Trinity Naturals granted later weekend hours; police report good compliance with minor fixes requested

The Chelsea Licensing Commission approved a change in operating hours for DMS Trinity LLC d/b/a Trinity Naturals at 270 Second St. during the Aug. 14 meeting. Owner Dennis (144 Marbury St., Stoneham) told the commission the store did not previously request later hours because of staffing constraints but is now ready to expand operations. The police reported Trinity passed a recent inspection and described the business as “rock stars” in compliance. The police asked the licensee to display an audio-recording notice in the entryway and reiterated that parking-lot activities (people loitering or smoking) are a citywide enforcement concern; officers said they would respond to calls about parking-lot behavior. The commission approved hours of 8 a.m. seven days a week and extended closing to 11 p.m. Thursday–Saturday, with the expectation that Trinity will maintain video retention and cooperate with police on parking-lot sweeps. One commissioner said she opposed an 8 a.m. start because of morning school traffic near the location; commissioners nevertheless approved the hours by majority vote. Police told the commission they will continue proactive enforcement of parking-lot activity and encouraged licensees to be proactive in contacting the department when they adjust operations. Why it matters: Trinity operates in a busy commercial corridor with nearby schools and a supermarket; the commission balanced business competitiveness and police assurances of compliance when approving later weekend hours.