HAGERSTOWN &mdash An attorney trying to open a restaurant is seeking court intervention to prevent the city of Hagerstown from shutting down a fundraising
event on Friday. Hagerstown Fire Chief Gary Hawbaker said Tuesday that Timothy Gordon’s property on North Potomac Street does not meet state requirements for a fire alarm system, a sprinkler system, fire wall separation and emergency lighting. On May 7, Douglas P. DeHaven, a city fire marshal, wrote a letter telling Gordon he can’t hold his live-entertainment event until those requirements are met. However, Gordon, as the owner and majority shareholder of Three Sons LLC, which owns 110-116 N. Potomac St., has asked for an injunction and temporary restraining order against the city. He says in court papers that he’s holding a private Wind Down Friday fundraising event as an individual, not a business, and shouldn’t be subject to city occupancy requirements. A hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. today before Washington County Circuit Judge M. Kenneth Long Jr. Gordon has circulated fliers advertising Wind Down Friday, saying the event will feature a cash bar, food and two bands. Tickets cost $10 each. Proceeds will benefit Community Free Clinic, the flier says.
Earlier this month, Washington County’s liquor board approved Gordon’s request to sell alcohol at the event.