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Greene Turtle to Close Towson Flagship by Year’s End After Thursday Suspension

County regulators imposed a $1,000 fine plus a Thursday-only suspension after unruly “Thirsty Thursday” crowds drew police.

Overview

  • CEO Geo Concepcion told the Baltimore County liquor board they will close the York Road site by year’s end and are working to terminate the lease.
  • The board fined the bar $1,000 for serving a minor and suspended alcohol sales every Thursday through October, with a 30‑day window to appeal.
  • Operators reported roughly $600,000 in lost revenue since halting promoters and DJ nights, with late‑September sales at about one‑quarter of typical levels.
  • Police documented an Aug. 14 crowd of about 800, a fight spilling into the street, and requests for aviation and K‑9 backup; later weeks brought arrests and a dirt biker striking an officer.
  • Local businesses and the liquor board criticized the impact on Towson, while the company noted it invested about $4 million to open the flagship in 2022.