Stoneham Woman Loses Her Bid to Relocate Cafe in Beacon Hill
During a three-hour zoning committee meeting Wednesday night, the Beacon Hill Civic Association voted to support a variance for JP Licks but opposed variances for Villa Mexico Cafe, operated by Stoneham residents Julia King and her daughter Bessie King, a
During a long and sometimes emotional meeting Wednesday night, the Beacon Hill Civic Association's Zoning and Licensing Committee heard and voted on requests from JP Licks, Villa Mexico Cafe and DeLuca's Market. All three establishments were asking the board not to oppose variances they need to open restaurants. Although the zoning committee does not have the power to grant or deny these variances, it can oppose them when they go before the city. Any opposition from the neighborhood board carries significant influence at the city level. The Mexican restaurant currently in Grampy's gas station, at 296 Cambridge St., was seeking a variance to move into a storefront around the corner, at 12 Grove St. The board voted not support this request …
