Board flags server-training documentation for California Pizza Kitchen license; revisit set for Sept. 9

The Select Board discussed an all‑alcohol license application for California Pizza Kitchen after town staff noted the manager-applicant’s training certificate did not meet Natick’s specific local standards, even though it satisfied state training requirements. Corporate counsel said the applicant completed Massachusetts-required training and will work with town staff to rectify any local deficiencies.

The chair asked the applicant and corporate counsel to confirm training documentation with the town's licensing portal; the board said it would revisit the item at the Sept. 9 meeting. General counsel stated, "Zoe has taken all of the required training that's required by the state of Massachusetts," and the chair responded that Natick maintains a local list of acceptable programs and will allow time to resolve the discrepancy.