At the heart of the meeting were the serious allegations of assault and battery at local establishments. A patron at the Green Dragon Tavern claimed to have been roughed up by the staff, resulting in a cut around his eye and broken glasses. The management confirmed the dismissal of the doorman and manager involved due to this and other incidents on the same day. Additionally, the board examined an alleged incident at China Pearl Restaurant where a victim sustained severe injuries, including a shattered arm, after an altercation with security personnel. The owner, manager, and head of security were present to respond to the board’s inquiries, with the board emphasizing the need for corroborative evidence and proper documentation.

Another focal point was the overcrowding violation at the Green Dragon Tavern, where a mechanical count exposed 215 patrons in a space licensed for only 149. Management acknowledged the violation and conveyed that the staff members responsible had been terminated. The board pressed for details about the tavern’s management practices and the incident’s specifics, ultimately deciding to take the matter under advisement.

The Fourth Wall establishment was also under scrutiny after underage individuals were discovered with alcohol on the premises. The establishment’s attorney attributed the lapse to the doorman’s temporary absence and outlined steps being taken to introduce new identification equipment and procedures to prevent such incidents in the future.

In addition to assault and battery allegations, the board addressed licensing compliance issues. An establishment on Bennington Street in East Boston faced a license violation due to operating with an overcapacity crowd and expired entertainment and common victualler licenses. Police reported uncooperative behavior from the staff when they responded to a complaint about excessive noise. The new manager of record, Laura Parenes, was notably absent during the incident. The board raised concerns about staff training and the importance of the manager’s presence.

The board also dealt with an incident at Royale nightclub, requesting extensive documentation including security and operations plans, as well as surveillance footage related to an altercation involving a security guard and a female patron. Furthermore, Fenway Johnnies’ general manager provided an account of a fight that occurred at the establishment, with an employee being accused of assault and battery. Attorney O’Kelly, representing Fenway Johnnies, expressed difficulty in investigating due to the delayed notice of the hearing.

A licensing cancellation hearing for the Russian Benevolent Society was on the agenda but details were sparse in the transcript provided. Additionally, a request for rescheduling was made for an item regarding Royale Boston Ballroom Corporation due to the absence of one of the representatives.

Lastly, the board discussed the cancellation of a license held by Sound Logic, which had not adhered to the terms of its agreement, leading to the end of the landlord-tenant relationship. The landlord aimed to sell and transfer the license to Mr. Kion, who planned to open a Mediterranean restaurant. There was a debate over the readiness and timeline for finalizing the deal, and the board adjourned to vote on the matter at a later date.