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CITY OF MALDEN
MASSACHUSETTS
Liquor Licensing Board
Meeting Minutes
Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Members in Attendance:
Kevin Molis- Chairman
Denise Balboni-Cowie
Andrew Zieberg
Members NOT in Attendance:
Also in Attendance:
Gia Finocchiaro
Sgt. Steve Fitzpatrick MPD
Cpt. Marc Gatcomb MPD
Meeting Called to Order: 6:00 PM
Called to Order By: Kevin Molis
Seconded By: Denise Balboni-Cowie
Approval of Minutes
From: April 21, 2026
Approved By: Denise Cowie
Seconded By:
The following were considered for approval:
- The Licensing Board received an application for (4) One Day License for Idle Hands located at 89 Commercial Street. May 30, 2026- Malden Porchfest serving at 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. June 27, 2026- 10 years in Malden Celebration serving at 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. September 11, 2026- 15 years in Business Celebration serving at 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. September 12, 2026- Oktoberfest serving at 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Chris Tkach President & General Manager was present from Idle Hands. The board voted to approve the (4) One-Day Licenses.
Motion to approve was made by Andrew Zieberg, Seconded by Denise Cowie
3 Yea 0 Nay
- The Licensing Board received an application for a One Day License for St Rocco's Feast located at 278 Pearl Street. The application was for August 7th & 8th to serve at 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM and August 9th to serve at 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Joyce Mover President of St Rocco's Feast was present. The board voted to approve the One Day License
Motion to approve was made by Denise Balboni-Cowie, Seconded by Andrew Zieberg
3 Yea 0 Nay
- The Licensing Board received an application for a transfer of license for Pearl Street Station to DAKK Corp located at 53 Summer Street. Attorney Tom Truax, Albert Talarico and Daniel R Halloran Jr were present. Attorney Truax provided the board with the scope of the business. Mr. Talarico & Mr. Halloran have been involved in training at the restaurant and also will have an intensive 2 week training before the closing of the sale of the business and 2 weeks after. Mr. Talarico explained to the board that the staff, business operations, hour, and menus will continue to stay the same. Mr. Talarico confirmed some minor interior changes and updates will be made. Mr. Talarico also confirmed that the Manger Paul Solarno will be staying on and running the Restaurant when Mr. Talarico & Mr. Halloran are unavailable. The board voted to approve the transfer of license.
The motion to approve was made by Denise Cowie, Seconded by Andrew Zieberg.
3 Yeah 0 Nay
Meeting adjourned at:
Time: 6:19 PM
Motion By: Kevin Molis
Seconded By: Denise Balboni-Cowie
Minutes respectfully submitted by: Gia Finocchiaro – Liquor Licensing Clerk