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14 Hussey Street: Licensing and public-works staff briefed the board that an existing pole had been examined and that moving it would interfere with a recommended accessible parking space and could block fire-apparatus access depending on the relocation. Staff also reported Historic District Commission (HDC) violations at the property for landscaping and driveway changes done without HDC permits; the property has received an HDC violation notice. After public discussion and a motion to close the hearing, the Select Board voted unanimously to deny the petition to relocate the pole and instructed the applicant to pursue HDC approvals as appropriate.

Other petitions and approvals: Staff and National Grid representatives presented a series of petitions for new service to individual properties (7 North Gully Road, 10 Hulbert, 75 Paco Mo Road, 1 Kimball Avenue, 109 Tom Nevers Road, and a larger conversion on Willard Street/Hulbert Avenue that removes overhead poles). Where relevant the board conditioned approvals on restoration of road shoulders and matching pre-construction drainage conditions; staff said National Grid agreed to restore affected areas to prior condition. Several petitions were approved by roll call.

Why it matters: The denial at 14 Hussey underscores the board’s concern for public-safety access and preservation of historic-district process in cases where property owners have undertaken unpermitted changes. The series of National Grid approvals represents routine utility expansions for new service across the town but included conditions from staff to protect roadway drainage and curb access.

Quotes: “If this pole is moved back ... they wouldn't be able to get any fire apparatus through there,” licensing staff said when explaining the fire chief’s objection. “We should deny this and let them go through the HDC,” Select Board member Matt said during debate.

Ending: The denied petition at 14 Hussey was closed and rejected; staff will monitor compliance with HDC actions. Approved National Grid petitions will proceed under staff conditions to ensure roadway restoration and drainage protections.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Nantucket Select Board - September 15, 2025 (Licensing & Petitions)","oneSentenceSummary","The Select Board closed a hearing and voted unanimously to deny a petition to relocate a utility pole at 14 Hussey Street after staff and the fire chief raised access and parking concerns. The board also approved several National Grid service petitions and required conditions to protect roadway restoration and drainage.","taxTitle","Nantucket County, Massachusetts","taxId",61456,"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},5983539,"Select Board reaffirms cease-and-desist on Musogi Noodle Bar sidewalk dining, continues liquor-violation review to Oct. 20",184,4116000,4300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5773784-81f9afed72e76a1327b6e882df569f44&start=4116&end=4300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5773784-81f9afed72e76a1327b6e882df569f44/thumbnail_4116000.jpg","/articles/5983539/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Select-Board-reaffirms-cease-and-desist-on-Musogi-Noodle-Bar-sidewalk-dining-continues-liquor-violation-review-to-Oct-20","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5983539-d7a34bda60f14e8a89a6efa1cf65fb75/orig.mp4?Expires=1770298526&Signature=DV-J3dwPyI9xNagyvL9QOydV-PiJOrsEXuu~5PFs1U-7xxibFLj09pkrKzas8H2IftloJe4Pm3nNyNd1TRB~epKW1t1oy9hGwSVDxEyXgWslRaCnf1HOL0cue4BWGB57Sag7EYH8EOONMRCPE8neuiru6bXiSko0-ZEXOfy3JZUitArsLyAJfgRs-snBYlJR490Oo39ooTujqhOURw2vkpR6e1bB0DoOTPQ635NXy9gdCGnVIHZao84u6QHYQxRkCeaxtGJLZYsORfXaC0KFABDmj~hSI4sn5p5YWwd6T-iv~4uMW4gcRDryhdiAfHZUpffbddseT~J1~BgippBXVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Select Board unanimously reaffirmed a cease-and-desist order on Monday that bars Musogi Noodle Bar from operating unpermitted sidewalk dining, and continued consideration of related liquor-license violations to the board’s next meeting on Oct. 20.

Licensing staff told the board that body-camera footage shows the restaurant was operating sidewalk dining with alcohol service past the permitted time without a completed permit and without the required license paperwork in place. Amy, licensing and compliance staff, said she issued a cease-and-desist for the sidewalk dining and that other potential liquor violations (for example, removal of alcohol from the premises) would be considered separately under the liquor-license process.

The board voted to reaffirm the cease-and-desist. Brooke Moore made the motion to reaffirm the order and the board recorded unanimous aye votes. Board members also agreed to give the operator one more opportunity to appear and present testimony and evidence; the broader enforcement matters were continued to the board’s Oct. 20 meeting so the operator can respond and so staff can coordinate any necessary notices to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission if formal suspension is later proposed.

Why it matters: Staff said the sidewalk dining operation lacked the required permit process and was used after 10 PM in contravention of the town’s sidewalk/side-street dining procedures. The board’s action preserves the cease-and-desist immediately while allowing due process on any liquor-license sanctions.

Quotes: “I would make the motion that we reaffirm the cease and desist order on outdoor dining for Mussogee Noodle,” Brooke Moore said when moving the motion. Amy confirmed that if the board later imposes a suspension, the licensee would have a five-day appeal right to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

Ending: The board reaffirmed the cease-and-desist order immediately and continued the remainder of the compliance review to Oct. 20 to allow the licensee a chance to appear and for staff to complete any further investigation.","The Select Board unanimously reaffirmed a cease-and-desist order banning unpermitted sidewalk dining at Musogi Noodle Bar and continued broader liquor-license violation review to the board's Oct. 20 meeting to allow the operator to respond.",{"_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},5983544,"Select Board asks staff to draft uniform noise rules after summer of complaints at downtown venues",367,38000,405000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5773784-81f9afed72e76a1327b6e882df569f44&start=38&end=405","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5773784-81f9afed72e76a1327b6e882df569f44/thumbnail_38000.jpg","/articles/5983544/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Select-Board-asks-staff-to-draft-uniform-noise-rules-after-summer-of-complaints-at-downtown-venues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5983544-a2d408b82e2ba5580d2744d62bc468e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770298526&Signature=EgBwbCjjxm3xyEop2SCnZ-b7S7mmO49ib44887tNE9dA7AVFL7cUjQQ4KEg9YaSBkBO4WHtnXJbVn3zTJ7AaXHVaofGMwFjocbXjXRK-sVf9WZZQa07wyHrtdikHYl3~P5i98183Kyu6GJXD95o~698LaykOOs99Iwf9J~cLdeT1Q-A~uQOz1HhaxxapE6cKMhrsqy9UV6wAJFMf0Jf-qFPuTqVewelvD2T9j86aZnS~du2eWY8sfqB8jKjbdp-GkOGjtRjGRmI7XTgYpQAaycHR3zcazfUmafrXP6MdI9eRFL7g4XpTa2di0yhjX3vk8fWksrQp8bfFR6yvBn92kw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Select Board on Monday discussed dozens of noise complaints tied to downtown entertainment licenses and asked town staff to return this fall with a draft policy that sets measurable, uniform limits and enforcement tools. The discussion centered on complaints linked to the licensed patios and outdoor speakers at Town/Queequegs and Ventuno and how the town applies an existing noise bylaw to licensed entertainment.

Board members and licensees told the Select Board that the summer produced a high number of calls for service about amplified outdoor music near residential units. Amy, a licensing and compliance staff member, said the immediate question was whether the noise bylaw applied to these entertainment licenses and how to measure compliance: “the by law should apply, that distance should apply, and the noise level should apply. It shouldn't be plainly audible past certain distance.”

Why it matters: multiple speakers noted that inconsistent application of conditions — some downtown venues have explicit outdoor-time limits, others list only “quiet background music” — makes enforcement ad hoc and leads to repeated complaints. Staff reported 273 special-event permit applications this season and a cluster of noise-related calls concentrated around the Queequegs/Town block. Select Board members said a predictable, verifiable measurement tied to permits would help officers, licensees and neighbors.

What was discussed: Attorney Jim Merberg, representing one of the licensees, told the Select Board his client is willing to cooperate and can buy measurement equipment and sound-regulation devices for the venue, and urged that hours of outdoor entertainment be decided case-by-case. “We are interested in cooperating,” Merberg said, and added his client could install equipment that “regulates and controls and locks out any noise above the agreed upon level.” Licensees and board members generally supported the idea of technical safeguards to limit volume at the source.

Board direction and next steps: Multiple Select Board members asked staff to return with a concrete proposal this fall. Malcolm McNabb asked staff to present “some type of proposal, at the next meeting,” and other members asked for an inventory of existing entertainment licenses, a map showing their proximity to residences, a suggested uniform decibel standard (with allowance for different interior/exterior limits), and a recommended enforcement protocol tied to source-based measurement devices. Amy said staff is already coordinating with the chamber and building a work group and that Chief Casper has recommended measurement tools for officers.

Discussion versus formal action: The Select Board did not adopt new rules at the meeting. Members gave direction to staff to create a policy proposal and consult with businesses and public-safety staff. Board members emphasized that existing licenses and the noise bylaw remain in effect until a formal policy change is adopted.

Context and background: Staff cited prior hearings (2012 and 2017) and said there have been 47 noise-related calls in the area since 2017; some calls resulted in officers finding no violation because a permit allowed late entertainment, while others were treated as bylaw violations. Several board members said some venues — especially those abutting inns or apartment units — need stricter limits than venues in the commercial core.

Quotes: “the by law should apply, that distance should apply, and the noise level should apply. It shouldn't be plainly audible past certain distance,” Amy said, describing staff’s view on bylaw application. “We are interested in cooperating,” said attorney Jim Merberg, adding his client is prepared to buy equipment to limit peak levels.

Ending: Staff will draft proposals and convene work groups with the restaurant community and public-safety staff; the Select Board indicated it expects a formal proposal and supporting materials (license inventory, maps, recommended device specifications and enforcement protocol) for consideration before the next licensing season.","Following dozens of summer noise complaints tied to downtown restaurants and bars, the Select Board directed staff to develop uniform, measurable conditions for entertainment licenses and explore technology to cap amplified sound.","actionData","errors"]

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