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LEBANON - After being in business for almost two years Train Tavern owner Paul Pelletier finally has his Special Amusement Ordinance, the much misunderstood, much maligned piece of paper he needs to allow live bands and dancing at his nightclub in East Lebanon.
While the title of the permit may make it sound like it would allow adult entertainment, it is quite the opposite, spelling out in excruciating detail what can and can’t be done on the dance floor to the exclusion of all things characterized as adult entertainment.
At last night’s public hearing on the permit needlessly held in the Lebanon Elementary School gym, only one resident stood in opposition, voicing concerns alluding to the “adult” themes and worries the permit evokes in many.
Town officials quickly dispelled any concerns, explaining the ordinance protects the town from such activities.
The only other concern was the number of bouncers on duty at the nightclub, which has live entertainment Thursday through Saturday.
Tom Clements of Oak Hill Road said he had been into the club and seen none at times, but Pelletier assured him there are always at least two there on band nights.
With no other objections, selectmen approved the ordinance. The acceptance means for the first time since he opened, Pelletier will no longer have to petition the board every three months for a temporary license.
Selectmen also made short presentations on two town referendum questions that voters will cast ballots on in November, including one that would impose a 2 percent levy on the video portion of all Metrocast bills sent to Lebanon residents to fund the videotaping of government meetings.
The other ballot question seeks to update the town’s Mass Gathering Ordinance.
Less than a dozen attended last night’s public hearing, which was moderated in part by state Sen. Ron Collins, R-Wells.
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