Neighbors complained to the board about noise, reported drug use and debris.

MEXICO – Selectmen on Wednesday unanimously denied the renewal of a liquor license for Tommy Guns Pit Stop.

A half-dozen residents who live near the Roxbury Road bar voiced dozens of complaints against the bar, ranging from loud noise and obscene language occurring very late at night, to reports of drug use and broken bottles found in their driveways.

“I totally object to the renewal,” said Linda Collins, whose home is located across from the bar. “I don’t get to sleep five nights a week before 2 a.m. That deck is supposed to be closed at 9 p.m.”

She, along with others who came out to voice their opposition, often picks up broken beer bottles, and they said they’ve made many complaints about the noise.

“I’m hard of hearing,” said Arthur Perry, who with his son Roland, lives near the business. “And I can hear it.”

Bob Laubauskas, also a nearby resident, said he had few problems with the noise coming from inside the bar.

He objected to the outside deck.

“Now it’s going to get worse. There’s too many people in the bar,” he said. “They repeatedly break the law. When is enough, enough?”

Selectmen also said that the bar’s owner, Clarence Tompkins, who was not present during the mandatory public hearing, had failed to carry through on many of the promises he made when he bought the business more than a year ago.

Town Manager Joseph Derouche said Tompkins had promised to provide the town with the capacity of the bar, close the deck by 9:30 p.m. and soundproof the interior.

A denial, for similar reasons, resulted almost two years ago when the bar was known as Shooters. The case eventually went before the state liquor board, which overturned the selectmen’s decision.

Derouche summarized 32 police reports originating from the bar since July 2003. He said many other complaints had been made, as well, ranging from noise to fights.

The liquor license expires in July. At that time, the board may take up the special amusement permit as well.

In related business, the board approved a liquor license for Oakdale Country Club, but not before selectmen expressed concern about a recently enacted state law that allows the sale of alcoholic beverages from carts on the greens.

The license was granted for alcohol sales in the clubhouse and attached deck. Code Enforcement Officer David Errington said the club’s owner would have to come before selectmen if he wanted to expand that license.

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