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L&P Committee Report 07-07-10 — File 189885
July 7, 2010
Licenses and Permits Committee
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REPORT OF THE LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
Robert C. Trane
Vice Chair
Absent
Maryann M. Heuston
Ward Two Alderman
Present
Bruce M Desmond
Chairman
Present
William M. Roche
Ward One Alderman
Present
Dennis M. Sullivan
Alderman At Large
Present
Thomas F. Taylor
Ward Three Alderman
Present
Eddie Nuzzo
Superintendent of Inspectional Sevices
Present
189834 - New Garage License, All Rite Auto, 38-42 Medford St., 4 autos inside, 6 out.:
Public Hearing
Phil and Mark Moran, the former owners of the business, spoke in favor of the petition and told
the members that they carefully chose the new owner based on his prior reputation. There were
no speakers against the petition, however a letter in opposition to the item was submitted after
the public hearing was closed.
RESULT:
APPROVED
189835 - New Garage License, Streetwise, 59 Pitman St., 6 autos inside, 14 out, hours M-F
open 7:30AM.:
Public Hearing
Petitioner, Tom Sullivan, spoke in favor of the item and told the members that he has been in
business for over 30 years. He explained that the former owner of this business passed away 4
years ago and that his widow wants to sell the business. Alderman Taylor spoke in favor of the
item and said that Streetwise has been a good neighbor in Ward 3. There were no speakers
against the petition.
RESULT:
APPROVED
189836 - New Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, All Rite Auto, 38-42 Medford St., 10
autos.:
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Public Hearing
Both the former owners and new owners spoke in favor of the petition. There were no speakers
against the petition.
RESULT:
APPROVED
189837 - New Used Car Dealer’s License, Pat’s Towing Inc., 160 McGrath Hwy., 75 autos
outside.:
Public Hearing
David Tauro and Ed Nuzzo spoke in favor of the petition. There were no speakers against the
petition.
RESULT:
APPROVED
188742 - That the City Solicitor Appear at the Next Meeting of the Committee on Licenses
& Permits, with an Opinion on the Automatic Amusement Device Application for Game
Underground, 1123 Broadway.:
RESULT:
KEPT IN COMMITTEE
Next: 12/31/2010 12:00 AM
188964 - That the City Solicitor Provide an Opinion on the Automatic Amusement Device
Application for Game Underground, 1123 Broadway.:
RESULT:
KEPT IN COMMITTEE
Next: 12/31/2010 12:00 AM
189004 - That the Committee on Licenses & Permits Review Licensure at 262 Beacon St.
and Determine the Hours of Operation.:
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
189011 - That This Board’s Committee on Licenses and Permits Direct the Owner of A+
Auto Body, on Medford Street, to Appear Before the Committee for a Show Cause Hearing
on Why the City Should Not Revoke the Business License.:
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
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189059 - Response to Board Order 188964 - Automatic Amusement Device License, Game
Underground, 1123 Broadway:
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
189088 - Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat’s Towing Inc., 160-200 McGrath Hwy.,
340 Spaces.:
RESULT:
APPROVED
189201 - Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville
Ave., 24/7 Operation.:
RESULT:
APPROVED
189211 - Renewing Garage License, Inman Motor Sales, 121-123 Prospect St., 4 Autos
Inside.:
RESULT:
APPROVED
189215 - Renewing Garage License, Maaco Auto Painting, 444 Somerville Ave., 75 Autos
Inside.:
RESULT:
APPROVED
189221 - Renewing Garage License, Leins Auto Repair, 69-71 Bow St., 2 Autos Inside, 8
Outside.:
RESULT:
APPROVED
189222 - Sign/Awning Permit, Black & Blues, 89 Holland St., 2 Signs.:
RESULT:
APPROVED
189506 - New Garage License, Somerville Citgo Dba Shield, 620 Broadway, 2 Autos
Inside.:
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RESULT:
KEPT IN COMMITTEE
Next: 12/31/2010 12:00 AM
189651 - New Outdoor Seating License, Sally O’Brien’s, 335 Somerville Ave., 8 Tables, 32
Chairs.:
Chairman Desmond requested that Rick Willette, from the DPW, examine the site to determine if
this would interfere with the new bench being installed by the state and report back to the
committee. Chairman Desmond also directed that the petitioner be sent a Notice to Appear to
discuss amending the request to 4 tables and 16 chairs.
RESULT:
KEPT IN COMMITTEE
Next: 12/31/2010 12:00 AM
189818 - City Clerk responding to #189733 and #189734 re: automatic amusement device
licenses.:
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
189830 - Renewing Garage License, 120 Beacon St. LP, 120 Beacon St., 60 autos inside, 20
out.:
RESULT:
APPROVED
189831 - Renewing Garage License, Grove St. Realty Trust, 48 Grove St., 20 autos inside.:
RESULT:
APPROVED
189832 - Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive Corp., , 600 Windsor Pl., 50 autos
inside, 40 out.:
RESULT:
APPROVED
189833 - Renewing Garage License, International Auto Repair Inc., 508 Somerville Ave., 2
autos inside, 8 out.:
Inspectional Services will review this application with the petitioner.
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RESULT:
KEPT IN COMMITTEE
Next: 12/31/2010 12:00 AM
189838 - New Outdoor Seating License, Riverdog LLC, 321 Somerville Ave., A-Frame
sign.:
Conditioned upon inspection and approval by Inspectional Services.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
189839 - New Outdoor Seating License, Elegant Furniture, 31 Union Sq., 1 Table.:
RESULT:
NOT APPROVED
189840 - New Outdoor Seating License, Massage Therapy Works, 255 Elm St., 1 A-Frame
Sign.:
RESULT:
APPROVED
189841 - Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Markets Company, 275 Beacon St., 3
autos.:
RESULT:
APPROVED