MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
THE CUMBERLAND BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022 AT 7:30P.M.

CUMBERLAND PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, 1379 DIAMOND HILL ROAD, CUMBERLAND

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:34p.m. by Vice Chairman Magill

Present: Chairman Metivier, Commissioners Kinch, Bradley, Shaw, Schmitt and Beaulieu

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

A.    Acceptance of minutes of the regular meeting of October 5, 2022

 

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SHAW, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KINCH, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE.  VOTE 7/0.

OLD BUSINESS

A.  CLASS BNT LICENSE – PUBLIC HEARING

1. An application for a Class B Non-Transferable license from Blackstone Herbs & Coffee Bar d/b/a Apothica Inc. located at 3 Dexter Street

 

Pending TIPS certifications, certificate of insurance, certificate of good standing and approval from the Building office.

 

Applicant Eddy Sandoval, 3 Dexter Street, was present. After having been in business for two years they would like to expand to serving cocktails and consider opening two evenings a week, from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. Current hours are 9:00am – 3:00pm, Wednesday through Sunday. The overall goal is to be an sophisticated speakeasy with soft lighting.

 

Public hearing opened at 7:37pm.

 

Commissioner Schmitt asked about food sales exceeding beverage sales and what they would offer as food for an evening opening. This doesn’t seem to meet the requirements of a BNT.

 

Solicitor Morris-Salvatore stated that not all of the considerations have to be met.

 

Future housing at the Ann & Hope Mill Complex and that potential for increased foot traffic/customers was discussed.

Vice Chair Magill asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or against.

 

Marcio Martins, 8 Hines Farm Drive, stated that he had a concern about night-time hours and the resulting traffic.

 

Commissioner Bradley asked about the on-street parking. Mr. Metivier spoke to unused parking on the north side of Dexter Street.

 

Mayor Mutter voiced his support of the business based on the business’s uniqueness and their success over the last two years.

 

Public hearing closed at 7:48pm

 

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER METIVIER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SHAW, AND IT IS VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL.  VOTE 5/2.
Nay: Commissioners Bradley and Schmitt

 

2.   An application for a Class B Non-Transferable license from Broad Street Sports Lounge LLC located at 433 Broad Street

 

Public hearing opened at 7:49pm.

 

John Carvalho, 419 Broad Street, A&B – said e was not against the license, but does the business have a dumpster? The previous business dumped black bags in a pile and attracted rats. There should be a dumpster.

 

Applicant Michael Freitas stated that he had cleaned all the trash and the property since he has owned it. He agreed that it had been a mess he will keep it clean.  and look into a dumpster. Spoke to having a creating of sports bar.

 

Public hearing closed at 7:53pm

 

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER METIVIER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BEAULIEU, AND IT IS VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL.  VOTE 6/1.
Nay: Commissioner Schmitt

NEW BUSINESS

Vice Chair Magill stated, if there is no objection we will vote on these by license type. If there are any concerns or questions relating to a specific license, it can be removed from the list prior to taking a vote.

 

All licenses are pending payment of outstanding taxes, fire department approval and certificate of good standing.

 

Public hearing opened at 7:55pm.

 

2022-2023 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS

    CLASS A  

1. A. TEIXEIRA & COMPANY, INC., dba Pop’s Liquors, 2082 Diamond Hill Road
2. CWS OPERATING CO., dba Mendon Wine & More, 2170 Mendon Road
3. MAMM LIQUORS INC., dba Cumberland Wine & Spirits, 275 Broad Street
4. SHIVANAND INC., dba Cumberland Hill Liquors, 3450 Mendon Road
5. SHUBHLAKSHMI CORPORATION, dba Paul’s Fine Wine & Spirits, 132 Mendon Road

 

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KINCH, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE, BY A ROLL CALL.  VOTE 7/0.

CLASS BNT (Non Transferable) 

1.      ANDREW’S BISTRO DESTINO LLC, dba Andrew’s Bistro, 3755 Mendon Road

2.      DJP MARQUES CHURRASQUEIRA, dba Marques Churrasqueira, 100 Mill Street 

3.      FRANKS INCORPORATED, dba Bandidos Mexican Restaurant, 88 Broad Street

4.      SPSR INC, dba Bollywood Grill, 1764 Mendon Road, Suite 8

5.      XIN INC., dba Fortune House, 1800 Mendon Road Suite F

6.      YOVANIS PIZZERIA LLC, dba Yovanis Pizzeria, 40 Macondray Street

7.      VR FOODIES LLC, dba/Godavari RI, 356 Mendon Road

8.       SPG GROUP, LLC, dba Koury’s Tavern, 80 Manville Hill Road

 

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KINCH, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE, BY A ROLL CALL.  VOTE 7/0.

CLASS BV               

1.      AMAYA PRIMOS INC., dba La Familia, 1666 Diamond Hill Road

2.      ANGELO’S PIZZA INC., dba Angelo’s Palace Pizza, 133 Mendon Road

3.      CUMBERLAND HOUSE OF PIZZA, dba Cumberland House of Pizza, 2360-A Mendon Road

4.      DAVENPORT’S FAMILY RESTAURANT INC., dba Davenport’s Family Restaurant, 1070 Mendon Road

5.      HOII LLC, dba Azalea Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar, 1764 Mendon Road, Suite 1 

6.      J. GRAY’S FAMILY TAVERN, dba J. Gray’s Family Tavern, 405 Mendon Road

7.      JK AND SON LLC, dba The End Zone Sports Pub, 958 Mendon Road

8.      JERRY’S FRIENDLY TAP LLC, dba The Friendly Tap, 1225 Mendon Road

9.      LMP ENTERPRISES LLC, dba Adeline’s Speakeasy Bar & Grill, 2352 Mendon Road

10.  MC T’s TAVERN, INC., dba MC T’s Tavern, 940 Mendon Road

11.  MICKEY’S VALLEY VIEW PUB INC, dba Mickey’s Valley View Pub, 46 Carpenter Street

12.  PERIQUITO HOLDINGS LLC, dba Modern Bistro, 4077 Mendon Road

13.  RESTAURANTE SERRA DA ESTRELA INC., dba Serra Da Estrela Restaurant, 168 Broad Street

14.  SLAM ASSOCIATES INC., dba Third Base Sports Bar & Grill, 422 High Street  

15.  JOSE ALMEIDA, VALLEY PARK PUB LTD., dba Valley Park Pub, 17 Mill Street

 

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KINCH, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE, BY A ROLL CALL.  VOTE 7/0.

CLASS C   

1.      ALBUQUERQUE LIQUORS, LTD, dba Joe’s Bar, 10 Jones Street

 

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KINCH, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE, BY A ROLL CALL.  VOTE 7/0.

CLASS D               

1.      CLUB JUVENTUDE LUSITANA, INC., dba Club Juventude Lusitana, 10 Chase Street

2.      CUMBERLAND A.C., dba Cumberland Athletic Club, 30 Hamilton Street

3.      AMERICAN LEGION, dba Cumberland Post # 14, 695 Broad Street

4.      FATIMA HOLY NAME SOCIETY, dba Fatima Holy Name Society, 1 Fatima Drive

5.      FILIBUSTER CLUB, dba Filibuster Club, 23 High Street

6.      FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK, dba Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, 127 Broad Street

7.      SEVEN CRAY STREET REALTY, CORP., dba Seven Cray Street, 7 Cray Street 

8.      ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH, ASHTON, RI dba Parish Hall, 1303 Mendon Road 

 

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SHAW, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KINCH, AND IT IS VOTED TO TABLE ITEM #1, CLUB JUVENTUDE LUSITANA TO NOVEMBER 29, 2022, BY A ROLL CALL.  VOTE 6/0.

Recused: Commissioner Metivier

 

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SHAW, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KINCH, AND IT IS VOTED TO TABLE ITEM #3, AMERICAN LEGION, TO NOVEMBER 16, 2022, BY A ROLL CALL.  VOTE 6/0.

Recused: Commissioner Metivier

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SHAW, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KINCH, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE THE REMAINING LICENSES, BY A ROLL CALL.  VOTE 7/0.

 

CLASS DL   

1.      FORE COURT RACQUET & FITNESS CLUB, INC., dba Fore Court Racquet & Fitness Club,
44 Cray Street

 

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SHAW, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KINCH, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE, BY A ROLL CALL.  VOTE 7/0.

 

    CLASS OSPE: (Outside Serving Permanent Expansion)

1.      ANDREW’S BISTRO DESTINO LLC., dba Andrew’s Bistro Destino, 3755 Mendon Rd

2.      ANGELO’S PIZZA INC., dba Angelo’s Palace Pizza, 133 Broad St

3.      franks incorpOrated, dba Bandidos Mexican Restaurant, 88 Broad St

4.      SPSR INC., dba Bollywood Grill, 1764 Mendon Rd

5.      LMP ENTERPRISES, dba Adeline’s Speakeasy Bar & Grill, 2352 Mendon Rd

6.      DAVENPORT’S FAMILY RESTAURANT, INC., dba Davenport’s Family Restaurant,1070 Mendon Rd

7.      J. GRAY’S FAMILY TAVERN LLC d/b/a J. Gray’s Family Tavern, 405 Mendon Rd

8.      AMAYA PRIMOS INC. d/b/a La Familia Restaurant, 1666 Diamond Hill Rd

9.      SPG GROUP, LLC, dba Koury’s Tavern, 80 Manville Hill Road

 

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SHAW, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KINCH, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE, BY A ROLL CALL.  VOTE 7/0.

Public hearing closed at 8:01pm

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were none.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADJOURN AT 8:01P.M.  VOTE 7/0.   
 

 

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Sandra M. Giovanelli, Town Clerk

 

 

 

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