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Select Board approves three Class A liquor licenses and a special‑amusement permit for Happy’s Takeout
Summary
The Select Board approved Class A restaurant liquor licenses for Encanto Cafe (David Norton), Happy’s Takeout (Melissa) and Paper Plane (renewal), and granted Happy’s Takeout a special‑amusement permit for an outdoor fenced entertainment area; applicants addressed setback and service logistics during the public hearing.
The board held a public hearing on three Class A restaurant liquor license applications and approved all three.
David Norton, representing Encanto Cafe (formerly the Beastro), introduced the applicant team and described planned Latin‑American‑style cuisine and limited acoustic music given new hotel rooms above the site. Melissa, representing Happy’s Takeout, explained a proposed fenced 75×40‑foot outdoor area that will be set back from the road and used for alcohol service and occasional small stage entertainment. Board members and staff confirmed the fenced area will be configured to meet DOT setback guidance and state alcohol officials reviewed the proposal; staff said the proposal remains conditioned on state licensing and spacing requirements.
The board moved and approved all three licenses and later approved the separate special‑amusement permit for Happy’s Takeout. Board members asked staff to continue working with applicants and state liquor licensors on final plan details and on ensuring setback and fencing requirements are met.
What’s next: Applicants will finalize state licensing steps, and town staff will confirm the permitted fence and serving arrangements before supporting full operation.
