Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026 Revere License Commission approves new businesses, licenses at Aug. 19 meeting By Anthony Boyd T he Revere License Commission approved a series of new and amended business licenses during its Aug. 19 meeting, including a new halal food operation on Squire Road, a package-store license for Joe’s QuickMarts and the renewal of Atlantic Auto Body’s Class II automobile license. The meeting opened with a notice that only two commissioners were present. The commission said that if members could not reach an agreement on a disputed matter, the issue would have to be continued until a meeting with three commissioners. Among the fi rst applications considered was a one-day malt, wine, common victualler and entertainment license for a fundraising concert at the Father Brennan Parish Center, 137 Winter St. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, and is expected to draw approximately 300 people. Event manager Jesus Torres told commissioners the concert would be held as a fundraiser for the community. His son, Jonathan Amado, who Torres said is a licensed bartender and TIPs certifi ed, will serve alcohol. Fire Department Captain Mark Wolfgang asked about the event’s seating arrangements, whether theatrical smoke or fog would be used and whether organizers had a drawing showing the location of tables and exits. Torres said the event would have about 10 tables and indicated organizers could contact the police department about a detail. - Legal Notice - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING Plaintiff ( MICHELLE O’HARA AND RICHARD O’HARA Defendant(s) To the above-named Defendant(s): RICHARD O’HARA , seeking a . . You are required to serve upon Michael L. Forti whose address is 60 Lincoln Ave, Saugus, MA 01906 or before 29 . WITNESS REGISTER OF PROBATE Wolfgang also asked whether the event would be seated. Torres explained that seating would be limited, with tables placed around the facility. The commission ultimately approved the application as written. The commission next approved a one-day common victualler and entertainment license for Darts Army’s annual cornhole tournament at Griswold Park on Sept. 12, with a rain date of Sept. 13. The fundraiser benefi ts the Jimmy Fund and is expected to attract about 100 people. Event manager Renee Griffi n said the fundraiser has been running for a decade and that the upcoming event will be its seventh at Griswold Park. “This is also a fundraiser, 10 years strong,” Griffi n said. She said the event would feature a raffl e, cornhole tournament and food and alcohol sales. Griffi n said Bentwater, the alcohol vendor, had served the event for fi ve consecutive years “without incident.” Commissioners noted that the event had a submitted layout showing the designated consumption area. Several applications involving changes to existing businesses were also approved. Summit Hotel, doing business as Hampton Inn Revere at 230 Lee Burbank Highway, received approval for a change of manager from Camille Karim to Cesar Sepeda. An attorney representing the applicant said Sepeda is a Massachusetts resident and U.S. citizen with hospitality experience and familiarity with rules governing the sale and service of alcohol. Commissioners were told the hotel’s operations would otherwise remain the same. The commission also discussed the hotel’s parking operation, which was identifi ed as a third-party Park and Fly operation run by Select Parking. Revere Lodge 1171 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at 198 Shirley Ave. received approval for changes to its offi cers and directors, including a newly elected president and vice president. The applicant told commissioners the - LEGAL NOTICE - Estate of: Also known as: Date of Death: To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner of of has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve on the bond. secretary would remain in place while other leadership positions and directors changed. Atheina Nails and Beauty LLC, 121 Broadway, received approval for a wine and malt cordial general on-premises license to operate as an accessory to its nail salon. The business requested seating for 13 customers, with hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. During the hearing, the applicant asked for assistance in Spanish. A Spanish-speaking person helped with the discussion, and commissioners confi rmed that the employees had completed TIPs certifi cation before approving the application. T01 Margarita Mexican Restaurant at 85 American Legion Highway was also approved for a change of manager. Jesus Camilo told commissioners he had worked for the company for 11 years and was being transferred to the Revere location. “I’m currently the general manager of Margaritas in Revere,” Camilo said. He confi rmed that he would become the manager and that the restaurant’s operations would otherwise remain unchanged. At 325 Bennett Highway, the commission approved the transfer of a common victualler’s license to Sha’s Halal Food. Manager Tjas Patel said the restaurant will be the second location of a franchise based in Manhattan. “This is our second location,” Patel said, explaining that the restaurant would focus primarily on takeout while still off ering dining service. The transfer keeps the existing 36 seats and hours of operation, 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Sunday. Joe’s QuickMarts at 41 Lee Burbank Highway also received approval for a malt and wine package-store license. Manager Juan Rivera told commissioners he was seeking permission to sell alcohol at the location. Rivera said he had two years of experience working at a liquor store and is TIPs certifi ed. The approved hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday. LICENSE | SEE Page 13
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