Fall River Licensing Board Approves Belmont Club’s Event With Safety Measures
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Meeting Type:
Licensing Board
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Meeting Date:
07/17/2024
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Recording Published:
07/18/2024
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Duration:
32 Minutes
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Bristol County
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Towns:
Fall River
- Meeting Overview:
In a meeting of the Fall River Licensing Board, the Belmont Club received a green light for a one-day entertainment permit, with a condition that set the safety tone for the session. The permit’s approval, crucial for the club’s event planned for August 18th, 2024, came with the stipulation of hiring a firefighter to monitor the building’s capacity.
The Belmont Club’s application process was careful, with Priscilla Par presenting a comprehensive diagram of the event’s layout, including the positions of booths, a band, and other attractions. Board discussions centered on the potential for overcrowding, a concern given the venue’s capacity limits. The resolution to have a firefighter on-site to monitor and manage the crowd size was a proactive measure to ensure the event’s safety and compliance with regulations.
This meeting also saw the approval of a common victualler license for Hot Chili Peppers Inc, set to open on Pleasant Street. The Brazilian restaurant’s application, presented by Wanderson Penta, detailed the establishment’s operational hours and seating capacity. The license was conditionally approved, pending the resolution of address discrepancies in the application.
Additionally, Pi Taste of Paradise, another new dining venture on Pleasant Street, received the board’s nod. Applicant Maxo La addressed the board’s concerns regarding his driver’s license and the restaurant’s hours of operation. The police department’s approval of the license was contingent on the applicant updating his driver’s license information.
The board also discussed a license for Taste of Paradise, showing support for the new business aiming to serve the Flint neighborhood. The license was approved, subject to the resolution of unspecified issues. Sociocultural Siana’s application for an entertainment license followed, with performances including folklore group dancing and occasional singing on Fridays and Saturdays. While supportive, the board raised the question of serving alcohol outside during the events, advising the applicant to secure one-day permits for such occasions.
A shift in the board’s focus touched on the protocol for outdoor dining with alcohol applications. Baka Restaurant’s application prompted a brief discussion on the implications of this process, highlighting the necessity for standard application procedures for businesses lacking alcohol permits. The board emphasized the importance of adhering to legal requirements while expressing a willingness to support local businesses.
Notably, the board exercised procedural caution by tabling applications from Subway and CT Auto Sales due to the absence of the representatives.
The meeting concluded with the board approving minutes from previous meetings. A motion to adjourn was made.
Paul Coogan
Licensing Board Officials:
Gregory Brilhante, Melanie C. Cordeiro, Michael Perreira
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Meeting Type:
Licensing Board
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Meeting Date:
07/17/2024
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Recording Published:
07/18/2024
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Duration:
32 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Bristol County
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Towns:
Fall River
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