03:43The focal point of the meeting was the grievances filed by 25 residents from the Echelon Seaport complex against Borachito, operated by Denseno LLC. Residents claimed that the restaurant’s noise levels often exceeded the city’s ordinance limits, particularly during late-night hours, and blamed the establishment for a significant disturbance in the neighborhood. Attorney Matthew Gaines, representing the Echelon condo association, highlighted the ongoing issues with noise and disturbances, stating that Borachito’s operations have been problematic for over 18 months. Gaines cited recorded noise levels above 50 dB after 11 p.m. and recounted an incident involving loud music and rowdy patrons that necessitated police intervention. He argued for reducing Borachito’s closing time to 11 p.m. to mitigate these issues.

07:58Attorney Dennis Quilty, representing Borachito, countered these claims, arguing that the restaurant was being unfairly targeted as many nearby establishments also operate until 2 a.m. Quilty emphasized efforts by Borachito to address complaints, including soundproofing measures and increased security. He questioned the reach of the petition, noting that only 16 of 730 units had signed it. Quilty also noted that Borachito had only one recorded violation, related to crowd control, and mentioned ongoing dialogues with residents and officials to resolve the issues collaboratively.

15:22Chairwoman Kathleen Joyce acknowledged the complexities of the situation, highlighting the necessity for due process and allowing Borachito time to implement sound mitigation strategies. The board decided to focus on the representatives of both parties rather than individual resident testimonies.

36:23Further discussions included Sydney from Counselor Flynn’s office, who shared resident concerns about persistent quality-of-life issues, including loud music and disturbances past 1:00 a.m. Gavin Mosley, a local business owner, expressed a willingness to find a compromise, while criticizing some residents for potentially wanting the business to leave the area entirely.

01:08:16The meeting also examined other notable incidents, such as an assault at China Pearl Restaurant and various violations at different establishments. In the case of China Pearl, the board deferred a decision to await police body camera footage for further clarification. Meanwhile, DD West Broadway Boston LLC faced a violation for operating past its designated closing hours, resulting in a warning.

01:10:09Transactional hearings saw several establishments seeking approvals for licenses and changes, with the board granting permissions while emphasizing the importance of community engagement and adherence to operating conditions.