HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 LICENSING 022526 AGENDA TOWN OF BARNSTABLE
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 AGENDA
The Barnstable Licensing Authority will hold a Public Meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at
10:00 a.m. at Barnstable Town Hall, in the Selectmen’s Conference 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 – December 5, 2025 and December 17, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. New Annual §12 Wine & Malt License
In accordance with MGL c.138 and MGL c.140, an application has been filed by The Buttercup Café LLC dba The
Buttercup Cafe, 3226 Main St/Rt 6A, Barnstable, to add a new annual wine and malt license to this existing common
victualler license. Establishment is currently licensed for 49 seats inside, and 16 seats outside. Proposed alcohol
manager is Melissa Jankowski; hours of wine and malt service will be daily from 11am to 7pm (daily operating hours
are 7am-7pm).
2. New Annual Common Victualler License
In accordance with MGL c.140, an application has been filed by Isabella’s Pizzaria Inc. dba Isabella’s Pizzaria, 640
Main Street, Hyannis, for a new annual common victualler license with Ana Pinto as the manager. Proposal includes
seating for 115 patrons, with daily hours of operation from Tuesday – Sunday 7am-12pm, then 5pm to 10pm; closed
on Monday.
3. New Class II Auto Dealer License
In accordance with MGL c.140 an application has been filed by RC Chambers Hyannis Auto Store LLC dba RC
Chambers Hyannis Auto Store, 20 Bearse’s Road, Hyannis for a new Class II Auto Dealer, with a maximum of 14
vehicles which includes 11 display, 1 customer, 1 employee, and 1 handicap spaces. Repairs of inventory vehicles
will be conducted at 52 Thornton Drive, Hyannis and 15 Jan Sebastian Drive, Sandwich. Daily hours of operation are
Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday closed.
4. New Annual Common Victualler License
In accordance with MGL c.140, an application has been filed by Fashion Food LLC dba Wendy’s Old-Fashioned
Hamburgers, 715 West Main Street, Hyannis, for a new annual common victualler license with Terrence Smily as
the manager. Proposal includes seating for 6 patrons; hours of operation will be daily from 7:00am to 10:00pm.
NEW APPLICATIONS
1. New Special One-Day Entertainment License
In accordance with MGL c.140, an application has been filed by mTuitive, Inc./Cancer Can't for a special one-day
entertainment license at Barnstable Brewing, 485 West Main Street, Hyannis. Applicant proposes to host a single
musician to provide live entertainment at the culmination of a 5K run on June 14, 2026, from 10am to 2pm.
2. New Special One-Day Wine and Entertainment Licenses
In accordance with MGL c.138 and MGL c.140, an application has been filed by Sturgis Library, 3090 Main
Street/Rt 6A, Barnstable, to host National Library Week Open House, on April 25, 2026, from 3pm to 5pm. Wine
will be served and an amplified guitarist will be providing entertainment.
3. Amend Annual §12 All Alcohol License – Change of Manager
In accordance with MGL c.138 and MGL c.140, an application has been filed by Boteco do Manolo Hyannis, Inc.
dba Boteco do Manolo, 1070 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, for a change of manager from Fabio V. Barbosa to
Giancarlo Nobre.
4. Amend Annual §12 All Alcohol License – Change of Manager
In accordance with MGL c.138 and MGL c.140, an application has been filed by MACAAB INC dba B&B Pizza, 10
Seaboard Lane, Hyannis, for a change of manager from Aaron J Boutiette to Christian James Boutiette.
HEARING SCHEDULE CHANGE - Discussion and vote to change the April 2026 meeting date from
Wednesday the 22nd to Wednesday the 15th
DISCUSSION & VOTE – Annual Alcohol Compliance Meeting Requirements: The Licensing Authority will
deliberate on whether to require mandatory attendance at the annual alcohol compliance meeting for all current
and pending licensees. This discussion will conclude with a formal vote to approve or reject the proposal.
CONSENT AGENDA – SPECIAL ONE DAY LICENSES
DOING BUSINESS AS ADDRESS OF EVENT EVENT NAME, DATE & TIME TYPE OF LICENSE
Cotuit Library 871 Main Street, Cotuit Sounds of Summer Concert
7/1/2026, 6pm-730pm
Beer & Wine
Entertainment
Cotuit Library 871 Main Street, Cotuit Sounds of Summer Concert 2
7/29/2026, 6pm-730pm
Beer & Wine
Entertainment
Cotuit Library 871 Main Street, Cotuit Cornhole Tournament
7/10/2026, 430pm-830pm
Beer & Wine
LICENSING UPDATES
1. Licensing Authority & Program Updates
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 meeting is March 25, 2026
Town of Barnstable - Licensing Program
367 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Hyannis, MA 02601
https://barnstable.gov/Departments/LicensingDivision/
STAFF SUPPORT
Erin Logan, Licensing Director
Barnstable Licensing Program
Chris Kelsey, Consumer Affairs Officer
Barnstable Police Department
Erin.logan@barnstable.gov Chris.Kelsey@barnstable.gov
(P) 774.470.8033 (P) 508.862.4667