The Woburn License Commission voted 3-0 to approve the transfer of an all‑alcohol license for Gulazitis Restaurant and Grill at 502 Main Street, despite extended public comment about noise, alleged overserving and parking problems in the surrounding neighborhood.

Neighbors and commissioners said the change in ownership and management—where the new business will operate under the premises formerly occupied by the Brazilian Bistro—matters because of prior incidents alleged by an adjacent property owner. The Commission conditioned oversight steps, including a follow‑up report from the police, to monitor operations after the transfer.

Olga Negron Sanchez, who identified herself as the property owner of 7 and 9 Manns Court, told the commission she has lived next to the restaurant property for more than 30 years and described repeated problems with loud music, late‑night activity and patrons she said were “stumbled” and “drunk” in the parking area. “I can't live like this,” Olga Negron Sanchez said during public comment. She also said she had called police on multiple occasions and said officers only drove by without intervening.

Applicant representatives said the new owners and managers differ from the prior tenant and that they plan to enforce responsible‑service rules. The applicant said the proposed manager, Luis, has run restaurants for more than 10 years and that the ownership will be a 50/50 partnership. The applicant said employees will complete server‑alcohol training (TIP or ServSafe) and that manager certifications will be submitted to the commission if the license is approved.

Commissioners asked for and received several clarifications from the applicant about seating and hours: the premises were described as 59 total seats (12 at the bar and 38 at tables) and proposed maximum hours of 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on weekdays/late nights and 10 a.m. to midnight on Sundays. The applicant said those would be maximum operating hours and that they were not likely to stay open to the late maximum every night.

Captain Murphy of the Woburn Police Department attended the hearing and told the commission he would work to reinstall parking signage and to place the restaurant on special notice with patrols; he said detectives would follow up on the complaints and he would coordinate with the Department of Public Works on signage. Commissioners also asked that the police provide a status update to the commission at the July 17 meeting.

The Commission motioned, seconded and approved the transfer 3 to 0. Commissioners also indicated they expect the new owners to maintain an open line of communication with neighbors and to comply with all licensing rules, including staff certification. The commission noted that an entertainment license — for amplified live performance or expanded on‑premises entertainment — was not part of this transfer and would require a separate application.

The transfer approval includes an expectation of active enforcement and follow up: Captain Murphy was asked to report back to the commission at its July meeting, and commissioners warned the new owners that future violations could prompt commission enforcement actions.