Canton business seeks liquor license

CANTON — A businessman has told the village he intends to apply for a license to serve alcohol at a Court Street building once home to several failed restaurants.

Richard N. Cassara declined comment on his plans for 25 Court St., which previously housed the Glass Onion, Cuca's, the Elegant Frog and the Canton Club.

St. Lawrence University, which became the owner of the building when it lent money and later leased 25 Court St. to Marlene M. Connolly, one of the founders of the Glass Onion, sold the property for $243,375 on May 1 to James Wolf, Holden, Mass.

Mr. Wolf couldn't be reached for comment.

Tables and chairs have been stacked on the front porch for months, but there has been little activity at the building through the summer.

Mr. Cassara's application for a liquor license hasn't been filed yet with the State Liquor Authority, but he is required to wait 30 days after his notice of intent with the village Aug. 29 to give officials time to become involved.

Police Chief Alan P. Mulkin and Mayor Charlotte C. Ramsay both said they will have no comment for the Liquor Authority.

Approval of a new license could take three to four months, Liquor Authority spokesman William S. Crowley said.

Mr. Cassara and members of his family have been active in Canton businesses as landlords and with Morgan's ice cream stand, Phoebe's restaurant and the Tick Tock Inn, which is for sale.