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Applicant Jean Machado and proposed manager Ashley described plans for a family-style, full-service Latin-inspired restaurant with seating on two floors and televisions for sporting events. \"We're gonna have a floor manager. We'll obviously have to have security there in compliance with Chelsea regulations,\" Machado said, noting on busy nights the business would scale security staffing. Machado said the group had inspections from the building, health and fire departments and that the restaurant expected to open about 1½ months after approvals.

Sergeant Star Chung and Officer Santiago told the commission police had reviewed the applicants' records and raised operational requirements the business must meet if it opens. Chung emphasized camera and video requirements: licensees must maintain 30 days of continuous footage (not motion-activated snapshots) and provide video to police in a timely manner when requested; the department said it expects video to be produced within 48–72 hours. Chung also warned that security staff must meet Chelsea’s uniform rules and that establishments must call 911 when incidents begin outside the door rather than relying solely on locking doors to \"protect\" patrons.

Police also cautioned about noise and neighborhood impacts: the property’s backyard is residential and the commission and police urged careful sound mitigation. Machado said she had spoken with neighbors and reached a tentative agreement with Frank's Auto to rent 10–15 parking spaces for customers. Neighbors who spoke at the hearing expressed mixed views: Mari Manji, who lives next door, said she supports a family restaurant but raised concerns about parking and late-night noise; William Kaufman, treasurer of the condo association directly above the restaurant, said earlier closing hours and sound mitigation would reassure residents.

Commissioners asked applicants to wait to use any entertainment devices until a separate amusement and entertainment license is approved; the entertainment application was not yet ready and is expected to return to the commission. The applicants had requested hours of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday; commissioners voted to approve the new alcohol license with the hours as requested but made clear police and licensing staff will conduct an administrative walk-through, review camera placement and require compliance with Chelsea rules on security, over-service prevention and video retention.

During the hearing commissioners repeatedly warned that a restaurant cannot become a nightclub in practice if operating as a family restaurant; they emphasized enforcement steps that would follow any violations. Applicants were told to mark rented parking spots, finalize camera coverage and consult police on soundproofing before opening entertainment offerings. The amusement and entertainment license application will return to the commission for a future vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Chelsea City Licensing Commission Meeting of 6-12-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Licensing Commission granted a new all-kinds alcohol license to Torito Restaurant & Lounge at 73 Winnisimitt Street, approving hours requested but emphasizing compliance: the amusement/entertainment permit is pending, security, soundproofing, camera systems and parking arrangements will be scrutinized by police and the commission.","taxTitle","Chelsea City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",78275,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6201395,"Commission approves change of officers and directors for MB Spirits LLC",39,1669000,1708000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3794308-ed38a20efabe2dbb6ca24e8d58c93726&start=1669&end=1708","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3794308-ed38a20efabe2dbb6ca24e8d58c93726/thumbnail_1669000.jpg","/articles/6201395/Chelsea-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Commission-approves-change-of-officers-and-directors-for-MB-Spirits-LLC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201395-9b130bb94cfef06e9416df69695b80ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170590&Signature=HcftCcGf39ajeZ-wt9ia2H-VFqmz24FXALcbLHvVBF53wDwuACf4gEkExC06Gsh9SnzP405Vt3Lrtqiw3kB9kHfE2nIyLTIePcN4tYkzR2YjL88Jsdio4K-csXWxwqMCGPY53-ufuc9FmGSg3UDYID-ffTM6tzt2Eu7auW-kYV6uVhEXzII49WTHSClPkj8ROvwFGqvYS6jWsi1EJtI6zPIjvy7j4-FYYg7yaZwYd~WJKfgqq07FfzgbWAz6z3qS~4rACFO1RnEaixwXfuqrOzGVVlNwZT16bb4U1Kzl6d3lb9HirkLQRvV1ASmiOUChfuCiUFZgQc8XZgmxkekjuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MB Spirits LLC, d/b/a MB Spirits at 170 Everett Ave., notified Chelsea’s Licensing Commission on June 12 of a change in the parent company’s board: James Carlton is leaving and Michael Keyes is being added as a director of Dumoulin Supermarkets Inc., the licensee’s parent company.

Attorney John Aida presented the update and said it was a change at the parent-company level only; there was no change in ownership of MB Spirits LLC and no operational changes at the licensed business. Sergeant Star Chung told the commission the police had run checks on the incoming director and reported no issues.

Commissioners voted to approve the administrative change on the corporate roster; the change is administrative notification to both the local licensing commission and the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC).","MB Spirits LLC informed the Licensing Commission of a corporate change in directors at its parent company; the commission approved the administrative update after police background checks.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6201400,"Commission approves change of managers for two Coleman Management hotels in Chelsea",82,1254000,1336000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3794308-ed38a20efabe2dbb6ca24e8d58c93726&start=1254&end=1336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3794308-ed38a20efabe2dbb6ca24e8d58c93726/thumbnail_1254000.jpg","/articles/6201400/Chelsea-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Commission-approves-change-of-managers-for-two-Coleman-Management-hotels-in-Chelsea","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201400-81d1c0d89b2b56eecf39514e0e50002a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170590&Signature=ObkvGln4yrHuKYICEzz6Wtukj-9w3U5qCA9XOY2~iqxJRlgn-bj-RKij1E7HI79e9LE~9HcXToGfaCDqzqY-9rKgpM0lX16c-gPsmbMoGlBfePW4PPTCvJlTDKnrhzz9ridGbHVJGfadvdLJx4KfF89X5BkrS9S7lGrTkN7n1NMtzeeSYtGmv~Xwp8SuaEPx2SzsvY83FMKCP5s0Si7wZxvCJ~psfdexgAggmeo5R8qSd9xs4xhKQVlNz0gQUNH3PZap-D0KMioKWULAZudUWiSTNmkHK-2liNaQFnPDS15V1xM8Frah5--zd5LHLxeeW53A9fcEhM6QDKhSUXnq9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chelsea Licensing Commission on June 12 approved change-of-manager applications for two hotels operated by Coleman Management Inc.: Homewood Suites at 145 Beach Street and Residence Inn (Marriott) at 200 Maple Street.

Attorney John Aida represented the applicants and introduced Cathy Cucciello as the proposed manager of record for the Homewood Suites. Aida said Cucciello has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality and had previously been approved as a manager for Coleman Management in Revere and at a DoubleTree location. \"She is familiar with the rules and regulations of this board, the ABCC, and the laws of the Commonwealth as it pertains to the sale and service of alcohol,\" Aida said.

Sergeant Star Chung told the commission the police department ran background checks and had no concerns about Cucciello. Cucciello acknowledged her TIP (server-training) certificate had expired and said she would renew it; the commission asked that she submit proof when renewed.

Aida also sought approval to make Siobhan Jonikin (appearing in the transcript as Shavon/Siobhan) manager of the Residence Inn; the commission was told Jonikin had previously been approved by the commission at another Coleman property. Sergeant Chung confirmed the department’s background check for Jonikin was clear but noted Jonikin’s Massachusetts driver’s license record showed an expired license; Chung said that would only be relevant if the manager were required to drive in the course of job duties.

Commissioners approved both change-of-manager applications by voice vote during the June 12 meeting. The commission’s approvals were contingent on the managers meeting the commission’s credential requirements: Cucciello to renew TIP certification, and Jonikin to resolve any outstanding documentation related to her driver’s license if job duties require driving.

No members of the public opposed the applications during the hearing.","The Chelsea Licensing Commission approved change-of-manager applications for Coleman Management Inc.'s Homewood Suites (145 Beach St.) and Residence Inn (200 Maple St.), with police reporting no disqualifying concerns.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6201405,"Chelsea police cite multiple violations after May 18 affray at Las Vegas restaurant; commission refers case to disciplinary hearing",156,649000,805000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3794308-ed38a20efabe2dbb6ca24e8d58c93726&start=649&end=805","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3794308-ed38a20efabe2dbb6ca24e8d58c93726/thumbnail_649000.jpg","/articles/6201405/Chelsea-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Chelsea-police-cite-multiple-violations-after-May-18-affray-at-Las-Vegas-restaurant-commission-refers-case-to-disciplinary-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201405-468138bb86d7511b1735cb88f3723f42/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170590&Signature=EoqUTPFOX9JQ4LV7MkozDHDYkceKYy3~IHaRJSvSF6eMmxPIi0Sbr7I8s4aCY2vvHtDlfcftvCkTIkNEpyNtV1SQVbFEGIaK8E1f7Sklgzb5poI1nkzoxiHbexD1vqy7RpgFe2NKyVbRxObXVIS2sCvt8r2m0btZWAGbdMfP9SUpdA7UjpYXKUp8aoKfYtbqKHsbd7CkjtdXLa7DiaupLhv~aEQv4xwuWLinLo0CoV66g4Blgpt6ZrIBOteBL6zQTwj~ArX6aJCQy41hoYQJnT5Iro~YyI3C2f5pnbYH3L0DCt4QtmBcAwV5t0WJFIqUokQEieNJr5WPoT83XgFX3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chelsea’s Licensing Commission on June 12 voted to refer a May 18 incident at Las Vegas restaurant, 388 Broadway, to a disciplinary hearing after Chelsea Police described video showing a crowd altercation and multiple alleged licensing violations.

Sergeant Star Chung of the Chelsea Police Department told the commission officers responded to a reported affray about 12:46 a.m. on May 18 and later reviewed video from the establishment. \"A couple folks identified themselves as managers and owners and so on and so but the names that were provided did not match up with the paperwork,\" Chung said, and the department secured footage for follow-up.

Police said Officer Santiago reviewed the video and found segments between about 12:05 a.m. and 12:43 a.m. showing staff dancing while working, patrons being overserved and an intoxicated person with his head on the bar. Officer Santiago said the video also showed staff drinking while working and “inappropriate touching.” The department cited potential violations of Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) regulations, including rules on dancing (2.11), overserving (2.08), admitting intoxicated patrons (2.04), standards of conduct (2.12), on-duty consumption (2.09) and security-staff requirements (2.09a).

Chung also said establishment staff locked the door during the incident and did not call 911, explaining they were trying to protect patrons and staff. \"They felt like it wasn't their duty to [call for police] for anything that was occurring right outside of the door,\" Chung said. Police told the commission the owners later provided video within 72 hours; officers requested more time to complete a fuller investigation and recommended a disciplinary hearing.

Chair Marty McAlpine asked for a motion, and the commission voted to move the matter to a disciplinary hearing at its next meeting. Commissioners did not vote on a penalty at the June 12 session; the referral means the commission will consider formal discipline after receiving a fuller police report and hearing testimony.

The police presentation identified specific operational concerns the commission may examine at the hearing: whether the licensed manager and listed owners on file matched those working that night; whether entertainment (a DJ or other live acts) was permitted under the license; staff and security compliance with Chelsea regulations; and whether surveillance footage was preserved and produced in a timely manner.

The department advised licensees that video should be preserved and provided promptly when requested; police said they had secured the footage in this case and would produce a full report later. The commission did not set discipline at the June 12 meeting and scheduled the disciplinary hearing for its next session.","Chelsea Police reported video evidence of a May 18 fight and several alleged licensing violations at Las Vegas restaurant, 388 Broadway. The Licensing Commission voted to move the matter to a disciplinary hearing at its next meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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