Shawn Cliche Seeks Zoning Approval for Nightclub in Former Nectar’s Building
Businessman Shawn Cliche has submitted zoning applications to open a new nightclub in the former Nectar's building at 188 Main Street in Burlington, aiming to revive live music in the historic venue.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, October 18, 2026 —
Businessman Shawn Cliche has submitted zoning applications to open a nightclub at 188 Main Street in Burlington, in the building formerly occupied by Nectar’s. The proposal aims to bring live music back to the historic venue.
The application seeks zoning approval for the proposed nightclub. The information provided does not specify what zoning changes or permissions Cliche is requesting, or whether the applications have been reviewed or decided.
Details about the proposed club’s size, operating hours, programming, and expected opening date were not provided. The available information also does not identify any other parties involved in the application.
The building’s former association with Nectar’s and its description as a historic venue are central to the proposal’s stated goal of reviving live music there. No further information was provided about the venue’s past use, the length of any closure, or plans for renovations.
The status of the applications, the next steps in Burlington’s zoning process, and any public hearings or decisions have not been provided. Cliche’s proposal remains a plan to open a nightclub, subject to the zoning process; no approval or opening timeline was specified.
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