[RP TownTalk] Calvert House?

Fri May 4 01:27:28 UTC 2012

Neighbors,

This has been a really interesting discussion.  I had my office check (I
work with Councilman Eric Olson) because I thought the Calvert House
applied for a Special Entertainment Permit awhile back from the Liquor
Board per State law.  The answer is yes, they did receive a special
entertainment permit that allows music only; dancing is not allowed.  Friday
nights they have a band from 10pm-3am. Saturday band from 9pm – 3am.
Apparently,
no one should be onsite after 3am and they are supposed to have security to
keep an eye on the parking lot and security staff must have security
written on their shirts.  Those are the only two nights bands are
authorized, I believe.  From the dialogue, it sounds like there may be a
concern that the restaurant is having dancing which could be in violation
of the Special Entertainment permit as well as town regulations, if a
permit has not been issued.  In may also be in violation of MUTC
regulations which govern use in this section of town.  Hope this helps.

In the meantime, the concern is not about their restaurant, but their
Friday and Saturday late-night events.

Take care,
Dannielle
office: dmglaros at co.pg.md.us, 301-952-3060

On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 10:31 PM, Bruce Wernek <bruce.wernek at verizon.net>wrote:

> Hi Vern****
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> I just got back from the Calvert House and there’s a sign on the entrance
> indicating that I should not enter the premises without permission from the
> Town.  Rumor has it that the Town considers the Calvert House a dance
> hall.  I’ve probably been there ~50 times and I’ve never seen anyone
> dancing there, just eating.  After all it is a restaurant.  What’s going on?
> ****
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> Honestly Vern, I’m incensed that this sort of thing is going on in
> Riverdale.  Is this what the Town calls economic development?  Freydoun
> (spelling) has been there for 30+ years.  A typical day for him is 10am to
> 4am.  Does anyone on distribution work this hard?  Is this how we take care
> of longtime business owners in this town?  If there’s an issue with karaoke
> or whatever, I’m sure Freydoun would be happy to stop that activity until
> the issue is resolved without the need for signs which state and I quote
> “No person is to enter the premises without permission of the Town”.****
>
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> Has anyone at the Town Hall considered the impact of this sign on
> Freydoun’s business.  How about his family or all of the people that work
> there.  The revenue from his business is their lively hood.  Is it the
> Town’s intent to put him out of business and all of those people out of
> work?  What about their families and their well being?  I just talked to
> Susan (Fredoun’s wife) and she told me the place has been dead since the
> sign was posted.  He has a valid license to operate a restaurant.  So what
> is the problem with him operating the restaurant?****
>
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> I talked to one of the vet’s at Lynn Animal Hospital and he told me that
> trash has been a problem behind their building recently.  Freydoun told me
> a few days ago that he’s been cleaning up the parking lot after he closes.
> I’m guessing that maybe some of the trash behind the building is from
> McDonald’s patrons parking there after hours.  I believe McDonalds is now
> open for 24 hours.  It would be easy to determine if this is the case.
> Just check to see how much McDonald’s trash is in the back of the Calvert
> House on a Saturday or Sunday morning.****
>
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> I feel that the Town should be working with Freydoun to resolve this
> problem as if he were a college not an enemy.  He’s been here a lot longer
> than many of us.  Doesn’t this mean anything to the Town?  He as his wife
> are good people and their business is an asset to Riverdale Park.****
>
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> Bruce  ****
>
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> P.S.  You’ve read my posts long enough to know I don’t mince words.  Bear
> with me if I don’t have all of the facts straight.  I did do some research
> on the issue.  Please make the necessary corrections to anything I’ve
> written if applicable.****
>
> ****
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Dannielle Glaros
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