The Lawrence Licensing Board, which is the Commission, that
oversees all liquor establishments in the City, voted to roll-back the hours of
operation for the Portuguese American Club. The roll-back will be in
effect from March 18th to the 31st. During this period, the Club will be
required to close 1 hour earlier than the normal business hours,
The vote was taken following the testimony of Lt. Jay
Cerullo, the Department’s liaison to the Licensing Board. Lt Cerullo
testified to the facts of an investigation by Officer Leo Silvera of the Patrol
Division into an incident at the Club in January.