerings. None of that would be reduced at all with the addition of spirits to the license. We did go through an
extensive community process including an abutters meeting held in December of 2025. It was well attended by over 30 people in strong support. Um, echoed through most uh if not all the conversations is how friendly and hardworking the uh owners and store
workers are, that they offer a great assortment of products and they would like to see um the spirits added to that. Many people who said they shop there said they visit several times a week and then convenience and availability of these options would be welcomed in the neighborhood. Uh, we
also met with the Dorchester Heights Neighborhood Association just last month who was also supportive. I believe submitted they submitted an a letter of support to the board this morning and no concerns were raised at that meeting. I know the board is also in receipt of a petition signed in the store as well as
numerous support letters, many pointing um out what a benefit the business is to the community, including seniors in the immediately surrounding neighborhood. Well, there are a couple other full liquor stores nearby. That's what they are. They're simply liquor stores or um
liquor store combination smoke shop. This is again a neighborhood convenience market offering pretty much everything under the sun that you could want um in your in a local neighborhood store. and it's requested by the residents of the neighborhood where these are in South
Boston kind of microcosms of neighborhoods within larger neighborhoods and there's a desired convenience aspect of their preferred neighborhood market which are otherwise lacking in the larger South Boston neighborhood. That being said, happy to answer any questions the board might have.
>> My one question, when do they get the um beer and wine? >> In 2024. I have no questions. Commissioner Corin, Commissioner Saxon, >> not at this time. Thank you. >> No questions. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter
beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes. Sigy Johnson with the Office of Neighborhood Services. This applicant has completed the process. Our office hosted an abuters meeting on December 16th at which approximately 10 individuals spoke in support location. One individual raised a concern about
saturation in the area. The applicant met with the Dorchester Heights Neighborhood Association. We're unaware of any concerns from that group. That background office defers judgment to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Uh Ashley from Councelor Flynn's office. I do see your hand raised. You may please provide your testimony.
>> Thank you. Ashley from councelor Flynn's office. Councelor Flynn would like to go on record and support due to a good community process and feedback from neighbors and the Dorchester Heights Neighborhood Association. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. I also see a hand raised from Thomas from Senator Collins office. Please provide your testimony as
well. >> Madam Chair, members of the board, Thomas Casper from Senator Collins office here to speak in support of this application. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals uh who would like to testify on this matter?
There any further questions from the board following the testimony? Seeing none, the board will take this uh matter under adisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Number 24, Alasti Corp. doing business as Napper Tandes located at 4187 to 4195
Washington Street in Roslandale. Holder of a common Mitchell 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to transfer the license from the above to LH Roslandale LLC doing business as Laasienda at the same location. Miguel Cayas manager 2 a.m. closing hour. The
applicant has also petitioned to update the description of the premise as follows. Onele building with basement ground floor holds approximately 246 ft of patron floor space. Three bathrooms, including one handicap accessible bathroom, kitchen area with 405 square ft, two entrances on Washington Street,
two egresses on Washington Street, and one egress at the rear of the building. 2451 ft total. Attorney Mark White. Attorney White. >> Good morning, Attorney Green, Madam Chair, and Commissioners. Uh Mark White for LA Trosandale LLC. I'm here with
proposed manager Miguel Cayas. He's a United States citizen, resident of Massachusetts. He is familiar with the rules and regulations regarding the service and sale of alcohol this board, the ABCC and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. And he does have extensive experience uh in the
restaurant industry. Uh this is uh part of the purchase of the building. Uh the uh transferee will will own the building and um and operate the restaurant out of there. There's no change to operations, no change to hours. Um it uh only change
here is going to be the concept of the restaurant itself from Napertandies to Laasienda which is a a Latin food restaurant and of course we can take any questions. >> Thank you. And is Oh, there you are. Thank you for joining us. Um Mr. Cayas
um see this is going to be Oh, same location. Okay. Um, I have no questions at this time. Commissioners, do you >> I do not. Thank you. >> No questions. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who
would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Board will take this matter under adisement. Thank you very much. >> Thank you.
Calling item number 25, 550 Tremont LLC, doing business as B&G Oysters Limited, uh, located at 550 Tremont Street in Roxberry, holder of a Common Virtual 7day Wines in Malt Beverages with Laor's license, has petitioned to transfer the license from the above to Clarendon
Square Hospitality LLC at the same location. Simica Weller, manager, 1:00 a.m. closing hour. The applicant has also petitioned to update the description of the premise to in one room on the first floor, kitchen in the rear, storage in the basement, annual year-round outdoor patio on private
property for 22 patrons between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. 900 ft on the first floor, 900 ft in the basement and 400 ft on the outdoor patio with two entrances and three exits. Attorney John Aya. Attorney Aya. >> Thank you, Attorney Green. Madam Chair,
members of the board, John Aaya, McDary, Cold, Miller, and Hanley. on behalf of the applicant Clarin Square Hospitality LLC. Joining me is Dr. Simsha Weller. Uh Dr. Weller is the sole manager and uh member as well as the proposed manager of record. Um the applicant here is an
affiliate of the landlord um which is actively seeking a permanent tenant and operator of the license at this location. Um this location previously held B&G Oysters uh for over 20 years which was a south end staple. um B&G oysters agreed to transfer this license
uh to the landlord or the landlord's nominee and in this case that is the applicant uh pursuant to a settlement agreement relating to pass through rent and other related matters. Um here you did have a long-standing establishment that recently closed and we are in front
of the board because it is important to the vitality of the neighborhood to keep the restaurant here. Uh there are several area restaurants and um as Dr. Dweller may tell you this is the beginning of this restaurant row here in the south end. Um, and this location has
had a restaurant uh for as long as he's owned the building, which is over 25 years. Um, we are requesting the license transfer now to the special purpose entity as it will be difficult if not impossible to attract a new tenant without having secured that alcohol license for the premise. Um once a
tenant is secured, which we believe is going to be very soon, uh we will be back in front of the board on an application to transfer. Uh Dr. Weller is a licensed physician in Massachusetts. He's a neurosurgeon who previously served as the chief of the division of spine surgery at TUS and now
presently is the medical director and founder of a 501c uh medical organization. But as it relates to this application, Dr. Weller uh has experience in that um specifically as the landlord here having been involved in commercial real estate for 25 plus
years. Um as he as I mentioned he did purchase this property um 25 years ago he has been involved in this neighborhood since that time. He's also a landlord to other restaurants another restaurant in the south end as well as in the north end. Um and again although
it's not Dr. as well as intention to operate the license. Um he will be transferring it as he will be transferring to an incoming tenant. He does meet the qualification set forth in master laws chapter 138 um for a manager of record. Uh in addition to that
experience which I mentioned previously, he is a United States citizen uh resident of uh Massachusetts and he is familiar with the rules and regulations of the board, the ABCC and the laws of the Commonwealth as it pertains to the sale and service of alcohol. Um I'm happy to answer any questions and Dr.
Weller is here as well to answer any questions. >> Uh thank you. Thank you for that explanation. Um I don't have any questions at this time for you or for Dr. Weller, but when he when you do come back with the tenant in the um next
proposed management record, we can go through them then. Thank you. >> Thank you, >> commissioners. >> No questions. Thank you. >> None from me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Ashley, you may please provide your
testimony on behalf of Councelor Flynn. >> Hi. Councelor Flynn would like to go on record in support. Thank you. Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> The board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling item number 26. CRG license
holdings 2 LLC located at 17 Union Street, Boulder of a Common Velor 7-day all alcoholic beverages license. Has petition to transfer the license from the above to Chillin Union Street LLC doing business as Tiki Cove at the same location. So Solen Ting, manager, 2 a.m. closing hour. The applicant has also
petitioned to update the description of the premise. Two in one U-shaped room on the ground floor consisting of 2,418 square ft with a 19 seat bar on the entrance side with bathrooms and kitchen and rear and the basement level consisting of 302 ft for storage, refrigeration, office, and employee
locker room. 5,420 ft total with one entrance, two exits. also to include a seasonal April to October outdoor patio on public property along the easterly side of Union Street approximately 308 square feet with a closing hour of 10 pm. Finally, the applicant is petitioned to pledge the license to CRG license
holding 2 LLC. Attorney Carolyn Conway. Attorney Conway. >> Thank you, Attorney Green. Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the board. I have with me today Mr. Solum Ting. As the board will recognize, he is currently uh a licensed manager on two restaurants in the city of Boston. Jan
Nang, a high high-end Chinese restaurant at 177 Tremont Street and he is also with along with his wife uh the owner of uh food housing DBA Friendship Barbecue which is on Brighton A in Brighton. He's
the former owner which was sold of Hot Eastern which was on Harrison Avenue in uh Chinatown. He's looking today to come into the premises at 17 Union in a restaurant called Tiki Cove. Tiki Cove is going to be different for the
neighborhood and and think very well received. It's going to be basically a panasian restaurant with also Hawaiian flare uh specializing in small plates. So that we think that it the small plates will attract
the tourists to the area, the um the families going to fun uh garden events and also for the neighbors in the north end. Uh the hours of operation are going to be 11:00 a.m. to 2 am. We expect that
the full menu will be served all the way up until midnight and then after midnight up until a little after 1:00 they will have uh a smaller menu available. Uh the outdoor patio has been there for uh many years. Uh and we're
just taking that over. The restaurant is getting a cosmetic makeover uh to reflect uh the fair that is being offered and to uh make sure that it's transformed into a a a restaurant all
the time. We we understand the neighborhood and there is going to be security at the door and we anticipate that there will be security. Uh obviously the patio will be staffed at all times that the uh that it is open
and we will have security indoors. But Mr. Ting is looking forward to bringing his particular brand of uh as I said a great mix of uh Asian food to um 217 Union Street. He he has also uh a
restaurant right now at 1750 Washington Street which is Nanang which has a CV license for the city that specializes in soup dumplings. It's also an applicant for a beer and wine license currently before the board. It hasn't been voted yet. And um we're looking to bring, as I
said, an absolute mix of of Asian food together with Hawaiian influences and bring that to the neighborhood down there. So, we're available to answer any questions that you might have with respect to this new operation at 17
Union Street. >> Uh, thank you, Attorney Conway. Thank you, Mr. Ting, for joining us. Um, did you cover the manager of record questions in your description of the application? >> Well, I did because he's already manager of record for two two licenses currently. Yeah, I heard you say that,
but I missed the part about him being the manager of record. Um, all right. Well, I have no questions. Um, commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> No questions from me. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected
officials or their representatives? >> Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you very much for your time. Thank you. >> Item number 27, Timeout Market, Boston
LLC, doing business as Timeout Market located at 401 Park Drive, holder of a common ventil alcoholic beverages license. Has petitioned to transfer the license from the above to Fenway Food Hall LLC. Doing business as timeout market at the same location, Peter
Sugarites, manager, 2 a.m. closing hour. The applicant has also petitioned to pledge the license to Arm Amenities number five LLC. Attorney Dennis Quilty. Attorney Quilty. Good morning again, Attorney Green, Madam Chair, members of the board. Dennis Quilty, attorney
representing the uh uh applicant here with us, Mr. Sugaritus is uh is on with us this morning. I do want to state at the outset that Mr. Sugaritus will be a a a placeholder manager. This application was put together extremely
quickly as the board certainly is aware given the public interest in this location. Um Mr. Sharitus is an executive with the with Samuels and Associates who are a large real estate developer well known to the board in the
Fenway neighborhood. And we would like to let you know that they stepped up to the plate literally and figuratively to basically jump in when timeout uh was going through difficulties and was going to close up. Uh thanks to that this
location will stay alive and lively uh doing the same things that it has been uh doing there for uh the years of its operations in the location. The um uh process was uh as I suggested very
quickly put together uh and I personally would like to thank the Samuels folks for doing so. I'm sure the board feels the same way and the city feels the same way. um they want to keep this lively neighborhood uh gem in business, in operation and running full-time. So, the
operations remain the same. The size, the hours, uh the use remain the same. Um the only change is the new entity, which is the Fenway Food Hall LLC. again an a a
singlepurpose entity formed mostly from Samuels and Associates leadership. Uh we will provide a new manager of record in the near future. In the meantime, Mr. Sugaras having been uh basically landlord for numerous restaurant
operations throughout the Fenway for many many years is familiar with licensing, familiar with the rules and regs of the board, is a US citizen, is a mass resident. Um, again, in preparation for being before you today, he
personally reached out to the Fenway Civic Association and Councelor Durkin who were in support of this application and required no meetings. Uh, mayor's neighborhood services office conscious. Uh and with that we are uh very excited
to answer your questions and hopefully get move this process along to the next step. Thank you very much. And again Mr. Sugarus is with us if there are any questions for him. >> Uh thank you. Uh thanks for uh laying that out for us. I have no questions at this time. Commissioners,
>> no questions. Thank you. >> None from me. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? I do see a hand raised from Samantha from Council Durkens office. may please go ahead and write your testimony. >> Good morning, chair, members of the board. Samantha from councelor Sharon
Durkin's office. Typically, we wouldn't speak on managerial changes, but in this case, the counselor has been heavily involved in this process. Um, and we see this as a huge community benefit. We're appreciative of Samuels and the team for stepping in to help keep this neighborhood gem open. We're very
excited about this and with that, the counselors in support. Thanks so much. >> Thanks. Yeah. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling it number 28, Dolce Fumo
Restaurant Group Corp. doing business as Rabia's Dolce Fumo, located at 71 to 73 Salem Street. Holder of a common vicel or 7day wines and m beverages with the corors license. Has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above to Little Black Dress LLC. doing business as Little Black
Dress, uh, located at Little Black Dress restaurant located at 13 to 15 West Street, OB and a CK manager, 2 a.m. closing hour. Premise consists of 4,160 square ft total restaurant space with two entrances and three exits on four levels of space. Basement, first floor,
mezzanine level, and second floor. Basement includes multiple storage areas in the front, restrooms and kitchen prep area in the back. First floor includes host area and lounge, cafe area in the front, restroom and main kitchen in the rear. Mezzanine level includes a service and storage area by the stairs as well as a dining area and the second floor
includes a large open dining area as well as additional restrooms. The applicant has also petitioned to remove the following condition from the current license uh which states malt and wine with the core iss to be served only in conjunction with meals. Who's present on behalf of the applicant?
>> Great. I do see you. Hang on. I'm just going to ask you to unmute. >> Hello. >> Good morning. Go ahead. How y'all doing? Obana, manager of Little Black Dress LLC. Like Danny Green said, we are applying for a transfer of license over
to us from Rabio's Dolce Pumo. We're also changing looking to change the uh hours of operation from 11 pm to 2 am to be more in line with Mayor Woo and Karen Reynolds um agenda for nightlife economy in the downtown area and a change of
conditions as Danny also outlined to allow us to serve alcohol with and without food. And I am a citizen. I Let me pull those questions up. Sorry about that. I'm a US citizen. I'm a resident of the Commonwealth. I am
familiar with the rules and regulations of the City of Boston licensing board in the ABCC and I have 19 years of food and beverage experience. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. >> Happy to see you on our hearing today. I
know it's been a a long um process for you to obtain this license. >> Yeah. >> Um with that, I have no questions. Commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you. None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter
beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Hello, Madam Chair, members of the board. My name is Eva Jones representing the mayor's office of neighborhood services regarding 15 or 13 to 15 West Street. Our office differs to the board's judgment. A community process was conducted including an abutters meeting held on 82725 that was lightly
attended by the downtown community. The proposal was also reviewed by the downtown Boston Alliance which provided a letter of support as well as the B uh downtown Boston neighborhood association on 102025. At this time, the mayor's office of neighborhood services defers to the board's judgment on this matter.
Thank you everyone for your time and consideration. >> Thank you very much. Uh Ashley from Council Flynn's office has your hand raised. You may please provide your testimony. >> Hi, my name is Ashley from Councelor Flynn's office. Councelor Flynn would like to go on record in support due to feedback from the Downtown Boston
Alliance in Suffach University. Councelor Flynn respectfully requests that the proponent continue to work with neighbors on any quality of life issues. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Good morning. My name is attorney Jack
Jac Milgram. M I L G R A M. My office is located at 21 Mayor Thomas J. McGrath Highway in Quinsey, Massachusetts 02169. I represent 13 and 15 West Street LLC
who are the landlords of this location. I have not had an opportunity to see the applications that been submitted to this commission. However, I do want to make it clear to this commission that the applicant at this time does not have possession of the location that they're
seeking to have the license transferred to. Back in August of 2025, my clients and the applicant executed a lease proposal for the premises. The lease proposal
contemplated that subsequently there would be a lease. As of today, there is no lease. The parties don't agree as to why there is no lease, but there is no lease. As a result of that, the applicant filed suit in Suffach Superior
Court against my client. So, it would be correct to say that currently this matter is in litigation. Obviously, they're not the property owner. There is no deed. There is no lease. and whether or not there's a legally binding lease
proposal is is a matter of uh uh difference of opinion which may be decided by the superior court two years from now, 3 years from now. So it would be the position of my client that at
this point the application be denied because the the the applicant cannot demonstrate that they have a right to operate in that location in light of the current stage of the litigation. >> Thank you. Attorney Mgram, we'll get to you in one moment. Attorney Pabiano, um
we were provided with a letter of intent uh from the applicant which is sufficient to get to this stage. Obviously, a final lease is required to move through the ABCC process. That being said, um what you have referenced is news to the board. If you could send that to us uh in writing so that we have a little more context for the pending
litigation that you're referring to since that has um not been shared with us prior to this moment. And >> that's why that's why that's why I'm here. >> Thank you. Yeah. Again, if you could provide any of that in writing to licensing board at boston.gov so that we can have a little more information on what you are are speaking to. I did see
that attorney Panabiano's hand was also raised. So I >> may may I I don't mean to interrupt just because you're gonna move on to attorney Panabiano. In light I know I asked that the application be denied in light of the fact that I'm being told this morning that the information that I'm
providing to you is new. I I think probably the correct thing to do instead of deni outright denying the application would be to defer uh this commission defer taking any action on the application to give me an opportunity to write to you and then obviously a
further hearing can be scheduled. >> Thank you attorney. The board is not voting today. The board is scheduled to vote uh tomorrow afternoon. Um the vote could be deferred. The vote could be approved, denied. That will depend on the board's deliberation and if you want to send us anything um prior to the vote
that would be helpful in aiding the board in deliberation. >> Thank you. >> Thank you to the board. This is attorney Anthony Ponabiano on behalf of the applicant. As the board of course knows that a letter of intent signed by the
applicant and the landlord can be satisfied sati satification for the proof of occupancy. We have that and you have that. And to give you some background that we'd be more than happy to share in writing uh for you so you can see on November 25th, 2025, the
court did adjudicate that the lease proposal is binding and that or that a lease proposal is binding and uh relative to this lease proposal issued an order that the defendants the landlords uh are restrained from enjoining from interfering in any way
with plaintiffs. that would be the applicant's use and occupancy of the subject property pursuant to the terms of the lease proposal. So, there's a binding order that requires them to be subject to the lease proposal which you have in front of you and we're happy to provide that order which confirms that as well.
And yeah, we asked that the the board vote on that approval and that's to move this case forward. Thank you so much. >> Can I briefly respond to what attorney Pabiano just told the board? you know, attorney, we would like to be able to review everything you guys are talking
about instead of having this back and forth. I understand that >> on this public, you know, hearing I understand. >> So, why don't you submit everything in writing? >> That's fine. I'm just going to state for the record what he just represented to you was not accurate. It's it's inaccurate. No, be glad to submit
something in writing. Thank you. >> Thank you. Anything can be submitted to licensing board at boston.gov. We'll make sure that it is reviewed and shared with the commissioners ahead of any vote. >> Thank you. >> Are there any other individuals with us this morning who would like to uh
testify on this matter? Are there any further questions from the board at this time? Board will take this matter under advisement. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Thanks. >> Thank you. Calling together items 29 and 30. Siraj Corporation doing business as
El Centro located at 474 Shamadav in Roxberry has applied for a common vigil or 7-day wines and malt beverages with Lor's license to be exercised on the above 1600 square ft total on first floor with one main dining area and bar seating. Kitchen and rear, one main entrance exit on the corner of Shamad A
and West Conquered Street with additional emergency exit in the rear. Basement for storage and office. Two seasonal outdoor seating areas made to October. located on public property with seating for 40, closing hour 10 p.m. Manager Rabiel Islam. Interior closing hour 11 p.m. The applicant has
simultaneously proposed to change the classification of this license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to the authority contained in chapter 138 section 12D. Attorney Kristen Scanland. Attorney Scanland. >> Good morning again, Madam Chair, members of the board. Attorney Green Kristen
Scanland >> for the lency applicant signed on with us as well as uh the owner and previously approved manager of record Robbie Islam. There are two applications before you as um attorney Green uh read
into the record. One is for a new >> um May I just pause? I think there's some feedback. Okay. All right. Thank you. Um two applications before you this morning regarding this particular lency. One is for a uh new license, so to
speak, but really to recapture the previous license that was surrendered as a condition to obtaining a neighborhood restricted license that was approved in 2025. And the second being uh to simultaneously change the category and upgrade that particular license to an all alcohol beverage license. The reason
being is the board is well aware that the budget language allowing these upgrades for licenses was passed following this particular lenses approval of the neighborhood restricted license that came along with a condition of surrender of the previously transferable license. Therefore, we're
we are respectfully requesting the board return the previous license which was transferable to the lency as well as asking the board to upgrade the license to all alcohol beverages to return the license to its current status quo with no interruption to the lency's business
operations. As far as public need for the license is concerned, we request to incorporate by reference those factors that were presented to the board at the public hearing on January 15, 2025, which the board subsequently agreed with and found public need for issuance of a license at that point in time. That
being said, happy to answer any questions the board might have. >> Thank you. Thanks for working uh this through with us. Um I have no questions at this time, commissioners. >> No questions. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any
individuals who would like to testify on these items beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Hello madam chair, members of the board, my name is Eva Jones representing the mayor's office neighborhood services regarding 474 Shamat AB. Our office defers to the board's judgment. A community process was conducted including an abuters meeting held on
10:3024 that was well attended by the south community. The feedback was overwhelming support regarding this. The proposal was also reviewed by the Blackstone Franklin Square Neighborhood Association and they expressed support and have provided a formal letter of support to the board. At this time, the mayor's office neighborhood services
defers to the board judgment. Thank you everyone for your time and consideration. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Board will take this under adisement as well. And uh just to echo Joe and
Joyce's uh thanks for working with us through this process. kind of first first impression error of this. >> Thank you very much. >> Calling item number 31. The Mendes Table LLC doing business as Austoto and Baby Sister located at 1673 to 1679 Washington Street has applied for a
common vigil or 7-day alcoholic beverages license to be exercised on the above 6364 ft total. Approximately 3200 ft on the first floor consisting of two main rooms. One room 2100 ft² restaurant side consists of lounge area, bar area, main
dining area and chef's counter seating area with open kitchen in rear storage in rear. Second room, 1100 ft cafe side consists of main dining seating area with kitchen area in rear. 3,164t basement for storage and bakery prep.
Two main entrances, exitses on exits on Washington Street and two additional exits in the rear of the premises manager George Mendes. Closing time 12 am. Attorney Kristen Scanland. Attorney Scanland. >> Good morning again. Kristen Scanland for the applicant. Signed on with us now
this afternoon is uh chef owner and proposed manager of record, George Mendes, who is a US citizen and Massachusetts resident. The proposal before the board uh today is for a new neighborhood restricted all alcohol beverage license for a chef driven dual concept which which will be known as
Austo and Baby Sister. The restaurant portion will be an open kitchen environment with chef counter, tasting menu, and next door will be a cafe bakery embracing the community for breakfast hours, uh, lunch service, and early dinner service. The uh, location
will also have capabilities for cooking classes, workshops, and private events as well. I'd love to turn it over to the chef in a few moments to tell you about his background and for him to elaborate on the concept. But prior to doing so, we'll briefly run through the logistics of the space as well as public need for
this particular license. Uh as far as the space itself is concerned, the square footage um as attorney Green read into the record is a little over 6,300 square ft, which consists of two sides. Uh one again will be a restaurant side which is approxim approximately 2100
square ft with a lounge and bar area, main dining area, chef's counter, seating area with an open kitchen and the second side is approximately 1100 square ft which will be the cafe side. Each will have its own exterior entrance but certainly is connected on the inside
um to accommodate uh both concepts under one roof and one uh proposed license. As far as hours of operation are concerned, those are proposed to be daily from 7 a.m. to midnight at this location. Uh, as this is a application for a new
license for this location, uh, I know that a conversation on public need and character and fitness of the applicant is concerned. Uh, and we submit that chef George Mendes, he is a nationally recognized Michelin star chef with a proven track record of operating
successful and well-managed restaurants. In addition to his long tenur Michelin restaurant Aldia in New York City, his previous Boston restaurant was was respected for its culinary excellence, professionalism, and positive contribution to the city's dining scene.
The return of his work to Boston represents a cultural and economic benefit, bringing jobs, sustained foot traffic, and renewed investment in the south end neighborhood of Boston. This is more than just a new exciting and elevated dining experience with this
dual concept of a restaurant, cafe, bakery, but it also will really serve to revitalize the neighborhood and contribute to the vibrancy and future of the neighborhood. Chef George will not only work in the neighborhood, but lives here. He put down roots here with his family and is committed to the longevity
of the business in the neighborhood. This particular location has sat vacant uh for the past three years. It was previously a dry cleaner business for uh many years. There are, as the board is well aware and the city's well aware,
many troubling aspects currently facing this particular neighborhood. And I think that those aspects often occur in quieter and darker pockets of the neighborhood that have very little foot traffic like this particular area. Uh what Chef George is trying to do with
this location is is seeks to reverse that aspect and also aid in the revitalization and advancement of the connectivity of different parts of the neighborhood where this this particular area is a bit untapped as far as uh restaurant businesses are concerned. As
far as community process goes, we did meet with or host in a Butters meeting in uh September of 2025, which was well attended with strong support from local residents and business owners in the area. We also met with the Blackstone Franklin neighborhood organization and
as the board has on record numerous support letters from nearby and abuing residents, business owners, school leaders, uh I think upwards of 40 letters, including from Representative John Moran, which also includes another nearby neighborhood organization that took it upon itself to submit its
support for this particular applicant. Many of those letters speak intently to the public need for the business and license. And I'd like to point out a few of those and highlight uh facts that came directly from the mouths of those who live and work in the neighborhood. And I quote, one said, "With so many
local institutions closing, for example, Starbucks, Walgreens, Render, Seo, and now Foodies, we must inject new life into the neighborhood now." Uh, another said George and his partner Suzanne that they are passionate about making the South End a better place and it is clear
when you meet them that they love being here and want to contribute more. Another said that we are in desperate need of more locallyowned businesses, especially restaurants and bakeries. And another said, Boston's restaurant scene plays an important role in shaping the city's identity, supporting the local
economy, and attracting visitors from across the region and beyond. In this context, I believe Austo and Baby Sister will make a meaningful contribution. Uh, Chef George is truly an exceptional chef, visionary, and intent on the betterment of the neighborhood, and there isn't a single person we spoke to
throughout this process that is not excited and looking forward to everything this business will offer to the neighborhood. That being said, I'd like to turn it over to Chef now for a few comments himself. >> Hi everyone. Uh, thank you Kristen um for the lengthy explanation. um you
really exuded uh my passion and love for the South End and for my craft. Um I've been a chef and restaurant restaurant tour now with over 31 years of experience and uh Boston is uh mine and my family's new home. My daughter was born here and I live at approximately an
8-minute walk from the proposed uh business for which we're seeking a license for. Um it's a very unique concept. Um, it really captures the spirit of who I am as a chef. Uh, from a chef's counter, um, dining area, very interact, a lot of interaction with the
customers. Um, and then next door, um, connected to the restaurant is a cafe bakery that will really embrace the community and provide local residents and visitors, um, with breakfast, lunch, um, and early dinners. Um, so, you know,
being being a Boston resident now, I'm really committed to the longevity and the success of my business. Um, I'm very hands-on as a chef. I really love what I do and very passionate about this project. So, um, I would be happy to answer any questions, uh, that anybody
on the call may have, but I'm I'm truly excited about this project and, um, I really love really looking forward to revitalizing that neighborhood. Thank you. Thank you. Do you have anything else, Attorney Scandlin?
>> Not at this time. Thank you. >> Okay, I'll jump into the manager record questions. >> Um, Mr. Menddees, are you a citizen? >> Yes, I am. >> You've already said you live in Massachusetts. You already described your 31 years of experience. The last
question is, are you familiar with the rules and regulations of our board, the ABCC, and the laws of the Commonwealth pertaining to the sale and service of alcohol? Yes, I am. >> Thanks. Um, I have no questions. Commissioners, do you >> I do not. Thank you. >> No questions. Thank you.
>> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify in this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Hello, madam chair, members of the board. My name is Eva Jones representing the mayor's office neighborhood services regarding 1673 to 1679 Washington Street. Our office defers to the board judgment. A community process was
conducted, including at a Butters meeting held on 9425 that was well attended by the South End community and whose feedback was overwhelming support regarding the proposal. It was also reviewed by the Blackstone Franklin Square Civic Association on their meeting on 91625 and the association
expressed full support regarding the proposal. At this time, the mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services defers to the board's judgment. Thank you everyone for your time and consideration. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you very much.
>> Thank you very much. Thank you. >> On item number 32, 378 to 380 center LLC doing business as the Behan Cafe located at 380 Center Street in Jamaica Plane has applied for a common victual or 7-day alcoholic beverages license to be exercised on the above. 2,150 ft total
approximately,300 square ft in one room with main dining and bar seating on ground level. Kitchen prep and restrooms in rear of premise. Approximately 850 foot basement for storage. Main entrance exit on center street with additional emergency egress in the rear of premises. Manager Michelle Sotani.
Closing time 1:00 a.m. Attorney Kristen Scanland. Attorney Scanland. >> Good afternoon again. Kristen Scanland for the applicant. With us this afternoon is owner and previously approved manager of record by this board, Michelle Sultani. Seated next to him is his longtime general manager um
Michelle Flynn. as well. As you know, the proposal before you this afternoon is an application for a new neighborhood restricted all alcohol license for a proposed new neighborhood cafe and French beastro/wine bar, which will serve coffee, pastries, light breakfast,
lunch, and dinner. Uh, by way of background, Mr. Sultani is a longtime business and community leader in Mission Hill and the Jamaica Plain neighborhood. He currently owns and operates the Brendan Beian pub on Center Street which is he has owned for nearly 20 years and which has served as an anchor business
of Hyde Square and JP for decades. He also previously uh owned Mission Bar and Grill on Huntington A as well. The longtime management of the pub under Mr. Mr. Sultani which is next door to this proposed location has always been exemplary, responsible and considerate
of the surrounding neighborhood. He is a very well-liked uh business owner in the neighborhood. He has a fantastic repres reputation as a civic-minded and transparent business owner in the Jamaica Plane neighborhood. for this particular proposal and new business. As
attorney Green read into the record, the um square footage of the space is approximately 2100 square ft, which is split between the main level of the restaurant and the basement level with proposed seating for 37 and daily hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
We would hope that the the board doesn't question the character and fitness of this applicant as again, he is a longtime business owner, previously approved by this board for several other locations within the neighborhood and the city of Boston. Um he is a trusted member of the community who has invested into the neighborhood for decades. Uh is
committed and wants to see it thrive and bring welcomed food and drink options to the neighborhood. This uh particular unique combination concept um is has been largely and widely wellreceived by the neighborhood uh and supportive of a
business that is running all day long and providing a gathering place for those in the neighborhood. We would submit as well that this is the exact type of business contemplated by the legislation for the neighbor restricted licenses. It is a small business also minority and immigrant owned which is
part of the integral fabric of our Boston communities. They really do bring life and vibrancy to the neighborhood. Um, additionally, this uh particular proposed business is filling a vacant storefront at this location that has sat empty um I believe for almost a year at
this point. And being able to reactivate the space will create more safe spaces in the neighborhood. There are also not many breakfast options in the neighborhood, so they'll be adding to that, which is a welcome addition that we heard echoed through a large part of the community process as well. Mr.
Shelani also and always aims with his businesses to provide a family oriented atmosphere um uh as menu items that are at affordable price points which is important to the owner as well. Um as far as community process is concerned,
we did meet um with the Jamaica Plane Neighborhood Council in August and October of 2025. We also had had an abutters meeting in July of 2025. Dozens of folks attended and all were in strong support. I know the board is in receipt
of upwards of 60 support letters, including from city councelor Weber, former state rep. Uh, Sanchez, and nearby business owners and residents as well, including immediate abutters who live directly above the proposed business. Uh, this particular place, it's a special place and diverse part of
Boston, and having another restaurant option, having the beastro next to the pub would be a great opportunity for folks in this particular neighborhood. Um, we also heard that folks think that it's a great addition. It's needed. And what Mr. Sultani um does for the
neighborhood um is he just he just continues to create vibrant vibrancy in the neighborhood and people are excited to have a breakfast spot open up. He does anticipate opening in spring uh of this year as well. With that being said, happy to answer any questions.
>> Thank you. I'm just looking at Google Maps. So, this is right next to the pub. >> It is. >> Okay. Are they connected in any way? Like a back hallway? >> They are not. No. >> Okay. Um
I was just wondering why you wouldn't buy to extend the pub's license to this space, but um I'll take a look. Um commissioners, do you have any questions? >> Not at this time. Thank you.
>> No questions. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Mr. Secretary and Commissioner, Sigy Johnson with the Office of Neighborhood Services. Our office understands this application is supported broadly by the community. Our office hosted at a
Butters meeting back over the summer. Additionally, the applicants have met with the Jamaica Plane neighbor which is supporting this application and I believe their representative also intends to testify before the board today. With that background, our office defers judgment to the board. Thank you.
>> Thank you very much. I do see uh Michael Ricekin with his hand raised. Mr. Ricekin, you may please provide your testimony to the board. >> Uh my name is Michael Ricekin. I live at 425 South Huntington Avenue in Jamaica Plane, chair of the public service committee of the Jamaica Plane
Neighborhood Council. Uh we had two hearings on this issue on August 5th and October 7th, 2025. Um everybody who came was in support. People are excited on having a coffee shop with a 6:00 a.m. opening um in Hyde
Square. We haven't had a coffee shop for eight or 10 years. Um and um there were no uh no comments on the 1:00 a.m. closing. Uh the duo concept was h happily accepted and supported by the
neighborhood. Uh Mr. Sultani uh owns this uh three-story building. Uh there are three commercial storefronts on the first floor and Mr. Sultani uh will be uh the manager of two of them if this
license is approved. Um so we urge you to pass this uh application for an all alcohol license at 380 Center Street. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on
this matter? >> Seeing none, the board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. Thank you. >> And finally, calling item number 33. Voltage Park LLC doing business as Voltage Park Events Center located at 1260 River Street in Hyde Park has
applied for a general on premise all alcoholic beverages license to be exercised on the above 4,205 foot function hall on one floor with one entrance and two exits. Includes waiting lounge, main dining area, bar, private dining area, restrooms, and storage. Manager Vincent Plega. Closing time 1:00
a.m. Attorney Derek Small. Attorney Small. >> Thanks, Attorney Green. Good afternoon, Madam Chair, members of the board, and attorney Derek Small. I have a business address of 51 Doppson Road, Branchy, Mass. With me today is the manager of record, Mr. Vincent Bouyga, Mr.
Demetrius Gene, and Mr. Robert Tombi, who are the owners as well. Um, so today we're here seeking approval for our application for an on-remise all elk license uh for the function hall um located at 1260 River Street, N Park. Um
the function hall has been operating now for the better part of six years. Um getting one-day alcohol licenses um for the for the site. Um we've been serving the community by hosting a number of functions such as wedding receptions,
birthday parties, and fundraisers. Mr. Bouer is on and he is a US citizen. He is a resident of Massachusetts. He is familiar with the rules and regs of the licensing board in the ABCC and he has experience in the food and beverage industry. Um, we can stop there. We can
answer any questions that the board may have at this time. >> Thank you, Attorney Small. Um, tell me about the capacity of the space. >> The capacity? >> Um, we go ahead if you want to answer.
214. >> 21. >> Okay. Um, and do you know roughly how many one days you have applied for? Let's say in the last 3 months.
>> In the last three months. Over 60. Maybe between 50 and 60. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Um, with that, your attorney covered the manager of record questions. With that, I don't have any questions. Commissioners, do you?
>> Not at this time. Thank you. >> None from me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Mr. Secretary and Commissioner Sigy Johnson with the Office of Neighborhood Services. This applicant completed the community process. Our office hosted at
a Butters meeting on May 28th, 2025 at which no concerns were raised. We're not aware of any concerns from the Hide Park Neighborhood Association. That background, our office defers judgment to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter?
>> The board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you very much. >> Thanks very much. Have a good day. >> Thank you. Those are all the matters before the board today. The board is set to vote tomorrow at 3 PM. Notice has been posted to the city's website that we'll adjourn this hearing. Thank you all and enjoy the rest of your day.