License Commission

Monty Tech BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS City Hall, 718 Main Street FITCHBURG CITY CLERK Fitchburg MA 01420 (978) 829-1820 Oct 21 2025 8:57 am Daniel Sarefield, Chairman Richard Boscardin Glenn Fossa MINUTES OF MEETING A regular meeting of the Board of License Commissioners was held on Monday, October 6, 2025 in person and called to order by Commissioner Sarefield at 6:02 PM. Commissioner Boscardin and Commissioner Fossa were present. FPD Liaison Lt. Bellofatto, Officer Michael Sevigny, were present. City Clerk Joanna Bilotta was present. I. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING(S) Regular Minutes of September 15, 2025 and Special Minutes of September 23, 2025. The regular meeting minutes of September 15, 2025 and special meeting minutes of September 23, 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. Solicitor Application 1. Jonathan Begnami – Power Home Remodeling 2. Ryan Bourque – Power Home Remodeling 3. Alison Ciani – Power Home Remodeling 4. Tim Khanoyan – Power Home Remodeling 5. Kevin Lemieux – Power Home Remodeling 6. Alexander Marshall – Power Home Remodeling 7. Jacob Monfalcone – Power Home Remodeling All applicants were present at the meeting. Commissioner Sarefield advised they need to wear Identification and the City of Fitchburg Solicitation hours are Monday – Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, no Sundays or Holiday hours. Lieutenant Bellofatto informed the applicants that they are responsible to notify the police department of what areas of the city they will be working each day. Commissioner Sarefield also shared that they should notify the Police Department of the vehicles they will be using while soliciting. Applications approved by roll call vote 3/0. Page 1 Monday-Saturday Entertainment Permit Dina Vazquez, Gallery Marquee Community Halloween Prom Party, 569 Main Street, Christ Church, Saturday, October 25, 2025, for DJ and dancing, from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM, for approximately 75 people. Ms. Vazquez was present at the meeting. Commissioner Sarefield reviewed the application and verified that Ms. Vazquez is aware that all entertainment must be shut down thirty minutes prior to closing. No concerns from Lt. Bellofatto. Application approved by unanimous roll call vote 3/0. Diego Barahona, Bomba for Fitchburg 159 Electric Avenue, Coggshall Stone House Gazebo, Wednesday, October 15, 2025, for amplified music and dancing, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, for approximately 30 people. Mr. Barhona was present at the meeting. Commissioner Sarefield reviewed the application and verified that Mr. Barhona is aware that all entertainment must be shut down thirty minutes prior to closing. No concerns from Lt. Bellofatto. Application approved by unanimous roll call vote 3/0. Special One Day Wine & Malt Beverages Dina Vazquez, Gallery Marquee Community Halloween Prom Party, 569 Main Street, Christ Church, Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM, for approximately 75 people. Ms. Vazquez was present at the meeting. Commissioner Sarefield reviewed the application and verified that the event will have TIPS certified servers. No concerns from Lt. Bellofatto. Application approved by unanimous roll call vote 3/0. Jeff McVoy, Compass Group NA, DBA Chartwells Dining Services, Athletics Field Hockey & Soccer Game, 0 Pearl Hill Road, President’s Pavilion Private Viewing Box, Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM and Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, for approximately 150 people. Mr. McVoy was present at the meeting. Commissioner Sarefield disclosed for the record that, although he serves as a professor at Fitchburg State University, he holds no financial interest in the matter under discussion. Mr. McVoy explained to the commission that these events are the same set up as last year. Commissioner Sarefield reviewed the application and verified that the events will have TIP certified servers. No concerns from Lt. Bellofatto. Applications approved by unanimous roll call vote 3/0. Jeff McVoy, Compass Group NA, DBA Chartwells Dining Services, Retirement Party, 160 Pearl Street, Falcon Hub space, Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM for approximately 50 people. Mr. McVoy was present at the meeting. Commissioner Sarefield disclosed for the record that, although he serves as a professor at Fitchburg State University, he holds no financial interest in the matter under discussion. Commissioner Sarefield reviewed the application and verified that the events will have TIP certified servers. No concerns from Lt. Bellofatto. Page 2  Applications approved by unanimous roll call vote 3/0. Special One Day All Alcoholic Beverages Kate Jackson, North Central Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Realtor Event, 14 Wallace Avenue, Senior Center, Thursday, December 4, 2025, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, for approximately 120 people. Ms. Jackson was present at the meeting. Commissioner Sarefield reviewed the application and verified that the events will have TIP certified servers. No concerns from Lt. Bellofatto. Applications approved by unanimous roll call vote 3/0. Application for New General On-Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages Liquor License Xochimilco Mexican Cuisine LLC, 185 River Street (Refer to Public Hearing on October 20, 2025) Application for Amendment Pledge of Collateral Nacoro Inc., 299 Lunenburg Street Mr. Lamoureux was present at the meeting. He informed the commission that his bank advised him to III. CORRESPONDENCE IV. NEW BUSINESS ABCC advisory regarding M.G.L. 138 Section 12D. Motion to accept M.G.L. 138 Section 12D approved by unanimous roll call vote 3/0. Club licensee’s running raffles. City clerk Joanna Bilotta informed the commission that licensee Marconi Club was selling holiday raffles that was giving away alcohol as the prize. The commission advised to create a cease and desist letter to deliver to the Marconi Club informing them that alcohol beverages of any sort is allowed to be raffled off. NEXT REGULAR MEETING Monday, October 20, 2025 Page 3 The meeting adjourned at 6:59 PM Respectfully submitted, Joanna Bilotta, City Clerk Approved: __________________ ___________________ Daniel Sarefield Richard Boscardin Glenn Fossa Page 4