Politics & Government
Splitsville Requests Town Permission for Earlier Live Music
The Howl at the Moon band will need the town's approval if they want to play earlier.
Splitsville at Patriot Place is looking to present the musical stylings of Howl at the Moon earlier than usual on Thursday nights.
On Tuesday, general manager Daniel Glaberson told the selectmen that the establishment is hoping that live entertainment at 6 p.m. rather than 8 p.m will bring in more people to the establishment. He said that the later crowds are simply not there on Thursday nights.
Starting earlier would require the approval of the selectmen. In the establishment’s liquor license, it states that live entertainment on non-stadium events day can only take place Thursday-Saturday starting at 8 p.m.
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Glaberson said the music before 8 p.m. would be less explicit and more radio friendly 70s and 80s rock.
While noticing that there have been few problems with Splitsville since its August opening, Selectmen Chairman Jim DeVellis said it was too early to amend the license, but suggested possibly allowing the band to take the stage at 7 p.m.
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Both Chris Mitchell and David Feldman supported the change.
“When a business comes to us when there is something we can do, we should look at that. We have the input from the chief who sees no issue with it. We should take that under advisement and help the local business which in the end will benefit the town,” Feldman said
Ginny Coppola said she was not comfortable with the change, reminding board members of the time it took to negotiate the license. She also questioned if the change would take the focus away from bowling.
Police Chief Edward O’Leary stated that there have been no major problems with Splitsville, the staff has been receptive to suggestions, and they are improving with every month.
While O’Leary and Town Manager Bill Keegan had no issue with the earlier start, both were under the impression that the change would be a shift from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. but Glaberson said the end time would remain close to the building’s closing time.
The issue was tabled until June 9 in order to give Splitsville time to clarify the request.
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