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Wenham Liquor License

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Richdale's Liquor License Plan Garners Support from Some Neighbors, Concern from Others

The one big question about the application from Richdale for a liquor license is whether beer and wine sales are allowed there by zoning.

Some neighbors say the current owner of the Richdale in Wenham should be granted a liquor license because somewhere to buy beer and wine is needed in the area, while others say they are concerned about the negative impact on their property values. The Board of Selectmen last week heard the initial plans from Richdale owner Albert Abdelmalak about his application for the town's only package store license. The license had been held by Wenham Tea House, but when the management changed and Henry's Fine Foods took over, owner John Keohane said he preferred a pouring license. So the Tea House license was changed from a package store license to a pouring license, with the approval of the Legislature and signature of the governor. That made the …

In this Article:

Richdale, Wenham Tea House, Tea House's Liquor License Works Through 'Technical Corrections', and 4 more ›

Monday, December 17, 2012

Neighbor: Richdale Does Not Need Liquor License

A neighbor of Richdale in West Wenham write in opposition to its application for a package store liquor license.

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  • Monday, December 17, 2012

To the Editor: Richdale has again applied for a license to sell liquor. While I understand the challenges of running a small business, establishing a liquor store in a residential area along Topsfield Road would be a disaster for our neighborhood. I would have thought after the first Board of Selectman hearing in April that owner of Richdale would have seen the neighborhood opposition to the proposal and reconsidered his application by exploring other more community friendly opportunities. The decision to grant a liquor license is not about customer demand or even a specific business bottom line, but instead is about the about identifying business opportunities that is best in keeping with our community. That is why a hearing before a …

chris a

9:26 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

well hopefully after the meeting tonite he will get the license from what i saw there were more people from the neighborhood for it. then against it   more ›

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Richdale Liquor License to Be Considered First

The Wenham Board of Selectmen said it was the board's preference for a package store liquor license to go to Grassy Roots, but on Tuesday night will hear first from Richdale, which was the first to file a complete application.

The attorney for Richdale market in Wenham said Monday he’s not sure what to expect from the Board of Selectmen when it considers a package store liquor license for the store on Tuesday night. In February, the Board of Selectmen said it favored awarding the town’s single package store license to Grassy Roots because its plans to use the license align most closely to the initial intentions of the license when approved by Town Meeting voters. Before expressing its preference, the board had asked the three businesses hoping for a license to submit an “expression of interest,” according to Town Administrator Jeff Chelgren. From there, the board determined the plan from Grassy Roots most aligned with the intention of the town’s only license, …

In this Article:

Richdale, Grassy Roots Gets Nod For Wenham Liquor License, Grassy Roots, and 7 more ›

Monday, April 2, 2012

Last Chance: Deadlines You Need to Know This Week

An opportunity to try out for a summer production at the Community House is coming up.

Welcome to Last Chance, a regular Monday feature that will provide a list of upcoming deadlines that you may want to know about.  We’ll feature the latest deadlines to take a class, join a bus trip to Foxwoods or register to vote. Here is a list of important dates that Hamilton and Wenham residents will want to know this week. Community House Theater Auditions: Next week, there will be two auditions for the upcoming production of “Hot Mikado.” The auditions will be held Monday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 11 from 7-9 p.m. at the Community House. Auditions are open to adults and students in grades 7-12. The production is a hilarious 1940s-style update of a Gilbert and Sullivan favorite that features an intoxicating mix of styles and …

In this Article:

The Community House of Hamilton & Wenham, Letter to the Editor: League Encourages Local Candidates to Step Forward, Hamilton Town Hall, and 7 more ›

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Grassy Roots Gets Nod For Wenham Liquor License

Grassy Roots was told on Tuesday it is the "preferred candidate" to get Wenham's only package store license.

Grassy Roots was the Wenham Board of Selectmen’s top choice Tuesday night to move forward in the application process for the town’s only package store license. Three businesses – Grassy Roots, Nazir’s Fine Jewelry and Richdale – had all expressed interest in being granted the license. The package store liquor license became available when the Wenham Tea House chose to give it up in December. The Tea House’s new operator, Henry’s of North Beverly, plans to reopen the restaurant in April and is seeking a pouring license. Voters approved the first step at a Special Town Meeting last week, and a legislative petition moves on to the Legislature, a process that could take four to six months. In the meantime, Selectmen are charged with awarding …

In this Article:

Grassy Roots, Nazir's Fine Jewelry & Gifts, Richdale, and 9 more ›

Lucy Frederiksen

9:00 pm on Friday, February 24, 2012

Grassy Roots owner runs catering from the store and wants to sell wine with it. The license is to sell wine and beer only in 100 square feet of space. This model most closely matches the model Wenham voters approved two years ago. The selectmen are favoring asking the voters to approve more liquor licenses so everyone who wants one can have one. Perhaps the next ones won't have so may parameters?   more ›

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

'No Rush' In Deciding on Wenham's Only Package Store License

The Wenham Board of Selectmen will take its time in deciding which one of three businesses will get the town's only package store license.

There’s no deadline to decide, so the Wenham Board of Selectmen will take their time in deciding which business will be given the town’s sole package store license. The Wenham Tea House had held the license, but when the restaurant there closed in December the Tea House gave up the license. The Tea House is now seeking a pouring license for its yet-to-be-announced new tenant and the first step in that process will be a vote next Wednesday, Feb. 15, at a Special Town Meeting. “We have one application available,” said Town Administrator Jeff Chelgren, referring to the newly open package store license. Three businesses have expressed interest in holding the license – Grassy Roots, Nazir’s and Richdale. In the end, Selectmen have asked …

In this Article:

Three Wenham Businesses Seek Sole Package Store License, The Exchange at the Wenham Tea House, Wenham Special Town Meeting, and 5 more ›

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Three Wenham Businesses Seek Sole Package Store License

Three Wenham businesses are seeking the towns only package store license and Selectmen work to decide whether the town should have more licenses.

Wenham’s sole package store license is now a hot commodity – there are three local business that have expressed interest in holding the license. The Wenham Tea House had held the license until December, when the restaurant closed. But the restaurant plans to reopen soon under new management and as part of that agreement, the Tea House is seeking a so-called “pouring license.” That proposal, which will require the state Legislature’s approval, first goes before a Special Town Meeting now scheduled for Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at Buker Elementary School. On Tuesday night, though, the Wenham Board of Selectmen had to decide whether to expand the number of package store licenses held by the town plus decide which of the three businesses will get the …

In this Article:

The Exchange at the Wenham Tea House, Tea House Talking with Prospects for New Restaurant Tenant, Bessie Buker Elementary School, and 6 more ›

chris a

10:05 pm on Thursday, August 30, 2012

does that mean the state will only give three not one license   more ›

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