Panel continues gas station license to October

Licensing Commission · Meeting of September 10, 2026

CHELSEA — The Chelsea Licensing Commission voted unanimously to continue a petroleum storage license application for a Washington Avenue gas station to October 8 after finding the business has operated for months without an occupancy permit. Director of Inspectional Services Mike McAteer told commissioners the Chelsea SPI LLC station at 571 Washington Avenue, which took over the former "Pezzy's" station in late May, still needs an electrical permit, a sign permit and sign-off from the fire department and DPW. Company representative Majid Bugazia, who said the firm operates 21 other locations, called it "more of compliance.

We need to be compliant." Commissioner Marnie MacAlpine said the commission lacked documentation to decide: "How are we supposed to make a good decision if we don't have all the facts presented with us?" Commissioners said the station must have its occupancy permit finalized by the October 8 meeting or face a shutdown.

In the full story:

• Clerk's Update and Communications: Annual Alcohol Training
• Public Hearing: Chelsea SPI LLC Petroleum Storage License, 571 Washington Avenue
• Other Business
• Who Was There
• Organizations And Documents Referenced
• The complete report: 1,356 words

Source: the Licensing Commission meeting of September 10, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript.