Commission approves change of managers for two Coleman Management hotels in Chelsea

The Chelsea Licensing Commission on June 12 approved change-of-manager applications for two hotels operated by Coleman Management Inc.: Homewood Suites at 145 Beach Street and Residence Inn (Marriott) at 200 Maple Street.

Attorney John Aida represented the applicants and introduced Cathy Cucciello as the proposed manager of record for the Homewood Suites. Aida said Cucciello has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality and had previously been approved as a manager for Coleman Management in Revere and at a DoubleTree location. "She is familiar with the rules and regulations of this board, the ABCC, and the laws of the Commonwealth as it pertains to the sale and service of alcohol," Aida said.

Sergeant Star Chung told the commission the police department ran background checks and had no concerns about Cucciello. Cucciello acknowledged her TIP (server-training) certificate had expired and said she would renew it; the commission asked that she submit proof when renewed.

Aida also sought approval to make Siobhan Jonikin (appearing in the transcript as Shavon/Siobhan) manager of the Residence Inn; the commission was told Jonikin had previously been approved by the commission at another Coleman property. Sergeant Chung confirmed the department’s background check for Jonikin was clear but noted Jonikin’s Massachusetts driver’s license record showed an expired license; Chung said that would only be relevant if the manager were required to drive in the course of job duties.

Commissioners approved both change-of-manager applications by voice vote during the June 12 meeting. The commission’s approvals were contingent on the managers meeting the commission’s credential requirements: Cucciello to renew TIP certification, and Jonikin to resolve any outstanding documentation related to her driver’s license if job duties require driving.

No members of the public opposed the applications during the hearing.