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Board continues Espresso Subito mobile food rehearing to March 20 after broad public debate on notice and competition
Summary
A rehearing on a mobile coffee-truck permit drew hours of testimony about notification procedures, the DPW's measurement methods (radius vs. walking distance) and 'like food' competition. After extensive public comment, the Board of Appeals continued the matter to March 20 to secure a full five-member vote.
The Board of Appeals on Jan. 16 held a de novo rehearing for a contested mobile food permit for Espresso Subito (coffee truck), focusing on whether required notice was properly provided and how the Department of Public Works measures the 300‑foot limitation for 'like foods.'
Appellants representing Second Street merchants argued Radius Services (the notice vendor) and DPW misapplied the 300‑foot notification requirement, leaving multiple affected businesses unaware of the original permit hearing.…
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