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Broom Street Bar’s request for roadway seating draws a large public turnout; neighbors and committee press for 10 p.m. outdoor cutoff
Summary
Broom Street Bar’s application to add roadway seating on West Broadway drew a large public turnout; neighbors urged a 10 p.m. limit on outdoor service, while proprietors pleaded outdoor dining has been essential to survival.
The Licensing Committee reviewed an alteration/expansion application from Broom Street Bar, Inc., for 361–363 West Broadway (also listed as 499 Broom Street) to expand onto municipal property and add roadway seating. Donna Raftery, committee chair, called the item and said many people were present to speak.
Liana Kaufman, listed on the license and speaking for the proprietors, framed Broom Street Bar as a local, long‑running neighborhood establishment that relied on outdoor seating introduced during the pandemic. Kaufman said outdoor dining had helped the business survive difficult economic conditions and that the operation had complied with…
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