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Part 1 (Video ID: vJTlN1x57hM):
- 00:00:09: Licensing Board Hearing Opening Remarks and Introductions
- 00:02:24: Item 1: Champion Pizza Boston LLC Common Victualler License
- 00:04:17: Public Comment 1: Champion Pizza Boston LLC - Mayor's Office
- 00:05:06: Public Comment 2: Champion Pizza Boston LLC - Councilor Flynn
- 00:05:22: Item 2: Panda Express Inc. Common Victualler License
- 00:07:19: Public Comment 3: Panda Express Inc. - Mayor's Office
- 00:07:36: Item 3: Tuki Family Daycare LLC, Item 4: Cafe Cella LLC
- 00:09:03: Item 4: Cafe Cella LLC Common Victualler License Presentation
- 00:10:27: Public Comment 4: Cafe Cella LLC - Mayor's Office
- 00:11:17: Public Comment 5: Cafe Cella LLC - Michael Ricekin, JPNC
- 00:12:07: Item 5: Mothership Awife LLC & Item 6: Virtual Fulfillment Center
- 00:13:18: Item 6: VFC Eats Hour Change Petition Presentation
- 00:15:08: Public Comment 6: VFC Eats - Mayor's Office
- 00:15:41: Item 7: Mutum House Corporation Lodging House License
- 00:20:06: Item 7: Information Request - Lodging House Procedures
- 00:20:21: Item 8: Associates LLC DBA Change to Chester Tavern
- 00:21:31: Item 9: Massachusetts Fine Wines Manager Change Jacob Schmaltz
- 00:22:55: Item 10: 39 Dalton License LLC Pledge Refinance
- 00:24:00: Item 11: Tavern Road Inc. License Pledge Successor Lender
- 00:25:39: Public Comment 7: Tavern Road Inc. - Councilor Flynn
- 00:25:55: Item 12 & 13: Trader Joe's Change of Ownership Interest
- 00:26:59: Public Comment 8: Trader Joe's - Councilor Flynn
- 00:27:15: Item 14: 186 Harvard Abbar LLC - Change in Ownership
- 00:29:30: Item 9 Revisit: Jacob Schmaltz, Manager Questioning
- 00:30:51: Item 15: Sports Connection Bar and Grill Stock Change
- 00:32:36: Public Comment 9: Sports Connection - Councilor Flynn
- 00:33:08: Item 16: Viva Karaoke and Studios Bottle Service Request
- 00:35:54: Public Comment 10: Viva Karaoke - Mayor's Office
- 00:36:25: Public Comment 11: Viva Karaoke - Councilor Flynn
- 00:36:41: Item 17: Table by Jen Royal LLC License Reclassification
- 00:39:22: Public Comment 12: Table by Jen Royal LLC - Mayor's Office
- 00:40:12: Item 18: Alente Inc. License Reclassification
- 00:40:48: Public Comment 13: Alente Inc. - Mayor's Office
- 00:41:37: Public Comment 14: Alente Inc. - Councilor Zapata
- 00:41:53: Item 19: 111 Salem Group Inc License Reclassification
- 00:42:41: Public Comment 15: 111 Salem Group - Mayor's Office
- 00:42:57: Public Comment 16: 111 Salem Group - Councilor Zapata
- 00:43:13: Item 20: Bisque LLC License Reclassification and Manager Change
- 00:46:28: Public Comment 17: Bisque LLC - Mayor's Office
- 00:46:59: Public Comment 18: Bisque LLC - Councilor Durkin
- 00:47:32: Item 21: Jimothy LLC License Reclassification
- 00:49:14: Public Comment 19: Jimothy LLC - Mayor's Office
- 00:49:59: Public Comment 20: Jimothy LLC - Councilor Flynn
- 00:50:18: Item 22: ZA KFL LLC License Reclassification - Community Concerns
- 00:54:04: Public Comment 21: ZA KFL LLC - Mayor's Office
- 00:55:09: Item 23: Aguided Corporation License Reclassification - Community Pushback
- 00:57:50: Public Comment 22: Aguided Corporation - Mayor's Office
- 00:59:14: Item 24: Virginia LLC License Reclassification and Expansion
- 01:01:27: Public Comment 23: Virginia LLC - Mayor's Office
- 01:01:58: Public Comment 24: Virginia LLC - Councilor Flynn
- 01:02:13: Item 25: Rock Lobster Co. Inc. - Community Support
- 01:04:40: Public Comment 25: Rock Lobster Co. Inc. - Mayor's Office
- 01:05:11: Public Comment 26: Rock Lobster Co. Inc. - Councilor Flynn
- 01:05:44: Item 26 & 27: FNH Inc. (Me Pablito) License Capture and Upgrade
- 01:07:34: Public Comment 27: FNH Inc - Mayor's Office
- 01:08:08: Public Comment 28: FNH Inc - Councilor Zapata
- 01:08:39: Item 28: Envy Corp (JK Market 1) Retail License - Scanners
- 01:14:52: Public Comment 29: Envy Corp (JK Market 1) - Mayor's Office
- 01:15:59: Items 29-31: Treehouse Brewing Co. - Faneuil Hall
- 01:21:19: Public Comment 30: Treehouse Brewing - Mayor's Office
- 01:21:51: Item 32: Superstar Cuisine Beer and Wine License
- 01:24:00: Public Comment 31: Superstar Cuisine - Mayor's Office
- 01:25:04: Second Call - Edelyn's Restaurant & Revival Cafe
- 01:25:23: Item 5 Revisit: Revival Cafe License
- 01:26:27: Public Comment 32: Revival Cafe - Mayor's Office
- 01:27:13: Hearing Adjournment: Vote Tomorrow Morning at 10:00 a.m.


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Good morning. Thank you all for joining. We will get started in just a moment. >> Morning. >> Good morning. Thank you all for being here. As a reminder, when you are entering from the waiting room, please remain on mute unless or until you are presenting or providing testimony before

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the board. Give another few moments as we clear the waiting room. Respond to this one. I have a $50 Good morning. This is a hearing before the licensing board for the city of Boston. Today is Wednesday, April 29th, 2026. Today's hearing is being held

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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 chairwoman of the board, Kathleen Joyce.

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>> Thank you, Danny. My name is Kathleen Joyce. I am chair of the Boston Licensing Board, and today I'm joined by Commissioner Liam Kurin and Commissioner Kiana Saxon. >> Thank you. Please ensure that your audio and visuals are working properly. I will call each item in the order that it

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appears before that that appears on this morning's agenda. >> 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

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representatives. For members of the general public who wish to testify, please limit your testimony to two minutes and please state your name, address, and affiliation if any. We'll begin with the first item on this morning's agenda. Calling item number one, Champion Pizza Boston LLC, doing business as Champion

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Pizza located at 294 Washington Street has applied for a common fixer license to be exercised on the above. The premises identified as unit R104 within 280 to 306 Washington Street with an entrance at 294 Washington Street. Consists approximately 1,0 square ft

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across two levels. Ground floor includes 10 seats, pizza ovens, prep stations, and a restroom. The basement level contains refrigerators, sinks, a dough mixer, and related equipment. There is no outdoor seating. Manager, Mansur Rebellion. Hours of operation, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Who is present on

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behalf of the applicant? >> Hi guys. Um, my name is Mud and here is Meta. We are here as a champion pizza and any question you guys have, please ask.

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>> Okay, thank you. Um, just take a quick look at the description. Um, so remind me how long have you been operating here? >> Are you are you already operating on temporary?

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>> This is going to be our first uh shop in Boston. >> Okay. Uh, you're not open yet, do you? >> No. >> When do you plan on being open? >> Uh, as soon as possible when everything is ready to go. >> Okay. I'm sorry. So, this is a brand new CD.

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You're not operating on a temp yet. Um >> Okay. Um and your hours are going to be 10:00 a.m. to to midnight. >> Yes. Yeah. >> Okay. I'm taking a quick look. Okay. I don't have any questions.

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Commissioners, do you >> uh 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? >> Yes, madam chair, members of the board, Conor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time the

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mayor's office like to defer to the judge from this board some background information the community process. Our office hosted meeting on April 2nd. Uh there were residents there that expressed concerns with the initial proposal which was I believe 4:00 a.m. closing time. Uh the applicant said that they would address this and uh schedule

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a 12:00 a.m. closing time instead. um they were directed to reach out to the downtown business association as well as the downtown Boston neighborhood association. We understand that DBNA had no concerns after a conversation with the applicant. Um as we mentioned, I believe there's

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still a resident that has some concerns regarding noise, but they have since you know amended their uh their hours and are good standing with the civics. With that, we'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. I see Ashley from Counselor Flynn's office with a hand raised. >> Good morning. My name is Ashley from

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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 uh who would like to testify on this matter? >> Seeing none, the board will take this under adisement. Thank you very much.

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Calling item number two, Panda Express Inc. doing business as Panda Express number 5021 located at 25 Jan Karsski Way in Dorchester has applied for a common ventler license to be exercised on the above. A single floor 3600 ft² fast food restaurant space number 425.

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Premise includes seating for 67 patrons, five rooms and two bathrooms. There is no outdoor patio associated with the space. The address is also known as 5 District A. Manager Juan Alante. Hours of operation 10 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Who is present on behalf of the applicant?

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>> That's me, Juan Monte. >> Um, attorney Quilty, I don't know if you're representing on this one. You're on mute right now. >> Yeah. How's that better? Sorry about that. Um, sorry. Dennis Goldy representing the applicant with me is Juan Alante who just appeared on screen

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as the proposed manager of record. This is a fast casual Asian concept going into the particular space mentioned in the South Bay development area. Um, hours of operation 10 to 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Uh, CV app only. This is a um

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a situation where ONS required only a flyer. Uh we did not have to extend attend any other um meetings and um we're happy to answer any questions you might have. Thank you.

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>> Uh thank you. What was here before? >> I honestly don't know one. Do you know what was in the space previously? I think it was a a Wallsburgger if I'm mistaken. >> Okay. >> Okay. That Yeah, that's that's it. Y

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Thank you. >> Thank you. I don't have any questions, commissioners. Do you >> 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? >> Yes, madam chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the mayor's office of

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neighborhood services. This time the mayor's office like to defer to the judge from this board some background information the community process. We had the applicant applicant circulate flyers to a butters within 300 ft. Uh we did not receive any feedback. We're unaware of any concerns. Uh with that will defer to the board. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Board will take this under adisement. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling item number three. Tuki Family Daycare LLC doing business as Edelyn's Restaurant Pizzeria located at 445

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Columbia Road in Dorchester has applied for a common victular license to be exercised on the above 870 foot full service restaurant one floor with 20 seats and a full kitchen in the rear. The bathroom is also located at the back of the first floor. Manager Monica Asavdo. Hours of operation 8 a.m. to

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11:00 p.m. Who is present on behalf of the applicant? Is anybody here on behalf of Edelund's Restaurant Pizzeria? We will take a second call. Calling item number four, Cafe Cella LLC doing business as Cafe Cella located at

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6:15 to 619 Center Street in Jamaica Plane has applied for a common bachelor license to be exercised on the above 578 ft firstf flooror cafe consisting of a front dining area with counter service and a coffee station as well as a rear kitchen equipped with refrigeration and freezer units. A restroom is located in

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the rear along with stairs leading to the basement and a rear exit. Manager Jose Hernandez Lara hours of operation 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 pm who's present on behalf of the applicant. >> And great thank you for being with us. If you could please uh briefly present the

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proposed concept to the board. >> Hi. Um so I am the owner of cafe selloff. So far uh right now we are open on temporary permits. Um everything is going smooth. Everything is going great. um the neighborhood. I've been dealing

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with the boards. I still have to meet with one more. Um so far, everybody has been very supportive, very helpful. Um there's things that I have to still fix and I'm still working on those things, but um for example, uh handicap

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accessible table. I'm working on that one. I do have um in the process of the site cleaning this. I do have a contract and all of that. So yeah, if any question I can answer them. >> Uh thank you. Thanks for joining us

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today. Uh my question is how long have you had the temp CV? >> Um I for about 3 weeks. >> Okay. And there's been no issues with that so far. >> U this was previously a bakery. Um and now your your coffee shop is in that

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space. Um I have no real questions. Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify in this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, madam chair, members of the board,

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Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. At this time, the mayor's office to defer to the judge from this board. Our office held an abuters meeting on April 16th. Uh it was lightly attended. Uh the applicant was able to answer questions regarding his temp occupancy permit um as well as u

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moving some tables around to have a table be uh wheelchair accessible. Um we're not aware of any further concerns. We would ask that the board just hold off on their vote um until the applicant meets with the JPNC, which I believe they're scheduled for on May 5th uh to just formally close out the community

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process. Uh thank you. >> Thank you very much. Do you see Michael Ricekin with a hand raised? You can probably fill us in on that. Mr. Ricekin, you may please provide your testimony. >> Uh, my name is Michael Ricekin. I live at 425 South Huntington Avenue in Jamaica Plane, member of the Jamaica

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Plane Neighborhood Council and chair of its public service committee. Um, we have scheduled a meeting for this. Um, this issue came up pretty quickly. Um, so we have scheduled a uh uh in-person

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meeting uh with Jose Hernandez uh for next week, Tuesday, May 5th, and we ask that you defer the decision until after that. Thanks. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on

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this matter? >> Board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. Item number five, Mothership Awife LLC doing business as Revival Cafe and Kitchen located at 60 Western A in Alustin has applied for a common viter license to be exercised on the above. A

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400 ft² quicks service cafe located on the first floor of the one milestone building at 60 Western A and Lower Alustin. Space is designed for takeoff focused service. Includes seating for up to 10 guests. Does not have a full kitchen, making it ideal for light food preparation, beverages, or pre-prepared content. Sup, how are you?

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>> You made it, huh? I you the cafe also features access to a private seasonal patio April to November with seating for up to 43 guests operating during the same hours as the restaurant manager Audrey Donovan. Hours of operation 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Who is present on

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behalf of the applicant? Is anybody here on behalf of Revival Cafe and Kitchen? Mr. Green, should we stay or leave? I'm sorry. >> Oh, sorry. Yes. The board will be voting tomorrow morning. You're all set. You can. >> All set. Thank you very much. Thank you.

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>> I'll just ask again. Is anybody present on behalf of Rival Cafe and Kitchen item number five? We will take a second call. Call item number six, Virtual Fulfillment Center LLC doing business as VFC Eats, located at 313 Old Colony A in South Boston.

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holder of a common vigor license has petitioned to change the operating hours from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Who is present on behalf of the applicant? >> Yes, I'm here. My name is Ahmed Kasim. >> Thank you, Mr. Kasim. Thank you for

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being with us. If you could please uh briefly outline the change to the board and the uh reasons for it. So we've been asked from the community that they wanted a place for uh breakfast and uh late night like pickup

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and delivery for people who works in medical fields construction. We've did the upper meeting and we didn't have no objections. We also did the neighborhood association and everybody agreed.

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Any questions? I'm happy to answer them. >> Uh thank you. Thanks for joining us. >> No problem. >> Excuse me. Just for background, how long have you been operating with the current hours 11 to 11?

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>> Um, we started January 2025, so probably like a year and a half now. >> Okay. And it's been going well? >> Yes. No, no problems, no issues. >> Okay. I know you worked very closely with the community um even to get opened

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in the first instance. >> Yes. Yeah. I And um >> now we have like a big support from the community. Yeah. >> Good. I'm glad to see that. And it's a testament to your um business operations that they're asking you to expand your

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hours. Um I have no questions. Commissioner Car Commissioner Saxon. >> Uh no questions at this time. 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, madame chair, members of the board, Connor

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Newman for the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time, the mayor's office deferred to the judge of this board. Some background information the community process uh ons hosted a butters meeting on April 2nd. Uh there were no concerns raised in that meeting. As you heard, the applicant went on to meet with the Andrew Square Civic

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Association, which was very supportive of this proposal. Um with that, defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take the center advisement as well. Thank you.

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Calling item number seven. >> Thank you everyone. >> Thank you. Calling item number seven. Mutum House Corporation located at 155 Bay State Road has applied for a lodging house license to be exercised on the above. A four-story plus basement, brick building approximately 9200 ft².

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Basement includes a commercial kitchen, laundry room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and a boiler room. First floor includes a foyer, TV, media room, living living room, shared kitchenet, dining room, and half bath. Second floor contains a shared library, full bathroom, two bedrooms. Third floor contains two bathrooms and four bedrooms. And the

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fourth floor contains one bathroom, six bedrooms, and there's a fire escape on the back of the house. Manager Joshua Shank, who's present on behalf of the applicant. >> That is me. You actually even got my name right. I think that's the first time ever anybody's gotten my name right on the first go. So appreciate that

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happen stance. Um I'm I'm Josh. I'm the manager of record on this building. Uh it is currently operating with a dormatory license tied to MIT. We are just seeking to more uh appropriately, more broadly operate as a as a lodging house instead of a dormatory tied to

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MIT. Nothing's changing with the building. Nothing's changing with the operation. >> Josh, are you on site as the manager? >> Uh no, I am not on site. So will you talk to us about who is managing um this on-site? >> Sure. So I have a I have a team who

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works for me. We manage approximately uh 45 similar buildings across the country. We've got people on call at all times. We have people on site in Boston. Uh our numbers are are posted in the building. If there are issues, they call us and we will kind of dispatch whoever the appropriate person is to deal with

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whatever issue pops up. >> Okay. So there's no one there like 40 hours a week. It's all on demand if there's an issue. Correct. We have we have somebody based in Boston who deals with problems that that may arise but there is not somebody physically living there. Depending on uh

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the outcome of I guess this this procedure uh we will and depending then on who subsequently lives in the building we can we can figure out somebody living on site um based on whether this is MIT or not MIT

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slightly different process with MIT. >> Okay. I'm just I'm cons I'm coming from a place of concern of who is there to respond to um concerns to respond to issues that may may arise public safety issues. Um so if you could talk to me a

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little bit more. You said there's someone nearby like what does that look like in your operations? Does that person who's nearby operate 50 places in Massachusetts or like how many what what's their portfolio like? >> Sure. So it's a it's a sim you might be aware of them. It's a similar we have a

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a current relationship with the FSIG cooperative uh which is an MIT kind of affiliated group that deals with the the Greek housing relative to to campus. Uh they have said that they will continue to have a relationship with us even if we have a change in the license type. Um

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they are local they operate the the various other Greek facilities as well. >> Okay. And about how many places do they operate in their portfolio? That's what I'm trying to get at. >> Sure. I don't actually know how big their portfolio is. I believe it's it's the entire Greek community for

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>> MIT or >> Yeah. Yeah. of MIT. >> Okay. >> Um, thanks. Could you send to us an example of the types of post postings you have on site for questions and concerns?

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>> Sure. So, should there be an inspection by Boston police? Um, who would be the person that they go to to say, "Can we see your licenses? Where are they located? Who's in charge?" >> Sure. Do you want me to send you all of that or is that a question for now? I just want to make sure I'm not ignoring some of that. >> Oh, I'd like to see the stuff in person

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and that might answer my question. Okay. >> But, uh, you should think through should there be an inspection by the police? Who is going to be responsible to answer the question? >> Sure. There's a there's a a notice board type thing in the in the foyer of the building. all the stuff is posted and kept active in there and up to date. Um

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but yeah, I mean I have all of that on hand. I can send that all to you. >> Okay, that would be great for our records. Thanks. >> Um Commissioner Car and Commissioner Saxon, do you have any questions? >> I do not. Thank you. >> No questions. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter

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beginning with elected officials or their representatives? Mhm. >> I mean, I'm not actually I haven't paid attention to where specific. >> Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Great. And Mr. Shank, if you could get

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the requested information over just to licensing board at boston.gov. Make sure it is shared with the commissioners. Uh, and at this point, the board will take this matter under adisement. Thank you. Calling item number eight. Associates LLC doing business as Five Horses Tavern located at 1121 Dorchester A in

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Dorchester holder of a common victer 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to change the DBA of the licensed business from five horses tavern to the Chester Tavern attorney Kristen Scanland attorney Scanland >> good morning madam chair attorney green members of the board Kristen Scanland

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for the LE as the board is aware this um lenc's transfer at this location was recently approved by the ABCCC They anticipate opening this business in miday and request a DBA change to the Chester Tavern prior to opening. Uh

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other than that there are no other operational changes proposed for this lency or this location. Um sorry about that. Thank you. I have no questions. Uh Commissioner Coron and Commissioner Saxon. >> No questions. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. You are there

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any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Board will take this under advisement. >> Thanks. >> Calling item 9, Massachusetts Fine Wines and Spirits LLC doing business as the Crossing Wine and Spirits located at 39

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Temple Place. holder of a retail package store all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business from Anthony Rodriguez to Jacob Schmaltz who is present on behalf of the applicant. Is Mr. Schmaltz with us? I do see him in

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the um participant list. Mr. Schmaltz, if you're with us, I'm going to ask you to unmute and come on camera. Uh, can you hear me? >> We can hear you. Is it possible to turn your camera on? >> Uh, I actually do not have a working

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camera at the moment on this device. >> Got it. Uh, chair, how would you like to proceed? >> I defer to you, Danny. What do you think we need to do? I'm not sure. Um, >> Mr. Schmaltz, is there another device that you can call in on that has camera

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capabilities? We can take you later in the hearing. Yes. >> Okay. Great. Um to change location. >> Great. Thank you. Then when you reappear in the hearing later on, um we will take this out of order. >> Good. >> Thank you. We'll return to this item.

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Moving on. Calling item number 10. 39 Dalton License LLC doing business as the Sheran located at 39 Dalton Street. Holder of an inholder all alcoholic beverages license. Has petition to pledge the license to SMA Investments Seller LLC. Attorney Dennis Quy. Attorney Gold Quy.

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>> Good morning. Good morning again. Excuse me, Attorney Green. Madam Chair, members of the board, Dennis Qualty, attorney representing the Lency. This matter uh is a pledge which is a refinance of an existing construction loan. I I believe with me this morning is Josh Bird who's

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general counsel for the Lency. Uh but this is a simple business matter of a refinance and a pledge in connection with that refinance of a loan. Uh, thanks attorney and thank you for joining us, Mr. Bird. Um, I have no

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questions. Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> I do not. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would Oh, sorry. I did see you speaking at Commissioner Saxon. Are there uh any individuals who like to testify on this matter?

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>> The board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling item 11, Tavern Road, Inc. doing business as the smoke shop BBQ located at 343 Congress Street holder of a common victual 7-day alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to pledge the

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license to 343 Congress Propco LLC attorney Adam Barnoski attorney Barnoski >> thank you attorney Green Madam Chair uh members of the board Adam Barnowski attorney with a business address of 255 State Street in Boston I'm here

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regarding a pledge of license by Tavern Road this is a pledge to 343 Congress Propco LLC as a successor in interest to 343 Congress Street LLC. Uh the latter of which executed a note and pledge uh

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with the lency in 2013. Uh that note that pledge were both approved by this board in the ABCC. Uh we are seeking to update the records with the successor lender. In connection with the application, the parties amended and restated the documents to show the

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successive interests between the original lender and the proposed pledge. Uh there's no material changes to the underlying loan or the previously approved pledge. And we're happy to answer any questions. >> Thanks, Attorney. I have no questions. I appreciate the explanation. Commissioner

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Carina, Commissioner Saxon, >> no questions. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will >> Good morning. My name is Ashley from Council Flynn's office. Council Finn would like to go on record and support.

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Thank you. >> Thank you very much, Ashley. And sorry to cut you off there. The board uh are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> The board will take this under advisement. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling items 12 and 13. LLH LLC doing

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business as Trader Joe's located at 500 Boilson Street and at 199 North Harvard Street in Alustin holder of two retail package store all alcoholic beverages licenses have petition for a change of ownership interest who is present on behalf of the applicants.

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>> Good morning. Dawson Cooper from Upton Canel and Devlin on behalf of LLH LLC which does business as Trader Joe's. Uh, Trader Joe's has applied for a change of ownership interest as Lori Meade has relinquished and sold her 33.3% interest in the company to Isaac Chhatika. Uh,

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Isaac is joining both previously approved Christopher Christopher Magguire and Matthew Sloan as LLC members and 33.3% owners. Um, operationally, there's going to be no changes to the license um, in the license premise. This is simply a corporate change. Um, with that, I'm happy to answer any questions the board

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may have. Thanks, Attorney uh Cooper. I don't have any questions at this point. Commissioners, do you >> No questions. Thank you. >> I don't. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on these two matters?

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>> Hi, my name is Ashley from Councelor Flynn's office. 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 these matters? The board will take these under advisement as well.

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Calling item number 14, 186 Harvard Abbar LLC doing business as Han located at 178 to 188 Harvard A in Alustin. Holder of a commiter 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned for a change of ownership interest and has petitioned to change the manager of the

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licensed business from Daniel Stifler to Matthew Sibilia. Attorney Dennis Quilty. Attorney Quilty. >> Good morning again. Attorney Green, Madam Chair, members of the board, Dennis Quilty representing the Lency. This is a matter of a restructuring internally of the ownership. One of the

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uh previous owners, Mr. Wong, will be bought out and the two remaining owners, Jin Chong and Benny Kuang, will be now the sole owners. That is the only change to the uh business operations, if you will. And the request today includes a U

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proposed new manager, Matthew Sibilia, who I hope is with us this morning. Um, >> can you see me? >> Yeah. >> Good. Good. And Matthew is ready to take any of your uh questions. He is a uh US citizen, a mass resident, has experience

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in food and beverage industry, is familiar with the rules and regulations of this board and the laws of the Commonwealth with regard to alcohol service. And here he is ready to take your questions. Thank you. >> Thank you, Attorney Quilty. Mr. Sibilia, could you tell us what your experience

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is in the food and beverage industry? >> Uh, yeah, sure. I've been I'm 43 now and I've been in it for about 20 years. Um, started as security and then I move up to, you know, assistant management and then now I've been manager for over a

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year. >> Okay. Um, thank you. With that, I have no additional questions. Commissioner Kin or Commissioner Saxon? >> I have no questions. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who

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would like to testify on this matter? >> Seeing none, the board will take this under adisement. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Uh I do see we have been joined by uh Mr. Schmaltz who is on camera. So we'll just briefly go back to item number uh

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nine. Massachusetts fine wines and spirits LLC doing business as the crossing wine and spirits at 39 temple place holder of a retail package store alcoholic beverages licenses petition to change the management business from Anthony Rodriguez to Jacob Schmaltz Mr. Smaltz thank you for being with us

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chairman Joyce if you'd like to go through the manager record questions >> yes excuse me um Mr. Schmaltz, are you a citizen or do you have work authorization? >> Yes, I am. >> Are you a resident of Massachusetts?

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>> Yes, I am. >> What is your experience in the food and beverage industry? >> Uh, the restaurant beverage industry for I was there for a couple years and then I've been with Massachusetts Fine Wines

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for um well, nationally for the last four. Okay. And 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.

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>> Um, thanks so much. Um, I have no other questions. Commissioners, do you >> I do not. Thank you. >> No questions from me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under

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advisement. Thank you, Mr. Schmaltz, for joining us. We will return to the order of the agenda. Calling item number 15, Sports Connection Bar and Grill, Inc. located at 560 Doorchester A in South Boston. Holder of a common victual or 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has

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petitioned for a change of stock interest and for a change of officers directors who is present on behalf of the applicant. One moment, Mr. Tardo, I see you speaking, but you're currently on mute. I just asked you to unmute. There we go. Sorry about that.

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>> Thank you attorney Green and um good morning um chairwoman Joyce and the board. So I'm here to represent the Sports Connection Barn Grill. This has been a family-owned business for more than 35 years. And I'm here to update the stock

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ownership and as it has been given to me as a gift from my cousin cousin Larry De Martin and I'm also here to update the offices in the direct and the directors. I will be the sole owner and operator of the license. I am currently enlisted and

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previously approved as the manager of record and have been with the company for many years. Um, and there's no other changes and I'll be happy to answer any questions. >> Thank you, Susan, for joining us. >> Thank you.

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>> You've answered all of my questions. I'm just going to confirm for the record that no operational changes will be taking place. It'll still remain the same. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Yes. >> Thanks. Great job, >> Commissioner Kin or Commissioner Saxon, do you have any questions?

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>> No questions. Yeah. No questions. >> None for me. Thank you. Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Good morning. Council would like to go on record and support. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other

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individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you very much. >> Thank you very much. Have a great day. >> And you calling item number 16, W Entertainment Group, Inc. doing business as Viva Karaoke and Studios located at

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204 Tremont Street. Holder of a common victual or 7-day restricted all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to provide bottle service on the license premise. Attorney Dennis Quilty. Attorney Quilty. Good morning again uh attorney Green, Madam Chair, members of the board. Dennis Quilty

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representing the Lency. Uh this is uh has indicated a request for bottle service. This is a an operation owned and operated by Henry Wong who's well known to the board as a Lency. uh he has successfully run this business

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at this location for many years. Uh very very good track record with the public safety officials with the board etc. Uh as the uh use for karaoke contains mostly individual rooms where people uh

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you know perform and sing karaoke. Uh it's easily served. There are right now 23 different rooms. His uh plan is to have a server for every three rooms. So one server would be responsible for three rooms. Those rooms would be

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generally speaking, you know, one next to the other. Um so they're easily observed, enter, do the service, come back. They're very well uh trained in service of alcoholic beverages. And we certainly hope that this addition of bottle service will be a convenience to

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the customers and not a uh a burden to anyone um with regard to how the place is operated. No other changes to hours, capacity, operations or the like. Uh we did provide a service plan to the board uh for your review. And in preparation

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for today's hearing, we met with the downtown residents association who had no objections. the uh ONS required us to fly the area, which we did, excuse me. Um, and we're unaware of any

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uh concerns uh here this morning, but we're happy to answer your questions. >> Thanks so much. Um, I don't already I don't have any specific questions. Um, there's already bottle service at one of your one of the other locations they

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own, correct? I believe so, Madam Chair. I'm not 100% certain. >> Yes, that that is correct. >> I hear there. >> So, you're familiar with how it operates and how to operate it properly. >> Yes. >> Okay. Uh, with that, I have no questions, Commissioner Karen or

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Commissioner Saxon. >> I have no questions. 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, madame chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time, the

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mayor's office just deferred to the judgement of this board. As you heard from the Athens representation, uh we had them engage with the local civic association, the downtown Boston neighborhood association. Uh we should not have concerns. Uh they also circulated flyers to a butters within 300 ft. Uh we did not receive any

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responses. With that, we'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> My name is Ashley from councelor Flynn's office. Councelor Flynn would like to go on record and support. Thank you. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter?

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>> The board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling item number 17, Table by Jen Royal LLC, doing business as Table and Table Marcato, located at 445 Handover Street. holder of a common ventil or 7-day wines and malt beverages with Laor's license has petitioned to change

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the classification of its license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to chapter 138 section 12D attorney Tom Miller attorney Miller >> thank you secretary green uh good morning madam chair members of the board Tom Miller from McDermaculty Miller and

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Hanley here uh on behalf of the lency I am joined today by Jen Royal the uh owner and manager of record of table um As Secretary Green said, this is a an application to change from the existing category of wine and malt beverages with cordials to a restricted all- alcoholic

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beverages license. As the board is aware, Table has been operating in the north end since 2019. Uh throughout this time, they have offered a unique communal dining experience with a uh menu serving Italian classics in a

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family style atmosphere. Um, it's been recognized by Boston magazine as one of the top 50 places to eat in the city. They, she offers a really high quality experience and a unique experience in Boston's North End specifically and Boston in general. Uh, during this time

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they've operated successfully and without a problem. Um, this is coming in response to like others the board has heard before a request from customers. Uh there are a lot of people who would either like to enjoy their favorite cocktail or another drink either before

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or during dinner. Uh and it, you know, while this is a a unique concept, it can um drive people to a different location. Um so this this will allow her to better serve her customer base and better make

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use of her space and uh offer what her what her customers want. Um the beverage menu here will expand to match the elevated dining experience. Um there are no changes here uh proposed. It is simply going to uh add this amenity for

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customers. We're not changing the seating. We're not adding a bar. Uh it is going to be the same space, same experience people have been able to enjoy um during its entire operation. Um we have been through uh you know as Connor will speak to uh we've met with

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both Nura and Nunic uh and received their support uh we had a butter meeting as well where no issues were raised. Um the the need here is is you know as shown by the customer's requests and this public support for this high quality operation. Thank you all for

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hearing this today and we'd happy to answer any questions you have. Thanks. And I'll say again, it's uh we're happy to see these upgrades before us. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None from me. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, madam chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time, the mayor's office like to defer to the judge from this board some background information on the community process. Uh

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and meeting was held on April 8th. There were no concerns raised in that meeting. The applicant went on to meet with both civic associations. Understand there was no concerns with those civics as well, Newra and Nunic. Uh thus completing the community process that will defer to the board. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> The board will take this under advisement. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling item 18, Alente Inc. doing business as Trateria Alente located at 109 Salem Street holder of a common virtual or 7-day wines and mop beverages

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with leor's license has petitioned to change the classification of its license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to chapter 138 section 12D who is present on behalf of the applicant >> good morning my name is Joe B um I represent al dente we've been in

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business 33 years and I would appreciate your approval for our license upgrade Uh, thanks for joining us and again happy to see these applications before us. I have no questions or concerns. Commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None from me. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, madam chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. At this time, the mayor is ask to defer to the judge of this board. background information of the community processes. As such, on

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April 1st, we had a Butters meeting for both addresses. Uh there were no concerns raised in that meeting. Uh the applicant went on to meet with Nurra and Nunic. Um with Newra sending in a letter of non-oposition and Nunick being in support of the proposal. With that,

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we'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the board, um and Secretary Green. Gabriella Ramire is here on behalf of Boston City Council Gabriela Kleta Sapata's office. At this time, the council would like to go on the record in support. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other

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individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> The board will take this under advisement as well. Calling item number 19, 111 Salem Group, Inc. doing business has been Aventtos located at 111 Salem Street. Holder of a common victual or 7-day wines and while

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beverages with the cors license has petition to change the classification of its license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to chapter 138 section 12D who is present on behalf of the applicant. >> Hi, my name is Joseph Bono. I'm the

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owner and operator of restaurant. We've been there for 16 years and I would appreciate your approval for our license upgrade. >> Thanks again Mr. Bono for joining us. Um, again, I'll repeat, happy to see your applications before us and to get these upgrades um, reviewed and

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processed. I have no issues. Commissioner Kin or Commissioner Saxon, do you? >> 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. Conor Newman with the mayor's

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office, neighborhood services. As testified before, uh, Butter's meeting was held April 1st. They connected with both civic associations unaware of any concerns. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Yes. C um Gabriel Ramirez here on behalf

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of Austin City Councelor Kleta's office. At this time, the council would like to go on the record and support. >> 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.

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Calling item number 20. Bisque LLC doing business as Zorito and Willys located at 20 to 26 Charles Street. Holder of a common vigel or 7-day wines and malt beverages with Lor's license. Has petitioned to change the classification of its license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to

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chapter 138 section 12D. The applicant has also petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business from Nater Asgari to Jackie Ross. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? Oh, hang on just one moment. I see you speaking, but you're on mute right now.

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>> I apologize for that. There we go. >> You think that by now we'd learn all >> um uh good morning, Secretary Green. Bob Abbina for Bisque LLC as manager and uh 22 years at this particular location at

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2026 Charles Street. Um Madam Chairman, members of the board, good morning. Um I am here representing Bisque LLC. With me is Jackie Ross, our proposed general manager to replace Natarasitari, who was promoted to our wine director for the company. Uh based on

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neighborhood request and neighbors re asking us to do more full alcohol, um we decided to move forward on this. Most recently, a neighbor down our street, 89 Charles Street, uh was able to get this upgrade and they they've been quite happy and the neighbors have been going there. So, we thought that we should

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also take advantage of this. Uh we reached out to the civic association as well as the um um uh our immediate neighbors. Um in fact the civic association did not want to meet with us and they're in full support of this um

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proposed upgrade. Uh based on obviously statute as well as on OS requirements, we did fire the neighborhood and we did send registered return receipt. We did not receive any opposition or any concerns. In fact, we received lots of um comments and um support for for our

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proposed change. Um at this time, I'm happy to address any questions or concerns that um the board may have. >> Thank you. Thank you for joining us, Mr. Beina. And I see we're also joined by um Jackie Ross, who's going to be the new

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manager of record. >> Correct. >> Uh thank you. So, Miss Ross, are you a citizen? You're on mute, so we'll unmute. >> Sorry. Yep. Yes. >> And are you a resident of Massachusetts? >> Yes.

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>> Do you have experience in the food and beverage industry? >> I do. >> And what is that experience? >> Um, I owned and operated a restaurant in Provincetown for four years and then I've been a manager and bar manager of several other restaurants for a span of

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about 20 years. >> Okay, great. And 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. >> I am >> um thank you again. Happy to see these applications before us for the upgrades.

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I have no questions as to that or to the manager of record. Commissioner Caro, Commissioner Saxon, do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> No questions. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected

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officials or their representatives? Yes, madame chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. At this time, the mayor's office deferred to the judge from this board. As you heard from the applicant, um the community process was them circulating flyers to a butter within 300 ft. We did not receive any

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negative feedback. Um they had reached out to the Beacon Hill Civic Association, which declined to meet with the applicant um feeling that the applicant was in very good standing with them. With that, I'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the board. My name is Tony. I'm here on

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behalf of councelor Sharon Durkin who would like to go on record and support just because this is a great new establishment that's really livening up the uh Charles Street corridor. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter?

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And the board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you very much. >> Thank you very much. Have a great day. >> And you. >> Thank you. Calling item number 21, Jimothy LLC doing business as Rosa Alliance located at 709 East Broadway in South Boston. Holder of a common vicel or 7day wines and malt beverages with

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Lor's license has petition to change the classification to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to chapter 138 section 12D. Attorney Carolyn Conway. Attorney Conway. >> Thank you, Attorney Green. Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the board. I have uh Carolyn Conway on behalf of the

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applicant Jimnthy LLC DBA Rosa Alliance and with me today is Robert Fitz Harris who is the owner and manager. We're looking today for an upgrade similar to the candidates before us. As the board is aware, within the last two years, Rose Alliance has gone through an

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extensive neighborhood process and received overwhelming support for uh an all alcohol license. That being we'd like to give our clients an expanded experience at Rosal Alliance while maintaining uh our high standards. The hours of

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operation are not changing. The capacity the operations themselves are staying the same. We're just going to get the hopefully get the upgrade and as I said expand our uh our offerings to our clients. >> Thank you attorney. And I have no

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questions, but I will add uh Mr. Fitz Harrison, we have had an overwhelming um number of letters of support and people have come up to me and expressed their support for your application as well. So that's a testament to you and uh what

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you mean to your community. So um again, we're happy to see this application. Um I have no questions about this. Commissioner Curry or Commissioner Saxon, do you? I do not. Thank you. >> No questions. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who

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would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, madame chair, members of the board, Conor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. At this time, the mayor's office like to defer to the judge from this board some background information the community process. Uh we

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had an abutters meeting on um excuse me, the 28th of July. Uh yep. um very wellreceived overwhelming support in that meeting. Uh the applicant went on to uh reach out to the gate of heaven neighborhood association which was also supportive of this proposal. We have not

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heard any concerns. We know they also have strong support from the local elected officials in South Boston as well. Uh with that information, we'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. I see Ashley with a hand raised. You may go ahead. >> Ashley Ley from councelor Flynn's office. Councelor Flynn would like to go

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on record and support. Thank you. >> 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 very much. >> Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling item number 22, ZA KFL LLC doing

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business as Gillaris Columbia located at 28 Bennington Street in East Boston. Holder of a common vigil or 7-day wines and malt beverages with the core's license has petitioned to change the classification of its license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to chapter 138 section

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12D who's present on behalf of the applicant. >> Good morning Dawson Cooper from Upton Canel and Devlin Council for BRS located at 28 Bennington Street. Uh I'm joined this morning by ownership and members of the operations team. Uh BRS has applied

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to upgrade its existing license to a neighborhood restricted all alcohol license. Um customers are increasingly asking for ready to drink canned cocktails such as high noons um classic cocktails and beverages that customers expect to see in a bar like BRS. Ownership would like to be able to meet

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customer demand and give their patrons the service they desire. As part of this application, we've completed a community process holding an abutters meeting and a meeting with the Maverick Central Neighborhood Association. Uh both Abutters both the Abutters meeting for the RAS and the Maverick Central meeting

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were attended by two individuals of the community um who reside in the condo nearby the premises. They expressed their dissatisfaction largely about the noise of patrons um leaving the surrounding establishments as well as a parking lot located between this premise and their residents. Additionally, the Maverick Central Association voted in

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opposition to this request. However, the meeting of the Maverick Central group did not have quorum present as only two voting members were in attendance. Um, and two members were not present and they mailed in their votes without hearing the proposal or the testimony from the ownership regarding the proposal. Uh, the owners understand the

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importance of being good neighbors and strive to be strong members of their community. They emphasize to their patrons to exit in a safe and cooperative manner as to not disturb the community around them. Their staff is trained and does the best they can at making sure guests aren't remaining on the premises of the establishment and

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not being a disturbance to the surrounding community. Additionally, the establishment has an approved dispersement plan they follow and are not owners of or responsible for the parking lot addressed in the concerns of the two individuals present at both the Abutters meeting and the Maverick meeting. It is our belief that these two individuals as well as the Maverick

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Central Board do not represent the opinions of the community regarding this matter. To help establish this belief, the applicant collected 60 signatures in support of their application and we submitted those petitions um to the board. This is a popular location amongst the East Boston community with

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operators who have a strong character and fitness looking to take advantage of this new legislation in Boston and remain competitive in the industry. With that, we're happy to answer any questions you may have and want to thank you for your time. >> Um thank you. Um, thanks for joining us

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as well. Um, Fernie, I see you there. Um, >> good morning >> with your manager. >> Um, >> just I don't have a lot to a lot of questions to ask, but if you could just describe for us, you know, your operations with adding the alcohol. Do

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you feel ready to add alcohol to your offerings? Hard alcohol? >> Yes, we do. We have um uh first of all, good morning everybody and we have uh worked with the community. We have worked with everybody

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and everybody's asking for something better like the Lori said um better drinks and then I think we're ready and we've been waiting for this so I think we are ready. >> Okay. Um,

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Commissioner Carver, Commissioner Saxon, do you have any questions? >> Uh, not at this time. Maybe after comments. >> 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?

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>> Yes, madame chair, members of the board, Conor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time, the mayor's office like to defer to the judge from this board. Some background information on the community process. As you heard from the applicant's representation, a butters meeting was held. There were residents on that expressed concerns regarding noise um

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and just other issues that have historically occurred at the establishment. Um the applicant was connected with the Maverick Central Neighborhood Association. Uh it is correct. I don't think I believe with the civic guidelines they need to meet a certain number of times to take a a full uh vote in front of their membership. Um

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they did not do so. Um but they did send a letter in um opposition. Um there was reference to a petition. I don't believe that has been forwarded to my office, but it sounds like the board has access to that. So, with all the information presented, we'll defer to the board. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Are there any further questions from the board following testimony? >> Not right now. No. >> The board will take this under adisement. Thank you. >> Thank you so much, everybody. Thank you.

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Calling item number 23. Aguided Corporation located at 30 Bennington Street in East Boston, holder of a common victer 7-day wines and malt beverages with the Coors license has petition to change the classification to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to chapter 138 section 12D who is present on behalf of the

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applicant. >> Good morning again. Dawson Cooper from Elton Canel in Devlin. Uh council for Bohemia is located at 30 Bennington Street. Um, I'm joined this morning by the ownership and members of the operational team. Bohemios has applied to upgrade its existing license to a

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neighborhood restricted all alcohol license. Um, customers are increasingly asking for ready to drink canned cocktails that could be provided with this upgraded license. Um, ownership would like to meet customer demand and give their patrons the service they desire. As part of this application, we committed a community process holding an

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abutters meeting and a meeting with the Maverick Central Neighborhood Association. The Butters meeting was conducted with no attendance from the community and the Maverick Central meeting was attended by two individuals who reside in a condo nearby the premises expressing their dissatisfaction largely about the noise of patrons leaving the surrounding

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establishments as well as a parking lot located between this premise and their residents. Additionally, the Maverick Central Association voted in opposition to this request. However, the meeting of the Maverick Central did not have a quorum present as only two voting members were in attendance and the other two members who were not present mailed

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in their votes without hearing the proposal or testimony from the ownership regarding the proposal. The owners of Bohemia strive to be good neighbors and aim to be strong members of their community. Their staff is trained to prevent guests and patrons to not be a disturbance as they exit. They emphasize to their patrons to respect the area

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around them and to get home in a safe and orderly fashion. Additionally, the esta the establishment has an approved dispersement plan they follow and are not owners of or responsible for the parking lot addressed in the concerns of the two individuals present at the Maverick Central meeting. It's our belief that these two individuals as

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well of the Maverick Central board do not represent the opinions of the community as a whole regarding this matter. To help establish this belief, the applicant collected 52 signatures in support of their application in a petition submitted to the board. This is a popular location amongst the East Boston community with operators who have

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a strong character and fitness looking to take advantage of this new legislation in Boston and remain competitive in the industry. With that, we're happy to answer any questions and want to thank you for your time. >> Uh, thank you. Um, I'll wait and see if there's any other comments, but I have

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no questions right now. >> Okay. 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, madame chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the mayor's office of

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neighborhood services. At this time, the mayor's office would just defer to the judge from this board. Some back information, the community process, as you heard from the applicant's representation, the butters meeting was held. Uh there was no attendees at that meeting. Uh the applicant went on to meet with the Maverick Central Neighborhood Association. Um as

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mentioned before I think with the civic guidelines uh there was not a meeting with the general membership so they couldn't not take a larger vote. Um the board members though did write a letter um or did express opposition to the proposal. Uh we understand that the applicant has uh in those conversations

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with the the civic association made pledges to try to work with residents to address any concerns they might have regarding uh noise or any other issues. Um, there was a reference made to a petition in support. Uh, I do not believe that was forwarded to our office. Uh, but it sounds like the board has access to that. With that

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information, we'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Are there any further questions from the board? >> The board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you.

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>> Thank you guys. Thank you. Calling item number 24, Virginia LLC, doing business as row 34, located at 381 to 389 Congress Street, holder of a common virtual or 7-day wines and malt beverages with Laor's license, has petitioned to change its classification to a restricted all alcoholic beverages

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license pursuant to chapter 138 section 12D. Attorney Adam Barnoski. Attorney Barnoski. >> Thank you, Attorney Green. Good morning again, Madam Chair, members of the board. Adam Barnowski, 255 State Street in Boston. Here on behalf of Virginia LLC, doing business as Row 34 at 343

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Congress Street. Also, uh here today is Shore Gregory. He's the co-founder co-owner of Row 34. Uh as attorney Green mentioned, we are here on an application to upgrade the license from beer wine cordials to all alcohol restricted. Uh the license has been operating in this

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location since 2013. Uh this was the original row 34. Over the past decade it has expanded to Kenmore Square, Cambridge, Burlington, and Portsouth, New Hampshire. Uh all of which operate with full alcohol licenses. The license

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C is looking to upgrade their beer and wine to offer customers in the Fort Point neighborhood a complete range of offerings enjoyed at other locations and many of which uh have come to expect uh for this location of row 34. Uh there will be no other changes to the license

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hours layout concept with the exception of the additional beverage options. It remains a food focused establishment. High quality seafood raw bar serving lunch and dinner seven days a week. As far as public need and brief, uh the request is aligned with the current

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character of Fort Point with the variety of active businesses, retailers, and restaurants in the area. Uh Row 34 is consistently recognized as one of the best uh uh seafood restaurants in the region. It remains a very popular staple within this neighborhood. Uh and it

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meets the timing threshold for public meat under the board's rules having operated for number decades since uh they made this application. There have been no violations from this board or the ABCC. >> And uh the applicant has worked uh with ons council's office for point

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neighborhood association on outreach. Uh happy to answer any questions. >> Uh thanks attorney. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you >> I do not. Thank you. >> No questions. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on

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this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, madam chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time the mayor's office to defer to the judgement this board some background information the community process. ONS had held held

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in an abuters meeting on March 26th. Um, understand there were no concerns raised. Uh, the applicant went on to meet with the Four Point uh neighborhood association which was supportive of this proposal after working closely with the applicant. Uh, with that defer to the board. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. Ashley, you may provide your testimony on behalf of Council Flynn. >> Thank you. 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.

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>> Thank you. >> Calling item number 25, Rock Lobster Co. Inc. doing business as Yankee Lobster Fish Market located at 300 Northern A. Holder of a common vial or 7-day wines and malt beverages with the Corors license has petition to change the classification to an all alcoholic

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restricted license pursuant to chapter 138 section 12D. Attorney Dennis Quilty. Attorney Quilty. >> Good morning, Attorney Green, Madam Chair, members of the board. Dennis Quilty attorney representing the lency applicant. Uh with me this morning is uh

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uh Joe Zanti and his son Frank, owner operators of this familyrun business. Uh we are in a long line here of similar applicants seeking to upgrade their existing licenses to one of the new restricted allout licenses. We'd submit

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to the board that this iconic um Seapport restaurant has is exactly the reason why this statue was created to assist and help these smaller businesses to compete with other

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restaurant operators in and around the area. Mr. Zanti and this operation is surrounded as the board knows by all alcohol licences. Uh this restaurant is uh literally iconic in the neighborhood and we think deserving of this upgrade.

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Um no other changes are uh requested or asked for at this time and this will continue to be a well-run family business that has no problems or or issues public safety with the board uh and is well respected in the community.

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In this regard, we did reach out to councelor Flynn. Uh the Seapport Neighborhood Association did not require a meeting. ONS did not require a meeting. Uh we did meet with the Marine Industrial Park uh who were in in strong

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support of this application. Um we believe as we arrived before you this morning, we are fully supported in the community and happy to answer any of your questions. Thank you very much. >> Thanks for that background and for all that information. I have no questions at

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this time. 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? >> Yes, madam chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time, the

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mayor's office like to defer to the judge from this board zer representation. Um, this business is located kind of in a a unique parcel of uh the Seapport neighborhood assoc. Um the civic declined uh to meet with them or receive a presentation. We did

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not require an abuters meeting because there's not many traditional residential abutters uh in this particular area within the 300 ft. Happy to hear that they uh were working uh with their neighbors at the marine industrial complex. Uh unaware of any concerns presently that we'll turn to the board.

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Thank you. >> Thank you Ashley. I do see your hand raised to me. Please provide your testimony. >> Thank you. Council would like to on record in support. Thank you. >> Thanks Ashley. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Board will take this under adisement as

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well. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> On items 26 and 27 together FNH Inc. doing business as me pubito restaurant located at 333 Border Street in East Boston has applied for a common bitchler 7day wines and malt beverages with Laor's license to be exercised on the

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above 2565T restaurant on one level with two entrances and three exits. includes a dining area for 49 patrons, a kitchen, two restrooms, and storage. Also to include a 778 footed annual patio on private property with a closing hour of

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11 p.m. Patio is accessible from both outside and inside the restaurant and can seat up to 48 patrons. manager Fie Algua. Closing time 11 p.m. And this applicant has also applied to change the classification of this license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages

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license pursuant to the authority of chapter 138 section 12D. Attorney Lorine Scatino. Attorney Scatino. >> Good morning. Um Madam Chair, members of the board, the attorney Loren Catino, um here with a business address of 245

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Sumar Street in East Boston. With me on the call is the manager of record, Freddie Agueta, um for FNH, Inc. doing businesses, Me Pablito. Um so we're actually here today um sort of as a technicality. This office um excuse me,

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this business has actually been operating under the um new restricted all alcohol licenses for the past few months with no issues. Um and so we're here today to basically recapture our

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old um beer wine and cordial license and then re-upgrade it um because we one of the first ones under the new legislation that um allowed for these upgrades. >> Thank you and thank you for your patience with us while we kind of worked

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through this clunky system. Um, we're happy to have your application before us for the upgrade and we'll move it along as fast as we can. 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

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to testify on these matters beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, madam chair, members of the board, Connor with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. At this time, the mayor's office like to defer to the judgment of this board. Uh previously they had gone through a uh public process uh back in uh November of 2024.

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There were no concerns raised back then. Um they also had worked with the Eagle Hill Civic Association. Presently unaware of any issues. Uh with that will defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on these two matters? >> Yes. Hi everyone. Gabriela Ramirez here

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on behalf of Boston City Councelor Gabriela Kleta'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 who would like to testify on these matters? >> The board will take these under

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advisement as well. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Have a good day. >> And you calling item number 28. Anvy Corp. doing business as JK Market 1 located at 140 Princeton Street, Boston has applied for a retail package store,

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wines and malt beverages license to be exercised on the above. Approximately 1,200 square ft total on two floors with one entrance and two exits. First floor consists of approximately 800 ft of retail space across one with one across one room with one entrance and one exit.

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Basement is approximately 400 ft for storage only and an additional exit. Manager Mamab and Patel. Closing time 11 PM. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? >> I am Sydney Progos, an attorney from VR and DJN Philippo. I work with attorney Matt Porter. We're here on behalf of

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Envy Cororp doing business as JK Market 1 located at 140 Princeton Street East Boston. Uh, and its owner to share some background and ask for your approval for their beer and wine license application. First, a bit about the owner, Darren Patel and proposed manager, Mom to Ben

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Patel, who are both online as well. Darren Patel is the 100% owner of the company and owns multiple stores with liquor licenses throughout Massachusetts and has been part of the East Boston community as a small B business owner for over four years. His customers at

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this location specifically have asked him uh to sell beer and wine over the years which led him to start looking into this process which started around a year ago. Now uh the proposed manager of the license Monten Patel has experience in the food and beverage industry

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specifically in this retail sales setting. Uh she has been consistently working at this store since right after COVID back in 2021. And she's already on site at least 40 hours a week. Already very familiar with the store, its customers, and the community. They've

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been selling lottery and tobacco at this store JK Market since 2021 and have never had any violations at the state or local level. So already experienced at responsibly selling age restricted items at this location. Both Darren and Mtaben

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are alcohol tip certified, have reviewed the rules and regulations of the Boston Licensing Board, ABCC, and relevant laws of the Commonwealth, and are US citizens living in Massachusetts. JK Market is a small store, as you read. Uh dear and Darren's trying to stay competitive by adding some beer and wine

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products to a portion of that 800 square foot main floor. The hope is to become more of a one-stop shop for their customers and make their convenience store even more convenient. Um, and as longtime members of the East Boston community, Darren takes safety and responsibility seriously. So, I'd like

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to just highlight a few key points to that end. First, all employees will have their all um alcohol tip certification. No employee would work there without it. Second, they're investing in a state-of-the-art ID scanner because they take underage sales so seriously. So,

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they do have that combination of experience, training, and an ID scanner, which is what I like to see. Also, because the store is so small and there's no our hard alcohol here, uh we don't have a concern about this store turning into a place for socialization or a drinking related hangout spot,

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anything like that. Um in terms of their operations, I just want to note that there are no changes in the hours, no alterations to the premises and the other products are remaining the same. So, not huge change here, more of an ancillary offering in beer and wine. So the store is not turning into a liquor

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store, brewery, or anything of the sort, just convenience store as it has been for the last several years. Finally, to speak briefly about the community process, East Boston's community members are known to be very active and vocal. We int attended the Eagle Hill Civic Association meeting together where the

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attendees unanimously voted in support of this store's beer and wine license. And I think that's a huge accomplishment because it's hard to get any unanimous support of any type these days. Um, so to summarize, uh, this longtime business owner wants to boost his business by selling beer and wine, has the community

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support and strong safeguards in place to successfully do so, and we thank you for your consideration. And with that, any questions. >> Thank you. And, uh, thank you to the Patels for joining us. I'm just looking at the, um, floor plan that you

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submitted to us. Um, is that so with the wine shelving and then the walk-in display cooler, that's for the beer? >> Yes. >> Okay. I'm going to request that you keep that on site for inspection. Um, we're

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trying and if you make any changes to this floor plan, you come back to the board for approval. >> Okay. Um, are you planning on selling any um, single bottles of beer?

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>> Uh, we plan to carry some craft beer singles. Nothing of the sort where it's like a dollar cheaper stuff. >> Okay. All right. Um, and do you have what's your plan for ID scanning? >> Uh, so we use Age ID. That's an app that

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we use through an iPad that's gets updated constantly for new IDs or fake IDs. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Uh I don't have any further questions. Commissioner Corin, Commissioner Saxon,

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to you. >> I'm sorry. Did we Did we do U manager of record >> mom to Patel? >> Yeah, >> she's here. Oh, she's here. I thought she covered it, but I'll go through the questions one more time just to be sure.

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Um yeah. >> Miss Patel, are you a citizen? >> Men, you can unmute yourself. >> Yes. >> Okay. And are you a resident of Massachusetts? Yes. >> And do you have experience in the food

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and beverage industry? >> Yes. >> Um, and are you um 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. >> Um, with that I have no questions.

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Commissioners, >> none for me. Thank you. >> No questions. 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? >> Yes, madame chair, members of the board, Conor Newman with the mayor's office of

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neighborhood services. At this time, the mayor's office like to defer to the judge of this board. This community process started back in uh October of last year. Uh we didn't receive any comments uh regarding a butter outreach. Uh the applicant met with the Eagle Hill uh Civic Association on uh January 29th

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uh which as you heard uh voted unanimously to uh support the proposal. Uh unaware of any concerns as stated before. We'll defer 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 adisement

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as well. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Calling together items 29,30, and 31. Treehouse Brewing Company, Inc. doing business as Treehouse Brewing Company located at 200 Faniel Hall Marketplace has applied for A19E, a

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farmer distillery pouring license under chapter 138 section 19E. A farmer brewery pouring license under chapter 138 section 19 C, and a combined brewery and distillery pouring license under chapter 138 section 19H. I'll read only the combined description as it includes

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and encompasses the two subsidiary licenses. The premise to be licensed under chapter 138 section 19H consists of in one large room on ground floor of property located at 200 Fuel Hall Marketplace consisting of storage and employee space 1,9001 ft in one

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additional room and basement level for brewing equipment 87 ft with additional employee space of 542 ft together with a covered seasonal beer garden May 1st to October 31st of 764 ft on private property together with an additional uncovered outdoor seating. seating area

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containing a total of 172 seats with an 11 p.m. closing hour at 7,240 ft². Additional room in the basement level of property is for production of distilled spirits with fermenttor, potill, and other equipment approximately 82 ft. Altogether comprised of 10,616

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ft with one main entrance and four additional entrances and exits for egress. Hours of operations Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 11 p.m. Manager Andrew Late. Closing time 11 p.m. Attorney Dennis Quilty. Attorney Quilty.

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>> Good morning, Attorney Green. Madam Chair, members of the board, Dennis Quilty, attorney representing the applicant, Treehouse Brewing. With me with us this morning uh from Treehouse, Sarah Morren, and the proposed manager of record, Andrew Lee. Um, Miss MREN is

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the um, representative of ownership and we are delighted to be in front of the board uh, this morning for what we hope will be the beginning of the turnaround of the Faniel Hall marketplace in in cooperation with the city um, and the

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ownership management of the marketplace. Treehouse proposes to open uh its uh farmer brewery, farmer distillery operation and combined 19H at this location for um to become we hope uh as

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we suggested the beginning of the turnaround of the marketplace area. And we think no better uh applicant to do that than a Massachusetts-based uh longstanding uh brewery and distillery uh which we

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hope will become a uh feature and a fixture of the downtown area. As the board knows, they are also located in the city at the credential center. Um and uh this will be of course you know a um a new application for this area which

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again we hope will turn things around. I'd like to ask Miss Morren who is the um representative of ownership to just explain the um details of the application and we're happy to answer any question. Mr. Lee uh is um a US

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citizen, a mass resident. He's familiar with the rules and regs and the service of alcohol. He's been an area director for Treehouse in its other locations since 2021. I do want to let the board know that we have conducted outreach with the Warf District Council in two

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meetings at the request of ONS. ONS did not require any further outreach at that moment. We did reach out to councelor Kleta Zapata's office. Uh and we don't believe there's any opposition to the application as we appear before you this morning. And again, we're happy to take

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any of your questions, but if I may introduce Miss Moore and of course, Mr. Lee to answer any of your questions. Sarah, >> thank you, Dennis, and and thank you for seeing us today. Um, I I'll try to keep it short and sweet, but we're incredibly

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excited to be um before you to seek uh operations at Fanny Hall Marketplace um for our beer garden, our outdoor beer garden. This is going to be an I think an unprecedented summer of celebration here with uh so what's going on with

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World's Cup and tall ships and the 250th and so uh Trios would very much like to be part of um all of the attention on the city and I know that we'll be serving guests from around the world but it's very much our hope that we are

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inviting to Boston residents and and that uh we welcome them to Fandal Hall Marketplace because we think um leaning into the local nature of being um hopefully a point of pride for residents uh in Massachusetts that will be a nice

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addition to serve the the local community. >> Thank you. We're excited to have you in that space as well, especially moving into this very busy summer. Um with that, I have no questions. Commissioners, do you >> I do not. Thank you.

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>> None for me. Thank you. Thank you. We'll see if there are any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives. >> Yes, madam chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time, the mayor's office to defer to the judgement of this board as you heard from the

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applicants representation. Uh they connected with the uh Warf District Council meeting with them twice. Uh Warf District Council did not have any concerns with this proposal. Uh we did not require an abutters meeting as you're familiar with the area. Uh there's not much of traditional residential abutters nearby. Uh although

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I'm sure city hall employees will be excited about this uh establishment moving in. Uh with that, we'll defer 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.

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>> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling item number 32. Superstar Cuisine LLC. Doing business as Superstar Cuisine located at 1158 River Street in Hyde Park has applied for a common vigil or 7-day wines and malt beverages license to be exercised on the above. A

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2600 ft restaurant on one floor with one entrance and one exit including dining area in the front of the space. Bathroom, kitchen, and storage in the rear of the space. Manager Cassandra Sinius. Closing time 11 p.m. Who is present on behalf of the applicant? >> Hi, my name is Cassandra Sinius. I'm the

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owner of Superstar Cuisine. Sylvester Cuisine been open um the 26 make it a mark of a year since opening. The customers been complaining about the beer and wine. It would be grateful if we could get it especially um I'm a

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Haitian community and then the World Cup is coming. It's going to be on my well behalf if I get this license. Um if you guys have any question I'm here to answer. >> Thank you for joining us Cassandra. Great job on your presentation. We are

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really excited to see this application um for the um your the beer and wine license. Um let me just take a quick look. Um so you'll be the you'll continue to

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be the manager and you'll then manage the alcohol license as well. >> Yes. >> Okay. Okay. So, I'm going to ask you four questions that we ask every person that is applying to be the manager of record. Um, I want to walk you through them. Um, are you a citizen?

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>> Yes, I am. >> Are you a resident of Massachusetts? >> Yes, I am. >> Do you have experience in the food and beverage industry? >> Since 2000 since CO. >> Excellent. Are you familiar with the rules and regulations of our board, the ABCC, and the laws of the Commonwealth

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pertaining to the sale and service of alcohol? >> Yes, I do. >> Oh, great. Did a great job. And thank you again. We are very happy to see this application for um a beer and wine license in High Park. Um Commissioner Carino or Commissioner Saxon, do you have any questions?

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>> 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? >> Yes, madame chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time, the mayor's office deferred to the judge

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with this board. Some background information, the community process. Uh we hosted two of Butters meetings, one for the CB and it looks like one for the alcohol. Um they were in uh June 26th as well as uh July 16th. Uh there are no attendees or concerns uh in either one

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of those meetings. Um the applicant went on to meet with the Hide Park Central River uh neighborhood association which was supportive um of the proposal. Uh that was back in November. Uh with that information uh expressing expressing once again we're unaware of any concerns. We'll defer to the board.

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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. Thank you. >> We'll take a second call for two items from earlier in the agenda. Is there

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anybody present on behalf of Edelyn's Restaurant Pizzeria? We will attempt to reschedu with them. Um, and is there anybody on behalf of Revival Cafe and Kitchen? >> Yes. Sorry, I missed the call earlier. >> Uh, no worries. Thank you for being with us. We just read back into the record.

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Item five, Mothership Lwife LLC doing business as Revival Cafe and Kitchen at 60 Western A in Alustin has applied for a common virtual license to be exercised on the above. The rest of the full description was already read into the record. Um, manager Audrey Donovan, hours of operation, 8 a.m. to 3M. If you

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could please just um identify yourself and briefly present the proposed concept to the board. >> Yeah. Hi. Um, I'm one of the owners of Revival. Um, we are opening a coffee bar grab and go in, uh, the lobby at the new

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ERC in Alustin. Um, and, uh, it's looking pretty nice and it's open to the public, which is, uh, really nice. >> Great. Um, and thank you for, um, logging on for us. >> Yeah. >> Excuse me. Um, I have no questions,

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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? >> Yes, madame chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. At this time, the

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mayor's office like to defer to the judgement of this board. Uh, ONS did not require an abuters meeting due to the um business being located uh within one of the Harvard owned buildings. Um, they did meet with the Alson Civic Association though, which was supportive of this proposal. Uh, they sent a letter

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in this morning, which the board should have access to. Uh we're unaware of any concerns nor could we envision any uh with that information we'll defer 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

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advisement as well. Thank you very much sticking around until the end. >> Of course. Thank you. >> Thank you. Those are all the items before the board this morning. The board is scheduled to vote tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been posted to the city's website that will adjourn this hearing. Thank you all and enjoy the

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rest of your day.