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Selectmen’s Meeting – September 9, 2013 proposed conditions. She then asked Town Counsel Kevin Batt to explain what the applicant will need to comply with for liquor outside the buildings. Mr. Batt explained that the proposed conditions were based on an Innholder Liquor License for both a restaurant and public rooms, and guest rooms/suites and outside areas. The conditions outline where liquor can be served and consumed and during what hours. The conditions will be a work in progress subject to modification when the license is renewed each year. Also the Management and Operations Plan that is required as part of the Memorandum of Understanding will explain how the rules will be enforced and will provide an opportunity to fine tune the conditions. Mr. Batt responded to a letter the Selectmen received from 21 neighbors of the Inn at Hastings Park regarding regulations for Innholder Liquor Licenses. Even though the Town does not have specific regulations for Innholder liquor licenses, the state statutes allow innholder licenses to be issued. Mr. Kelley proposed a motion to approve a license for the restaurant only from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. There was no second. Regarding a question about regulating alcohol outside, Mr. Batt responded that the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) issued guidelines, but it is not part of the state statute. Mr. Manz is prepared to vote on the liquor license. The applicant has given assurances on where liquor will be served and differentiated between inn guests and restaurant patrons and has agreed to the proposed conditions. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-1 (Mr. Kelley opposed) to approve the application and sign an Innholder all alcohol liquor license for AB Inns LLC, d/b/a Inn at Hastings Park, located at 2013-2027 Massachusetts Avenue, with conditions. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-1 (Mr. Kelley opposed) to approve the hours when liquor can be consumed and served as follows: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for consumption only on the covered porch or patio adjacent to the Main Inn. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-1 (Mr. Kelley opposed) to approve the proposed conditions of the Innkeeper Liquor License, as presented. The hearing was closed at 8:15 p.m.