Community Concerns Dominate Boston Licensing Board Meeting on New Restaurant Licenses

Overview: The Boston Licensing Board convened on August 7, 2024, to address a range of applications, with a focus on community concerns surrounding new restaurant licenses. Key issues included pedestrian safety, potential traffic problems, and the impact on local neighborhoods.

Boston Licensing Board Reviews Assault Incidents and Underage Drinking Violations

Overview: In a recent Boston Licensing Board meeting held on August 6, 2024, the board addressed multiple critical incidents, including alleged assaults at various establishments and violations related to underage drinking. The most topics discussed were the incidents at New Moon Villa Restaurant and Lolita Boston LLC.

Big House LLC Seeks Expanded Entertainment License for New Venue “Basement” in Boston

Overview: The Boston Entertainment Application Board recently reviewed Big House LLC’s application to expand entertainment offerings at their new venue, Basement, located on Stewart Street. The expansion includes adding categories such as audio devices, jukebox, disc jockey, dancing by patrons, and instrumental and vocal music up to six performers daily until 2 a.m.

Boston Licensing Board Clears Power Station, Reviews Assault Cases and Approves Key License Transfers

Overview: The Boston Licensing Board convened on August 1, 2024, to address several issues, including allegations against The Power Station on Harrison Avenue, cases of assault and battery at various establishments, and numerous license transfers and approvals.

Boston Public Facilities Commission Approves Architectural Contracts

Overview: The Boston Public Facilities Commission recently approved a series of high-profile contracts aimed at enhancing the city’s public facilities. The contracts, totaling over $16 million, will fund architectural and design services for projects including the South End Library, North End Community Center, green technology consultations for various city facilities, and the renovation of Madison Park Technical Vocational High School.