April 6, 2015
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by Chairman Connor with all members in attendance.
Public Hearing – application of TBM, Inc. d/b/a Fifty’s Lounge, Thomas Mulry, Mgr. for the transfer of the Restaurant All Alcohol, Common Victualler, Weekday/Sunday Entertainment Licenses from Night Train, Inc. d/b/a Fifty’s Lounge, Salvatore J. Tinio, Mgr., 168 Mendon St.
Mr. Connor read the public hearing notice.
Attorney Paul Kolovos represented the applicants, Thomas & Julie Mulry. He stated the Mulrys have restaurant experience, but have never operated their own establishment.
Mrs. Mulry stated her grandmother owned a restaurant and she grew up in that industry working for her. Attorney Kolovos noted that both Mr. & Mrs. Mulry are TIPS certified and their staff will also be certified.
Attorney Kolovos stated the Mulrys will be updating the establishment, but not doing any major renovations that would require building permits.
Mr. Connor asked what their hours of operation would be and was informed they would like to open 6 AM – 1 AM, 7 days a week. They are planning on being a fully operational restaurant serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Attorney Kolovos provided the Board with a temporary menu.
Board members asked if the applicants would need to update the kitchen since Fifty’s Lounge did not operate as a full-time restaurant. Mrs. Mulry stated there are appliances in the kitchen that are operational, however, updating will be needed. She also noted there isn’t a frylator so the menu may need to be modified.
Board members noted the name on the menu is Club 140 and asked if they would be keeping the d/b/a Fifty’s. Mrs. Mulry stated this is a work in progress and they are not sure if they will change the d/b/a, however, the corporation will remain as is.
Mr. Spencer asked if the Mulrys will be cooking or will they be hiring a chef. Mrs. Mulry stated they will hire a chef.
Mr. Martinis asked if other restaurants in Town had licenses with a 1 AM closing time and was advised there are, however, not all of them did actually remain open until 1 AM.
Mr. Fraine asked what type of entertainment they will be providing. Mrs. Mulry stated comediennes, D.J.’s and bands. Mr. Fraine asked if the entertainment will be provided for the after-dinner patrons. Mrs. Mulry answered in the affirmative, however, did note again that they are working on this and aren’t exactly sure of their plans.
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Mr. Spencer noted the former owner had entertainment on Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings and asked the Mulrys if their entertainment will be reserved for the weekends. Mrs. Mulry stated their plan is to have entertainment mainly on the weekends.
Mr. Fraine did state that Fifty’s Lounge had been in operation since the 1980’s and stated it was always well-managed.
Mr. Connor noted there was no one in attendance to speak on this application.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing. On a Mayhew/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of TBM, Inc. d/b/a Fifty’s Lounge, Thomas Mulry, Mgr. for the transfer of the Restaurant All Alcohol, Common Victualler, Weekday/Sunday Entertainment Licenses from Night Train, Inc. d/b/a Fifty’s Lounge, Salvatore J. Tinio, Mgr., 168 Mendon St., with hours being 6 AM – 1 AM, 7 days a week and restaurant operation as described in these minutes. Also, the applicants are to notify the Selectmen’s Office when change is made to the d/b/a.
On a Mayhew/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve & sign the S Petition for the Land Taking/No. Main St., Hill Property.
On a Mayhew/Martinis motion, the Selectmen unanimously voted to approve their annual appointments as listed with the exception of ConCom, COA and ZBA.
Mr. Connor suggested the COA two new members be appointed for two years rather than the three year appointment allowing for the expiration dates to be staggered. It was noted the Town Bylaws state the COA appointments will be for three years and Mr. Soter recommended this bylaw be addressed during the bylaw review meetings.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Rita Tetrault, Kay Page and Patricia Levesque to three year terms; and appoint Gordon Curtis and Margaret Maxwell to two-year terms.
Mr. Connor asked about the 5 year terms on the ZBA. It was noted the Regular Members have a term of five years and the Alternate Members have three year terms.
On a Mayhew/Spencer the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Jim Dunlea for 5 years and Jim Jeschke for 3 years.
Conservation Commission members up for reappointment – Barry Lariviere, Lori Fafard and Brian Norton will be asked to attend the May 18th Selectmen’s Meeting for an interview.
On a Mayhew/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted to ratify Mr. Fraine’s appointments as presented this evening.
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On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board voted to approve the March 16th minutes as submitted. Mr. Martinis abstained; all other members voted in the affirmative.
On a Soter/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of 20Ten Larry’s Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Larry’s Package Store for Pledge of License & Inventory to Rockland Trust.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the request of Tree Warden, Michael Burr for hazardous tree removal (two white oak trees) located at 280 and 276 Lake St.
Whole Foods Market requested Pouring Licenses for five different events. On a Soter/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the April 15th and May 8th events and requested a representative come before the Board regarding the other three dates.
On a Martinis/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: residential water, $1650.26; residential sewer, $595.11; residential trash, $336.79 and municipal water, $3693.10.
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session regarding contract negotiations. Members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative. The Board will not be returning to open session at the conclusion of the executive session.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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