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Lincoln Peak Vineyard approved for seasonal outdoor live music on Fridays and Saturdays
Summary
The Development Review Board approved a conditional-use permit allowing Lincoln Peak Vineyard to host live outdoor music on Fridays and/or Saturdays from May 15 through October 1, 2026, 6–9 p.m.; the board recorded no opposition at the hearing and an abutter spoke in support, citing community gathering benefits and Town Plan goals.
The New Haven Development Review Board approved a conditional-use permit for Lincoln Peak Vineyard to host seasonal live outdoor music on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m., beginning May 15 and running through Oct. 1, 2026.
Applicant Nichole Bambacigno told the board she sought permission for live outdoor music at the family-owned, 12-acre winery. She said the original request proposed music on Fridays 6–8 p.m. from May 22 through Aug. 26, 2026, and then amended that request to add Saturdays and extend hours and season. "I am seeking a conditional use permit to provide live, outdoor music at the 12-acre family-owned winery on Fridays and Saturdays beginning May 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. and ending October 1, 2026," Bambacigno said during the hearing. She said there would be no additional permanent lighting beyond possible string lights on event nights and that she had reached out to abutting property owners.
An adjoining property owner, Chris Granstrom, spoke in support and framed the proposal as consistent with recent community efforts: the New Haven Come Together Initiative formed committees focused on affordable housing and community gathering spaces, and Granstrom said the winery’s events would provide a regular opportunity for neighbors to gather. Granstrom also noted the Town Plan’s guidance to foster a diverse local economy that accommodates small businesses.
Victor LaBerge moved to approve the permit as amended; Tim Paquette seconded. The motion carried 5–0. The DRB then closed the hearing on the application. The permit approval allows the vineyard to schedule the seasonal events as described; any material change (additional days, extended hours beyond the approved window) would require a return to the DRB for amendment.
