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Board of Selectmen <br />Minutes <br />February 29, 2016 <br />Public Hearing on the anDlication of Bhanu B. Pokharel. sole Dronrictor/manager of BND Dollar Saver <br />Convenience. for a new Convenience Store Annual Wine & Malt Beverages License: <br />The Board of Selectmen opened the Public Hearing on the application of Bhanu B. Pokharel, sole <br />proprietor/manager of BND Dollar Saver Convenience, for a Convenience Store, Annual Wine & Malt <br />Beverages License, located at 401 Nathan Ellis Highway, Units 6 & 7, Mashpee, MA. <br />Selectman Sherman read aloud the hearing notice in accordance with posting requirements. Bhanu B. <br />Pokharel, sole proprietor and manager was in attendance to review the license application with the <br />Board of Selectmen. The premise is described as one story, 2394 total square feet, including one retail <br />space, one storage room, one HVAC and one restroom, with a total of two entrances/exits. <br />Mr. Pokharel indicated he purchased the BND Dollar Saver Convenience Store last June. Currently, <br />he sells convenience items such as milk, bread and some tobacco products. To remain competitive and <br />responsive to the needs of the community Mr. Pokharel requested the Board support his application for <br />an annual wine & malt beverage license. Mr. Pokharel explained that his rent is high and at times it is <br />hard to sustain his business and support his family. Since he has been in business, the neighborhood <br />seems pleased with the service he has provided. <br />Being no comment, the Board motioned to close the Public Hearing. <br />Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to close the Public Hearing. <br />Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br />VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. <br />Roll Call Vote: <br />Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes <br />Selectman Cotton, yes Opposed, none <br />Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the license request made by Bhanu B. Pokharel, <br />sole proprietor and manager of BND Dollar Saver Convenience, for a Convenience Store, <br />Annual Wine & Malt Beverages License, located at 401 Nathan Ellis Highway, Units 6 & 7, <br />Mashpee, MA. <br />Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br />VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. <br />Roll Call Vote: <br />Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes <br />Selectman Cotton, yes Opposed, none <br />