MassVoter.com← Norton Select BoardNorton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 4, 2024
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Kevin Snyder, Steven Hornsby, Alec Rich III, Megan Artz, Denise Luciano
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing at 7:15 P.M
To open the public hearing at 7:15 P.M
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Hornsby to open the public hearing at 7:15 P.M. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Attorney John Keilty was present to represent the applicant. He advised that his client, Mr. Harry Patel, is in India, so he was participating via Zoom. He advised that he has known Mr. Patel as a client since 2015 and he has been in the retail stores in this industry for years. Attorney Keilty advised that Mr. Patel recently acquired the space and the business of The Cigarman Shop and 1|Page Select Board - Agenda 01/04/2024 would be doing a cigar bar. He added that Mr. Patel is TIPS trained and was advised by the Police Department that this would be a prerequisite. Attorney Keilty informed the Board that all necessary information has been submitted to the Select Board's Office and a floor plan was provided to show the improvements to provide additional seating. Mr. Snyder asked Attorney Keilty to provide an overview of what the cigar bar/scene would be in there and what the occupancy limit would be. Attorney Keilty stated that there is a seating capacity of 40 people although the occupancy number has not been provided yet by the Fire Department, which they hope to have for 50 people. Ms. Artz asked what the hours would be. Attorney Keilty stated that they were intending to be 10:00 A.M. to whenever the Board would allow, but he believed in the application he asked for 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Mr. Patel stated that the hours would be 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Ms. Luciano asked if smoking was still allowed in there since smoking indoors isn't allowed anymore and Mr. Yunits answered that they checked with the Board of Health when this came up and he said it was. Mr. Tony Marino of Attleboro stated that the cigar lounge has been in there since 2000. He pointed out that if you want to go to a cigar/smoke lounge, you have to go to Rhode Island and Massachusetts loses a lot of business. Ms. Artz asked what his hours were previously and Mr. Marino answered 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Mr. Chris Lion stated that he has been a patron at the cigar shop for quite some time and also assists there once and awhile. He stated that it is a very nice place to visit. Mr. Lion stated that he agreed with Mr. Marino that a lot of people have to go to Rhode Island now to have this type of experience and he would like to see this continue at The Cigarman Shop. : Mr. Zack LeBlanc of Foxboro stated he grew up in Norton and has gone there since 2006 and agreed that the license being issued would be beneficial and that it is a great place to visit. Mr. Josh Kelleher of Norton stated that he has worked with Mr. Patel on various real estate deals and he always creates a fresh new scene. MOTION was made by Mr. Hornsby to close the public hearing at 7:28 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Hornsby, second: Luciano)
Approve the application of HVR Inc. d/b/a The Cigarman Shop, Manager: Hiteshakumar B. Patel for a New Section 12 General On- Premises All Alcoholic Beverages License to be utilized at 181 West Main St
To approve the application of HVR Inc. d/b/a The Cigarman Shop, Manager: Hiteshakumar B. Patel for a New Section 12 General On- Premises All Alcoholic Beverages License to be utilized at 181 West Main Street, Unit 2, Norton, MA 02766 subject to and conditioned upon receiving all necessary Town sign-offs
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Rich to approve the application of HVR Inc. d/b/a The Cigarman Shop, Manager: Hiteshakumar B. Patel for a New Section 12 General On- Premises All Alcoholic Beverages License to be utilized at 181 West Main Street, Unit 2, Norton, MA 02766 subject to and conditioned upon receiving all necessary Town sign-offs. Seconded by Mr. Hornsby. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Rich, second: Hornsby)
Put this article on the warrant
To put this article on the warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Hornsby to put this article on the warrant. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Hornsby, second: Luciano)
At 8:02 P.M. that the Board go into executive session under G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose and reason declared by the Chair and with the Board to not return to open session thereafter
To at 8:02 P.M. that the Board go into executive session under G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose and reason declared by the Chair and with the Board to not return to open session thereafter
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Hornsby at 8:02 P.M. that the Board go into executive session under G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose and reason declared by the Chair and with the Board to not return to open session thereafter. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Ms. Luciano - Yes; Ms. Artz - Yes; Mr. Rich - Yes; Mr. Hornsby - Yes; and Mr. Snyder - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Hornsby, second: Rich)
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