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Committee forwards favorable recommendation for Casa Benfica special permit at 34 Beetle Street
Summary
The New Bedford City Committee on Appointments and Briefings voted Aug. 21 to forward a favorable recommendation to the full City Council for a special permit to operate a members' club at 34 Beetle Street for Casa Benfica.
The New Bedford City Committee on Appointments and Briefings on Aug. 21 voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the full City Council for a special permit allowing Casa Benfica to operate a members' club at 34 Beetle Street.
The permit application, filed in July 2025 in the name of Jose Barbosa and Derek Mendez doing business as Casa Benfica, was the subject of a public hearing before the committee. Attorney John Williams told the committee the building at 34 Beetle Street previously housed the Central Lusso American Club and that the location has held a club license for many years. "That location's had a…
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