“There are dreadful drunks shouting at the top of their voices and it makes sleep impossible,” she said, adding that the problem was especially bad with open windows during the summer.
At a second hearing on May 22, McMillan’s plea was supported by Ginny Nathans, the president of the Harvard Square Defense Fund, a community organization devoted to protecting the historic character of the Square.
Iftakar said that during his time operating Tommy’s, he has never had to call the police.
“There is no liquor in my store. We tell anyone coming in with a beer, ‘I’m sorry, you’ll have to leave,’” he said.
Iftakar is concerned that McMillan will continue to petition City Hall until a midnight curfew is enforced.
However, the wording of the court’s decision suggests some hope the 3 a.m. curfew could be restored.
“The 2 a.m. license will be maintained with a possible extension,” the decision reads.
The case will be reviewed in October.