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Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners

February 11, 2026

A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 7:27 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2^nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.

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

Absent – 0.

Chairperson Mercer presided.

The reading of the records of January 21, 2026 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:

DOOR TO DOOR COMPANY Renewal -

Power Home Remodeling Group (Power Home Remodeling Group LLC) 2000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, RI, LIC#DTD-25-4

Trinity Solar (Trinity Solar LLC) 2211 Allenwood Road, Wall, NJ, LIC#DTD-25-2

DOOR TO DOOR EMPLOYEES New –

Power Home Remodeling Group (Power Home Remodeling Group LLC) 2000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, RI, LIC#DTD-25-4

PEDDLER: Robin Elizabeth Carr, 67 Hope Street #1, Lincoln, RI, DDE-26-1

PEDDLER: Wyatt Joseph Gilmore, 154 Bear Hill Road, Cumberland, RI, LIC#DDE-26-2

PEDDLER: Matthew Jacob Maguire, 19 Sanford Ave #2R, Cumberland, RI, LIC#DDE-26-3

PEDDLER: Robert Frances O’Neill, 425 Butternut Drive, North Kingstown, RI, LIC#DDE-26-4

PEDDLER: Isabel Carvalho, 8 Florence St, Tiverton, RI, LIC#DDE-26-5

PEDDLER: David Elias Leland, 290 Village Street, Medway, MA, LIC#DDE-26-6

PEDDLER: Joseph Thomas Chiarella, 200 Woodlawn Ave, #217, North Prov, RI, LIC#DDE-26-7

HAWKER Renewals -

Ditrium (Ditrium Industries LLC) 707 Broadway, LIC#PED-25-43

TO HAWK: Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables

LOCATION: 707 Broadway

New England Novelty (Lambert, Keith) 36 School Street, Easton, MA, LIC#PED-24-37

TO HAWK: Flowers & Novelties

LOCATION: 823 Newport Avenue

PEDDLER Renewal -

New England Novelty (Lambert, Keith), 36 School Street, Easton, MA, LIC#PED-24-36

TO PEDDLE: Novelties

LOCATION: All of Pawtucket

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New –

Pan D Bono Bakery (Pan D Bono Bakery LLC) 704 Broadway, LIC#VIC-26-3

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class Transfer –

Guacado Mexican Grill (Fresh Food Inc.) 285 Newport Avenue, LIC#VIC-26-1

(Transfer from Walts Roast Beef (Kit Inc.))

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WAS TAKEN UP:

ENTERTAINMENT –

Petition of Coastal Cultivator Classic Inc., for a license to have a Coastal Cultivator Classic at 999 Main Street (indoors and outdoors) on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. (rain date Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., music until 9:00 p.m.) LIC#EVT-26-3 43 (Alcohol to be sold by Class P Caterer)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR GREGOR.

The motion made by Councilor Gregor, seconded by Councilor Coderre, to POSTPONE the above Petition for License by Coastal Cultivator Classic Inc. was DENIED on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes – Councilors Coderre and Gregor.

Noes - President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Wildenhain and Wildenhain.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR RUBIO

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

Councilors Coderre and Gregor voted No.

ENTERTAINMENT –

THE BOARD RECESSED AT 8:07 P.M.

THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 8:10 P.M.

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

WHOLESALE JUNK New –

Allied Recycling Center (Allied Recycling Center Inc.) 55 Concord Street, LIC#JNK-26-1

Speaking were Tenessa Azar, Moses Ryan Ltd., 40 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, attorney for the applicant; and Ed Jamieson, 15 Chester Avenue, Berkley, MA, applicant.

Ms. Azar stated that the business is located in an MO zone, where the proposed use is permitted by right. The company currently operates in Walpole, Massachusetts, and Mr. Jamieson has experience in this type of business.

The property abuts railroad tracks, a highway, and other industrial uses. The applicant plans to utilize the railroad. While some processing will occur at this location, the majority of processing will take place in Walpole, Massachusetts.

The applicant intends to fence in the area and has obtained a zoning certificate.

Speaking in opposition was Kevin Venturini, 19 Frank Street, Pawtucket, RI.

Mr. Venturini stated that there are two recycling facilities near the proposed location. He expressed concerns regarding environmental issues and traffic. He noted that the applicant has been cited twice in Massachusetts.

Also speaking was John Benoit, 75 Piave Street, Pawtucket, RI.

Mr. Benoit agreed with Mr. Venturini’s concerns. He resides three blocks from the site and expressed concerns about property values, rodents, traffic, the impact on Chelo’s business and the surrounding residential neighborhood. He further stated that there should be additional public input.

Also speaking was Marsha Natalizia, 76 Piave Street, Pawtucket, RI.

Ms. Natalizia agreed with the previous speakers and expressed concerns regarding pollution and noise.

There were no other speakers. The hearing was continued until March 11, 2026.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR STACHOWIAK.

Upon motion made by Councilor Stachowiak, seconded by Councilor Gregor, the following petition for license was POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 11, 2026, on a unanimous voice vote:

WHOLESALE JUNK New –

Allied Recycling Center (Allied Recycling Center Inc.) 55 Concord Street, LIC#JNK-26-1

Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Gregor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.