License Fees to Increase in Norton and More Nearby Restaurant News

A monthly roundup of nearby restaurant news from around the region.

We know Norton residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.   Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in the past month. NORTON License Fees Increased by 10 Percent  The Norton Board of Selectmen voted in December to hike fees for some licenses in town by 10 percent, after various arguments over several meetings, for and against greater increases. Sportsway Cafe Gets One-Day Suspension for License Violation Sportsway Cafe in Norton will be facing a one-day liquor license suspension in January 2013 due to an …

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Sportsway Cafe Gets One-Day Suspension for License Violation

Sexual misconduct prompts selectmen to shut down bar Jan. 25.

Due to an incident of sexual misconduct at Sportsway Cafe, the local bar will be facing a one-day liquor license suspension next month. On Feb. 10, Norton Police Department received a report from a female Wheaton College student that she was sexually assaulted while at the Sportsway Café earlier that month. The victim stated to police that on Feb. 2, she was at the bar with friends when she was sexually assaulted by Paul Panaikas, an employee of the establishment. He was working at the time of the incident. Panaikas said that the 21-year-old woman initiated sex with him. Panaikas was arrested and charged with one count of rape and one count of indecent assault and battery of a person over the age of 14. He was released on $2,500 cash bail …

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Hearing on Sportsway Cafe Alleged Alcoholic License Violation to be Held at Selectmen Meeting

Water and Sewer Commission to also meet Thursday.

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Wheaton College Students Report Drinks Drugged at Local Bar

Sportsway Cafe under investigation.

Two girls say they were drugged at a local bar this weekend, according to Wheaton Public Safety and Norton Police Department. The incident was reported Friday, Nov. 16, when the two Wheaton College students reported suspicions of their drinks being tampered with at Sportsway Cafe. “They alleged that on previous separate occasions they had experienced blackouts with no recollection of any events transpiring after they assumed alcohol while at the establishment,” said Norton Police Lieutenant Todd Jackson. “On both occasions the students reported they were escorted back to campus by friends.” Wheaton Public Safety issued a safety alert regarding alcohol consumption to staff and students. It reminded the college community to pour or serve …

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Bouncer Pleads Not Guilty to Rape

Paul A. Panaikas, employee at Sportsway Cafe says the 21-year-old woman initiated sex with him after "stalking" him.

Sportsway Cafe Employee Charged With Raping a Wheaton Student

The following information was supplied by the Norton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

On Feb. 10, Norton Police received a report from a female Wheaton College student that she was sexually assaulted while at the Sportsway Café, 57 W. Main St., Norton.  The victim stated to police that on Feb. 2, she was at the Sportsway Café with friends when she was sexually assaulted by an employee of the establishment.  The employee was working at the time of the incident.  After an investigation by Norton police detectives, an arrest warrant was obtained through the Attleboro District Court for Paul Panaikas, 38, of Bay Street, Taunton. Panaikas was placed under arrest this morning in Easton by Norton police and transported to Norton Police Department. He was then transported to the Attleboro District Court for arraignment.  Panaikas …

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POLL: Who Has the Best Pizza in Town?

The pizza war is on.

Crust, sauce, cheese and toppings...so many ways to rank the best 'za. Who do you think does it best?

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