0:00The meeting commenced with a continued public hearing on Genesis Jewelry’s application for a new old gold license on Pearl Street. The applicant, Elsa Maro, expressed gratitude for the Commission’s patience and confirmed compliance with the notification requirements for abutters. Maro, who has been in the jewelry business since age 17 and operates in California, expressed excitement about opening a store in Chelsea due to her familial ties to the area. She plans to create her own designs and leverage established wholesale relationships. A representative from the police department confirmed a background check revealed no issues. With no public opposition, the Commission approved the license, allowing Maro to proceed with her opening plans pending the necessary permits.

The meeting then addressed El Kiosco’s request to modify its operating hours. The establishment sought to expand its schedule to Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and amend its entertainment license to include radio, TV, disc jockey, and live shows. A representative clarified discrepancies in the entertainment license, noting the current setup did not match the license’s specifications. Concerns were raised about hosting live shows in a small space and potential noise impacts. The representative clarified that live shows were not planned, focusing instead on DJs and background music. The Commission emphasized the importance of managing noise levels to avoid disturbing nearby residents. After a detailed review, the Commission approved the change in operating hours but opted to further explore the entertainment license details before a final decision.

23:07Subsequently, the discussion shifted to Canadian Liquors Incorporated’s request to change its doing business as name from Broadway Variety to Liquor Point and upgrade from a beer and wine off-premise license to an all-alcohol off-premise license. The business, operational since 2015, has maintained a clean record and seeks to meet customer demand for a wider range of liquor products. The commission was informed that notifications had been sent to abutters with no objections received. However, a commissioner highlighted the need for a special permit from the zoning board due to the store’s original classification as a convenience store selling beer and wine. The owner expressed confusion over the requirement for additional approval and committed to seeking the necessary zoning board permit. The Commission approved the change contingent upon zoning board approval and emphasized the importance of compliance with video surveillance requirements, noting previous issues with footage availability during a police investigation.