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Commission approves transfer of Majestic space to Pedego Wood LLC (Hayes) but flags late-night entertainment concerns
Summary
After a public hearing, the commission approved transfer of a liquor license, a common‑victualer license and an entertainment license for Pedego Wood LLC d/b/a Hayes at 24 Main Street, with commissioners emphasizing the need for sound mitigation because of upstairs residents and noting occupancy and fire‑safety requirements.
The Northampton Licensing Commission on Feb. 19 approved a transfer of the liquor license and related common‑victualer and entertainment licenses for 24 Main Street, the former Majestic space, to Pedego Wood LLC, doing business as Hayes. The vote followed a public hearing where owners and operators described plans for live music, DJs and food service.
Proposed manager Anya Wood and consultant Jonathan Pedego described plans to reopen the space with a mix of live music and DJs, themed nights and a food partner. The applicants requested common‑victualer hours that would allow late service and said they hoped to continue Majestic’s late‑night food permit (staff noted Majestic’s prior late‑night food service reached 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays). The applicants told commissioners they were aware of residential units above the venue and have discussed sound mitigation and consulted the previous owner and building owner.
Commissioners raised concerns about the late entertainment hours. Chair Natasha Yakovlev said, “My biggest concern is the hours that have been requested for the entertainment license, because of past experiences,” and asked the applicants to be mindful of upstairs neighbors. Commissioner Amy Kaye Helene and others encouraged the new operator to introduce themselves to neighbors, monitor noise and be prepared to adjust hours if complaints arise. After discussion the commission voted to approve the transfer and to grant the requested common‑victualer and entertainment licenses, with the record noting the commission reserves the right to modify licenses if complaints follow.
Building inspection and fire officials attended the hearing. The building inspector confirmed the space has an existing kitchen but noted there is no hood, so some cooking methods will not be permitted; he also reminded applicants to contact the health department for any food‑service permitting and said it was the applicant’s responsibility to secure appropriate distributors and inspections. Fire Captain Catherine Stollmeier reiterated the occupancy limit of 49 people for the space and noted that the occupancy count includes staff. She advised that exceeding occupancy could trigger requirements for sprinklers and other systems and told applicants to consult with the fire department before making changes to kitchen appliances or the space that would affect life‑safety systems.
Votes and next steps - Motion to approve transfer of liquor license from MP Majestic Enterprises, LLC (d/b/a The Majestic) to Pedego Wood, LLC (d/b/a Hayes), and to approve common‑victualer and entertainment licenses as applied for: Approved, unanimous (Natasha Yakovlev, Jennifer Ewers, Amy Kaye Helene voted yes).
The commission recorded no additional permitting conditions beyond routine state and municipal requirements but emphasized that noise complaints from upstairs residents would trigger a commission review and potential modification of entertainment hours.
