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An incident report dated March 18, 2025 involving patron Nathan Bills, described in the report as disorderly conduct, was reviewed by the commission. After discussion the commission moved and voted to take no action.

The commission also reviewed an incident from March 13, 2025 in which an individual identified as Rose, an establishment owner, was assaulted. Commission staff and police officers noted the suspect was not the same individual involved in an earlier incident but that there had been online posts encouraging assaults. After discussion, commissioners voted to take no action on the administrative review in that matter as well.

Both motions to take no action passed on unanimous roll-call votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Springfield License Commission 03/26/25","oneSentenceSummary","The board reviewed incident reports involving Nathan Bills (disorderly conduct) and an assault on a proprietor identified as Rose; for both, commissioners voted to take no action after reviewing the reports.","taxTitle","Springfield City, Hampden County, Massachusetts","taxId",3703,"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},6103268,"Commission continues three Section 77 final hearings for further updates",618,1032000,1650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2798489-c06e507e1f60e5dcb8bf5c7670f5a838&start=1032&end=1650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2798489-c06e507e1f60e5dcb8bf5c7670f5a838/thumbnail_1032000.jpg","/articles/6103268/Springfield-City/Hampden-County/Massachusetts/Commission-continues-three-Section-77-final-hearings-for-further-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6103268-76aa40caebf28813ad9a233a2b320ec7/orig.mp4?Expires=1773655869&Signature=iFHAuus3bNj0CD0tUt2mv6mRAXQNVj7CcwAdFNYQ14pmpUOaOzamEV-j~MzvD5iQjbHw9S93GrneWOs6svyRuM0cQGO4dzRnFaAbdUjkxyjC6ijMWiW~P4hiaMpqA6r7QLpMZ9zH4ia7q98tKm2aa1OmS~RAIZzg4RQ8ZcSBjPVGvUp9CNy38f0RrbT4w2a-M1Eon3pNeONZ-ooUSGYgMllfuofPfYDzdHdHDc4BES3oMqdmN-WG09HIo6~0QEeoXPvMyrncyXGAmv48jsl6wpR5LTS3W5HFEdur0O4SC2oJi9nxGoauM1Ch0bvASMRUNC9q5zgC0bx56maAhWtFOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Springfield Board of License Commissioners continued three Section 77 final hearings on March 26 to give applicants time to resolve pending issues and complete renovations.

P2B Springfield LLC, doing business as The Place to Be at 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue, represented by manager Gina Louari, was continued to an April meeting after applicants said they expected to finalize an agreement with the Hall of Fame and hoped to reopen in May. The commission set a follow-up hearing for April 23, 2025 (the commission discussed April meeting dates during the exchange) and directed the applicant to return with a status update; commissioners noted outstanding violation matters from a prior enforcement action would be addressed when the establishment reopens.

Evenshare Inc., doing business as Panache Banquet Hall, 827 State Street, told the commission renovations are ongoing and that the proposed manager, Bernard Hoston, suffered a recent stroke that has affected his speech; the petitioner said it expects to secure loan financing before reopening. The commission continued that final hearing to August 27, 2025, to allow time for financing and renovation work, while noting the petitioner may ask to be placed on the agenda earlier if ready.

Blaze Restaurant, Inc., doing business as Island Blaze Restaurant, 708 Main Street, appeared by counsel who said the space is renovated and ready but the opening is delayed because Eversource has not yet installed an upgraded gas line; counsel said the applicant is near the top of the utility’s spring list. Commissioners continued the hearing and scheduled a check-in for June 11, 2025, with the instruction that the applicant may request an earlier placement on the agenda if the gas connection is completed sooner.","The commission continued final hearings for P2B Springfield LLC (the Place to Be), Panache Banquet Hall and Blaze Restaurant to future dates to allow applicants time to resolve outstanding issues; continuance dates and conditions were placed on the record.",{"_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},6103273,"Commission approves three 2025 seasonal licenses for local businesses",198,475000,673000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2798489-c06e507e1f60e5dcb8bf5c7670f5a838&start=475&end=673","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2798489-c06e507e1f60e5dcb8bf5c7670f5a838/thumbnail_475000.jpg","/articles/6103273/Springfield-City/Hampden-County/Massachusetts/Commission-approves-three-2025-seasonal-licenses-for-local-businesses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6103273-d6a19ab1b9d3f33ec4515b0947c67cfb/orig.mp4?Expires=1773655869&Signature=ANrouGsBOr34jQ3xQqHH5v4v9ixXVK-BmvLYbxVyAwDXV22O5VCd6ttk23TJbHxEFzI~f2ASut5BE31n~ogdzJvOukPDTcdyy~nGX9E2x2dLaf49lL9Op0i1ABQAm186yPhPzMA1hr13Rn5zIbjbQ5CDwRqBcTrnry4A9gSLILzfwVsUQSr5q5H3HqllcbRK04q4Qd02~Lis4xKrgWBByax80AZ336VNc7CxgpWr59tk2MUzHHWKb4xv-2QDJeYOBnzIbM83XmtUFaJ0nJrZbJXdJ3ZEVR6ReA9Jy2ZnJqpuDXo1GTA7PUf9XyG1id3mzvFphphH4rW1h0S-ByYymw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its March 26 meeting the Springfield Board of License Commissioners approved three seasonal licenses for the 2025 season: Pit Stop Food and Fuel Inc., 736–740 Boston Road; Springfield Lodge of Elks, 440 Rear Tiffany Street; and Clubhouse Cafe LLC, 617 Dwight Road.

Commission counsel confirmed the commission had previously taken this administrative step in prior years, and the panel moved to approve each seasonal license individually. Each motion to approve passed on unanimous roll-call votes: Commissioner Kaye, Commissioner D'Angelo Antonio, Commissioner Ramirez and Commissioner Espinosa recorded “yes” votes for each license.

No special conditions or additional requirements were recorded in the meeting minutes for these seasonal approvals.","The Springfield Board of License Commissioners unanimously approved 2025 seasonal licenses for Pit Stop Food and Fuel Inc., Springfield Lodge of Elks and Clubhouse Cafe LLC.",{"_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},6103278,"ABCC affirms license denial for Shamrock Market, commission told",162,380000,542000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2798489-c06e507e1f60e5dcb8bf5c7670f5a838&start=380&end=542","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2798489-c06e507e1f60e5dcb8bf5c7670f5a838/thumbnail_380000.jpg","/articles/6103278/Springfield-City/Hampden-County/Massachusetts/ABCC-affirms-license-denial-for-Shamrock-Market-commission-told","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6103278-1fb2b72f0a05ae7b180288fe4cc9d7a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1773655869&Signature=f~~Lf1~s9EOmVb7aESR97qffKNc8YEVWMguQR81mhQznvjzi8Gp~FF3xcN0BWWijUagq1FZsv4C~aSpRDTm91PJjalUfXbrnqoCCuHbYWHe~seBXVVYv9cjN7PZVgnx~GEKaADXU1rFn2yw2G8wsVhOvWaoY9KtuhCVr7jjoPovV~Rlzrq5YnUpjUqyPNQTFJS35kw8n1oYvbri~8AqdM7toahQGTYy5WBx3qpItVfj7YvIKG0ynxii4ehRadlCZ2aygtBpFC323MQu1YCcF-X3bQ6oN-UHB3jjD1yF7xZUGgmKGHPZLNIhkbpMXS-WeycEJfb8DPML9R0LA3CNB8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Springfield Board of License Commissioners on March 26 heard an informational update that the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) has affirmed a prior denial of a license application for Lotus Store 13 Inc., doing business as Shamrock Market at 1116 Saint James Avenue.

Attorney Days told the commission that the applicant appealed the commission’s decision to the ABCC and that the ABCC affirmed the denial. The commission recorded the informational update; there was no formal vote to reverse the denial.

No additional details about the grounds for the ABCC decision were provided at the meeting and the commission did not direct further action.","The commission heard that the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) affirmed a denial for Shamrock Market (Lotus Store 13 Inc.) and that the denial stands following appeal.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6103282,"Hookah Factory withdraws licensing petition; no license in possession, attorney says",154,302000,456000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2798489-c06e507e1f60e5dcb8bf5c7670f5a838&start=302&end=456","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2798489-c06e507e1f60e5dcb8bf5c7670f5a838/thumbnail_302000.jpg","/articles/6103282/Springfield-City/Hampden-County/Massachusetts/Hookah-Factory-withdraws-licensing-petition-no-license-in-possession-attorney-says","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6103282-ea0851329ff9309dbcb87c37c86091fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1773655869&Signature=Ri0vPEHQpv-qxXp0R7Wh2zid9Abk4c~KQf975hAioEQPdjafXW7yff~izNlGJFjP~mMwuLgNMvlf7LSuVz1MUrk2bDQHqTqkbKvpSEC-CMUOCW6lZwLyxd5a9QXsFHZyFDoC0hU5ID5~D49rIOOcO4QjOAejHAXkR4bHv~k2Yi1GZfYH87HiHMtgSc7LuPo48eUH4zLAP8e2ZqmYfLofdh1xGykHEQ-MV4yxiM5E-PHucC3RmLSbXnTOhlDVGFXQR3uCAX4cHjqfgQStw1kF2fCti0OdNAJFpgIKqe1Xo3v9vokdo-uOUoaaDY~u4qf8b-taIzc6HrDItu4Gyg3UxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the March 26 meeting of the Springfield Board of License Commissioners, attorney Dan Kelly told the commission that the Hookah Factory will not proceed with a pending license transfer and is withdrawing its petition.

Kelly said he notified the commission office earlier in the day and that the petitioner does not have a physical license to hand in. “They're not seeking to go forward with the transfer. Normally, we would hand in the license. There is no physical license to hand in,” Kelly said.

Commissioners recorded the withdrawal on the record and did not take a vote because no active transfer remained to decide. The commission noted no further action was necessary at that time.","Attorney Dan Kelly informed the Springfield Board of License Commissioners that the Hookah Factory will not proceed with a license transfer and has no physical license to surrender; the petitioner withdrew its application and no vote was required.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6103286,"License transfer approved for Benton Park package store at 521 State Street",306,66000,372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2798489-c06e507e1f60e5dcb8bf5c7670f5a838&start=66&end=372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2798489-c06e507e1f60e5dcb8bf5c7670f5a838/thumbnail_66000.jpg","/articles/6103286/Springfield-City/Hampden-County/Massachusetts/License-transfer-approved-for-Benton-Park-package-store-at-521-State-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6103286-697da04113f247fea9afed893861b308/orig.mp4?Expires=1773655869&Signature=RFUc7h~fzHoWc78L-~hJWtqkfEtqLoy3Bm2zOA1cvTL~DYGVHoltr-9SuHpzcHAKN8MEubdDzvrL8pkkNiBJTedBVfaBlKuhxEj3HKzmpXS~PCk~D8cZuz9tCXyrdwYKwNyFfRsV5kxgzByXds2padCNVjBXeapzSn9ev8ozr9hVt2wrMC2C8RPmF-E3WYkvXq-axlDXTpVi1hxgIw678i4pC8ol3kEpKvx-j7036rDmjLHXxE0uWGZg5jNI8a3iQnVtmZDf3yqSzHquzPBNRVx7k37XBFrkd3--~xpzUzGCRhjdlkHcuiR1APz~iO-TU9X8CnN3EKHZMK0Ly1daiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Springfield Board of License Commissioners on March 26 approved the transfer of an alcohol package store license for Benton Park package store, 521 State Street, from Aurora Inc. to 5 21 State Street, Inc., with Mayank Kumar listed as manager of record.

The commission approved the transfer after attorney Dan Kelly described the change as a family rearrangement: “it's really a corporate change, more estate planning,” Kelly said, adding that the business will keep the same name and employees and that the son, who has served as manager for seven to eight years, will continue as manager.

Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the transfer. Commissioner Kaye, Commissioner D'Angelo Antonio, Commissioner Ramirez and Commissioner Espinosa all recorded “yes” votes during a roll call following the motion to approve.

The recorded ownership breakdown supplied at the hearing showed Sunay Kumar would hold 60% and Mayank Kumar 40%. Attorney Kelly said the longtime owner, Satish Kumar, has operated the store for about 24 years and that the transfer is intended to keep the business in the family.

The commission did not place additional conditions on the transfer at the meeting.","The Springfield Board of License Commissioners on March 26 approved a family transfer of the Benton Park package store license to 5 21 State Street, Inc., keeping the existing manager and operations in place.","actionData","errors"]

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