3/25/1996 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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I } Page 8 Board of Selectmen Minutes-revised March 25, 1996 ALPOINTMENTS AND BEARINGS: li H - n Li r Li jgl,nseRenewals; Raw Bar, Inc,_:. Selectman Vaccaro opened the Public Hearing to obtain comment. Attorney Ron Jansen representing the estate of Salvatore Virgilio requested the Board consider the possibility of conducting a hearing on the non--renewal of the Raw Bar's seasonal liquor license. Attorney Jansen stated that this matter is pending in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as it relates to a wrongful death action suit as a result of alcohol being served at the Raw Bar establishment. There is direct correlation of the abuse and serving of alcohol to minors on the premises of the Raw Bar on the evening of issue in July of 1995 informed Attorney Jansen. On behalf of the Raw Bar,Attorney Clark requested the Board consider the mandate of the statute as it clearly states; the license shall be automatically renewed today. Selectman Vaccaro indic ated that a Hearing is scheduled on Monday, April 1, 1996 at 7:15 p.m. to show cause why the license should not be modified, suspended or revoked. Town Counsel will be present for the Hearing noted Selectman Vaccaro. Attorney Clark indicated for the record,he is in objection of the action to continue the Hearing in addition to the non-compliance of statute. This is a mandate that requires compliance tonight stated Attorney Clark. For the record, Selectman Caffyn indicated that she is disappointed that this meeting was held at such a late date. The Hearing was initially scheduled on January S, 1995. AttorneyJansen added that the Virgilio family is also concerned that it has taken this long to address such an important matter. Being no further comment, Selectman Vaccaro closed the Hearing,and requested a vote from the Board.