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City licensing staff explained the regulation’s intent: to clarify who is responsible for building maintenance and to create a mechanism to bring property managers before the commission for suspension or revocation of their licenses when warranted. “It would be, in summary, ... to sort of the same role that we have with alcohol licenses and whatnot,” a staff member said, describing how the licensing commission would handle complaints and disciplinary hearings.

Speakers described the proposal as a tool to identify property managers and give City Hall a contact for urgent issues such as fire safety or sanitation. Staff said changes in ownership structures have sometimes made it difficult to determine the responsible party for property maintenance and emergency response.

Police officers raised questions about whether the regulations could require security cameras or other specific remedies. Officer McLaughlin (Chelsea Police Department) and commissioners noted the draft regulation does not mandate cameras; the ordinance adopted by the City Council does not include an express camera requirement. Staff said the commission could call a property manager before it and recommend remedies, but it lacks explicit authority under the current draft to require cameras or make a landlord buy equipment.

Members of the public and commissioners discussed the practical effect of licensing a manager when the owner refuses to allow remedies. Staff and commissioners said the licensing regime increases transparency about who manages a property and creates a forum to address ongoing problems, but it may not, by itself, compel specific physical improvements unless the council or code provides that authority.

No vote to adopt the regulations occurred; the commission deferred adoption and scheduled further consideration at a future meeting. The commission noted the City Council had already passed the ordinance establishing the licensing framework and that the licensing commission’s role is to adopt implementing regulations and processes.

Why it matters: the rulemaking is intended to improve city response to building emergencies and tenant complaints by identifying responsible property managers, but limits in the draft mean some remedies (for example, requiring cameras) may need additional council action or separate code language.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Chelsea City Licensing Commission Meeting of 3-20-25","oneSentenceSummary","The commission held a public hearing on proposed residential property management regulations that would license property managers and give the city a formal avenue to identify and sanction managers; no vote was taken and adoption was deferred to a future meeting.","taxTitle","Chelsea City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",78275,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6107853,"Chelsea Station granted amusement-and-entertainment license expansion for live events",259,2110000,2369000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2772626-dee83776a0cc5b13cc1bad511d7f3605&start=2110&end=2369","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2772626-dee83776a0cc5b13cc1bad511d7f3605/thumbnail_2110000.jpg","/articles/6107853/Chelsea-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Chelsea-Station-granted-amusement-and-entertainment-license-expansion-for-live-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107853-d0a0e4e47ac1ddf71c81a330fd145cd4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196714&Signature=k2dyyfzTHhoulwtLFfde~Yu8FKlkba4lh7ny2q2Uw-l4PcyLGAQpxxjKFMy84o8c2ygfCO8DILs0nJKzhDGqQbBiLjGaM-WhK92~AUTXVHBrvfzCO7N6ujrRq4jXuFX7L4AV9kkK0qMGnDoKlVQSKh4lACfUAA2ORgICjLLIyO9r-3VRbPVdqfa9LrnNJn89xEdFNxR-5ZnpnE3lpHjZOFnLAe6-qDB8KrRp1blPq~RO9yOknldjvLq-NlfS-02~HsrcxkDCdN-4Vv~0sSCQGHtG2cR8u4C7Nu5VPJW~McGbuxsm1nsZDPPM35EGbB28y8ZA9nVRmCp0aitF51XY9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Shadow Hospitality LLC, operating as Chelsea Station, won commission approval to expand its amusement and entertainment license to cover live entertainment, including comedy, music, karaoke and trivia.

Mike Sheridan, managing partner and owner of Chelsea Station, told commissioners the venue already has a raised stage and has been booking live events under one-day permits; the new license would eliminate the need for repeated single-event applications. “Every time somebody wants to book an event with us ... we’re always going for the 1 time license,” Sheridan said, arguing the change would simplify operations and broaden vendor access.

The Chelsea Police Department raised no objections to the expansion, and no neighborhood opposition was recorded during the public hearing. Sheridan said the business has been in the community for eight years, cited prior community outreach and extended an open invitation to collaborate with city events, including sponsorships and the local turkey trot and other runs.

A motion to approve the license expansion was moved and seconded; commissioners approved by voice vote. The transcript does not show a numerical roll-call tally.

Why it matters: granting a standing entertainment license enables the restaurant to host recurring live programming without filing single-event permits each time, which the owner said will reduce administrative costs for entertainers and simplify community event planning.

Commissioners asked staff to ensure required documents (including wage-theft-prevention forms) were on file before finalizing administrative paperwork.","The Licensing Commission approved Shadow Hospitality LLC's request to expand Chelsea Station's license to cover live music, comedy, karaoke and similar events; police raised no objections and the owner offered community outreach commitments.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6107858,"Chelsea licensing commission dismisses anonymous pawnshop complaint against Montes Jewelry",590,1525000,2115000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2772626-dee83776a0cc5b13cc1bad511d7f3605&start=1525&end=2115","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2772626-dee83776a0cc5b13cc1bad511d7f3605/thumbnail_1525000.jpg","/articles/6107858/Chelsea-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Chelsea-licensing-commission-dismisses-anonymous-pawnshop-complaint-against-Montes-Jewelry","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107858-88012437fb5dfdd75129aba31842d373/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196714&Signature=M-~zMzWJktGPT2haAqSvljZNsFEFLgmHCqKneY7wyfTsK5gRac6R0GpZ6ZysDLqItBak5KjVEmT5N2Scvc9aa6UhuFByre9ga5kOoolFjYObdvyyOJNPqFjE~dOYryejlcORrJcFnN0~XLwNta0rob4am78jOYnLitdg0He644OeK1fguXi6-MtwyFmrjHqwEdqRJU2MmDKXEMux3VxCkng07pj9R4HA8uPaylm47aNbLLLEAfVRRGRtMUdo18lW9wAXm9TNFpWK2p0MD69IbMiry26PaNTVYQ2~CnAWQSpE3adPMGFfh-v4FXY5HhmMcEZSaTdC9e1YOB0ZsKQCqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chelsea Licensing Commission dismissed an anonymous complaint alleging illegal pawnbroking and predatory loans at Montes Jewelry, 275 Broadway, after the store’s owner denied the allegations and the police said no official report had been filed.

Armando Montes, who said he is the owner of Montes Jewelry, told the commission he does not engage in pawnbroking and had not heard of the complainant. “We don't even do pawns. We don't have a license pawns,” Montes said.

The commission read a complaint submitted by an email account that referenced a $1,000 loan and a $5,000 missing necklace. Commissioners and staff questioned the complaint’s credibility because it did not include a full name or address. Jennifer Hassell, executive director of the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, said members had received calls about similar allegations but callers could not produce receipts or other proof of transactions.

A Chelsea Police Department representative told the commission the department had not received an official police report tied to the allegations and that an official report would be the best evidence for further action. The police representative said the department has authority to inspect pawn-related licensing if a business holds the license.

After discussion, a commissioner moved to dismiss the matter, another commissioner seconded, and the commission voted to dismiss the complaint by voice vote. The transcript does not include a numerical roll-call tally.

Why it matters: Licensing authorities must investigate credible allegations but rely on verifiable complaints and police reports to pursue enforcement of pawnbroker and gold-dealer licensing requirements. The commission asked staff to pursue any further information from the complainant or the police if a formal report is filed.","An anonymous complaint alleging unlicensed pawnbroking and illegal loans at a Chelsea jewelry store was dismissed after the business denied the allegations and the police reported no official complaint on file.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6107862,"Chelsea licensing panel approves change of ownership for House of Ermias cannabis shop",799,739000,1538000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2772626-dee83776a0cc5b13cc1bad511d7f3605&start=739&end=1538","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2772626-dee83776a0cc5b13cc1bad511d7f3605/thumbnail_739000.jpg","/articles/6107862/Chelsea-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Chelsea-licensing-panel-approves-change-of-ownership-for-House-of-Ermias-cannabis-shop","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107862-e8829f37cffafe84271a61145ae14e74/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196714&Signature=jO6bVrYHIsUVZaBDL59k6k0Y0E-531YpB631~PrRLtW5-UsfSURUyH4lx0DqFpK-srH3-iIBz-CZFD2E1ihTCfW4zSanN7gDN5KDdpUwXSK7asEXRbcw0-H4-2cZMi4kRFKszx5RwFXye0GhTb67r7dS~dIbdn3~FuXOStGBDi71Za3FNBwkmjBzIYrMjXebLkszhsNrZ5x571c6Q2UjH9HywRlQk0IqpLc2ox3N6WSnrEPe-x~I695d-WkiFKMM0eORV2LhOMYoI2tmzEtljOpStBj4hhMa7tHSR3ikZaXDmThTx5kMKSDAVC-dJhXEMu0km2tF6mENfIY3weXc8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chelsea Licensing Commission on Monday approved a change of ownership for House of Ermias LLC, a cannabis retailer at 267 Broadway, allowing three additional individuals to join the ownership group.

Attorney Scott Rubin, representing the applicants, told the commission the filing seeks only to add three people to the existing ownership group. “As you mentioned, this is an application simply to, add 3 individuals to the ownership group of House of Ermias,” Rubin said, noting the business received a host community agreement in 2021 and has gone through state licensing steps with the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC).

The matter drew public comment from a nearby resident who said the store’s customers could pose risks for a home daycare three blocks away. Julio Bernardo, who identified his address as 50 Congress Street, said the neighborhood once had heavy drug activity and that parents were previously hesitant to bring children into the area. “That business is gonna bring a lot of problems. There will be more people coming in to buy more drugs,” Bernardo said through a translator.

Rubin responded that the application before the commission concerned only the ownership change and not the underlying license. He said the applicants and their landlord had pursued regulatory approvals since 2021 and that the CCC approved the new ownership in February. Rubin told commissioners his clients had notified roughly 200 abutters and that Chelsea Police had visited the site the previous day with no reported issues.

Commissioners asked no substantive questions during the hearing. A motion to approve the ownership change was moved and seconded, and the commission approved the change by voice vote; the record does not show a numerical roll call tally.

Rubin said the applicants expect final CCC licensing action at the commission’s April meeting and, if the state issues a commencement letter, they would be ready to open between May 1 and May 15. He also said the CCC requires paper bags for product packaging.

Why it matters: adding owners can change a business’s operational capacity and financing; the commission’s approval follows state-level signoffs and a nearly four-year local permitting process that included a special permit tied to the landlord.

The commission did not state a timeline for issuing a city license after the state’s final steps.","The Chelsea Licensing Commission approved adding three new owners to the House of Ermias cannabis license at 267 Broadway after a public hearing and state Cannabis Control Commission approvals; opponents raised proximity concerns to a nearby home daycare.","actionData","errors"]

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