The governing body heard police reports Tuesday including one instance of over 100 calls to Pueblo Viejo on West Front Street for problems such as fights, drug activity and weapons possession. Clinton Deli on West Front Street was singled out for allegations of drug dealing, shots fired and sale of alcohol to minors, among other incidents requiring police response.
In all, about half a dozen hearings will be held on questionable establishments. Another seven are facing non-renewal for infractions such as failure to pay fees or receive state approvals.
The city has 32 liquor licenses up for renewal by June 30, for social clubs; restaurants, bars and nightclubs; liquor stores; and one license not attached to any location. Council members have complained not only about the number of liquor establishments, but the drain on the Police Division, which takes officers away from other types of crime. Councilman William Reid even proposed charging owners of the most problematic sites for police calls.
The governing body, which acts as the local Alcoholic Beverage Control board, has not held hearings for several years. To see Plaintalker's file on the last crackdown on liquor license holders, click here.
--Bernice
Is Zalinsky a magician? What else can describe Plainfield's sudden ability to amass a surplus just by changing reporting periods? I think the truth is closer to a one time accounting event that will, on paper, look like a surplus, but will disappear in the following 12 months.
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