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Commission members declined to comment on the case, but the commission's executive officer, Richard V. Scali, explained that the name's light-hearted reference to Cambridge's vaunted liberalism can be seen as disrespectful of veterans...
...reasoning was that [the name] was inappropriate and offensive to people who had fought in the Korean War, World War II or any war," Scali said, referring to soldiers who fought against communism...
Asked if he felt the decision was an overly broad interpretation of the commission's power, Scali explained that the commissioners' jurisdiction can include "the quality and character of the establishment" but that this decision was based primarily upon the commission's responsibility to maintain public safety...
While the Grille's membership demonstrates the restaurant's commitment to prevent underage drinking, the commission could also hold the Grille to a higher standard because it was aware of the law, Scali said...
...committee will look into everything in a fair and objective way. We have no predetermined conclusions at this time," Scali said...