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Springfield licensing commission continues Antojos all‑alcohol petition after church‑distance and community concerns
Summary
The Springfield Licensing Commission continued a petition from Antojos Corp., d/b/a Antojos Springfield, for an all‑alcohol license at 263 Hancock St., citing a required statutory finding about proximity to a church and community requests to consult neighbors and nearby churches; the commission set the matter for Aug. 27.
The Springfield Licensing Commission on July 23 continued a petition from Antojos Corp., d/b/a Antojos Springfield, for an all‑alcohol beverages license for premises at 263 Hancock Street, after staff and commissioners said the application triggers a statutory requirement to make written findings about proximity to a church.
Commission counsel Eric Schmidt told the commission the office measured the distance and “we got 499 feet from the church,” and said under “138 section 16(c)” a written finding is required before the commission may vote to grant the license. Schmidt recommended contacting the nearby church and obtaining written statements or testimony before approving a yes vote.
That recommendation followed sustained public comment from Old Hill Neighborhood Council members…
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