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Howard County board denies Madhu LLC Class A off‑sale license after extended hearing and competing testimony
Summary
The Howard County Alcoholic Beverage Board voted 3‑2 on Sept. 30 to deny a new Class A seven‑day off‑sale beer, wine and liquor license for Madhu LLC (MD51) after extensive testimony from community members, competing licensees and legal counsel.
The Howard County Alcoholic Beverage Board on Sept. 30 denied an application for a new Class A seven‑day off‑sale beer, wine and liquor license submitted by Madhu LLC (referred to in the record as MD51). The board voted 3‑2 to deny the application after an extended hearing featuring testimony from community members, competing licensees and attorneys.
The hearing record included testimony from a homeowners association representative and written exhibits asserting community opposition. Harriet Sheridan, who identified herself as speaking on behalf of the community and as a homeowner, testified both in a personal capacity and as spokesperson for the homeowners association; the association also provided a letter dated Dec. 10 and an affidavit signed by Ken Dorsey that the record states was submitted on behalf of the board of directors.
Opposition counsel argued the area is…
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