Licensing Board

Minutes of the Licensing Board Meeting Wednesday, January 29, 2025 140 Main St, Council Committee Room, 1st floor Attending: Greg Mitrakas, Chairman, David Bouvier, Member, Mary Jo Nawrocki, Member. Tina Nolin, Clerk The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mitrakas at 6:30 pm New Business 1. One-Day Licenses • Masonic Hall, 8 Newton Street, Manager Kathy Kirby Gary Jusseaume attended for Kathy Kirby 2 applications were submitted - SLQR-236 (Birthday Party), and SLQR-237 (Birthday Party) Member Bouvier motioned to approve both applications, Member Nawrocki seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 3-0 vote. 2. Reports from the Chairman The board discussed the application that will be used for licensees to apply for outdoor seating. Only alcohol licensees who have not had their outdoor area already approved by the ABCC will need to apply if they want outside seating. Specifically, it was discussed what information will be needed from the applicant, additional documents that will be required, and what other departments should be involved in the review and approval of such applications. It was also agreed that this would be a one-time application and once approved would be renewed with their liquor license once a year in December as part of their original license renewal process and with no need to come before the board each spring. Member Bouvier motioned for the clerk to send the draft application notes, attachment uploads, workflow, and possible fees to the city solicitor for review. Member Nawrocki seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 3-0 vote. 3. Misc. Correspondence and Open Issues – there were no miscellaneous correspondence or open issues. • ABCC Decision Pleasant St. General Store Member Bouvier motioned to accept the correspondence and place on file, Member Nawrocki seconded the motion, the motion passed with a 3-0 vote • Withdraw of Change of Manager Application – Holiday Inn & Suites Member Bouvier motioned to accept the correspondence and place on file, Member Nawrocki seconded the motion, the motion passed with a 3-0 vote  Minutes of the Licensing Board Meeting Held Weds., Jan. 29, 2025 – p. 2 • ABCC advisory regarding changes to M.G.L. c.138, § 34B – Forms of Identifications which licensees may reasonably rely on. Member Bouvier motioned to accept the correspondence and place on file, Member Nawrocki seconded the motion, the motion passed with a 3-0 vote • ABCC advisory regarding changes to M.G.L. c.138, § 26 – Retail License Managers Member Bouvier motioned to accept the correspondence and place on file, Member Nawrocki seconded the motion, the motion passed with a 3-0 vote • ABCC advisory regarding changes to M.G.L. c.138, § 15F – Farmer’s Market Permit Member Bouvier motioned to accept the correspondence and place on file, Member Nawrocki seconded the motion, the motion passed with a 3-0 vote • ABCC Calendar Year 2025 Legal Holidays and Dates of Observance Member Bouvier motioned to accept the correspondence and place on file, Member Nawrocki seconded the motion, the motion passed with a 3-0 vote 4. Review of minutes • December 18, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes Chair Mitrakas read amendments he had for the second agenda item (New Off-Premises Beer & Malts application – Brothers Market) on the December 18th minutes. Member Bouvier motioned to accept and place on file the minutes of the December 18, 2024, meeting as amended, Chairman Mitrakas seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 3-0 vote. • January 13, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes Member Bouvier motioned to accept and place on file the minutes of the January 13, 2025, meeting as amended, Chairman Mitrakas seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 3-0 vote. The next meeting of the Licensing Board will be on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Member Nawrocki motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 pm, Member Bouvier seconded the motion, and the vote was 3-0 to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Date Signed: 2/26/2025 Greg Mitrakas, Chairman