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Licensing Authority
John Flores, Chair ● Larry Decker, Vice Chair ● Nancy Karlson-Lidman, Clerk
Jessica Sylver, Associate ● John Murphy, Associate
Town Council Liaison - President, Craig Tamash
Licensing Authority Public Meeting Agenda
The Barnstable Licensing Authority will hold a Public Meeting on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 10:00
a.m. at Barnstable Town Hall, in the James H. Crocker Jr. Hearing Room, 2nd Floor, 367 Main Street,
Hyannis.
The meeting will be televised live via Xfinity Channel 8 or high-definition Channel 1072. It may also be accessed via
the Government Access Channel live stream on the Town of Barnstable’s website:
http://streaming85.townofbarnstable.us/CablecastPublicSite/watch/1?channel=1
CALL TO ORDER – Introduction of Board Members and Staff
NOTICE OF RECORDING – This meeting of the Barnstable Licensing Authority is being recorded and
broadcast on the Town of Barnstable’s Government Access Channel. In accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 20, the Chair must inquire whether anyone else is recording this
meeting and, if so, to please make their presence known.
PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 23, 2025
NEW APPLICATIONS
1. FOUR (4) SPECIAL ONE DAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES
Cirque Entertainment VI LLC doing business as Paranormal Cirque III, for four special one day entertainment
licenses to hold the Paranormal Circus, a live performing arts show at 180 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, as noted
below:
Date Start time (not to exceed 11pm end time)
August 29, 2025 (1 show) 7:30 p.m.
August 30, 2025 (2 shows) 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
August 31, 2025 (2 shows) 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
September 1, 2025 (1 show) 7:30 p.m.
2. NEW SPECIAL ONE DAY BEER & WINE LICENSE
An application has been filed by Kami Perry on behalf of the 1st Cape Cod Brazilian Independence Day, to be held
at Aselton Park on September 7, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Event organizers are seeking a one-day beer
and wine license. Beer and Wine will be served by Fabio Lima – current TIPS certificate is on file.
3. AMEND ANNUAL §12 ALL-ALCOHOL COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE – CHANGE OF MANAGER
An application has been filed by GMRI, Inc. dba The Olive Garden Restaurant #1523, 1095 Iyannough Road,
Hyannis, to amend the licensed alcohol manager from David Marshall to Megan Bettencourt.
4. AMEND ANNUAL §15 WINE AND MALT LICENSE – CHANGE OF MANAGER
An application has been filed by LLH, LLC dba Trader Joe’s, 655 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, to amend the licensed
alcohol manager from David Haley to Megan Ackerman.
5. AMEND NON-LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
An application has been filed by Hyannis LSOF Operating LLC dba Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod, to amend the
existing non-live entertainment license to include recorded music below conversation level as well as 20 TV’s
throughout the hotel including both indoor and at the outdoor pool deck.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. NEW ANNUAL DAILY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND AMEND DAILY NON-LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
An application has been filed by 235 Ocean Partners LLC dba The Break, 235 Ocean Street, Hyannis, for a new annual
daily live entertainment license and amending the daily non-live entertainment license. Applicant requests up to 3
live, amplified, performers on the outside covered patio, daily until 10:00 p.m. They propose to increase the daily
non-live entertainment license by adding 2 TV’s on the 2nd floor (inside), 2 TV’s on the 1st floor (inside), 1 TV on the
1st floor covered patio (outside). Non-live entertainment will be commensurate with alcohol service hours.
2. NEW ANNUAL DAILY LIVE AND DAILY NON-LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
An application has been filed by Pour Decisions Wine Bar Inc., 388 Main Street, Hyannis, for an annual daily live and
daily non-live entertainment license as follows: Daily Live entertainment to include up to 2, non-amplified,
performers, inside; daily non-live entertainment to include recorded music at conversation level, 2 TV’s, and music
videos, inside. Live and non-live entertainment are proposed daily from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
3. NEW CLASS II AUTO DEALER LICENSE
An application has been filed by Cape Motors Inc, 711 Yarmouth Road, Hyannis, for a new Class II Auto Dealer
license; maximum of 22 spaces which includes 7 display spaces, 1 handicapped accessible space, and 14 employee
and customer spaces. Repairs of inventory vehicles only will be performed by Clerio Auto, 362 Yarmouth Rd,
Hyannis. Daily hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m.
4. TRANSFER §12 LICENSE INCLUDING CHANGE OF LICENSE TYPE & NEW DAILY LIVE & NON-LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
LICENSE An application has been made by Triton Beverage Group dba Cape Cod Beer, 1336 Phinney’s Lane,
Barnstable, to accept the transfer of the §12 license from Cape Cod Beer Inc. Transfer includes a change of license
type from a farmer brewer to a pub brewer license. The new owners propose to operate with the existing floor plan
and fare. Propose alcohol license manager is Michael McNamara. Proposed hours of operation are Monday –
Thursday, 12pm to 8pm, Friday & Saturday 12pm to 9pm and Sundays 12pm – 6pm. Live entertainment is proposed
for a maximum of 6 performers. Non-live entertainment for music at conversation level. Hours of entertainment to
be commensurate with alcohol service hours.
DISCUSSIONS
1. Neptune’s, 541 Main Street, Hyannis – Update/discussion regarding the increased capacity as requested by the
Authority at their March 26, 2025, public hearing.
2. Blue Moon, 430 Main Street, Hyannis – Discussion regarding recent police activity at or around the
establishment.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Notice of violation has been received by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission for Bob’s Liquors, 167
Corporation Street, Hyannis, for the alleged sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of
twenty-one.
TEMPORARY & PERMENANT CLOSURES
Business Name Address License Type Temporary or Permanent
Cape Motors 20 Bearse’s Way Class II Permanent closure of this
location. Applying to move to
new location.
CONSENT AGENDA
DOING BUSINESS AS ADDRESS OF EVENT EVENT NAME DATE & TIME OF EVENT
Kings Grant Racquet Club 12 Old Kings Rd, Cotuit Cotuit Oyster Festival 09/24/2025 from
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cape Cod Young
Professionals (CCYP)
2240 Iyannough Rd, West
Barnstable
19th Annual Back to
Business Bash
09/12/2025 from
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
LICENSING UPDATES
1. Licensing Authority & Division Update
2. Police Department Updates
MATTERS NOT REASONABLY ANTICIPATED BY THE CHAIR
The list of matters, are those reasonably anticipated by the president/chair, which may, be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be
discussed and other items not listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by
law. It is possible that if it so votes, the sub-committee may go into executive session. For your information the section of the M.G.L. that pertains to
postings of meetings is as follows: Except in an emergency, in addition to any notice otherwise required by law, a public body shall post notice of every meeting
at least 48 hours prior to such meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. In an emergency, a public body shall post notice as soon as reasonably
possible prior to such meeting. Notice shall be printed in a legible, easily understandable format and shall contain: the date, time and place of such meeting
and a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting. Meetings of a local public body, notice shall be filed with the
municipal clerk, and posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours
ADJOURNMENT - Next two meetings: September 24, 2025, and October 22, 2025
Town of Barnstable - Licensing Program
367 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Hyannis, MA 02601
(P) 508.862.4774 (C) 774.470.8033
https://www.townofbarnstable.us/boardscommittees/LicensingAuthority/
Staff Support
Erin Logan, Licensing Director
Erin.logan@town.barnstable.ma.us
Chris Kelsey, Consumer Affairs Officer - Barnstable Police Department
Chris.kelsey@town.barnstable.ma.us