Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 7:17 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

 

Present – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moreno, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.

 

Absent – Councilors Moran and Rubio.

 

Chairperson Mercer presided.

 

 

The reading of the records of June 18, 2024 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk,

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.

 

*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

                                                                                        

ENTERTAINMENT –

 

1. Petition of Palagis Ice Cream Co., for a license to have Palagis Ice Cream Summer Music Series outdoors at 55 Bacon Street on July 11, 14, 19, 21, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. LIC#EVT-24-42

 

2. Petition of Palagis Ice Cream Co., for a license to have Palagis Ice Cream Music Series outdoors at 55 Bacon Street on July 25, 28, 2024, and August 1, 4, 8, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. LIC#EVT-24-43

 

3. Petition of Selfie Lounge RI for a license to have Artist Showcase, at 250 Main Street, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. LIC#EVT-24-41

 

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND-HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) Renewal -

 

PM Auto Sales (Philip Maxwell Auto Repair LLC) 501 Main St. LIC#15608 #15603

 

AUTO REPAIR Renewals –

 

Joe’s Glass United (Joe’s Auto Glass Inc.) 1562 Newport Ave. LIC#AUT-24-100

**Manny’s Transmission (Manny’s Transmission LLC) 1114 Newport Ave. LIC#AUT-24-101

 

PUBLIC LAUNDRY Renewals -

Freeway Laundry II (Cosann Laundry, Inc.) 280 Dexter St. LIC#LAU-24-10

Freeway Laundry IV (RGD Laundry Inc.) 562 Broadway, LIC#LAU-24-12

Langley's Laundry (Solola, Oladipo) 265 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#LAU-24-11

 

PRIVATE DETECTIVE Renewals -

 

Big Brothers Investigation (Anter, Thomas J.) 54 Dora St. LIC#69289

Gubala Robert M. II, 128 Rhode Island Avenue, LIC#69295

Fernandes, Nicky J (Information With Integrity, Inc.) 155 Pleasant St. LIC#PVT-24-3

     

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class Transfer –

 

      Pawtucket House of Pizza (398 Smithfield Ave Inc) 390 Smithfield Ave. LIC#VIC-24-5

      (Transfer from Kakisis, Peter)

 

 

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, WAS TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS T (Theatre) New -

 

Paint and Vino (Paint and Vino LLC) 150 Main Street, LIC#16240

 

Speaking in favor was Rachel Araujo, 16 Olney Ave, Lincoln, RI., applicant.

 

Ms. Araujo stated that she has been open since 2013.   Her establishment offers painting classes and complimentary beer or wine.   She asked for the theater license to have the opportunity to sell beer or wine as part of the artistic performances. 

 

She stated that the business can hold 77 people between the two rooms, one public and one private.   She would sell beer and wine only.  She has daytime and evening events and her evening events are typically done by 9:30 p.m.

 

There were no other speakers.  The public hearing was closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR CODERRE:

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Coderre, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the following petition for license was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.

 

CLASS T (Theatre) New -

 

Paint and Vino (Paint and Vino LLC) 150 Main Street, LIC#16240

 

 

 

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, WAS TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) New –

 

Bandidos Mexican Restaurant (Los Santos Inc.) 832 Newport Avenue, LIC#16243® (ent)

(Prev. El Cafetal Café)

 

There were no speakers.  The hearing was continued until July 24, 2024.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN:

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the hearing was CONTINUED and the following petition for license was POSTPONED until the meeting on July 24, 2024, on a unanimous voice vote.

 

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) New –

 

Bandidos Mexican Restaurant (Los Santos Inc.) 832 Newport Avenue, LIC#16243 (ent)

(Prev. El Cafetal Café)

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS POSTPONED UNTIL THE MEETING ON JULY 24, 2024, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New –

 

Bandidos Mexican Restaurant (Los Santos Inc.) 832 Newport Avenue, LIC#16242

(Prev. El Cafetal Café)

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONTINUED AND APPLICATION FOR LICENSE WAS POSTPONED AT THE MEETING HELD JUNE 18, 2024, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) New –

 

Patrona Restaurant Bar & Lounge (Patrona Restaurant Bar & Lounge LLC) 582 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#16234 (ent)    (Prev. La Arepa)

 

Speaking in favor was Giovanna Rosania, 5 Peters Way, Attleboro, MA, applicant.

 

Ms. Rosania stated that the only change that she would be doing to the establishment would be some painting.   She also would like to add breakfast and stay open later.

 

Her closing hours would be Sunday to Wednesday at 9:00 p.m.; Thursday at 11:00 p.m.; and Saturday at 1:00 a.m.

 

Ms. Rosania stated that there would be six employees and she would be one of two chefs.   She has been in food service for the last 16 years.  She stated that it would be her first time owning a restaurant.   It would have a Latin fusion menu.

 

There were no other speakers.   The public hearing was closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR STACHOWIAK. 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Stachowiak, seconded by Councilor Coderre, the following petition for license was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) New –

 

Patrona Restaurant Bar & Lounge (Patrona Restaurant Bar & Lounge LLC) 582 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#16234 (ent)  (Prev. La Arepa)

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE WAS POSTPONED AT THE MEETING HELD JUNE 18, 2024, AND WAS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND WAS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New -

 

Patrona Restaurant Bar & Lounge (Patrona Restaurant Bar & Lounge LLC) 582 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#16235  (Prev. La Arepa)

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

ENTERTAINMENT

 

Petition of Happy Hour Club for a license to have a Karaoke/DJ night at 404 Benefit Street, on Fridays, July 12, 19 & 26, 2024 and Saturdays, July 13, 20 & 27 2024, from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. LIC#EVT-24-46

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSE WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

ENTERTAINMENT & EXPANSION OF PREMISE (One Day) –

                   

Petition of Clube Social Portugues, for a license to conduct an Annual Outdoor Picnic/Feast and a three-day expansion of their Class D Liquor License to serve alcoholic beverages outdoors at 174 Portuguese Social Club Way, (parking lot) on Friday, August 23, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#EVT-24-36 AND REQUESTING TO CLOSE PORTUGUESE SOCIAL CLUB WAY.

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSE WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

ENTERTAINMENT & EXPANSION OF PREMISE (One Day) –

 

Petition of News Café (Joshua Café, LLC) for a license to conduct a Ruckus in the Bucket Fest II, with music Indoors and Outdoors and a one-day expansion of their Class BV Liquor License to serve alcoholic beverages outside in the parking lot of 43 Broad Street, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. LIC#EVT-24-37

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSE WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

A.    ENTERTAINMENT & EXPANSION OF PREMISE (One Day) –

 

Petition of German American Cultural Society of RI to hold a Christmas Market in July event indoors and outdoors and a one-day expansion of their Class D liquor license to sell alcoholic beverages outdoors at 78 Carter Avenue on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. LIC#EVT-24-44

 

B.     ENTERTAINMENT & EXPANSION OF PREMISE (One Day) –

 

Petition of German American Cultural Society of RI to hold a Christmas Market event indoors and outdoors and a one-day expansion of their Class D liquor license to sell alcoholic beverages outdoors at 78 Carter Avenue on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. LIC#EVT-24-45

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSE WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

ENTERTAINMENT & CLASS F-1 (Full Privilege)

           

Petition of Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, to conduct a church festival and to sell alcoholic beverages at 97 Walcott Street, on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., LIC#EVT-24-38 (ARLINGTON STREET TO BE ONE WAY –   FROM HOMESTEAD TO WALCOTT STREET)

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSE WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

ENTERTAINMENT & CLASS F-1 (Full Privilege)

 

Petition of Adelino Lopes to have Alo nu Bai Dynamo Release event and to sell alcoholic beverages at Festival Pier, 21 Tim Healy Way, on Saturdays, August 3, and 24, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. LIC#EVT-24-40

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSE WERE POSTPONED UNTIL THE MEETING ON JULY 24, 2024, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

ENTERTAINMENT & CLASS F-1 (Full Privilege)

 

Petition of James Monteiro, to conduct a Billy Taylor House Youth Summer Jobs Program Fundraiser and to sell alcoholic beverages at 249 Main Street, on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. LIC#EVT-24-39

 

 

Communication from resident Steven Knapp, 78 Prospect Street, to the Pawtucket City Council.  (Complaint regarding event on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Picos Restaurant & Hookah Lounge, 110 School Street) was READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

 

Communication from Osvaldino Dasilva, Picos Restaurant & Hookah Lounge, 110 School Street, to Pawtucket City Council. (Request to change the date of event from July 6, 2024, to July 13, 2024) was READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSE WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

ENTERTAINMENT & EXPANSION OF PREMISE (One Day) –

 

1. Petition of Picos Restaurant & Hookah Lounge for license to have a Concert and expand their Class BV liquor license to serve alcoholic beverages outdoors in the parking lot at 110 School Street on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. LIC#EVT-24-4

 

2. Petition of Picos Restaurant & Hookah Lounge for license to have entertainment outside at an I Love Pawtucket event and expand their Class BV liquor license to serve alcoholic beverages outdoors in the parking lot at 110 School Street on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. LIC#EVT-24-47

 

 

Communication from resident Keara Whitsey, 45 Patterson Avenue to Pawtucket City Council. (Complaint regarding the Harmony Dog Training, 65 Patterson Avenue) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREGOR.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Gregor, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the license holder for Harmony Dog Training, 65 Paterson Avenue, is requested to attend an Informal Hearing on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, regarding loud noise, including barking.

 

The Clerk is instructed to invite Keara Whitsey to the informal hearing, as well.

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.