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Michael L. Kinch, At-Large

Council President

James K. Metivier, District 1

Jodi C. Sweet, District 4

Council Member

Council Member

Timothy C. Magill, District 2

Robert G. Shaw, Jr., District 5

Council President, Pro Tem

Council Member

Lisa A. Beaulieu, District 3

Peter J. Bradley, At-Large

Council Member

 

Council Member

 

AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

 CUMBERLAND TOWN HALL, EVERETT “MOE” BONNER, JR. COUNCIL CHAMBERS

45 BROAD STREET, CUMBERLAND, RHODE ISLAND

 

(1)  The virtual meeting can be accessed using the Zoom webinar platform at the link below:  

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(2)  This meeting will also be live-streamed via Clerkbase by clicking https://clerkshq.com/Cumberland-ri.

 

1.      CALL TO ORDER Video

 

2.      PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Video

 

3.      GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Video

 

4.      CONSENT AGENDA Video

A.    Acceptance of Minutes of the Special and Regular meetings of November 19, 2025

 

5.      PUBLIC COMMENTS Video

 

6.      REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS Video

A.    Report of Executive Session vote(s), as may be necessary

 

7.      LICENSES

A.     2025-2026 LICENSE RENEWALS

FIRST CLASS VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE Video

1.       AMERICAN LEGION dba Cumberland Post # 14, 695 Broad St (Pending Fire Approval)

2.       BLACKSTONE HERBS AND COFFEE SHOP dba Apothica Inc, 3 Dexter St (Pending Fire Approval)

3.       CLUB JUVENTUDE LUSITANA, INC dba Club Juventude Lusitana, 10 Chase St (Pending Fire Approval)

4.       FILIBUSTER CLUB dba Filibuster Club, 23 High St (Pending Insurance, Food Safety Cert, Letter of Good Standing, and Menu)

5.       RLS RESTAURANTS dba Pats Italian Restaurant, 2000 Mendon Rd Unit 200 (Pending Fire Approval)

6.       SPG GROUP LLC dba Koury’s Tavern, 80 Manville Rd (Pending Fire Approval)

7.       VALLEY FALLS ENTERTAINMENT LLC dba Mickey's Valley View Pub, 46 Carpenter St (Pending Fire Approval)

 

SECOND CLASS VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE Video

1.       OLLIE’S DINER LLC dba Ollie’s Diner LLC, 802 High St (Pending Food Safety Certificate)

2.       POPPY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT INC dba Poppy’s Family Restaurant, 3344 Mendon Rd (Pending Fire Approval)

3.       PROVIDENCE ZEN CENTER dba Providence Zen Center, 99 Pound Rd (Pending Fire Approval)

4.       ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH ASHTON dba Parish Hall, 1303 Mendon Rd (Pending Fire Approval)

5.       SUPREME PIZZA LLC dba Supreme Pizza, 3450 Mendo RD (Pending Fire Approval)

6.       THE KEEP INC dba The Keep, 2360 Mendon Rd (Pending Retail Permit)

7.       YOVANIS PIZZERIA LLC dba Yovani’s Pizzeria, 40 Macondray St (Pending Fire Approval, Retail Permit, DOH, & Food Safety)

 

THIRD CLASS VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE Video

1.       ROSES ITALIAN BAKERY dba Juliana’s Italian Bakery, 1181 High St (Pending Fire Approval)

2.       GOLDEN PALACE CHINESE RESTAURANT, 1165 High St (Pending Fire Approval)

3.       SEABRA FOODS III INC dba Seabra Supermarkets, 2000 Mendon Rd (Pending Fire Approval)

4.       THE NEW SPOT LLC dba The New Spot, 3460 Mendon Rd Unit 6 (Pending Fire Approval)

 

FOURTH CLASS VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE Video

1.       CUMBERLAND FARMS INC #1275 dba Cumberland Farms Inc. #1275, 3440 Mendon Rd (Pending Fire Approval)

2.       CVS PHARMACY INC dba CVS, 315 Broad St (Pending Fire Approval)

3.       KIM & GARY’S ICE CREAM MACHINE INC dba The Ice Cream Machine, 4288 Diamond Hill Rd (Pending Fire Approval)

4.       ONE ENERGY INC dba Zoom Mart, 3492 Mendon Rd (Pending Fire Approval, Retail Permit & DOH)

5.       S N K INC dba Cumberland Convenience, 427 High St (Pending Fire Approval, Outstanding Taxes, & Retail Permit)

6.       VIKAR HAHORA INC dba Bestway Gulf, 1178 High St (Pending Fire Approval)

 

B.  EXTENDED HOURS LICENSE PUBLIC HEARING Video

1.   An application for an extended hours license from Broad Street Food & Fuel Inc. dba Mendon Express, 290 Broad Street, to extend the opening time from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.

 

C.  ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE Video

1.   An application for a special event entertainment license from the Cumberland Library for the Library’s Anniversary Carnival on June 20, 2026

 

8.   OLD BUSINESS

A.    resolutions

1.   R-25-69A resolution requesting the General Assembly to consider amending legislation relating to accessory dwelling units (tabled from November 19, 2025 council meeting) Video

 

B.  ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING

1.      #25-07An ordinance in amendment of the Code of Ordinances amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map thereof with reference to Cumberland Assessor’s Plat 053, Lot 1781, and hydroelectric generation facilities. (tabled from September 17, 2025 council meeting) Video

 

2.      #25-21 – An ordinance in Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance relating to Accessory Structures and  Accessory Dwelling Units (tabled from November 19, 2025 council meeting) Video

 

3.      #25-24An ordinance authorizing the placement of a stop sign on River Street at the intersection of Forest  Avenue. (tabled from November 19, 2025 council meeting) Video

 

4.      #25-25An ordinance amending sections 38-34 and 38-36 of the code of ordinances entitled “One Way Streets” and “Stop Intersections” (tabled from November 19, 2025 council meeting) Video

 

5.      #25-26An ordinance amending Chapter 38, Article III (entitled parking, stopping, and standing) of the Town of Cumberland’s Code of Ordinances (tabled from November 19, 2025 council meeting) Video

 

6.      #25-27An ordinance authorizing the placement of a stop sign on Carlson Drive at the intersection of Bryant Street (Presented by Councilor Beaulieu) Video

 

7.      #25-28An ordinance amending section 38-36 of the Cumberland Code of Ordinances entitled “Stop Intersections” (Presented by Councilor Beaulieu) Video

 

9.   NEW BUSINESS

A.    APPOINTMENTS

1.   JUVENILE HEARING BOARD Video

Consists of 7 Members, 3 Year term, 1 from each District and 2 At-Large, appointed by the Mayor

 

TERMS EXPIRED DECEMBER 31, 2025 – 2 Members

Chris Mangano, re-appointment, term to expire December 31, 2028

Rui Felix, re-appointment, term to expire December 31, 2028

 

2.   LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Video

Consists of 8 Members, 3 Year term, appointed by the Town Council.

 

TERMS EXPIRED DECEMBER 31, 2025 – 2 Members

Julie Temlak, re-appointment, term to expire December 31, 2028

Susan Rebelo, re-appointment, term to expire December 31, 2028

 

3.   ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW Video

Consists of 5 Members (5 Year term) and 2 Alternates (1 Year term), appointed by the Town Council.

 

TERMS EXPIRED DECEMBER 31, 2025 – 2 Alternates

Chris Alger, re-appointment, term to expire December 31, 2026

Diane Emerson, re-appointment, term to expire December 31, 2026

 

B.     RESOLUTIONS

1.   R-25-71 - A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to enter into an agreement with the State of Rhode Island on behalf of the Town of Cumberland for the Municipal Road and Bridge Program Video

 

2.   R-25-72 - A resolution authorizing Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to enter into a contract with Powerschool Group LLC for use of the human resources module within the eFinance Plus software in an amount not to exceed twelve thousand twenty-eight dollars and seventy-seven cents ($12,028.77) Video

 

C.    ORDINANCES for presentation and permission to advertise

1.      # 25-29 An ordinance setting certain tax exemptions on real and personal property (Presented by the Council President on behalf of the Administration) Video

 

10.   PUBLIC COMMENTS Video

 

11.   ADJOURNMENT Video

 

 

 

 

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Posted: December 1, 2025

 

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