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Council grants 30‑day provisional approval for Dante's Kitchen liquor license transfer
Summary
Council approved the transfer of Dante's Kitchen's Class BB license to MGM Restaurant Group on a 'granted but not issued' basis for 30 days, pending building, health and tax clearances; applicants said operations and staffing will remain unchanged.
The Town Council granted a 30‑day provisional approval for the transfer of a Class BB alcoholic beverage license (including outdoor sidewalk service) for Dante's Kitchen at 315 Main Street to MGM Restaurant Group, subject to final approvals from the building inspector, Department of Health and division of taxation.
Applicants Mehul and Gina Mehta told the council they do not plan operational changes: “Nothing is changing at the restaurant as far as venue, seating... the staff is staying the same,” an applicant said. Clerk Lee Carney confirmed the application included required DCI checks, a certificate of insurance provided that day, and seating limits approved at 48 patrons (typically 36 inside and 8–12 outside seasonally). Council voted 4–0 to approve on a granted but not issued basis; if required clearances are not submitted within 30 days the application must be re‑advertised and returned for another hearing.
