Quarry Tap Room keeps liquor license after Hallowell City Council vote

HALLOWELL, Maine (WABI) -The Quarry Tap Room will keep its liquor license after a vote by the Hallowell City Council on Monday night.

The council approved the license with one member recusing themselves.

Police chief reverses recommendation

Police Chief Zachary Kindelan said officers have responded to 15 incidents at the Tap Room. Eleven of them ended in an arrest or summons.

Kindelan had originally recommended against renewing the license. He reversed course after meeting with bar staff Monday.

Supporters fill meeting

Supporters filled the Community Theatre, where the council meeting was held. Employees and residents spoke about what the establishment means to them and its impact on the community.

“We feel great. You know, all along we felt we didn’t really do anything wrong. It was unfortunate. Social media kind of took over the firestorm and created a whole lot of buzz,” said Steven Lachance, co-owner of the Quarry Tap Room.

No one spoke against the license renewal during the public comment period.