License Commission revokes Hurricane Betty's licenses

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What happened

The commission voted 3-0 that violations occurred at Hurricane Betty's, then voted 3-0 to revoke its entertainment and alcohol licenses after an Oct. 11 shooting that left a man dead. The club's attorney stipulated to the police observations, and a request to stay the decision pending appeal was denied. The commission also voted 3-0 to revoke the license for ICY Gaming Zone, 117 Lovell St., after its owner did not appear for the hearing.

Key decisions

• 📋 Revoke entertainment and alcohol licenses, Hurricane Betty's. The commission found the violations occurred, then revoked both licenses. A request to stay the decision pending appeal was denied. (Vote 3-0). Read case details
• 📋 Revoke license, ICY Gaming Zone. The commission revoked the license after the owner did not appear. Inspectors counted 211 people in a space permitted for 16. (Vote 3-0). Read case details
• 📋 Entertainment and beer garden licenses, Festival of Lights. The entertainment license was approved. The beer garden's one-day liquor license was also approved, with beer sold only in cans inside a tent. Read case details
• 📋 Basic entertainment license for Eddie's Pub and Sports Bar. The basic entertainment license was approved, including possible live music on Saturdays. Read case details
• 📋 One-day liquor license for brewery at holiday market. The license was approved subject to portable toilets being available to the public. Read case details

Next dates

• Nov. 12: Next License Commission meeting

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