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Licensing Authority
John Flores, Chair ● Larry Decker, Vice Chair ● Nancy Karlson-Lidman, Clerk
Jessica Sylver, Associate ● John Murphy, Associate ● Mike Trovato, Associate
Town Council Liaison - President, Craig Tamash
Licensing Authority Public Meeting Amended Agenda
(Agenda amended to correct the title of public hearing item #5)
The Barnstable Licensing Authority will hold a Public Meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 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:
https://barnstable.cablecast.tv/internetchannel/watch-now
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 – June 25, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. NEW DAILY LIVE AND AMEND DAILY NON-LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
An application was filed by Sam Diego’s Inc. dba Sam Diego’s, 950 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, to amend the daily
non-live entertainment license to include recorded music below conversation level and 9 TV’s and to add new
daily live entertainment to include live, non-amplified music with 2 performers. The applicant proposes to host
trivia, bingo, paint night, theme nights such as board games. Hours of all entertainment will be commensurate
with their alcohol licensed hours; Sunday – Thursday 11:30am to 10pm and Friday & Saturdays 11:30am to 11pm.
2. 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.
3. NEW DAILY LIVE AND AMEND DAILY NON LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
An application was filed by DJ’s Wings ‘n Things, Inc. dba DJ’s Wings, Ribs, Subs ‘n More, 165 Yarmouth Road,
Hyannis, to add a new live entertainment to include trivia and amend the daily non-live entertainment to include
19 TV’s and recorded music below conversation level. Hours of entertainment are daily from 10am – 12:30am.
4. NEW ANNUAL ALL ALCOHOL COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE, NEW DAILY LIVE & NON-LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
An application has been made by Triton Beverage Group dba Cape Cod Beer, 1336 Phinney’s Lane, Barnstable, for
an annual all-alcohol common victualer license. Microbrewery comprised of a 5000 sq. ft. bldg w/assembly-taproom
w/seats for 206 or 96 seats w/tables & chairs, or 288 standees only; production, retail, offices, 2 bathrooms (1-ADA)
& 3 egresses – 1 at rear of assembly/taproom, 2 at front of retail; a 2300 sq. ft. storage area w/access from patio to
2 adjacent space ADA compliant bathrooms, a 4000 sq. ft. building w/production, a 6700 sq. ft. patio w/seats for
250 and planter/barrier surround. Proposed alcohol manager is Michael McNamara. Hours of operation are Monday
– Saturday 8am to 12:45am and Sunday 10am – 12:45am. The applicant also proposes a daily live entertainment to
include up to 7 live amplified performers, comedy shows, live theatre, and karaoke; and daily non live entertainment
to include 1 cinema screen to include music videos, 1 video game, recorded music above conversation level, and 5
TV’s. Proposed hours of live and non-live entertainment are daily from 10am to 12:45am.
5. AMEND ANNUAL ALL-ALCOHOL COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE
An application was filed by Ryan Family Amusement LLC dba Ten Pin Eatery, 793 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, for a
change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and a change of ownership interest as per the application submitted.
NEW APPLICATIONS
1. 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.
2. 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.
DISCUSSIONS
• Blue Moon, 430 Main Street, Hyannis –Discussion regarding recent police activity at or around the
establishment as well as observed violations.
• Outdoor entertainment – a discussion will take place regarding consistency with regards to hours of
outdoor entertainment for all licensed businesses.
TEMPORARY & PERMENANT CLOSURES
Business Name Address License Type Temporary or Permanent
Neptunes 541 Main St, Hyannis Alcohol, Entertainment,
Common Victualler
Temporary reduction of hours:
Closing Monday - Wednesday
Open Thursday & Friday 4pm -
12am, Saturday 12pm – 12am,
& Sunday 12pm – 8pm
Blue Moon 430 Main St, Hyannis Alcohol, Entertainment,
Common Victualler
Temporary reduction of hours
Closing Monday - Thursday
CONSENT AGENDA
DOING BUSINESS AS ADDRESS OF EVENT EVENT NAME DATE & TIME OF EVENT
Cape Cod Maritime
Museum
135 South St, Hyannis History on Tap: The Story
Behing the Gallery
Scenes: Presidential
Summers – The
Kennedy’s on Cape Cod
10/2/2025
5pm to 7pm
Cape Cod Maritime
Museum
135 South St, Hyannis History on Tap: Tales of
the Sea
10/16/25
5pm to 7pm
Cape Cod Maritime
Museum
135 South St, Hyannis History on Tap: Bizarre &
Eerie Events in War
10/30/25
5pm – 7pm
Cape Cod Maritime
Museum
135 South St, Hyannis History on Tap:
Cranberries
11/6/25
5pm – 7pm
Cape Cod Maritime
Museum
135 South St, Hyannis History on Tap: Historic
Storms of Cape Cod
11/13/25
5pm – 7pm
Spectacle Live 2240 Iyannough Rd, West
Barnstable
Colin Mochrie & Brad
Sherwood; Live
Comedy/improv
10/18/25
8pm – 11pm
LICENSING UPDATES
1. Licensing Authority & Division Updates
2. Police Department Updates
Next two meetings: October 22, 2025, and November 19, 2025
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
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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
Town of Barnstable - Licensing Program
367 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Hyannis, MA 02601
(P) 508.862.4774 (C) 774.470.8033
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