License Commission

BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS City Hall, 718 Main Street FITCHBURG CITY CLERK Fitchburg MA 01420 (978) 829-1820 Feb 04 2025 9:33 am Daniel Sarefield, Chairman Richard Boscardin Glenn Fossa MINUTES OF MEETING A regular meeting of the Board of License Commissioners was held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 VIA zoom and called to order by Commissioner Sarefield at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Boscardin and Fossa were present. FPD Officer Michael Sevigny, City Clerk Joanna Bilotta, and Assistant City Clerk Elizabeth McNiff were present. I. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING(S) 1. Regular Minutes of January 6, 2025 and Special Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2025. The Regular Meeting Minutes of January 6 and the Special Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2025 were approved by roll call vote 3/0. II. NEW APPLICATIONS Please note that the Commission may enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a) (5) (Discussion of CORI results), if required during this portion of the agenda, and will return to regular session upon completion. Taxi Driver Permit Zyairaha Lane – City Cab Co. Ms. Lane was present at the meeting, Commissioner Fossa disclosed that while he has a relationship with the corporation but has no financial impact at stake. Commissioner Sarefield discussed the Taxi and Livery Service Regulations, as well as her driving history. Application approved roll call vote 3/0. Monday-Saturday Entertainment Permit John Flynn, Fiesta Shows, 254 Summer Street, for the St. Bernard’s Carnival to include amusement rides on Thursday, April 17th –Saturday April 19, 2025, and Monday, April 21st – Saturday, April 26th 2025 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, for approximately 1000 people. Mr. Flynn was present at the meeting. He explained to the commission that it was the same set up as last year. Commissioner Sarefield reviewed application and verified times for the event. Officer Sevigny reiterated if there were any issues to contact the FPD. Application approved by unanimous roll call vote 3/0. Page 1  Sunday Entertainment Permit John Flynn, Fiesta Shows, 254 Summer Street, for the St. Bernard’s Carnival to include amusement rides on Sunday, April 20th and April 27th, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, for approximately 1000 people. Mr. Flynn was present at the meeting. He explained to the commission that it was the same set up as last year. Commissioner Sarefield reviewed application and verified times for the event. Application approved by unanimous roll call vote 3/0. Change of DBA Mamajuana RD Latin Restaurant, 423 Main Street Commissioner Sarefield reviewed the application submitted. The commissioners had no concern over the changing of the DBA name. Application approved by unanimous roll call vote 3/0. Special One Day Wine & Malt Beverages Jeff McVoy, North Central Meeting, First Floor Living Spaces of the University President’s House, 131 Highland Avenue, Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM, for approximately 50 people. Jeff McVoy, Veterans Reception, Lobby of Thompson Hall, 160 Pearl Street, Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, for approximately 40-60 people. Jeff McVoy, Nursing Reception, Lobby of Thompson Hall, 160 Pearl Street, Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for approximately 50 people. Mr. McVoy was present at the meeting. Commissioner Sarefield stated for the record that while he is an employee at Fitchburg State University, he has no financial stake or connection to this event. Commissioner Sarefield reviewed the applications and verified all servers have TIP certifications. Officer Sevigny had no concerns. Application approved by unanimous roll call vote 3/0. III. CORRESPONDCE Dart League Officer Sevigny reviewed a police report filed by Ellen Griffin raising concerns about the dart league in local establishments. Commissioner Fossa recommended consulting legal counsel, as there were no charges or allegations against any licensee. Motion and second to discuss at a later date and time 3/0. Page 2 IV. NEW BUSINESS ABCC Licensee Compliance Training Seminar for Licensee’s March 18, 2025 Commissioner Sarefield expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming ABCC seminar, which the license commission is hosting for city licensees to engage with the state and ask questions. City Clerk Joanna Bilotta confirmed the seminar will start at 10:00 AM. NEXT REGULAR MEETING Monday, February 3, 2025 The meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM Respectfully submitted, Joanna Bilotta, City Clerk Approved: __________________ ___________________ Daniel Sarefield Richard Boscardin Glenn Fossa Page 3