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Selectmen approve transfer of Old Colonial Cafe alcohol license to Gemma Kitchen & Bar at 171 Manhattan St.

Board of Selectmen, Town of Norwood · December 4, 2025
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Summary

The board unanimously approved a liquor-license transfer, assignment of lease and common victualler license for 171 Manhattan St., clearing the way for Gemma Kitchen & Bar (proposed manager Giuseppe Trociano) to operate in the former Old Colonial Cafe location.

At a public hearing Dec. 2, the Norwood Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to approve the transfer of an all‑alcohol restaurant license from Old Colonial Cafe Inc. to Gemma Kitchen & Bar Inc., to be used at 171 Manhattan Street.

Attorney Steven Delamere presented the applicants and introduced proposed manager Giuseppe Trociano and partner Michelle (surname transcribed as "Jewel"). Delamere said both principals have…

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