32C-166 (27) Matthew Simpson and Silent Cal's manager, Mr. Nathan Johnson, be summonsed to the
hearing. Additionally, it recommended that the neighbor, who complained to your office
about the loud music coming from Silent Cal's, also be summonsed.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact either me or Captain
Koncas.
Sincerely,
Russell P. Sienkiewicz
Chief of Poliee
Enclosures: (3)
cc: Captain Joseph W. Koncas
Captain Michael B. Wall
Lieutenant Richard J. Rogalski
Officer Matthew J. Simpson
T � T ICEDEPARTIMENT,,
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14 November, 2003
Attorney Brad A. Shimel, Chairman
Northampton License Commission
Northampton City Hall
240 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
SUBJECT: Request for License Commission Hearing—Jaynie Corp.D/B/A Silent Cal's
Dear Chairman Shimel:
In response to a neighbor's complaint about loud music at Silent Cal's, your
office requested that the police department keep an extra eye on that establishment. On
November 5, 2003 at approximately 12:23 a.m., Officer Matthew J. Simpson, while on
patrol on Pleasant Street, heard loud music coming from Silent Cal's. The volume of the
music was so loud, that it could be heard across the street at Randolph Place. Upon
entering the establishment the officer found that a DJ was playing music. The officer
spoke with the manager about the loudness of the music, as well as the fact that their
weekday entertainment license did not allow for the use of a DJ. At that time, the
manager was given a warning by the officer.
One week later, on November 12, 2003 at approximately 12:39 a.m., Officer
Simpson and Officer Corey J. Robinson heard loud music coming from Silent Cal's.
Again, the music was of such volume that it could be heard across the street at Randolph
Place. Upon entering the establishment, the officers found a DJ performing and
producing the loud music. The manager was informed of the violation and the music was
shut down.
It is requested that the License Commission conduct a hearing regarding:
1. Silent Cal's use of a DJ in violation of conditions of its weekly entertainment
license (MGL, Chapter 140§182), and
2. The very loud music emanating from its premises.
Jamie Corp., D/B/A Silent Cal's, hold Weekday Entertainment License, Number
23-112.
Enclosed is an `Application for License Commission Hearing". Also included
are copies of the investigating officer's incident reports. It is requested that Officer
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Brad A. Shimel, Chair
Angela Dion, Clerk
November 21, 2003
Mr. Jon Hebert _ .�._. . a_0S
JAMIE CORP. D/B/A
SILENT CAL'S CAFE
196 Pleasant Street8r�
Northampton, MA 01060 2 nc3 am- �� 1
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RE: Violation of M.G.L. Chapter 140 § 182
Weekday Entertainment License
Dear Mr. Hebert:
You are hereby notified that the Northampton License Commission will hold a hearing on
Wednesday,December 3, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Wallace Puchalski
Building,212 Main Street,Northampton,MA to determine if Jamie Corp d/b/a Silent Cal's Caf6
shall have its Weekday Entertainment License modified and/or not renewed.
The Commission has received a report from the Northampton Police Department alleging that
several incidents have occurred in which loud music was heard coming from your establishment.
Upon further investigation,the Police Department determined that the loud music was generated by
a D.J. and also that according to the conditions listed on your Weekday Entertainment license, the
use of a D.J. is not an allowed use.
You are entitled to be present at this hearing, to be represented by counsel, to present and cross-
examine witnesses and to speak and offer evidence on your own behalf. Please be prepared with all
the information you wish to present. A copy of the Police Department's letter of request is attached
for your information.
Very ly yours,
Brad A. Shimel
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