Quincy City board approves race permit, liquor permits, restaurant license, name change and license pledge

Quincy City Board of License Commissioners on March 11 approved a package of permits and routine licensing actions, including a special-use permit for an April 26 5K run, a one-day liquor license for a YMCA fundraising event, a common victualer license for a new Mediterranean restaurant, a business name change for a Furnace Brook venue, and the pledge of a wine-and-malt restaurant license to a bank.

The actions were taken at a meeting with a full quorum present; the board conducted the business as an agenda block and approved each item by voice vote with no extended discussion.

Interfaith Social Services: special-use permit for Stop the Stigma 5K Interfaith Social Services received approval for a special-use permit for its annual Stop the Stigma 5K, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, with a 9:30 a.m. start and finish at 440 East Quantum Street at the Kennedy Center. The applicant said the event raises awareness of mental illness and addiction and raises funds for Interfaith’s mental health counseling center; the group said last year’s event drew about 800 participants and it expects a comparable turnout this year. The board approved the permit by voice vote.

South Shore YMCA: one-day liquor license for Taste of the South Shore The board approved a one-day liquor license for the South Shore YMCA’s Taste of the South Shore fundraiser, set for Wednesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. at the YMCA facility at 79 Coddington Street. Nick Ben Dixon, representing the YMCA, said the ticketed, 21-and-older event features about 25 food vendors and that proceeds will support youth sports, swim programs and camp scholarships. The YMCA told the board it anticipates roughly 500 participants and supplied transportation, delivery and caterer permits from last year’s event. The license was approved by voice vote.

KAVA: common victualer license for 195 Newport Ave. The board approved a common victualer license for KAVA (listed in the application as KAVA Mazi Grill LLC, doing business as Kava) for premises at 195 Newport Ave., with proposed manager Patrick Cartier and proposed hours of 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. The applicant described Kava as a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant offering bowls, pitas, house-made dips and several proteins, including vegetarian options. The board granted the license by voice vote; staff reminded the applicant to schedule the required inspections prior to opening.

Perth Hospitality LLC: doing-business-as name change to The Loft at Furnace Brook Perth Hospitality LLC received approval to change its doing-business-as name from The Fours at Furnace Brook to The Loft at Furnace Brook for the facility at 20 Reservoir Road. Tim Colton, representing the owner, said the new name better reflects the venue’s location and views; he said the operator was targeting an early April opening for the refreshed space. The board approved the name change by voice vote.

President’s Clambox LLC: pledge of wine-and-malt license to Mountain 1 Bank The board approved the pledge of the wine-and-malt beverage restaurant license held by President’s Clambox LLC (doing business as The Clambox, 789 Quincy Shore Drive) to Mountain 1 Bank as part of refinancing. Attorney Rob Fleming was listed on the application but was not present at the hearing; staff confirmed the submitted paperwork and the pledge was approved by voice vote.

Minutes and housekeeping The board accepted the minutes from the Feb. 25 hearing and set its next hearing date for March 25. The meeting adjourned following the routine approvals.

Votes at a glance - Agenda item 1: Special-use permit — Interfaith Social Services, Stop the Stigma 5K (April 26, 9:30 a.m., 440 East Quantum St.) — Approved by voice vote; quorum present. - Agenda item 2: One-day liquor license (special) — South Shore YMCA, Taste of the South Shore (May 7, 6 p.m., 79 Coddington St.) — Approved by voice vote. - Agenda item 3: Common victualer license — KAVA Mazi Grill LLC d/b/a Kava (195 Newport Ave.; proposed manager Patrick Cartier; hours 10:45 a.m.–10 p.m.) — Approved by voice vote; inspections required prior to opening. - Agenda item 4: Doing-business-as name change — Perth Hospitality LLC (20 Reservoir Road) to The Loft at Furnace Brook — Approved by voice vote. - Agenda item 5: Pledge of wine-and-malt license — President’s Clambox LLC d/b/a The Clambox (789 Quincy Shore Drive) to Mountain 1 Bank — Approved by voice vote; attorney on application not present. - Minutes: Acceptance of Feb. 25 minutes — Approved by voice vote.

Why it matters: The approvals clear the way for the spring fundraising season, a new restaurant opening and a business name change that operators said will better reflect their venue. Several items affect event logistics and alcohol service for large gatherings in Quincy. The board did not indicate any contested or controversial issues during the hearing.