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Legal affairs subcommittee approves new motor‑vehicle dealer license for Beverly Car Care after applicant pledges cleanup

5788513 · September 3, 2025
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Legal affairs subcommittee recommended approval of a Class 2 motor‑vehicle dealer license for JJ 22 Ventures Inc., doing business as Beverly Car Care, after the applicant, Shabel Abafayad, said he had cleaned and secured the property and obtained a special permit limiting cars on site.

The legal affairs subcommittee recommended approval on Sept. 2 of a new Class 2 motor‑vehicle dealer license for JJ 22 Ventures Inc., doing business as Beverly Car Care, at 449 Cabot Street. The applicant, Shabel Abafayad, told the subcommittee he owns CJ Motors and plans to operate the site as a second location for vehicle sales and repair.

Lede: The subcommittee unanimously approved the license 3–0 after administrative review and a brief applicant Q&A requested by members concerned about prior property issues and appropriate use.

Nut graf: Subcommittee members said town staff (city clerk's office and building commissioner) had reviewed municipal compliance and the required bond paperwork; the applicant said he now occupies the…

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