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Annie (licensing staff) briefed the commission on the timeline and said she had contacted the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) about reinstatement rules; she reported ABCC guidance that a lapsed license could be reinstated if the quota allowed and the applicant submitted a new application with tax clearances and a letter confirming no changes. Commissioners noted the unusual circumstances: the license had been acquired by NoHo Social from a prior business rather than issued as an over‑quota allocation, and there was correspondence indicating family bereavement and later inquiries from the owner’s attorney about reinstatement.

Commissioners discussed several pathways for reissuing the license: (1) solicit applications from interested businesses and then choose a recipient after review; (2) hold a lottery among qualified applicants; or (3) keep the license in reserve while seeking legislative relief to increase quotas. Commissioners described advantages and drawbacks of each approach and asked staff to publish a request for applications so the commission can evaluate interest and then decide whether to hold a lottery or evaluate applicants on merits.

The commission took no final reissuance action at the Feb. 19 meeting and agreed to place the matter on a future agenda (March meeting) with proposed application materials and a recommended process for selecting a recipient if multiple applicants come forward.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Northampton License Commission | February 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Licensing Commission discussed options to reissue an annual all‑alcohol on‑premise license formerly held by NoHo Social that lapsed at the end of 2024; staff briefed the commission on outreach and ABCC guidance and commissioners agreed to solicit applications and revisit the process at a future meeting.","taxTitle","Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts","taxId",68541,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6100243,"Tasty Dessert Bar at 141 Main Street approved for common‑victualer and entertainment licenses with extended seasonal hours",1291,2549070,3840630,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2813707-2f3293f279325119de737aea3a2ed7bf&start=2549&end=3840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2813707-2f3293f279325119de737aea3a2ed7bf/thumbnail_2549070.jpg","/articles/6100243/Massachusetts/Tasty-Dessert-Bar-at-141-Main-Street-approved-for-commonvictualer-and-entertainment-licenses-with-extended-seasonal-hours","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6100243-560028ed5bf99e00b6c0c6e59e8d473e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172189&Signature=jMWlEyaWsbm6Dh5sQP9gUbx5soWm5YJ1lwa2cbHmXTIifDGuQZ-8xO31R0K5kIT2Gi2IJmbJVjUm9mw3bA2U4-m8Eqh7InmLEhxf-mwb4-x95iTnNg2TaRr7yxdJqr0r4bGyBaCION1QKBVi96F~~nWroZnWftXRNgCk0W37p-2BTAZgi1zBwA~KoWm6GNi0lbokLcl-4AUUd3Z-RxZUULhiDzsDPsIKVesxc~UBixP8nCKyps4OLDIZvl-eDoJFx5ImP4AJ7OV-eDyJWPKkl~Jmk-9~ofkXkhuTdJJhLLzU2-FYrzSbbaQaCBDDW-xqUVvBw3G7WD25ugw0yfU68w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Northampton Licensing Commission on Feb. 19 approved a new common‑victualer license and an entertainment license for Athanasios “Art” Genakis, who will operate The Tasty Dessert Bar at 141 Main Street.

Genakis described a dessert concept offering Greek yogurt, “Greek donuts” made on site, ice cream and small plates; he told commissioners he expects entertainment to be modest and intermittent, with “not more than 2 people performing at a time.” He said some programming will be used more in the winter months and that summer hours could extend later if demand warrants.

After discussing proposed operating hours and potential summer extensions, commissioners agreed to a uniform set of hours to simplify enforcement: a common‑victualer license allowing service 10 AM–midnight Monday–Saturday and 1 PM–midnight on Sundays, and an entertainment license matching those hours (with the caveat that Sunday entertainment cannot begin before 1 PM under local practice). Chair Yakovlev and other commissioners emphasized the need to introduce the business to nearby residents, and staff reiterated standard expectations that the operator cooperate with neighbors and the commission if complaints are filed.

Fire and building staff advised the applicant on life‑safety requirements; Captain Stollmeier and building staff reminded the applicant to maintain clear access to fire panels and to consult fire and building personnel before altering the kitchen or adding appliances, which can change permitting and sprinkler requirements.

Vote and conditions
- Motion to approve new common‑victualer and entertainment licenses for Athanasios Genakis, d/b/a The Tasty Dessert Bar, at 141 Main Street, with hours set to 10 AM–midnight Monday–Saturday and 1 PM–midnight Sunday: Approved, unanimous.","The commission granted a new common‑victualer and entertainment license to Art Genakis for The Tasty Dessert Bar at 141 Main Street, approving operating hours that allow later evening service and noting the requirement to be a good neighbor to nearby residents.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6100248,"Commission approves transfer of Majestic space to Pedego Wood LLC (Hayes) but flags late-night entertainment concerns",550,874910,1425760,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2813707-2f3293f279325119de737aea3a2ed7bf&start=874&end=1425","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2813707-2f3293f279325119de737aea3a2ed7bf/thumbnail_874910.jpg","/articles/6100248/Massachusetts/Commission-approves-transfer-of-Majestic-space-to-Pedego-Wood-LLC-Hayes-but-flags-late-night-entertainment-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6100248-273ccf65946ee261b5ebe813a05f68f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172189&Signature=BGWwFqNRq0gC1lC~kdRE8Mt8j4FYVSXmCbCdP8R055XppWjd0YCT4JUmTNP6nliwBnhoPrfv5KGMmbXe~9~4fJdSA41EL1Wk7PT3j1Wn7OV6ggZVqAJuftrpKXwtR2cF2pS1Rloiu8hTaw82qxgCOc0vGsVVyAJDa1gbfLT~43yxu6f7gBRa2mmeordfHaWFSmIvfQ5WkrWzZWrob0U9pAfYFBEdtaqWkdKwN7flvL60LzLklvGCuHz3TASgR14PgxeU1WypHBJoW94tUlg88ODpJesbwLZTJ7s2vXp3xM03tZOWulRpuvk7og1YvASwQQ58SZJkVg9Whyjxsjl2Bw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Northampton Licensing Commission on Feb. 19 approved a transfer of the liquor license and related common‑victualer and entertainment licenses for 24 Main Street, the former Majestic space, to Pedego Wood LLC, doing business as Hayes. The vote followed a public hearing where owners and operators described plans for live music, DJs and food service.

Proposed manager Anya Wood and consultant Jonathan Pedego described plans to reopen the space with a mix of live music and DJs, themed nights and a food partner. The applicants requested common‑victualer hours that would allow late service and said they hoped to continue Majestic’s late‑night food permit (staff noted Majestic’s prior late‑night food service reached 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays). The applicants told commissioners they were aware of residential units above the venue and have discussed sound mitigation and consulted the previous owner and building owner.

Commissioners raised concerns about the late entertainment hours. Chair Natasha Yakovlev said, “My biggest concern is the hours that have been requested for the entertainment license, because of past experiences,” and asked the applicants to be mindful of upstairs neighbors. Commissioner Amy Kaye Helene and others encouraged the new operator to introduce themselves to neighbors, monitor noise and be prepared to adjust hours if complaints arise. After discussion the commission voted to approve the transfer and to grant the requested common‑victualer and entertainment licenses, with the record noting the commission reserves the right to modify licenses if complaints follow.

Building inspection and fire officials attended the hearing. The building inspector confirmed the space has an existing kitchen but noted there is no hood, so some cooking methods will not be permitted; he also reminded applicants to contact the health department for any food‑service permitting and said it was the applicant’s responsibility to secure appropriate distributors and inspections. Fire Captain Catherine Stollmeier reiterated the occupancy limit of 49 people for the space and noted that the occupancy count includes staff. She advised that exceeding occupancy could trigger requirements for sprinklers and other systems and told applicants to consult with the fire department before making changes to kitchen appliances or the space that would affect life‑safety systems.

Votes and next steps
- Motion to approve transfer of liquor license from MP Majestic Enterprises, LLC (d/b/a The Majestic) to Pedego Wood, LLC (d/b/a Hayes), and to approve common‑victualer and entertainment licenses as applied for: Approved, unanimous (Natasha Yakovlev, Jennifer Ewers, Amy Kaye Helene voted yes).

The commission recorded no additional permitting conditions beyond routine state and municipal requirements but emphasized that noise complaints from upstairs residents would trigger a commission review and potential modification of entertainment hours.","After a public hearing, the commission approved transfer of a liquor license, a common‑victualer license and an entertainment license for Pedego Wood LLC d/b/a Hayes at 24 Main Street, with commissioners emphasizing the need for sound mitigation because of upstairs residents and noting occupancy and fire‑safety requirements.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6100254,"Northampton Licensing Commission approves manager change, multiple short-term permits and a stock transfer",2511,10481,2522110,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2813707-2f3293f279325119de737aea3a2ed7bf&start=10&end=2522","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2813707-2f3293f279325119de737aea3a2ed7bf/thumbnail_10481.jpg","/articles/6100254/Massachusetts/Northampton-Licensing-Commission-approves-manager-change-multiple-short-term-permits-and-a-stock-transfer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6100254-e37fb550b2c883ab77d53615f7c42eb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172189&Signature=Vyq3dpfP5L8lPEjK4drfLqR7UMOE5E0MdpboBpHrWnnjBzcTL~b0h0gGkCSbcbwqpmXM1S1Q2QJl8vJ4nGFibDdsugV3URpxnnyFudjh1skAQFYTsRqtfKg3DU71l8KRzb4C-UTnxC2XvaC8kOY4phTMVAdiDmQ0hLxLN6~AD3NPMx7smYn2o4eB1UHXhMpwsNiphxQ-Lmer1JlDlEElCm26roIGp~R5TTWeRK5-ooAlorVoNj~K-n1M38thNN4I0oqCG3aM9GNYlgUS3VH0ECAuTmw8CMtriy6xFyVMbWs-bkC-3IIBJFnfjh7ydZsYF7P1V3gtniAT4cVub31OPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Northampton Licensing Commission on Feb. 19 approved several routine license requests, including a change of manager on an annual all-alcohol package store license, multiple short-term wine-and-malt permits for arts events at 33 Holly Street and a transfer of stock for Northampton Liquors & Wines.

The commission granted Table and Vine Incorporated’s application to name Corey Decker as the manager on record for the store at 136 North King Street, replacing Dominic Fratini. Katrina Populacek, representing Table and Vine and Big Y, said Corey Decker “has been with us for more than 15 years” and completed off‑premises responsible‑serving certification. Commissioners recorded a motion to approve the change and voted unanimously in favor.

The commission also approved short‑term wine‑and‑malt permits for two 33 Holly Street tenants: the Northampton Center for the Arts’ World of Piano series (three dates in February and March) and Available Potential Enterprises (APE) for the Back Porch Festival on March 7–8. Northampton Center for the Arts representatives confirmed required documentation had been submitted; the commission approved a fee waiver for that series. APE asked for a fee waiver; commissioners declined to approve a waiver immediately and directed staff to place a fee‑waiver policy discussion on a future agenda so the commission can consider formal criteria for nonprofit waivers.

Glow Studio LLC, d/b/a Glow Beauty Bar, applied for a short‑term wine‑and‑malt permit for an Arrive at 5 event on March 5. The applicant was briefly absent; when the applicant joined later the commission approved the short‑term permit contingent on receipt of a tip‑certification, liquor‑liability insurance and documentation showing the licensed alcohol distributor to be used.

Separately, the commission approved a transfer of 49 shares (stock transfer) at Danvic Corporation, d/b/a Northampton Liquors and Wines at 104 Conz Street, naming Kudrat Patel as the new 49% shareholder; Attorney Timothy O'Leary represented the applicants. Commissioners said the paperwork was complete and voted to approve the stock transfer.

Votes at a glance
- Table and Vine Incorporated (change of manager, annual all‑alcohol package store license): Approved, unanimous (Commissioners Natasha Yakovlev, Jennifer Ewers, Amy Kaye Helene voted yes).
- Northampton Center for the Arts (short‑term wine & malt for World of Piano series; fee waiver requested and granted): Approved, unanimous.
- Available Potential Enterprises / Back Porch Festival at 33 Holly Street (short‑term wine & malt): Approved, unanimous; fee waiver NOT granted pending commission policy discussion.
- Glow Studio LLC (short‑term wine & malt for Arrive at 5): Approved contingent on receipt of tip certification, liquor liability insurance and distributor documentation.
- Danvic Corporation (transfer of 49% stock to Kudrat Patel for Northampton Liquors & Wines): Approved, unanimous.

The commission recorded no other conditions that would prevent the events or transfers from moving forward once outstanding documentation (for Glow) is received and filed with staff. Commissioners said they would place a formal policy discussion on fee waivers for nonprofits on a future agenda so the record reflects criteria for granting waivers.","The commission voted unanimously Feb. 19 to approve a change of manager for Table and Vine, short-term wine-and-malt permits for arts events at 33 Holly Street, a contingent short-term permit for Glow Beauty Bar and a stock transfer at Northampton Liquors & Wines.","actionData","errors"]

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