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Committee Report - L&P - 7-13-11 — File 191741
July 13, 2011
Licenses and Permits Committee
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REPORT OF THE LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
Dennis M. Sullivan
Chair
Present
Robert C. Trane
Vice Chair
Present
Maryann M. Heuston
Ward Two Alderman
Present
William A. White Jr.
Alderman At Large
Present
Omar Boukili
Administrative Assistant
Present
Eddie Nuzzo
Inspectional Services
Present
Leo Martini
Somerville Police
Present
Stephen Mackey
Chamber of Commerce
Present
191514 - New Hawker Peddler License, Bark ‘N Bite, Food Vendor.:
Alderman Heuston's motion to determine if there are locations where mobile food vendors are
not allowed to operate, was approved.
RESULT:
APPROVED
191670 - That the City Clerk notify the following businesses to appear before this Board’s
Committee on Licenses and Permits for a Public Hearing regarding the terms and
conditions of their licenses: USave Rental - 70 Prospect Street, Webster Auto Sales - 61
Prospect Street, and McDonald's - Twin City Plaza.:
There were 3 Public Hearings, as follows:
McDonalds, 14 McGrath Highway.
The manager, Robert King, was informed that there have been complaints regarding the business
and it was suggested that a police detail be used to control the disturbances. Mr. King told the
members that there will be a security presence on Fridays and Saturdays and that patrons would
not be allowed to remain in the parking lot after obtaining their food. The committee will revisit
this matter in 60 days and take further action, if necessary.
U-Save Rental, 70 Prospect Street
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The owner of the business, Patrick Walsh, was informed that washing cars on the property is not
allowed. Mr. Walsh stated that he has been at this location since 1988 and that no vehicle repairs
are performed at this location. Mr. Nuzzo visited the site and determined that everything was in
order. Mr. Walsh was advised that the business is not to be open on Sundays and also that the
expired garage license needs to be renewed.
Webster Auto Sales, 48 Webster Avenue/61 Prospect Street
Mr. Nuzzo told the members that vehicles are being stored on the premises illegally and that the
business poses a hazard. The proprieter stated that he was unaware of the regulations. Alderman
Heuston raised questions about a flammables license at 97 Prospect Street and Chairman
Sullivan requested that Mr. Nuzzo determine the number of vehicles that may be stored at 97
Prospect Street. Mr. Nuzzo will also determine how many vehicles are on the premises at 61
Prospect Street and whether the storage conditions of the license are being complied with.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
191706 - Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381-383 Washington St., 30
autos out, 22 in.:
RESULT:
APPROVED
191707 - Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St., 12 autos in.:
RESULT:
APPROVED
191708 - Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 139-147 Beacon St., 22 autos in.:
RESULT:
APPROVED
191709 - Renewing Garage License, International Auto Repair, 508 Somerville Ave., 8
autos out, 2 in.:
Alderman Heuston requested that Mr. Nuzzo visit the site to verify that the number of vehicles
allowed is acceptable and that those limits are not being exceeded.
RESULT:
APPROVED
191711 - New Junk Dealer’s License, Crescent Jewelers Inc., Operating at Holiday Inn, 30
Washington St., buying used items.:
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RESULT:
APPROVED