Board approves change of manager at Bay State Wine & Spirits on unanimous vote
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Summary
After a public hearing, the selectmen approved a licensing application transferring the manager role at Bay State Norwood LLC (d/b/a Bay State Wine & Spirits) from Michael Reardon to Deepak Kumar Patel.
Following a public hearing held at 6:45 p.m., the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously on Feb. 25 to approve a licensing board application for a change of manager at Bay State Norwood LLC, d/b/a Bay State Wine & Spirits, 426 Waff le Street (transcript spelling as provided).
Town clerk Christine Woodward read the notice that the application seeks a manager change “under chapter 138 section 15 of the Massachusetts General Laws.” The hearing included brief introductions and endorsements from the store’s current manager and a community supporter who described the applicants as “tip certified” and part of the community. No members of the public spoke in opposition. The selectmen closed the public hearing, heard no additional board questions, and approved the manager change (motion made by Selectman Groh; second by Selectman Lane). The vote was recorded as unanimous (5‑0).
Why it matters: A manager change is an administrative step for a retail liquor license; the hearing gave the town an opportunity to confirm the applicant’s suitability, confirm departmental clearances and close the public record.
The board recorded the approval and issued its signature on the licensing action that evening.