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A representative for the Northampton Center for the Arts described Lexicon as an evening of dance works by Barbie Dewalt and collaborators and said the organization expected about 50 to 60 attendees for the opening reception. The representative said setup will be “the same as usual,” with the downstairs bar/concession area used for service.

Commissioners asked only procedural questions about setup and scheduling. Chair Natasha Yakovlev moved to approve the short‑term application with the requested fee waiver; the motion passed unanimously: Natasha Yakovlev — yes; Jennifer Ewers — yes; Amy Kaelin — yes. No public comments were made on the item during the hearing.

The license approved is specifically a wine and malt short‑term permit for a single event. The commission approved the requested fee waiver as part of the motion. No additional conditions or reporting requirements were recorded in the meeting minutes provided at the hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Northampton License Commission | May 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Northampton Licensing Commission approved a one‑night wine and malt license and fee waiver for a May 16 reception at the Northampton Center for the Arts for the dance program 'Lexicon.'","taxTitle","Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts","taxId",68541,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6061002,"Northampton Licensing Commission approves transfer of Fitzwilly's Toasted Owl liquor license to Grand Amor Hospitality",440,25600,465670,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287639-fc6f4b2f1fbf7d350700985bcc168cbe&start=25&end=465","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287639-fc6f4b2f1fbf7d350700985bcc168cbe/thumbnail_25600.jpg","/articles/6061002/Massachusetts/Northampton-Licensing-Commission-approves-transfer-of-Fitzwillys-Toasted-Owl-liquor-license-to-Grand-Amor-Hospitality","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061002-32de665f2e776f07b1d1e0545daa5ddb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136795&Signature=HcRLiUselK593yYfLSDQTy8ctregCxN7wRctPW7JQUm2Pa33n4v15BiB42D9TKGLoNAfjS9sFmjtbVSx1cD0cmnWM-jB9afmoCMcjDCRuAOjNSZtJdTJLusgKcKd7p-LT8Xt7FDhj47w~LQlSftDYYTv5OiEMB6l4X~nO7XHuI346bCX2isZwwhOVRCCxLcihCrjikD1qLEBPgRntplSHOyMSVRZIIkXKDIKZyZSrVpUfkVvWI73-JDHgNsrxURLYcMHzLXGGiQJg4qg5ZYBvXxyScmPSlvPjRHrMoedbpvzeWDNv5pI8gxsPa5GDx8T~9Yb8-UW4M1DTYaDGuLRDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Northampton Licensing Commission on May 5 approved the transfer of an annual all‑alcohol restaurant license for Fitzwilly's Toasted Owl to Grand Amor Hospitality Inc., and accepted Christine Casagrande as the proposed manager of record.

At a special meeting held by Zoom, attorney Josh Goldstein of the Bacon Wilson law firm said Grand Amor Hospitality is under agreement to purchase the assets used in connection with Fitzwilly's Toasted Owl at 23 Main Street and intends to keep the restaurant’s theme, managers and staff. Goldstein introduced Christine and James Casagrande and Jeffrey and Jennifer Marney as the new ownership group and said the Casagrandes will be actively involved in management while the Marnes will be silent partners. \"We respectfully request that the licensed commission approve this transfer application,\" Goldstein said.

The commission heard that Christine Casagrande would shift her managerial focus from the Northampton Country Club to Fitzwilly's and would be on the licensed premises at least 40 hours a week if the transfer were approved. Goldstein noted that the Casagrandes have held and operated an on‑premise all‑alcohol license at the Northampton Country Club since 2016 and that they have not had a liquor license violation there in nearly 10 years.

Commissioners asked only clarifying questions about whether the two establishments currently share a manager; Goldstein said they did. Commissioner Jennifer Ewers praised the succession plan, and Chair Natasha Yakovlev publicly thanked the outgoing owner, Fred, for his years of leadership downtown.

The commission first opened and closed the public hearing for the application with no members of the public offering comment. Commissioner Jennifer Ewers made the motion to approve the transfer; Chair Natasha Yakovlev seconded. The commission voted unanimously in favor: Natasha Yakovlev — yes; Jennifer Ewers — yes; Amy Kaelin — yes. The action formally approves the transfer and appoints Christine Casagrande as manager of record.

No ordinances, statutes or other legal authorities were cited during the discussion. The commission did not attach conditions to the approval in the meeting record and did not request additional follow‑up reporting.","The Northampton Licensing Commission unanimously approved the transfer of an annual all‑alcohol restaurant license for Fitzwilly's Toasted Owl to Grand Amor Hospitality Inc., with Christine Casagrande named as proposed manager of record.","actionData","errors"]

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Licensing commission approves short‑term wine and malt license for Northampton Center for the Arts event

Northampton Licensing Commission approves transfer of Fitzwilly's Toasted Owl liquor license to Grand Amor Hospitality