License Commission
Regular MeetingLowell, MA · June 1, 2017
Minutes
Minutes for the Lowell License Commission meeting for Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.,
held in the City Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall, 375 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852.
Present: John Descoteaux, Commissioner, Chairman, Commissioners Clifford Krieger, Terry
McCarthy, Martha Howe, and Joseph Donahue; and Deputy Superintendent Jack Webb of the
Lowell Police Department, and James Wellock, Assistant City Solicitor.
The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner Krieger, second by Commissioner Howe,
voted to approve the minutes for meeting May 11, 2017.
The Commission reviewed the applications for special one-day licenses to sell/dispense malt
beverages & wines only, or either one for Lowell Folk Festival:
Kristine DeFranzo Pelletier on behalf of Lowell Festival Foundation for the following venues:
Foot of John Street adjacent to Boarding House Park, 40 French St.
Friday, July 28, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.,
Sunday, July 30, 2017, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.,
Dutton St. Dance Pavilion
Friday, July 28, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.,
Sunday, July 30, 2017, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.,
JFK Civic Plaza, Arcand Drive
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.,
Sunday, July 30, 2017, 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m.
Kristine DeFranzo Pelletier was present. Ms. DeFranzo Pelletier stated this will be the fourth
year in managing the venues. Deputy Superintendent Webb stated the Lowell Police had no
problem with the venues. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner McCarthy, second
by Commissioner Donahue, voted to approve the licenses for Kristine DeFranzo Pelletier.
The Commission reviewed the application for special one-day license to sell/dispense all
alcoholic beverages by Sokhary C. Chau of USA-Cambodia Basketball Association Inc., for the
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U C B A Fundraising at UTEC, 35 Warren Street, Thursday, June 15, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. Mr. Chau was present; he stated that the event is a fundraiser for the Cambodian National
Basketball Team to help with expenses. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner
Howe, second by Commissioner Krieger, voted to approve the license for Sokhary C. Chau.
The Commission reviewed the applications for special one-day licenses to sell/dispense malt
beverages & wines only, or either one:
Patricia Donahue of Gallery Z, 167 Market St., Jazz Brunch with Steve Clements Jazz Trio,
Sunday, June 4, 2017, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Father's Day Brunch, Sunday, June 18, 2017,
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Patricia Donahue was present.
Gabby Davis - Made in Lowell, 122 Merrimack St., Lowell, Ecumenical Plaza, Summer Kick
Off, Friday, June 16, 2017, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 17, 2017, 12:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. Gabby Davis was present.
Steve Mendonca of St. Anthony Parish, St. Anthony's Parish parking lot, 893 Central St., Saint
Anthony's Feast, Saturday, June 17, 2017, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., and Sunday, June 18, 2017,
12:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Steve Mendonca was present.
Yun-Ju Choi, Executive Director, Coalition for a Better Acre, at 741 Merrimack Street,
fundraiser - 6 Degrees of the Acre, Thursday, June 22, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Yun-Ju Choi
was present.
Susana Silva of Portuguese American Lowell Youth Center, St. Anthony's Parish parking lot, 893 Central
St., Sao Joao Feast, Friday, June 23, 2017, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 24, 2017, 5:00
p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Susana Silva was present.
Tony Teixeira of Portuguese American Lowell Youth Center, St. Anthony's Parish parking lot, 893
Central St., Sao Joao Feast, Sunday, June 25, 2017, 12:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tony Teixeira was present.
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Chairman Descoteaux questioned each of the applicants. Deputy Supt. Webb inquired as to the time for
the St. Anthony Feast because of the residential neighborhood. Mr. Mendonca duly noted the concern not
to have event activity upset the neighbors at night.
The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner McCarthy, second by Commissioner Krieger, voted to
approve licenses Patricia Donahue, Gabby Davis, Steve Mendonca, Yun-Ju Choi, Susana Silva, and Tony
Teixeira.
The Commission reviewed the special events permit for amplified outdoor public entertainment from
William M. Taylor, Lowell Police Department, Movie Showing (TBD/family-friendly), Lowell Police
Department's #LPDSafeSummer Movie Night Deputy Superintendent Webb stated that the police will be
hosting the same event as last summer. The event dates are as follows:
Wednesday, June 28, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., North Common Basketball Court
Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Oliveria Park Little League Field
Wednesday, August 2, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Clemente Park (Middlesex Street)
Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., St. Louis School
The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner Donahue, second by Commissioner Howe, voted to
approve the amplification permits for LPDSafeSummer Movie Night.
Nicholas Petrakos [present] of Blue Shamrock, Inc., sound system for live music, d. j., and radio, from
June, July, August, September, October - 2017, Sunday to Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday to
Saturday - 10 a.m. to 12 a.m., at the sidewalk seating area of 105 Market St. and Palmer St.
Deborah Motew [present] of Lowell Community Charter Public School, Block Party - LCCPS,
Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in front of 206 Jackson Street with CD, lap-top,
speakers, students performance.
Gabby Davis [present], Made In Lowell, live music, Summer Kick Off, Ecumenical Plaza, Friday, June
16, 2017, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 17, 2017, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Steve Mendonca [present] of St. Anthony Church, DJ & Singer, St. Anthony Outdoor Feast, Saturday,
June 17, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 18, 2017, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., St. Anthony
Church parking lot, 893 Central Street.
Tony Teixeira [present], Portuguese American Lowell Youth Center, sound system for DJ/play back with
artists, Sao Joao Feast, Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24, 2017, 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight; and
Sunday, June 25, 2017, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., St. Anthony Church parking lot, 893 Central Street.
Commissioner Krieger noted the St. Anthony event be coordinated with the Lowell Police Department.
Mr. Mendonca stated there will be full cooperation.
The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner McCarthy, second by Commissioner Krieger, voted to
approve permits for outdoor amplification by Blue Shamrock during the Summer and early Fall, and for
events to be held by Lowell Community Charter Public School, Made In Lowell, St. Anthony Church,
and the Portuguese American Lowell Youth Center.
The Commission opened the public hearing on the application filed by Rizzo’s Lowell Inc., George A.
Rozopoulos, President, for a malt beverages and wines only restaurant license for premises at 129-131
East Merrimack Street, four (4) rooms, 4 entrances, 4 exits, indoor area 3,277 sq. ft. It is requested that
George Rozopoulos be approved as manager of record for Rizzo’s Lowell Inc. Rizzo’s Lowell Inc. has
filed applications for license for common victualler, and for automatic amusement device. The following
individuals were present: George A. Rozopoulos, and Atty. James J. Burke, legal counsel for Rizzo’s
Lowell Inc. The Executive Secretary requested the Commission to consider a vote to enter into
executive session to comply with, or act under the authority of, MGL Chapter 6 Section 172
regarding a review of information as a result of a background check with the Department of
Criminal Justice Information Services. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner
Krieger, second by Commissioner Donahue, voted by roll-call to go into executive session:
Chairman Descoteaux, aye; Commissioner Krieger, aye; Commissioner McCarthy, aye;
Commissioner Howe, aye; Commissioner Donahue, aye. The Commission recessed the regular
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meeting at 6:18 p.m. It was announced by Chairman Descoteaux that at the conclusion of
executive session in the Mayor’s Reception Room, the Commission will return to the Council
Chamber in order to vote by roll-call to resume the regular meeting. The Commission, on the
motion by Commissioner Krieger, second by Commissioner Donahue, voted by roll-call at 6:25
p.m. to resume the regular meeting. Attorney Burke addressed the Commission by stating he would
like to withdraw the application for license for automatic amusement device; the application was filed in
mistake. The Commission reviewed and ordered placed on file the affidavit for abutter
notification, church and school within 500 feet, with white postal slips and return receipts, filed
by Atty. Burke. The legal notice was published in the Lowell Sun newspaper May 19, 2017;
abutters, church, school sent notice May 22, 2017. Atty. Burke spoke of Mr. Rozopoulos other
businesses and experience. Chairman Descoteaux questioned Mr. Rozopoulos about the business.
Commissioner Krieger questioned why a common victualler license had not been applied for when the
business opened three months ago. Atty. Burke stated there had been a misunderstanding. Chairman
Descoteaux opened the hearing for public comment. Maurice Mason addressed the Commission, speaking
in favor of the application by Rizzo’s Lowell Inc. There was no one present to speak in opposition. The
public commentary portion of the hearing was closed. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner
McCarthy, second by Commissioner Krieger, voted to grant for calendar year 2017 a malt beverages &
wines only restaurant license to Rizzo’s Lowell Inc. for premises at 129-131 East Merrimack St.; to
approve George A. Rozopoulos as manager of record; to grant a license for common victualler to Rizzo’s
Lowell Inc.
The Commission opened the public hearing on the application filed by BS Collaborative, Inc., d/b/a Fuji,
Wen Qing Chen, President, for an all alcoholic beverages restaurant licensee for premises at 61
Merrimack Street, 2 rooms, 1 entrance, 2 exits, and square footage 8,797. It is proposed that Ms. Yu Ping
Li be approved as manager of record for BS Collaborative, Inc. BS Collaborative, Inc. has filed
applications for license for common victualler; entertainment in a licensed restaurant – juke box, t.v.,
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radio. The following individuals were present: Yu Ping Li, Wen Qing Chen, and Gar Chiang, Esq.,
representing Atty. Peter Lim, legal counsel for BS Collaborative, Inc. The Commission reviewed and
ordered placed on file the “affidavit of notice of mailing to abutter and others,” signed by Peter
Lim, with abutter list, white postal slips, one return receipt. Chairman Descoteaux questioned Yu
Ping Li as proposed manager of record if she understood the rules and regulations for sale and
service of alcoholic beverages. Ms. Li stated yes. Attorney Chiang stated that Wen Qing Chen is
a Sushi Chef. Chairman Descoteaux opened the hearing for public comment. There was no one present
to speak in favor or in opposition to the application. The public commentary portion of the hearing was
closed. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner Krieger, second by Commissioner Donahue,
voted to grant for calendar year 2017 an all alcoholic beverages restaurant license to BS Collaborative,
Inc. for premises at 61 Merrimack St.; to approve Yu Ping Li as manager of record; to grant a license for
common victualler, and a license for entertainment in a licensed restaurant – juke box, t.v., radio to BS
Collaborative, Inc.
Commissioner Krieger made the motion, second by Commissioner McCarthy, to continue the hearing
scheduled today on the allegations of misconduct as charged by William M. Taylor, Superintendent of
Police, in a communication to License Commission dated May 8, 2017, alleging misconduct by LCRC,
Inc., d/b/a Dudley's, 19 Merrimack St., Matthew J. Murphy, Interim Manager, all alcoholic beverages
restaurant licensee at 19 Merrimack St.; furthermore, to schedule for the same date hearing(s) on the
Superintendent of Police allegations to the License Commission, dated May 10, 2017, regarding all
alcoholic beverages restaurant licensees of a promoter without obtaining a promotion license from the
Lowell License Commission, a violation of Rule 2.12 of the Alcohol Beverages Regulations: The Middle
Street Village, Inc., d/b/a The Village Smokehouse, 92-98 Middle St., Alan F. Kaplan, Mgr.; LD
Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Bar 74 Lounge & Grill, 76-78 Merrimack St., David E. Heeley, Mgr., LD Holdings,
LLC, d/b/a Revolution, 74 Merrimack St., Sean Brine, Mgr. for Thursday, June 22, 2017. Attorney
Michael Zaim, legal counsel for LCRC, Inc., and Matthew Murphy of LCRC, Inc. appeared before the
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Commission. Attorney Zaim addressed the matter of outstanding taxes paid to the Department of
Revenue, and to Unemployment Assistance. The Executive Secretary stated the application for change of
manager for LCRC, Inc. may soon be approved by the A.B.C.C. Assistant Solicitor Wellock addressed
the matter of police officers to be present for the hearing(s). The Commission unanimously voted to
approve the motion to hear the allegations as charged by Superintendent Taylor on June 22, 2017 at 6:00
p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
Attorney Travis Jacobs of The Jacobs Law LLC appeared before the Commission as legal counsel for LD
Holdings LLC, d/b/a Bar 74 Lounge & Grill, and LD Holdings LLC, d/b/a Revolution. Chairman
Descoteaux, Commissioners Krieger and Donahue discussed with Atty. Jacobs the finding by Lowell
Police Deputy Superintendent Webb the test results of the ID scanner purchased for LD Holdings, LLC,
d/b/a Revolution, Sean Brine, Manager, all alcoholic beverages restaurant licensee at 74 Merrimack St.
Attorney Jacobs stated a new scanner was purchased in place of the scanner reviewed by Deputy Webb.
Commissioner Donahue stated the [new] scanner be tested by police. Chairman Descoteaux made the
motion to place Deputy Superintendent Deborah Friedl’s communication, dated May 18, 2017, on file,
second by Commissioner Krieger, so voted.
The Commission opened the public hearing in consideration of the public need in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Section 12, Chapter 138, to decrease the hours during which sales of
alcoholic beverages may be made by LD Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Bar 74 Lounge & Grill, David E. Heeley,
Jr., Manager, located at 76-86 Merrimack Street. The Commission may fix the hours for the sales of
alcohol beverages for a licensee before 11:00 a.m. and after 11:00 p.m. during the calendar week (Sunday
to Saturday). The following individuals were present: Lauren DiSalvo, David E. Heeley, Jr., and Attorney
Travis Jacobs. Attorney Jacobs stated that his client [LD Holdings, LLC] with the security team in place,
which the prior owner had zero involvement; will not have the money for the security team, and be
counter-productive if the hours are reduced. Atty. Jacobs stated, after the license transfer was approved by
the A.B.C.C., on March 3rd a routine inspection for appropriate posting of licenses, cites violation of
minor issues extremely short period of time. For two, three years, the prior male owners ran [the
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establishment] poorly. Atty. Jacobs addressed the issues of March 24th when the minor passed-out; the
report of April 7th, two incidents, alleged assault . . . a similar incident reported at another establishment;
[patron alleged] punched in face by four black men. Outside the bar, [the patron] had no visible injuries.
Atty. Jacobs questioned if the incident is valid. The second report of a perpetrator seen directly in front of
door [that] was pointed by witnesses to police; the licensee issued citation. Atty. Jacobs stated Regulation
1.16 – Manager Responsibilities, language ambiguous, police called to licensed premises, how is the
licensee to know they are obligated. The issue with promoters, regulation is ambiguous “any person or
entity,” then Google is a promoter to generate revenue, all bars are in violation. What does Regulation
2.12, in this instance, have to do with “pub crawl?” What does the [licensing] board have duty to deal
with [a] promoter? What circumstances is a licensee to obtain a license? My client [Lauren DiSalvo] used
a decade of savings to purchase license [business]; purchased an ID scanner. Atty. Jacobs proceeded to
speak of prior licensee when Chairman Descoteaux asked that he stay on point. Atty. Jacobs stated [LD
Holdings, LLC] has been here ninety days; the licensee is required to keep order on the premises.
Chairman Descoteaux requested Asst. Solicitor Wellock respond to the matter of the public need to
decrease hours. Asst. Solicitor Wellock stated [since] the first disciplinary matter a drain on City
resources for police to show up at the establishment[s] responding to assaults. There are some issues with
the security plan. There is a public need to decrease hours. Chairman Descoteaux opened the hearing for
public comment, requesting if anyone would like to speak in favor of reducing the hours. There was no
one present in favor. Chairman Descoteaux requested for anyone to speak in opposition to the decrease of
hours. Colleen [last name unknown] addressed the Commission; she stated she works as part of the
security from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at the front door of the establishment. She will call the
establishment’s bouncers if there is a problem. She stated a roll back of hours will cause her loss of
income. Demetrios Papoulias stated there were no issues with the prior licensee. The lady in the bathroom
was an oversight, but did check every single door. A second woman [name unknown] identified herself as
an employee who works in the bar, stated she is in opposition to a decrease in hours. Chairman
Descoteaux asked if anyone else would like to speak. There were no other individual to speak; Chairman
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Descoteaux closed the hearing for public comment. Commissioner Howe asked Lauren DiSalvo a series
of questions on her residency in Lowell, her knowledge of the names of Mayor, and City Manager. Ms.
DiSalvo stated she is not a Lowell resident, and did not know the names of the City officials.
Commissioner Howe questioned Deputy Webb about the need for additional police. Deputy Webb stated
Supervisors assign officers to cover establishments. Commissioner Howe stated to Attorney Jacobs that
back in January [the presentation] was a dog and pony show, training staff. You were not at the hearing
for the March 24th incident at Bar 74 and Revolution which was a bit egregious; [legal] counsel was told
there could have been a wrongful death; three out-of-state IDs were a red flag; there was an ID used of a
friend. There is a major problem with an absentee owner; she should live here. Commissioner Donahue
stated the day the license was issued, there was a problem, culminating with the young lady in the ladies
room. Promises have not been kept; without this board hammering away, nothing will be done; false
licenses, kids getting in, inattention to responsibility, a disappointment; looking for more responsible
managers. Commissioner McCarthy stated there is a management problem, same staff/management team.
Attorney Jacobs stated [LD Holdings, LLC] to file request for change of manager; an out-of-state owner,
nothing in regulation regarding residence; don’t understand what is happening in the background; don’t
have to be physically present. Atty. Jacobs stated not to protect against potentiality, hit them again,
questioned if bar is the cause to place police on the street, trying to single out on bar, understand board’s
desire to crack down; other licensees with years of violations, do not see same thing for other bars, taking
measures with this licensee; counterproductive to reduce hours. Commissioner Krieger questioned Atty.
Jacobs if promoters get paid by establishments. Atty. Jacobs stated [promoters] receive some pay.
Commissioner Krieger stated there is a cluster of establishments, Dudley’s, Bar 74, Revolution; cluster of
problems down there; small change to see if there is an impact, send report to [Executive Secretary];
trying to help business make money. Atty. Jacobs stated establishment calls . . . none of the dates involve
case number. How does the licensee know of the calls, licensee had zero notification. Deputy Webb stated
case number reports [required] great amount of police attention. Chairman Descoteaux stated to contact
manager of record, some calls [for] traffic control; March 3rd police initiated inspection at Revolution.
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Chairman Descoteaux stated he did not vote in favor of this licensee, cites personal experience; for a life
savings investment and not have the owner of the establishment to be there, to entrust to people you
didn’t know, are the right people in the right place; concur with Commissioner Howe, a bad feeling of an
out-of-state owner, feel bad for employees. We need some tweaking here, basically last chance; board has
had it, something has to change. Atty. Jacobs stated Bar 74 had one violation, one of the factors for the
board; common thread, want to succeed, allow three weeks for evidence of security. Chairman
Descoteaux stated the security issues, we all want to see that change. Chairman Descoteaux made the
motion to decrease the hours during which sales of alcoholic beverages may be made by LD Holdings,
LLC, d/b/a Bar 74 Lounge & Grill, for the calendar week from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., effective Friday,
June 2, 2017 at 8:00 a.m.; furthermore, to review the hours of sales of alcoholic beverages at a public
hearing Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, motion seconded by
Commissioner McCarthy; roll-call vote: Chairman Descoteaux – aye; Commissioner Krieger – aye;
Commissioner McCarthy – aye; Commissioner Howe – aye; Commissioner Donahue – aye. Chairman
Descoteaux stated the Commission at the July 13th meeting willing to [consider] the hour of 2:00 a.m.
The Commission opened the public hearing in consideration of the public need in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Section 12, Chapter 138; to decrease the hours during which sales of
alcoholic beverages may be made by LD Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Revolution, located at 74 Merrimack
Street. The Commission may fix the hours for the sales of alcohol beverages for a licensee before 11:00
a.m. and after 11:00 p.m. during the calendar week (Sunday to Saturday). The following individuals were
present: Lauren DiSalvo, Sean Brine, and Attorney Travis Jacobs. Chairman Descoteaux opened the
hearing for public comment, requesting if anyone would like to speak in favor of reducing the hours, there
was no one to speak, that portion of the hearing was closed; requesting if anyone wished to speak in
opposition, there was no one to speak. Chairman Descoteaux closed the hearing for public comment.
Atty. Jacobs spoke to the Commission about the matter of a decrease of hours for the licensee’s business
Revolution. Commissioner Donahue stated to Atty. Jacobs that he believes the Commission sent message
to Bar 74 and Revolution which will allow each establishment to implement changes. Commissioner
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Krieger made the motion, second by Commissioner McCarthy, to decrease the hours during which sales
of alcoholic beverages may be made by LD Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Revolution, for the calendar week from
2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., effective Friday, June 2, 2017 at 8:00 a.m.; furthermore, to review the hours of
sales of alcoholic beverages at a public hearing Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber, motion seconded by Commissioner McCarthy; roll-call vote: Chairman Descoteaux – aye;
Commissioner Krieger – aye; Commissioner McCarthy – aye; Commissioner Howe – aye; Commissioner
Donahue – aye.
Commissioner Krieger made the motion to amend the hearing date for LCRC, Inc., d/b/a Dudley's, The
Middle Street Village, Inc., d/b/a The Village Smokehouse, LD Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Bar 74 Lounge &
Grill, 76-78 Merrimack St., LD Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Revolution, 74 Merrimack St. from June 22, 2017
to July 13, 2017 because he will not be available for the June 22nd meeting; motion seconded by
Commissioner McCarthy, so voted. Commissioner Krieger requested Asst. Solicitor Wellock review the
possibility of subpoena be served to the promoter as a witness for the July 13th hearing. Asst. Solicitor
Wellock stated he will, and will get back to the Commission.
The Commission reviewed the communication from William M. Taylor, Superintendent of Police, to
License Commission, dated May 18, 2017, regarding allegations of misconduct as charged against
Vannak Kann, d/b/a The Crown, all alcoholic beverages restaurant licensee at 74 Middlesex St. The
Commission, on the motion by Commissioner Howe, second by Commissioner Donahue, voted to
schedule a hearing on the allegations against Vannak Kann for Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chamber.
The Commission reviewed the communication from William M. Taylor, Superintendent of Police, to
License Commission, dated May 29, 2017, regarding allegations of misconduct as charged against
Alexander LLC, d/b/a Vibe Restaurant and Lounge, Alexi M. Torres, Manager, all alcoholic beverages
restaurant licensee at 179 Central St. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner Krieger, second
by Commissioner McCarthy, voted to schedule a hearing on the allegations against Alexander LLC for
Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
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The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner Krieger, second by Commissioner Howe,
voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Ryan Wynn, Executive Secretary, present at meeting.
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Agenda
The City of Lowell
City Hall • 375 Me rrimack St re et •
Lowell, MA 01852
License Commission • 978.674.4156
www.Lowell MA.gov
May 30, 2017
Michael Q. Geary
City Clerk
Lowell, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
In compliance with Massachusetts General Law chapter 30A, sections 18–25, notice is hereby given
that a meeting of the License Commission of the City of Lowell is scheduled to take place in the City
Council Chamber, second floor, City Hall, 375 Merrimack St. on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Ryan J. Wynn
Executive Secretary
1. Minutes for meeting May 11, 2017
2. Applications for special one-day license to sell/dispense malt beverages & wines only, or either one for Lowell
Folk Festival:
Kristine DeFranzo Pelletier on behalf of Lowell Festival Foundation for the following venues:
(a) Foot of John Street adjacent to Boarding House Park, 40 French St.
Friday, July 28, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.,
Sunday, July 30, 2017, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.,
(b) Dutton St. Dance Pavilion
Friday, July 28, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.,
Sunday, July 30, 2017, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.,
(c) JFK Civic Plaza, Arcand Drive
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.,
Sunday, July 30, 2017, 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m.,
3. Application for special one-day license to sell/dispense all alcoholic beverages:
Sokhary C. Chau of USA-Cambodia Basketball Association Inc., for the U C B A Fundraising at UTEC, 35
Warren Street, Thursday, June 15, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
4. Applications for special one-day license to sell/dispense malt beverages & wines only, or either one:
Patricia Donahue of Gallery Z, 167 Market St., Jazz Brunch with Steve Clements Jazz Trio, Sunday, June 4,
2017, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Father's Day Brunch, Sunday, June 18, 2017, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Gabby Davis - Made in Lowell, 122 Merrimack St., Lowell, Ecumenical Plaza, Summer Kick Off, Friday, June
16, 2017, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 17, 2017, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Steve Mendonca of St. Anthony Parish, St. Anthony's Parish parking lot, 893 Central St., Saint Anthony's Feast,
Saturday, June 17, 2017, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., and Sunday, June 18, 2017, 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight.
Yun-Ju Choi, Executive Director, Coalition for a Better Acre, at 741 Merrimack Street, fundraiser - 6 Degrees
of the Acre, Thursday, June 22, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Susana Silva of Portuguese American Lowell Youth Center, St. Anthony's Parish parking lot, 893 Central St.,
Sao Joao Feast, Friday, June 23, 2017, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 24, 2017, 5:00 p.m. to 12:00
midnight.
Tony Teixeira of Portuguese American Lowell Youth Center, St. Anthony's Parish parking lot, 893 Central St.,
Sao Joao Feast, Sunday, June 25, 2017, 12:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
5. Special events permit for amplified outdoor public entertainment
William M. Taylor, Lowell Police Department, Movie Showing (TBD/family-friendly), Lowell Police
Department's #LPDSafeSummer Movie Night, Deputy Supt. Jack Webb, representative
Wednesday, June 28, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., North Common Basketball Court
Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Oliveria Park Little League Field
Wednesday, August 2, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Clemente Park (Middlesex Street)
Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., St. Louis School
Nicholas Petrakos of Blue Shamrock, Inc., sound system for live music, d. j., and radio, from June, July, August,
September, October - 2017, Sunday to Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday - 10 a.m. to 12
a.m., at the sidewalk seating area of 105 Market St. and Palmer St.
Renay M. Wolterding, d/b/a Mill City BBQ & Brew, sound system for music by DJ, 2nd Anniversary for Mill
City BBQ & Brew Outdoor BBQ and Music, Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at 1018
Gorham Street, outdoor area, east side, and deck.
Deborah Motew of Lowell Community Charter Public School, Block Party - LCCPS, Wednesday, June 7, 2017,
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in front of 206 Jackson Street with CD, lap-top, speakers, students performance.
Gabby Davis, Made In Lowell, live music, Summer Kick Off, Ecumenical Plaza, Friday, June 16, 2017, 5:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 17, 2017, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Steve Mendonca of St. Anthony Church, DJ & Singer, St. Anthony Outdoor Feast, Saturday, June 17, 11:00
a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 18, 2017, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., St. Anthony Church parking lot, 893
Central Street.
Tony Teixeira, Portuguese American Lowell Youth Center, sound system for DJ/play back with artists, Sao Joao
Feast, Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24, 2017, 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight; and Sunday, June 25, 2017,
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., St. Anthony Church parking lot, 893 Central Street.
6. Public hearing on the application filed by Rizzo’s Lowell Inc., George A. Rozopoulos, President, for a malt
beverages and wines only restaurant license for premises at 129-131 East Merrimack Street, four (4) rooms, 4
entrances, 4 exits, indoor area 3,277 sq. ft. It is requested that George Rozopoulos be approved as manager of
record for Rizzo’s Lowell Inc. Rizzo’s Lowell Inc. has filed applications for license for common victualler, and
for automatic amusement device. Further, the License Commission will vote on whether to enter into executive
session to comply with, or act under the authority of, MGL Chapter 6 Section 172.
7. Public hearing on the application filed by BS Collaborative, Inc., d/b/a Fuji, Wen Qing Chen, President, for an
all alcoholic beverages restaurant licensee for premises at 61 Merrimack Street, 2 rooms, 1 entrance, 2 exits, and
square footage 8,797. It is proposed that Ms. Yu Ping Li be approved as manager of record for BS
Collaborative, Inc. BS Collaborative, Inc. has filed applications for license for common victualler; entertainment
in a licensed restaurant – juke box, t.v., radio.
8. Hearing on the allegations of misconduct as charged by William M. Taylor, Superintendent of Police, in a
communication to License Commission dated May 8, 2017, alleging misconduct by LCRC, Inc., d/b/a Dudley's,
19 Merrimack St., Matthew J. Murphy, Interim Manager, all alcoholic beverages restaurant licensee at 19
Merrimack St.; and review of manager of record application from April 28, 2016.
9. Public hearing in consideration of the public need in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Section 12,
Chapter 138, to decrease the hours during which sales of alcoholic beverages may be made by LD Holdings,
LLC, d/b/a Bar 74 Lounge & Grill, located at 76-86 Merrimack Street. The Commission may fix the hours for
the sales of alcohol beverages for a licensee before 11:00 a.m. and after 11:00 p.m. during the calendar week
(Sunday to Saturday).
10. Public hearing in consideration of the public need in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Section 12,
Chapter 138, to decrease the hours during which sales of alcoholic beverages may be made by LD Holdings,
LLC, d/b/a Revolution, located at 74 Merrimack Street. The Commission may fix the hours for the sales of
alcohol beverages for a licensee before 11:00 a.m. and after 11:00 p.m. during the calendar week (Sunday to
Saturday).
11. Communications from William M. Taylor, Superintendent of Police, to License Commission, dated
May 10, 2017 regarding all alcoholic beverages restaurant licensees alleged to use a promoter without
obtaining a promotion license from the Lowell License Commission, a violation of Rule 2.12 of the
Alcohol Beverages Regulations:
(a) The Middle Street Village, Inc., d/b/a The Village Smokehouse, 92-98 Middle St., Alan F. Kaplan, Mgr.
(b) LD Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Bar 74 Lounge & Grill, 76-78 Merrimack St., David E. Heeley, Mgr.
(c) LD Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Revolution, 74 Merrimack St., Sean Brine, Mgr.
(d) LCRC, Inc., d/b/a Dudley's, 19 Merrimack St., Matthew J. Murphy, Interim Manager [communication dated
May 8, 2017].
12. Communication from William M. Taylor, Superintendent of Police, to License Commission dated May
18, 2017, regarding LD Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Revolution, Sean Brine, Manager, all alcoholic
beverages restaurant licensee at 74 Merrimack St. – identification scanner tested by Lowell Police
Officer.
13. Communication from William M. Taylor, Superintendent of Police, to License Commission dated May
18, 2017, regarding Vannak Kann, d/b/a The Crown, all alcoholic beverages restaurant licensee at 74
Middlesex St., allegations of misconduct.
14. Communication from William M. Taylor, Superintendent of Police, to License Commission dated May
29, 2017, regarding Alexander LLC, d/b/a Vibe Restaurant and Lounge, all alcoholic beverages
restaurant licensee at 179 Central St., allegations of misconduct.
15. Motion to adjourn.
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