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Neighbours raise noise concerns as council approves transfer and entertainment license for Spritzers Cafe
Summary
Council approved a transfer of a Class B license and granted victualing and entertainment licenses for Spritzers Cafe at 63 Grove Street despite a neighbor objection about noise and late-night nuisance; council urged direct discussion between the resident and new owners and approved the transfer with stipulations.
Applicants seeking to purchase and operate 63 Grove Street (doing business as Spritzers) addressed the council and described plans to continue the existing business model. A neighboring resident, Richard, identified himself and objected to an entertainment license, saying live events have increased noise and nuisance impacts at his home and requesting possible restrictions such as security detail on event nights.
The council acknowledged the village-style mix of residences and longstanding businesses and encouraged the neighbor and new owners to discuss parking, noise management and other mitigations directly; the council also asked administration to be available for complaints and enforcement if problems persist. On motion, the council approved the transfer and requested licenses with standard stipulations. The transfer and licenses were approved on voice vote. The public-comment exchange was recorded during agenda item 25-293.
