Fall River Licensing Board Eases Fire Watch Requirements for Belmont Club Event

In a recent meeting, the Fall River Licensing Board discussed and amended a previous decision requiring the Belmont Club to have a fire watch during their outdoor event. This change came after a conversation with Deputy Chief Neil Fado, who advised that a fireman on duty was not necessary for the event, as the responsibility for crowd count and adherence to capacity limits would fall to the Belmont Club’s security team. The Board agreed to rescind the fire watch requirement on the condition that a written confirmation from the fire department stating that such a detail is not necessary under the specific conditions of the event is provided.

The Licensing Board also approved one-day all-alcoholic beverage permits for the Sociedad Cultural de Syriana for four upcoming events. The board emphasized the ease of future permit processes by suggesting that an annual application be submitted to streamline approval for regular event holders.

During the meeting, there was a discussion regarding concerns about the capacity and safety of establishments during special events. It was made clear that no establishment is allowed to exceed its licensed capacity and that safety remains the primary concern of the board. The need for swift communication was highlighted, with a request for immediate updates on the Deputy Chief’s written confirmation regarding the fire watch requirement.

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Mayor:
Paul Coogan
Licensing Board Officials:
Gregory Brilhante, Melanie C. Cordeiro, Michael Perreira

Fall River Licensing Board Eases Fire Watch Requirements for Belmont Club Event

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