The board’s most pressing discussion revolved around a serious incident at the MGM Music Hall involving Edwin Rivera and Steven Costa, who were accused of assaulting police officers. On October 1, 2025, officers were called to assist in removing Rivera from the venue, where he allegedly threw a beverage at an officer and attempted to seize his firearm. The chaotic scene, which disrupted both pedestrian and vehicle traffic, also saw Rivera’s cousin, Costa, allegedly trying to punch another officer. Both men were arrested, and Officer Doulan sustained injuries requiring medical attention.

Attorney Dennis Quilty represented the venue, supported by its manager Martina Rosenbomb and security manager Scott Hento, who recounted their actions during the incident. Hento detailed the security measures in place, including the presence of four BPD officers and 42 venue staff members. He admitted to physically intervening during the confrontation. Detective Gallagher attested to the venue’s cooperation in preserving surveillance footage, which the board considered crucial for a review.

The board also examined another incident involving a staff member from a private alcohol compliance agency. Miss Sullivan reported being assaulted by two females in a restroom on the same night at the MGM Theater. The altercation escalated when Sullivan was punched and spat upon, which required Officer Dulan’s intervention. Despite the severity of the incident, video evidence had not been initially submitted, prompting Chairwoman Kathleen Joyce to demand a review of the venue’s dispersal plan and communication protocols between the establishment’s staff and the compliance agency. The board took this matter under advisement.

Further discussions involved Mile 22, Inc., where an altercation involving a firearm occurred on September 14, 2025. The suspect, Andrew Kane, was accused of brandishing a weapon after an argument over an unpaid tab. Officer Healey’s report detailed how Kane allegedly pointed a firearm at another patron, Christian Chicone, during the confrontation. Video footage and witness testimony were pivotal in apprehending Kane, although the firearm was found unloaded. The board’s deliberations highlighted concerns about the safety and compliance protocols in establishments serving alcohol, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to regulations and effective collaboration with law enforcement.

Another case brought before the board involved Little Haiti International Cuisine LLC, where a disturbance on September 20, 2025, led to a license premise violation. George Graham, representing the establishment, faced questions about an over-capacity crowd and a subsequent altercation outside the venue. Graham attributed the disturbance to events nearby and insisted that the fight did not originate from his establishment. The board expressed concerns over the capacity limits and the operational practices of the venue, stressing the significance of maintaining accurate patron counts, including staff, to prevent future violations.

Lastly, the board reviewed an incident at Loco Takaria and Oyster Bar, where a patron reported being injured in an alleged assault. However, the details remained unclear, prompting the board to await further evidence and testimony.