| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 6:45 P.M. – EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION |
6:45 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
Convene into executive session to consider, discuss, and act upon matters pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(5) Real Estate; potential acquisition or lease of real property.
7:00 P.M. AGENDA
I. Regular meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
- Announce any executive session votes required to be disclosed pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws, Sec. 42-46-4.
II. Prayer
III. Salute to the Flag
IV. Emergency Evacuation and Health Notification
V. Presentations:
A. Freedom Energy Logistics Community Choice Aggregation Program
VI. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the November 4, 2025 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview Frank Luca for possible appointment to a Town board or commission and to discuss the Town Manager’s terms and conditions of employment and Section 42-46-5(a)(5) Real Estate; potential acquisition, sale or lease of real property be approved as recorded and sealed.
B. Move that the minutes of the November 4, 2025 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
VII. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments:
A. Board of Canvassers appointment with a term expiring in March of 2027.
VIII. Public Hearings:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss and act upon approving the renewal of the Intoxicating Beverage Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances and a Certificate of Good Standing from the RI Division of Taxation.
INTOXICATING BEVERAGE LICENSE RENEWALS 2025-2026
CLASS A RETAILER’S BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. Mac’s Liquor, Inc. d/b/a “Mac’s Liquor Mart”, 200 Pleasant View Avenue
2. Putnam Pike Liquor, Inc. d/b/a “Putnam Pike Liquors”, 637B Putnam Pike
3. Putnam Pike Liquors, Inc. d/b/a “B & C Liquor”, 253 Putnam Pike
4. Smithfield Liquor Mart, Inc. d/b/a “Smithfield Liquor Mart”, 970 Douglas Pike, Bldg. B Left Side
CLASS B-VICTUALLER BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. 970 Douglas Pike, LLC d/b/a “Condesa Mexican Restaurant”, 970 Douglas Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
2. Apple New England, LLC d/b/a “Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar”, 446 Putnam Pike
3. Armenucci, LLC d/b/a “Blackie’s Bulldog Tavern”, 280 George Washington Highway (approved for outdoor bar service)
4. BKH, LLC d/b/a “Jack’s Pizza Pub”, 970 Douglas Pike, Bldg. A, Unit 2 (approved for outdoor bar service)
5. Brinker International d/b/a “Chili’s Grill & Bar”, 371 Putnam Pike, #210
6. Chelo’s Steak House, Inc. d/b/a “Chelo’s Steak House”, 445 Putnam Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
7. Crudo, LLC d/b/a “Crudo”, 266 Putnam Pike
8. Ditto, Inc. d/b/a “Fresco”, 181 George Washington Highway (approved for outdoor bar service)
9. F & F Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Wing Power”, 5 Sanderson Road (approved for outdoor bar service)
10. Fontegreca Social Club, LLC d/b/a “Fontegreca Social Club”, 329 Waterman Avenue (approved for outdoor bar service)
11. Giuseppe’s Pizzeria Bistro, Inc. d/b/a “Giuseppe’s Pizzeria Bistro”, 19D Smith Avenue (approved for outdoor bar service)
12. Ichiraku, LLC d/b/a “Ichiraku Ramen and Fusion”, 970 Douglas Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
13. Josephine’s Coffee Bar, Inc. d/b/a “Josephine’s Coffee Bar”, 19 Smith Avenue, Unit B
14. LJD, LLC d/b/a “Laura’s Bar and Grill”, 943 Douglas Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
15. New Rainforest, LLC d/b/a “Twelve Acres”, 445 Douglas Pike
16. Palio, Inc. d/b/a “Siena”, 400 Putnam Pike, Unit B4
17. Pastry Land Bakery, Inc. d/b/a “Pastry Land Bakery”, 19 Sanderson Road
18. SVP Corporation d/b/a “Mai Thai Cuisine”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue
19. The Last Resort, Inc. d/b/a “The Last Resort”, 325 Farnum Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
20. The Orchard Grill, Inc. d/b/a “The Orchard Grille”, 132 Pleasant View Avenue (approved for outdoor bar service)
21. Yamato Steakhouse Smithfield, Inc. d/b/a “Yamato Steakhouse of Japan”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 30
CLASS B-VICTUALLER LIMITED BEVERAGE LICENSE
1. Rally Point Racquet Club, Inc. d/b/a “Rally Point Racquet Club”, 15 Church Street
CLASS C- BAR BEVERAGE LICENSE
1. Waterman Lake Pub, LLC d/b/a “Village Pub”, 715 Putnam Pike
CLASS D- BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. Portuguese American Social & Athletic Club, 40 Fenwood Avenue
2. Smithfield Sportsman’s Club, Inc., 14 Walter Carey Road
B. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of the following six (6) Victualling Only Licenses to include renewal of the Extended Hours of Operation, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State Regulations and local ordinances:
1. 7-Eleven Store #32614A d/b/a “7-Eleven #32614A”, 970 Douglas Pike, to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
2. Cumberland Farms, Inc., d/b/a “Cumberland Farms #1261”, 335 Waterman Avenue, to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
3. JMK Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Smithfield Mobil”, 364 Putnam Pike to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
4. KAC Foods, Inc. d/b/a “McDonald’s”, 445 Putnam Pike, Unit 19, to extend hours of operation to 4:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., the Drive-Thru Window portion of the restaurant will remain open with the hours of operation to be 24/7 hours Monday through Sunday.
5. Marylou’s News, Inc. d/b/a “Marylou’s Coffee”, 370 Putnam Pike, to extend hours of operation to 4:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
6. Wedge Dounts, Inc. d/b/a “Dunkin Donuts”, 151 Douglas Pike, to extend hours of operation to 4:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
IX. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of twelve (12) Entertainment Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. 970 Douglas Pike, LLC d/b/a “Condesa Mexican Restaurant”, 970 Douglas Pike
2. Armenucci, LLC d/b/a “Blackie’s Bulldog Tavern”, 280 George Washington Highway
3. BKH, LLC d/b/a “Jack’s Pizza Pub”, 970 Douglas Pike, Bldg. A, Unit 2
4. Chelo’s Steak House, Inc. d/b/a “Chelo’s Steak House”, 445 Putnam Pike
5. Crudo, LLC d/b/a “Crudo”, 266 Putnam Pike
6. Ditto, Inc. d/b/a “Fresco”, 181 George Washington Highway
7. F & F Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Wing Power”, 5 Sanderson Road
8. Fontegreca Social Club, LLC d/b/a “Fontegreca Social Club”, 329 Waterman Avenue
9. LJD, LLC d/b/a “Laura’s Bar and Grill”, 943 Douglas Pike
10. New Rainforest, LLC d/b/a “Twelve Acres”, 445 Douglas Pike
11. Palio, Inc. d/b/a “Siena”, 400 Putnam Pike, Unit B4
12. The Last Resort, Inc. d/b/a “The Last Resort”, 325 Farnum Pike
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of nine (9) Special Dance Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. 970 Douglas Pike, LLC d/b/a “Condesa Mexican Restaurant”, 970 Douglas Pike
2. Armenucci, LLC d/b/a “Blackie’s Bulldog Tavern”, 280 George Washington Highway
3. Crudo, LLC d/b/a “Crudo”, 266 Putnam Pike
4. Ditto, Inc. d/b/a “Fresco”, 181 George Washington Highway
5. F & F Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Wing Power”, 5 Sanderson Road
6. Fontegreca Social Club, LLC d/b/a “Fontegreca Social Club”, 329 Waterman Avenue
7. LJD, LLC d/b/a “Laura’s Bar and Grill”, 943 Douglas Pike
8. New Rainforest, LLC d/b/a “Twelve Acres”, 445 Douglas Pike
9. The Last Resort, Inc. d/b/a “The Last Resort”, 325 Farnum Pike
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of thirty-eight (38) Victualling Only Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. A & W of Rhode Island, Inc. d/b/a “A & W”, 460 Putnam Pike
2. Addie & Colts Bagels, LLC d/b/a “Café Such a Bagel Too”, 285 George Washington Highway
3. Arev Inc., d/b/a “Sonia’s Deli”, 445 Putnam Pike, Unit K
4. B & B Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a “All Seasons Inn & Suites”, 355 George Washington Highway
5. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. d/b/a “Barnes & Noble #2082”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 330
6. Botan, LLC d/b/a “Wise Guys Deli”, 1201 Douglas Pike, Unit 2 (outdoor seating)
7. Brewology, LLC d/b/a “Brewology”, 101 Pleasant View Avenue
8. Bryant Coffee, Inc. d/b/a “Dunkin Donuts”, 1150 Douglas Pike
9. CALM Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Del’s of Smithfield”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue
10. Card, Inc. d/b/a “Gigi’s Scoops”, 265 Putnam Pike
11. CC Smithfield, Inc. d/b/a “Coffee Connection Smithfield”, 665 Douglas Pike, Unit A
12. Cava Mezze Grill, LLC d/b/a “CAVA”, 473 Putnam Pike, Suite A2 (outdoor seating)
13. Colbea Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Seasons Corner Market”, 947 Douglas Pike
14. Colbea Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Shell #36”, 370 Putnam Pike
15. Country Creamery, Inc. d/b/a “Country Creamery”, 3 Commerce Street
16. Daily Catch Seafood of Smithfield LLC, d/b/a “Daily Catch Seafood of Smithfield”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road
17. Dave’s Fruitland, Inc. d/b/a “Dave’s Marketplace of Smithfield”, 4 Cedar Swamp Road
18. Dave’s Marketplace of Smithfield, Inc. d/b/a “Dave’s Marketplace”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 590
19. D.E. Foods, LLC d/b/a “Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell”, 421 Putnam Pike
20. DNL Food, Inc. d/b/a “Tin Tsin Restaurant”, 400K Putnam Pike
21. Excel Holdings 17, LLC d/b/a “Hampton Inn and Suites Providence/Smithfield”, 945 Douglas Pike
22. Global Montello Group Corporation d/b/a “Alltown Smithfield”, 471 Putnam Pike
23. JM of Smithfield, LLC d/b/a “Jersey Mike’s Subs”, 473 Putnam Pike
24. MDS Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Powder Mill Creamery”, 777 Putnam Pike
25. New England Authentic Eats, LLC d/b/a “D’Angelo’s Sandwich Shop”, 375 Putnam Pike
26. New England Authentic Eats, LLC d/b/a “Papa Gino’s”, 400 Putnam Pike
27. Newport Creamery, LLC #12 d/b/a “Newport Creamery #12”, 568 Putnam Pike
28. Pat & Mike’s Bagels, LLC d/b/a “Café Such a Bagel”, 445 Putnam Pike, Unit 8
29. Princes & Sons Pizza, Inc. d/b/a “Depetrillo’s Pizza & Bakery”, 105 Pleasant View Avenue
30. Quicket’s, Inc. d/b/a “Quicket’s”, 285 George Washington Highway
31. Slice and Scoop, Inc. d/b/a “Slice and Scoop”, 665 Douglas Pike, Unit B
32. Smithfield Cookies, LLC d/b/a “Crumbl Cookies”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 915
33. Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins, Jr. Trail
34. Speedway, LLC d/b/a “Speedway #02821”, 263 Putnam Pike
35. Starbucks Corporation d/b/a “Starbucks Coffee #17343”, 400 Putnam Pike
36. Target Corporation d/b/a “Target Store T-1404”, 371 Putnam Pike, Ste A-250
37. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., LLC d/b/a “Stop & Shop Supermarket #705”, 446 Putnam Pike
38. Viet Crave, LLC d/b/a “Viet Crave”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 25
X. Old Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager’s terms and conditions of employment.
XI. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving tax abatements in the amount of ninety-eight thousand, six hundred four dollars and eighty-eight cents ($98,604.88).
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing an extension to the Purchase & Sales Agreement with Gemini Housing Corporation for the purchase of the William Winsor Elementary School located at 562 Putnam Pike (AP 6, Lot 49).
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for Town-wide on-call electrical services.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon rescinding a request for proposals for Town-wide on-call plumbing service.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for Town-wide on-call plumbing service.
F. Consider, discuss, and act upon rescinding a request for proposals for Town-wide mechanical services.
G. Consider, discuss, and act upon rescinding a request for proposals for Town-wide on-call HVAC services.
H. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for Town-wide on-call HVAC and mechanical services.
I. Consider, discuss, and act upon rescinding a request for proposals for a High School Athletic Trainer on behalf of the School Department.
J. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for a High School Athletic Trainer on behalf of the School Department.
K. Consider, discuss, and act upon scheduling a work session with the School Committee.
XII. Public Comment.
XIII. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: November 12, 2025
The public is welcome to any meeting of the Town Council or its sub-committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation is needed, please contact the Smithfield Town Manager’s office at 401-233-1010 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.