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From YouTube: City of Boston Licensing Board 9-17-20
Description
Board's Mandatory Emergency Hearing held on 9/17/20 to address complaints and operations of North End licencees.
The Licensing Board for the City of Boston holds licensed premise inspection hearings on Tuesdays, transactional hearings on Wednesdays and voting hearings on Thursdays weekly pursuant to Governor Charles Baker’s executive order (the “Order”) issued March 22, 2020, temporarily modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law (M.G.L. ch. 30A s. 20) due to the ongoing public health crisis due to Covid-19 (coronavirus).
B
A
A
A
This
hearing
is
being
conducted
pursuant
to
certain
temporary
amendments
to
the
open
meeting
law.
That
is
what
allows
us
to
meet.
Virtually
this
hearing
will
be
reported
and
will
be
posted
on
the
city
of
boston
website.
Again,
please
meet
yourself
if
you
are
not
currently
presenting
or
asking
a
question.
C
Thanks
leslie
and
thank
you
all
for
joining
us
today
on
such
short
notice.
I'm
also
joined
today
by
commissioner
liam
curran
and
commissioner
kiana
saxon,
and
to
echo
what
leslie
said
today.
C
We
we
called
this
hearing
to
respond
to
some
of
the
complaints,
but
also
to
answer
any
of
your
questions
today
about
the
extension
of
the
outdoor
seating
program,
as
well
as
the
use
of
propane
heaters,
so
we're
going
to
first
address
some
of
the
complaints
and
talk
through
some
of
the
appropriate
responses
to
them
and
then
we'll
take
questions
about
the
propane
heaters
and
the
out
the
extension
program.
C
A
We're
also
joined
by
lieutenant
adrian
troy,
sergeant,
william
gallagher
and
detective
eddie
hernandez
of
the
boston
police
department.
In
addition
to
that,
we
are
joined
by
john
romano
of
the
mayor's
office
of
neighborhood
services,
dan
manning
the
assistant
commissioner,
at
the
inspectional
services
department
and
janelle
finnerty
and
christina
grublin
from
the
boston
fire
department.
As
the
chairwoman
said,
we
have
received
a
number
of
complaints,
and
recently
we
have
seen
an
increase
in
complaints.
A
As
we
previously
noted.
We
are
well
aware
that
the
vast
majority
of
licensees,
including
in
the
north
end,
are
doing
everything
they
can
to
be
compliant
and
are
adapting
to
the
rules
and
regulations
as
they've
been
changed.
However,
it
is
very
important
to
remember
that
this
is
a
neighborhood.
This
is,
as
you
know,
even
better
than
we
do.
This
is
an
incredibly
densely
populated,
neighborhood,
dense
with
both
licensees
and
dens
with
residents,
and
a
number
of
the
complaints
we've
received
lately
have
been
coming
from
residents
overseas
co.
A
A
If
you
have
questions
about
what
is
or
isn't
allowed
or
if
you
need
advice
on
how
to
better
handle
your
patrons
we're
here
to
help,
we
also
have
a
contact
at
the
boston,
public
health
commission,
we're
happy
to
run
any
questions
or
concerns
you
have
by
that
contact.
But
again
it
is
important
to
remember
this
is
a
neighborhood.
This
program
was
established
to
ensure
that
we
could
provide
as
much
support
and
assistance
to
our
licensees
as
possible,
but
we
do
need
you
to
work
with
us.
A
All
of
you
have
made
those
changes,
but
we
need
your
cooperation
to
move
forward,
especially
given
the
fact
that
the
mayor
has
announced
we
are
extending
this
program
in
order
to
consider
off
to
continue
offering
you
this
lifeline
I'll
just
take
a
moment
and
ask
lieutenant
troy
and
his
team.
If
they
have
anything,
they
would
like
to
add
sergeant.
E
About
that
last
weekend
was
the
first
saturday
after
labor
day,
so
there
was
a
great
influx
of
people
into
the
city
and
they
really
have
to
have
their
game
one
down
there,
especially
with
the
crowds
and
the
lines.
Those
were
the
major
complaints,
the
number
of
people
down
there
and
people
hanging
around
on
the
sidewalks.
So
I
mean
the
next
couple
weeks:
gonna
be
real.
F
I'm
sorry,
oh
there
I
am
yeah,
no
just
just
just
hope
for
the
the
level
of
cooperation
to
continue
that
we've
received
in
the
past
in
the
north
end
and
the
compliance,
and
we
hope
for
that.
Continued
cooperation
in
the
coming
weeks.
C
I
just
wanted
to
add
one
more
thing:
leslie
one
of
the
issues
we're
hearing
from
actually
the
restaurant
owners
is
that
you're
not
sure
how
to
control
the
lines
that
are
outside
your
restaurants.
And
at
what
point
do
you
have
to
move
people
along?
We
don't
have
a.
We
don't
have
a
solid
answer
on
that,
but
I
think
you
have
to
use
your
best
judgment.
If
there
is
a
line
forming
outside,
you
might
want
to
start
taking
reservations,
taking
people's
phone
numbers
and
texting
them.
C
C
A
I'm
now
briefly
going
to
go
over
the
advisory
that
was
released
yesterday
or
earlier
this
week
and
then
we're
going
to
ask
boston
fire
if
they
can
give
a
brief
overview
of
the
application
process
and
then
we'll
open
it
up
to
questions.
A
A
outdoor
dining
on
private
property
has
been
extended
indefinitely
for
the
duration
of
the
ongoing
covet
19
related
public
health.
Emergency
licensees,
previously
approved
for
temporary
extensions
of
their
license.
Premise
on
private
property
may
continue
to
use
those
approved
areas
until
the
board
issues.
Further
guidance,
licensees,
utilizing
the
temporary
program
on
non-contiguous
spaces,
meaning
space,
not
adjacent
to
your
restaurant,
where
you're
utilizing
the
special
one
day
program
you
may
continue
to
operate
pursuant
to
all
the
requirements
that
have
been
issued
previously
until
further
notice.
A
Licensees
using
the
temporary
dining
program
on
public
sidewalks
and
parking
lanes
may
continue
to
use
their
approved
spaces.
And
again
I
want
to
emphasize
that
you
must
use
your
approved
spaces
and
not
extend
beyond
those
until
december.
1St
2020
weather,
permitting
or
until
further
notice,
obviously
with
these
spaces,
there
is
a
heightened
concern
due
to
snow
removal
and
the
requirements
around
that.
So
if
you
are
using
those
spaces
and
are
requested
to
remove
your
barriers
and
seating
area
you're
going
to
have
to
do
so,
however,
we
will
revisit
the
december
first
date.
A
A
Licensees
seeking
to
utilize
propane
heaters
may
do
so
only
upon
applying
and
receiving
written
approval
from
the
boston
fire
department
via
the
online
portal.
The
city
has
opted
to
waive
the
150
fee
for
the
application
and
the
inspection.
However,
none
of
the
public
safety
requirements
can
be
waived.
A
We
are
looking
at
extent.
The
the
extension
of
this
outdoor
dining
program
is
meant
to
continue
to
aid
our
restaurants.
We
understand
that
you
are
one
of
the
hardest
hit
industries
due
to
the
kovic
19
public
health
emergency
and
we're
continue
we're
committed
to
continuing
to
work
closely
with
you
to
look
at
new
and
creative
ways
that
we
can
assist
you
during
these
times.
A
C
I
don't
have
anything
to
add
just
to
thank
all
the
restaurant
owners
and
the
licensees
for
your
cooperation
as
we
are
learning
how
to
operate
in
this
during
the
crisis
together.
The
north
end
has
really
done
a
great
job
and
I
think
everyone
everyone
wants
to
see
it
continue.
We
have
to
do
so
safely,
especially
from
a
public
health
perspective,
but
also
from
a
fire
perspective.
So
I
think
we
should
move
right
into
requirements
to
get
a
permit
to
use
the
propane
heaters
outside.
A
Thank
you,
janelle
finnerty,
with
the
boston,
boston,
fire
department.
Janelle.
Do
you
mind
just
giving
a
brief
overview
of
the
process
for
applying
for
and
being
inspected
for,
propane
heaters.
I
So
you
can
apply
through
the
online
boston
fire
department
portal.
I
Once
you
create
your
account
with
your
email
and
a
password,
you
would
choose
a
permit
type
and
the
name
of
the
perma
type
that
you're
going
to
apply
for
is
the
temporary
heat
permit.
The
fire
department
requires
attachments
to
be
uploaded
in
order
to
process
the
application.
Those
attachments
are
a
site
plan
showing
the
location
of
the
temporary
heaters
and
also
showing
the
location
of
where
it
is
you're
going
to
be.
Storing
the
propane
tanks
that
are
going
inside
of
the
heaters,
the
fire
department
doesn't
want
the
tanks
left
overnight
in
the
heaters.
I
So
you
need
to
have
that
on
the
site
plan
and
they
also
want
two
sets
of
spec
sheets,
one
for
the
temporary
heaters
and
one
for
the
fuel
storage
container.
That's
going
to
be
used.
I
Also,
the
fuel
storage
container
has
to
have
a
lock
on
it
and
once
those
are
uploaded,
they
need
to
be
in
pdf
form
and
if
you're
doing
it
from
your
cell
phone,
it
might
not
work
as
well
as
it
would
be
if
you
were
doing
it
from
a
desktop
or
a
laptop,
and
please
use
the
google
chrome
browser
once
all
those
are
uploaded.
A
A
One
of
the
first
questions
we've
received
that
I
just
want
to
highlight
is
that
electric
heaters
do
not
require
approval
of
the
boston
fire
department
or
the
licensing
board.
However,
the
use
of
any
electric
heaters,
no
cords
can
be
running
over
the
public
way,
so
you
cannot
have
cords
running
over
the
sidewalk
or
the
street,
and
again
I
just
remind
everyone.
A
There
we
go
as
a
reminder:
propane
storage
is
always
prohibited
indoors,
regardless
of
the
circumstances.
So
when
your
heaters
are
not
in
use,
you
cannot
leave
the
propane
cylinders
in
the
heaters.
They
must
be
removed
and
stored
properly.
They
cannot
be
stored
on
the
public,
sidewalk
or
the
public
way
when
they're
removed
and
they're
not
in
use,
they
must
be
stored
in
approved
metal
cages
or
lockers.
A
A
In
the
meeting
there
was
a
question
from
cafe
perediso
regarding
whether
wires
can
run
above
the
sidewalk
cord
and
then
over
and
down
we'll
be
looking
at
everything
on
a
case-by-case
basis,
and
I
want
to
emphasize
that-
and
I
think
I
speak
for
all
the
departments
involved
in
this
when
we
say
that
public
safety
at
the
end
of
the
day
is
of
the
utmost
importance.
These
propane
heaters
can
pose
a
public
safety
risk
if
they're
not
utilized
properly
and
in
the
correct
way.
A
So
we
will
be
looking
at
everything
and
the
boston
fire
department
will
be
looking
at
everything
on
a
case-by-case
basis.
So
if
you
are
seeking
to
run
cord
over
the
sidewalk,
please
reach
out
to
licensing
board
at
boston.gov,
and
we
are
happy
to
look
at
your
proposal
and
work
with
you
to
do
everything
we
can
to
try
and
find
a
way
to
make
it
work.
A
C
I
also
want
to
add
some
other
neighborhoods
we're
hearing
anecdotally,
that
restaurants
are
banding
together
and
finding
a
location,
that's
safe
and
approved,
and
several
restaurants
are
storing
the
propane
tanks.
Together,
I
don't
know
if
anyone
on
fire
can
add
more
information
about.
You
know,
example
of
what
that
might
be.
I
know
we
have
examples
of
what
the
lockers
look
like
available
to
people,
but
could
you
give
an
example
how
far
away
that
container
has
to
be
or
something
that
to
give
this
neighborhood
some
additional
guidance.
I
For
example,
in
south
boston,
I
think
there's
six
restaurants
that
came
together
and
they're
using
a
space
that
is
located
next
to
one
of
the
restaurants
lieutenant
day
with
the
boston
fire
department
went
out
and
inspected
the
site,
and
it
was
he
passed
it
through.
So
it
has
to
be
five
feet
away
from
any
building,
no
matter
what
and
away
from
all
exits
and
it
has
to
be
in
a
locked
metal
cage
or
there
has
to
be
fencing
around
it
and
once
to
what
is
it,
you
know
you
can't
block
egress.
I
C
A
And
that
one
of
the
other
points
that
has
come
up
is
that
the
all
of
these
heaters
and
and
the
location
you're
proposing
for
the
heaters
has
to
be
reviewed
and
approved
by
the
fire
department.
They
have
to
be
a
minimum
of
five
feet
away
from
any
entrance
or
exits
and,
at
the
very
least,
a
minimum
of
three
feet
away
from
any
table.
Although
that
will
be
reviewed
and
approved
on
a
case-by-case
basis
and
for
public
safety
concerns
they
may
require
additional
space.
A
A
I
have
a
question.
I
massimo,
you
don't
mind,
I'm
just
gonna
finish
going
through
these
questions
and
then
we'll
turn
to
you
thanks.
A
A
Can
you
repeat
what
the
city
of
boston's
policy
for
outdoor
sidewalk
spaces
if
a
snowstorm
hits
the
north
end,
obviously
with
the
december
1st
deadline?
At
this
point,
we
are
hoping
that
we
don't
have
a
snowstorm
we're
hoping
for
all
of
our
sakes
for
a
mild
winter,
but
I
believe
and
kathleen
correct
me
if
I'm
wrong,
I
don't
think
we
have
a
pic
on
this
call,
but
we
were
looking
at
giving
48
hours
notice.
C
Now,
yes,
similar,
similarly
to
what
we
did
before
the
the
forecast
of
a
hurricane,
where
we
sent
out
a
notification
to
you
and
asked
you
to
bring
in
all
of
the
planters
and
barriers
that
could
be
easily
blown
over.
It
would
be
something
similar
to
that
again.
C
We
don't
know
it's
our
first
time
doing
it
and
again,
I
just
want
to
encourage
you
all
as
you
look
towards
the
next
couple
of
months,
if
it's,
if
it's
within
your
business
plan,
to
continue
operating
outside,
we
encourage
you
to
do
so
and
to
contact
us
if
you
need
help.
If
you
have
questions
about
what
is
safe
and
what
is
allowed,
I
know
the
north
end
is
a
little
different
than
some
of
the
other
neighborhoods
because
of
the
number
of
licenses
and
because
of
the
sight
lines
with
the
sidewalks
and
cars.
C
The
streets
are
not
closed
down.
Anything
if
you
want.
If
you
would
like
to
propose
something
to
us,
we
have
recently
received
a
proposal
for
jersey
barriers
with
a
plexiglas
extension.
It
has
not
been
approved,
it's
under
consideration
right
now
and
it
all
comes
down
to
public
health
and
public
safety
guidelines.
As
long
as
it
does
not
obscure
sight
lines
and
does
it
does
not
go
against
any
public
health
guidelines,
we
are
open
to
any
creative
idea.
C
You
might
have
to
make
your
outdoor
space
more
comfortable
in
the
next
couple
weeks
in
the
next
couple
of
months.
We
are
hoping
to
continue
this
as
long
as
we
possibly
can.
The
mayor
has
made
it
very
clear
that
it's
his
desire
to
extend
outdoor
dining
for
as
long
as
we
can.
I
don't
know
if
there's
anyone
on
the
call
here
that
can
speak
to
this,
but
we've
heard
that
when
outdoor
dining
was
the
only
dining
allowed,
there
were
zero,
coveted
cases
from
restaurants.
C
So
it's
clear
that
eating
outside
is
safer
than
eating
inside
and
there
have
been
cases
that
have
stemmed
from
restaurants
since
indoor
dining
has
been
allowed.
So
this
is
where
we're
coming
from.
We
want
to
help
extend
the
outdoor
experience
as
long
as
possible.
Others,
other
cities
are
doing
it
successfully.
So
I
think
boston
should
be
able
to
do
this
successfully
as
well.
A
G
Hello,
I
just
want
to
thank
everybody
for
the
timeless
support,
any
way
to
do
like
a
like
a
three
wall
tent
or
a
see-through
tent,
or
something
open
to
the
sidewalk,
where
it
will
block
the
wind
for
the
guests
instead
of
like,
say,
a
four-sided
tent
like
a
three-sided
tent
or
like
plexi
plexi
glass,
like
almost
like
a
hockey
board
around
the
patio.
C
Massimo
we
just
received
our
very
first
request
for
something
with
plexiglas.
It
has
not
been
approved,
so
I
hesitate
to
say
yes
and
then
have
people
invest
in
that.
If
you
would
like
to,
we
would
need
an
actual
submission.
How
you
would
adhere
the
plexiglas
to
your
outdoor
barriers
in
a
safe
manner
and
and
show
us
what
the
idea
is,
and
then
we
could
share
that
with
our
streets
team
to
see
if
it's
possible,
so
I'm
encouraging
you
to
do
so.
I
don't
literally
about
an
hour
ago
we
received
our
first
request.
C
A
If
you,
if
you
have
private
space,
you're
utilizing
and
that
you're
seeking
to
request
attend
for
please
note
that
that
does
require
isd
and
bfd
approval
and
again
we
are
committed
to
working
with
you
and
trying
to
make
this
process
as
easy
as
possible.
But
at
the
end
of
the
day
we
have
to
ensure
that
all
the
public
safety
requirements
are
adhered
to.
A
Dan
manning
the
assistant
commissioner
of
inspectional
services.
Do
you
have
anything
you
wanted
to
add.
J
Yes,
I
just
wanted
to
jump
in
the
chair
mentioned
the
the
uptick
in
in
the
coven
cases,
and
I
just
wanted
to
just
just
just
so
we're
clear.
There
were
a
couple
of
cases
over
the
lockdown
and
phase
one
and
phase
two
of
reopening
that
did
happen,
but
it
was
like
you
know,
statistically
insignificant.
J
However,
since
going
to
phase
three
we've
seen
an
uptick
in
cases
inside
restaurants,
so
outdoor
dining
would
that
help
lead
to
the
decision
to
set
outdoor
dining
because
it's
it's
clearly
proven
out
to
be
a
safer
environment
for
your
patrons.
But
I
just
wanted
to
we're
on
the
record.
I
want
to
clear
that
up.
K
K
However,
we're
not
keeping
people
warm,
you
can
put
as
many
of
those
heaters
as
you
want
outside
those
are
purely
aesthetic
if
there's
no
way
to
put
some
sort
of
barrier
like
I
know
you
guys
are
looking
at
this
thing
with
the
jersey
barriers
with
the
plexiglas
around
that
something
like
that.
Just
to
let
you
know,
approve,
not
approve,
but
something
like
that
is
very
important,
because
that
definitely
keeps
at
least
the
wind
off
of.
G
K
You
know
going
off
up
high
in
the
building
and
stuff,
but
all
this
conversation-
it's
all
great,
it's
all,
but
we're
not
keeping
people
warm
at
night
in
november
and
in
an
october
night,
so
they're
not
going
to
want
to
eat
outside
and
for
the
smaller
places.
That's
going
to
be
a
burden
because
to
see
people
indoors,
I
have
40
seats
in
camolinas.
A
lot
of
people
in
this
meeting
have
very
little
seats
seating
inside.
K
So
when
we
put
the
you
know,
we
put
the
barriers
and
the
social
distances
and
all
that
it
goes
down
to
nothing.
Jobs
are
lost,
everybody
gets
down
again,
everybody's
upset,
I
mean
things
are
terrible
for
everybody,
blah
blah
blah.
There's
got
to
be
a
way
that
we
can
figure
out
some
sort
of
resolution,
because
there
are
fire
proof,
tents.
There
has
to
be
a
way
to
figure
out.
K
Somehow
how
can
we
keep
some
of
the
heat
on
our
customers,
so
they
they
do
want
to
eat
outside
until
the
end
of
november,
hey
and
god
willing.
If
we
do
find
a
solution
that
they
do
want
to
eat
outside
until
december,
I
mean
they
do
this
in
northern
european
countries,
people
are
outside
eating,
they've
figured
it
out
somehow,
but
you
know
with
safety
in
mind.
Of
course
we
have
to
reach
something
that
works
for
everybody.
C
Damian,
we
really
appreciate
the
feedback
and
I
I
promise
you
we
are
committed
to
continuing
to
look
at
this.
This
is
brand
new
in
the
city
of
boston.
Eastern
these
european
countries
may
have
been
doing
this
for
a
lot
longer.
I
think
we've
been
pretty
flexible
in
the
amount
of
in
the
last
six
months.
We
we're
just
taking
it
one
step
at
a
time.
If
we
could
go
faster,
we
would
right
now
it's
no
to
tense.
It
may
not.
A
And
part
of
the
no
tense
just
to
echo,
the
chairwoman's
comments
has
been
specifically
based
on
the
concerns
raised
by
boston
fire
regarding
the
sight
lines
and
the
north
end
again.
As
you
all
know,
much
better
than
we
do
is
an
incredibly
unique
situation
and
there
have
been
numerous
public
safety
concerns
raised.
So
again
we
want
to
think
creatively
we're
here
to
work
with
you
we're
here
to
adapt,
but
at
this
time
tents
are
not
permitted
on
public
property.
H
Leslie
just
to
add
to
that
a
lot
of
the
relay,
even
with
the
the
umbrellas
in
the
north
end,
there
was
issues
when
an
apparatus
was
trying
to
get
down
the
street
and
not
having
the
space
not
wanting
to
hit
an
umbrella
and
it
injured
somebody
sitting
on
a
patio.
H
A
Thank
you
janelle
that
that's
helpful
and
you
know,
while
you're
on
one
of
the
questions
you
or
christina
could
answer
is
from
frank
palino
asked:
can
we
store
the
propane
tanks
in
a
locked
container
on
our
front
doorstep,
but
not
on
the
sidewalk,
the
restaurant's
private
entrance
way
that's
not
being
used,
because
the
restaurant
is
closed.
Is
that
feasible,
obviously
with
with
the
understanding
that
everything
needs
to
be
inspected.
H
I
mean
if
it's
in
their
doorway
on
their
step,
it
still
needs
to
have
the
the
feet
of
the
structure.
You
can't
be
within
three
to
five
feet.
Well,
actually,
you
know
they
couldn't
store
it
in
the
doorway,
because,
oh
it's,
the
egress,
the
knee
grass
issue.
Even
if
the
restaurant
is
closed,.
I
I
D
So
I
have
a
step
up.
That's
about
six
inches
and
just
the
doorway
that
I'm
talking
about.
I
would
only
take
about
12
inches
by
30
inches.
I'm
only
going
to
have
to
talk
about
two
things,
and
this
will
be
bolted,
actually
does
not
block
any
other
any
other
entryways
above
right.
Here,
it's
just
going
to
be
my
front
door.
It's
outside.
A
I'm
sorry
frank:
you
keep
cutting
in
and
out
for
your
specific
proposal.
Why
don't
you
email
licensing
board
at
boston.gov
and
we
can
connect
you
with
fire
so
that
you
can
I'll
do
that?
Okay,
thank
you.
Thank
you,
but
again
to
echo
what
the
chair
said.
We
want
to
keep
brainstorming.
We
want
to
keep
working
with
you.
We
want
to
think
creatively
and
we're
we're
committed
to
do
that.
So
any
ideas
you
have
bring
them
to
us
we're
here
to
talk
through
them.
A
We
just
received
another
question:
can
the
city
place
speed
bumps
on
hanover?
I
I
don't
speak
for
the
boston
fire
department,
but
that
question
was
raised
on
a
call
earlier
and
deputy
chief
tully
did
specifically
know
that
it's
a
it's
a
public
safety
hazard
and
that
the
even
if
it's
mere
seconds
that
that
that
could
slow
down
an
emergency
apparatus
reaching
its
destination
means
that
they
cannot
at
this
time
be
placed
on
hanover
street.
A
Are
there
other
questions?
I'm
sorry,
we
received
another
question
from
warren
why
the
tents
have
previously
been
used
for
various
festivals,
and
we
we
have
had
this
question
so
in
the
past
and
hopefully
in
the
future.
Tents
have
been
and
will
be
used
for
festivals.
In
those
instances
the
streets
have
been
closed
down
to
traffic
again.
The
issue
is,
there
are
flame
retardant.
Intents
absolutely,
but
the
issue
is
the
sight
lines.
There
are
concerns
about
both
emergency
apparatus
and
just
common
everyday
vehicles
not
being
able
to
properly
see
down
the
street
with
those
tents.
K
I
mean,
having
said
what
you
just
said
about
things
being
close
for
the
festival.
I
know
this
is
crazy
and
everyone's
gonna
jump
off
of
buildings,
but
wouldn't
winter,
be
the
perfect
time
to
cross
to
close
off
hand
the
street,
if
you're
ever
gonna,
do
it
and
then
we'd
be
able
to
put
the
tensed
feast
like
we'd,
be
able
to
have
it
nice
and
toasty,
not
toasty,
but
warm
enough,
and
you
know
we'd
we'd
be
kicking
in
like
that
mils
tax
coffer
as
well.
Besides
making
everybody
happy.
A
Thank
you,
damian.
I'm
going
to
ask
john
romano
and
john
I'm
sorry.
I
neglected
you
if
you
want
to
go
ahead
and
say
a
few
words.
B
So,
just
time
to
talk
a
little
bit
about
the
tensor
festivals
and
then
the
same
thing
with
the
closure
of
the
streets,
so
warren
and
damian.
Thank
you
for
bringing
up
those
issues.
I
appreciate
it.
B
I
also
apologize
for
my
phone
ringing
during
the
middle
of
this
as
well,
but
as
we
go
through
one
of
the
things
I
really
just
kind
of
want
to
touch
upon,
was
it
reiterating
what
leslie
said
because
the
streets
are
closed
because
that's
a
close
off
area
and
because
we're
able
to
control
kind
of
that
once
that
trees
close
we're
able
to
control
that
spot
as
well
as
be
able
to
maneuver
those
tents?
If
anything,
you
need
to
get
down
there
for
any
emergency
reason.
B
We
would
see
that
and
there
would
be
a
couple
other
things
we'd
have
to
move
along
this
way,
but
those
streets
are
closed
just
to
the
common
traffic
damian.
To
also
bring
up
your
point,
then
about
the
sight
lines
and
closing
down
hanover
street
in
salem
street.
It's
been
looked
at
and
something
that's
still
under
review
with
transportation
and
that
we
keep
looking
at.
But
we
run
into
significant
issues
whenever
looking
at
closing
down
hanover
street
or
closing
down
salem
tree
in
any
capacity.
B
And
so
we
keep
trying
to
figure
out
and
look
at
that
as
an
alternative
and
continue
to
try
to
find
creative
ways
to
do
so.
Or
even
you
know
different
ways
that
we
can.
I
don't
want
to
speak
fully
on
the
transportation
department's
behalf
of
this,
but
I
know
that
it
has
been
looked
at
and
is
something
that
has
been
a
serious
consideration
and
will
continue
to
be.
But
again
not
at
the
cost
of
any
public.
Safety
means
that
we
need
to
be
able
to
make
sure
we
maintain.
A
Thank
you,
john,
and
I
do
just
want
to
very
briefly
note
that
michael
bonetti
from
counselor
lydia
edward's
office
is
also
on
and
michael's
been
a
great
partner
with
the
mayor's
office
and
the
board
throughout
all
of
this.
So
thank
you,
michael
for
all
of
your
hard
work.
A
L
I
just
want
to
extend
my
thank
you
for
all
the
above
and
beyond,
and
accessibility
that
has
been
offered
to
us
as
restaurants
and
other
merchants,
and
I
think
most
significant
is
that
when
street
seating
was
permitted,
it
allowed
us
to
optimize
those
of
us
that
have
ppp
loans
that
you
know
are
maturing
in
october.
L
So,
in
the
absence
of
having
revenue
to
offset
the
benefit
of
the
ppps,
we
would
have
been
lost
without
anything.
So
I
want
to
just
say
thank
you
and
just
keep
up
all
the
good
work
and
us,
along
with
our
fellow
restaurateurs
and
other
merchants
across
the
city,
to
have
patience,
tolerance
and
understanding,
and
god
bless
america.
Thank
you.
C
Thank
you
and
I
just
wanted
to
add
one
more
thing.
If
you
have
some
ideas
about
how
you
would
like
to
rearrange
the
seating
inside
your
restaurant
and
you're,
not
certain
if
it's
appropriate,
give
us
a
call,
email
us
or
send
me
a
picture,
we'll
talk
you
through
it
we've
seen
other
municipalities
where
the
restaurants
might
be
a
little
bit
bigger,
take
full
advantage
of
some
of
the
bar
space,
but
there's
a
couple
things
to
keep
in
mind.
C
You
want
to
make
sure
that
the
service
to
those
bar
tables
is
not
from
behind
the
bar,
but
it's
from
the
restaurant.
That's
abcc!
That's
actually
I'm
sorry!
That
is
a
estate
guideline,
that's
from
the
state
guidance
and-
and
you
want
to
make
sure
that
there
is
an
extension
off
that
bar
to
accommodate
the
six
feet
that
you
need
between
people.
But
we
can
talk
you
through
that
we've
seen
examples
of
where
it's
been
successful.
It
might
be
something
that
works
for
some
of
these
restaurants.
A
And
again,
we're
always
we're
always
here
we're
always
here
via
email,
any
proposals,
you
have
any
creative
ideas.
You
have
we're
here
to
work
with
you.
You
obviously
know
your
industry
far
better
than
we
do,
even
as
the
regulators
and
we're
really
just
here
to
help
in
any
way.
We
can.
We
appreciate
everyone
making
time
to
come
on
today.
We
know
you
have
very
busy
schedules
and
we
look
forward
to
working
with
you
moving
forward
all
right.
Thank
you.