AGENDA
November 12, 2025
Town Hall, Town Council Chambers
514 Main Street
6:00 PM
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The public is welcome to attend in-person in the Town Council Chambers at 514 Main Street.
Agenda and Attachments: https://clerkshq.com/warren-ri
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Written public comment to be read into the record must be received via email or in writing by Town Clerk Sandrea Speroni (ssperoni@townofwarren-ri.gov) no later than 4:00 PM on November 12, 2025.
RESOLUTION:
RECOGNITION:
Citizens of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
John Michael Jannitto
INTERVIEWS (Discussion and Potential Action):
RI 250th Commission-4 positions available (13 members):
1.
Voluntary Historic District Committee-1 position available (5 members + 2 alternates):
1. Joan Brenner Coltrain-1 Stonegate Road, Warren, RI 02885 (Current Alternate)
2. Lisa A. Martins-18 Washington Street, Warren, RI 02885
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Acceptance of October 14, 2025, Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes
*Consent Agenda- all items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a council member or citizen, in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of Business and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.
*CONSENT AGENDA:
*P-1, *P-2, *P-3, *P-4, *P-5, *P-6, *P-7, *P-8, *P-9
ORDINANCE:
Chapter 32-Zoning Ordinance, Article XXIII-Definitions, Sec. 32-130-Definitions
Article V-District Use Regulations, Sec. 32-31-Criteria for specific categories of special use permits. The amendment to this Zoning Ordinance will allow for the retail sale of cannabis products in the Business and Rural Business Zoning Districts. (2nd reading)
Chapter 32-Zoning,
Article XX.-Sign Regulations,
Sec.32-111.-Definitions and Sec. 32-112.-General (2nd reading)
Chapter 32-Zoning, Article V.-Special Use Permits, Sec. 32-31.-Standards for specific categories of special use permits. Article VIII.-Zoning District use Regulations, Sec. 32-52.-Service business uses. Article XXIII.-Definitions, Sec. 32- 130.-Definitions. (Kennels) (Doggie Daycare Application) (1st reading)
Chapter 3, Article IV.-Kennel Licenes, Sec. 4-1.-The Licensing of Kennels
(Doggie Daycare Application) (1st reading)
ARTICLE IV. – KENNEL LICENSES (Doggie Daycare Application)
Sec. 4-1. – The Licensing of Kennels.
Any person granted a special use permit to operate a Kennel in the Town of Warren, or otherwise operating a kennel in the Town of Warren, shall pay a licensing fee to the Town in the amount of $250 per year, due no later than December 1 of the licensing year. For new Kennels, the licensing fee may be paid upon commencement of operation and pro-rated. $50 late fees shall be assessed for failure to timely pay the licensing fee as set forth herein.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Request for an Abandonment of Sixth Street, a paper road located north of Lincoln Avenue. (abutting lots 13D-44, 13D-119 & 13D-129 Lincoln Avenue)
From: James C. and Mary E. Goff
46 Patterson Avenue
Warren, RI 02885
Owners of Plat 13D, Lot 44
Public Hearing for renewal of 2025-2026 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
Class A – Limit -3
1. 1776 Liquors of Barrington, Inc. d/b/a Patriot Wine & Spirits 145 Main Street
2. Baba Sameeh, Inc. d/b/a Malik's Liquors 254 Market Street
3. Bristol County Spirits d/b/a Ocean State Liquors 601 Metacom Ave.
Class BVL – Limit- (7 )
Pursuant to the provisions of section 3-5-16 of General Laws, the Town Council hereby limits the maximum number of class (BVL) Beverage Victualling Limited liquor licenses. (Beer & Wine Only) The maximum number of Class BVL beverage licenses to be issued by the Town is fixed at seven (7).
1. Baja Fresh Express II, LLC d/b/a Baja Fresh Grill 2 651 Metacom Ave.
2. Blount Fine Foods Corp. d/b/a The Blount Clam Shack 347 Water Street
3. Blount Fine Foods Corp. d/b/a Blount Market 406 Water Street
4. FairyTea, LLC d/b/a FairyTea Room 69 Market Street
5. Open Frame, Inc d/b/a Dudek Bowling Lanes 409 Child Street
Class- BV – Limit – (32)
Pursuant to the provisions of section 3-5-16 of General Laws, the town council hereby limits the maximum number of class B liquor licenses. (a) The maximum number of class BV beverage licenses to be issued by the town is fixed at thirty (32). (Beer, Wine, & Spirits)
1. Canto 10, Inc. d/b/a The Serpent and Its Tail 504 Main Street
2. Cigar World, LLC d/b/a Cigar World East 644 Metacom Ave.
3. Davock, BS. Inc. d/b/a Market Street Pub 99 Market Street
4. Fork in the Road, LLC d/b/a Rhody Roots 511 Main Street
5. Galactic Theatre, LLC 440 Main Street
6. HFC Global, Inc. d/b/a Mr. Chicken 275 Child Street
7. Jack’s Family Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Jack’s Family Restaurant 294 Child Street
8. KGM Corp. d/b/a Lauren’s Restaurant 601A Metacom Ave.
9. Luke’s Inn Corp. d/b/a Luke’s Inn 650 Metacom Ave.
10. More Chives, LLC d/b/a St. Martha 40 Market Street
11. Palmer River Grille, LLC d/b/a Palmer River Grille 382 Market Street
12. Perella’s Ristorante Corp. d/b/a Perella’s Ristorante 311 Metacom Ave.
13. Pistolas, Inc. d/b/a La Pinata Mexican Restaurant 520 Main Street
14. Renegade Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a The Revival 50 Miller Street
15. Richardson Properties, LLC d/b/a Richardson’s Kitchen & Bar 15 Child Street
16. Roccoskar, LLC d/b/a arc{hive} book & snackery 4 Market Street
17. Seaoats, LLC d/b/a Metacom Kitchen 322 Metacom Ave.
18. Sorelle Off the Lane, LLC d/b/a Sorelle Off the Lane 437 Main Street
19. Spindrift Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a Chomp Kitchen and Drink 279 Water Street
20. Sylvia Hospitality, LLC d/b/a The Love Shack Live Fire Grill 440 Child Street
21. Tav Vino Inc. d/b/a Tav Vino/Admiral Pub 267 Water Street
22. The Cary Corporation d/b/a The Square Peg 51 Miller Street
23. The Guild Warren, LLC d/b/a The Guild Warren 99 Water Street
24. The Rhode House, Inc. d/b/a Hometown Tavern 632 Metacom Ave.
25. The Square Peg Corporation d/b/a Stingy Alley 489 Main Street
26. Trafford’s Inc. d/b/a Trafford’s Restaurant 285 Water Street
27. VK Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Crossroads Pub Restaurant 133 Market Street
28. Waterdog, Inc. d/b/a Waterdog Kitchen & Bar 125 Water Street
29. Waterfront Investments, LLC d/b/a The Wharf 215 Water Street
30. Wilma & Basil’s Counter, LLC d/b/a Wilma & Basil’s Counter 8 Turner Street
Class-C – Limit – (1)
Pursuant to the provisions of R.I. Laws section 3-5-16, the town council hereby limits the maximum number of class C licenses to be issued by the town to one (1).
1. Jack’s Bar Inc. 187 Water Street
Class-D – Limit- (5)
Pursuant to the provisions of section 3-5-16 of General Laws, the town council hereby limits the maximum number of class D licenses to be issued by the town to five (5).
1. Clube Recreativo & Cultural Portuguese De Warren 132 Child Street
2. East Warren Rod & Gun Club 24 Long Lane
3. Warren German American Club 27 Kelly Street
4. Warren Portuguese American Club 112 Arlington Ave.
All licenses are subject to satisfaction of State Statute and Town Ordinance requirements before issuance no later than December 1, 2025.
PETITIONS:
Request renewal of 2025-2026 Victualling Licenses with Alcohol
Class-BVL
Baja Fresh Express IIC, LLC d/b/a Baja Fresh Grill 2 651 Metacom Ave
Blount Fine Foods Corp. d/b/a The Blount Clam Shack 347 Water Street
Blount Fine Foods Corp. d/b/a Blount Market 406 Water Street
FairyTea, LLC d/b/a FairyTea Room 69 Market Street
Open Frame, Inc., d/b/a Dudek Bowling Lanes 409 Child Street
Class-BV
Canto 10, Inc. d/b/a The Serpent and Its Tail 504 Main Street
Cigar World, LLC d/b/a Cigar World East 644 Metacom Ave.
Davock, BS. Inc. d/b/a Market Street Pub 99 Market Street
Fork in the Road, LLC d/b/a Rhody Roots 511 Main Street
Galactic Theatre, LLC 440 Main Street
HFC Global, Inc. d/b/a Mr. Chicken 275 Child Street
Jack’s Family Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Jack’s Family Restaurant 294 Child Street
KGM Corp., d/b/a Lauren’s Restaurant 601A Metacom Ave.
Luke’s Inn Corp. d/b/a Luke’s Inn 650 Metacom Ave.
More Chives, LLC d/b/a St. Martha 40 Market Street
Palmer River Grille, LLC d/b/a Palmer River Grille 382 Market Street
Perella’s Ristorante Corp. d/b/a Perella’s Ristorante 311 Metacom Ave.
Pistolas, Inc. d/b/a La Pinata Mexican Restaurant 520 Main Street
Renegade Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a The Revival 50 Miller Street
Richardson Properties, LLC d/b/a Richardson’s Kitchen & Bar 15 Child Street
Roccoskar, LLC d/b/a arc{hive} book & snackery 4 Market Street
Seaoats, LLC d/b/a Metacom Kitchen 322 Metacom Ave.
Sorelle Off the Lane, LLC d/b/a Sorelle Off the Lane 437 Main Street
Spindrift Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a Chomp Kitchen and Drink 279 Water Street
Sylvia Hospitality, LLC d/b/a The Love Shack Live Fire Grill 440 Child Street
Tav Vino Inc. d/b/a Tav Vino/Admiral Pub 267 Water Street
The Cary Corporation d/b/a The Square Peg 51 Miller Street
The Guild Warren, LLC d/b/a The Guild Warren 99 Water Street
The Rhode House, Inc. d/b/a Hometown Tavern 632 Metacom Ave.
The Square Peg Corporation d/b/a Stingy Alley 489 Main Street
Trafford’s Inc. d/b/a Trafford’s Restaurant 285 Water Street
VK Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Crossroads Pub Restaurant 133 Market Street
Waterdog, Inc. d/b/a Waterdog Kitchen & Bar 125 Water Street
Waterfront Investments, LLC d/b/a The Wharf 215 Water Street
Wilma & Basil’s Counter, LLC d/b/a Wilma & Basil’s Counter 8 Turner Street
Class-D
Clube Recreativo & Cultural Portuguese De Warren 132 Child Street
East Warren Rod & Gun Club 24 Long Lane
Warren German American Club 27 Kelly Street
Warren Portuguese American Club 112 Arlington Ave
Request for Yearly Entertainment License
Blount Fine Foods Corp d/b/a The Blount Clam Shack – Solo live artist to perform on weekends
Cigar World, LLC d/b/a Cigar World East-2 Person Live Band
Clube Recreativo & Cultural Portuguese De Warren-Theatrical Performances/Dances/1-3 Person(s) Band/DJ
Davock’s, BS. Inc. d/b/a Market Street Pub-Acoustic-1 Person
East Warren Rod & Gun Club-3-4 Piece Band/DJ
Galactic Theatre, LLC-Light solo, duet and trio band/acoustic guitar
HFC Global, Inc. d/b/a Mr. Chicken-Couple of Musicians/Karaoke
Pistolas Inc. d/b/a La Pinata Mexican Restaurant-Weekends 5:00pm-9:00pm, 1-2 Person Combo, sometimes 4-5 Group Band
Richardson Properties, LLC d/b/a Richardson’s Kitchen & Bar-1-2 Person Acoustic/Guitar
RoccOskar, LLC d/b/a arc{hive} book + snackery-Acoustic Music & Spoken Word
Sorelle Off the Lane, LLC d/b/a Sorelle Off the Lane-Live Music (1-2 Person)
Spindrift Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a Chomp Kitchen and Drink-Outdoor & Indoor Amplified Music
Sylvia Hospitality LLC, d/b/a The Love Shack Live Fire Grill-1-2 Person Band on weekends
The Cary Corporation d/b/a The Square Peg-1-2 Person Band
The Rhode House, Inc. d/b/a Hometown Tavern-Duo/3-4 Piece Band
The Square Peg Corporation d/b/a Stingy Alley-1-2 Person Band
VK Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Crossroads Pub Restaurant-1-2 Man Acoustic Band
Warren German American Club-DJ
Waterdog, Inc. d/b/a Waterdog Kitchen & Bar-Light Acoustic
Waterfront Investments, LLC d/b/a The Wharf-1-2 Person Band
*P-3
Request for renewal of Game Machine and/or Pool Table Licenses
BUSINESS NAME #POOL #GAME
TABLES MACHINES
1. Clube Recreativo & Cultural Portuguese De Warren 1
2. Galactic Theatre, LLC 1
3. Davock’s, BS. Inc. d/b/a Market Street Pub 1
4. Open Frame, Inc. d/b/a/ Dudek Bowling Lanes 7
5. The Rhode House, Inc, d/b/a Hometown Tavern 1
6. Warren Portuguese American Club 1
*P-4
Request renewal for Bowling Alley License
From: Open Frame, Inc. d/b/a Dudek Bowling Lanes
409 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request renewal for Outdoor Dining
501 Main Street, Inc. d/b/a Coffee Depot 501 Main Street
Botelho Corp. LLC d/b/a Nectar De La Vida 460 Main Street
FairyTea, LLC d/b/a FairyTea Room 69 Market Street
Fork in the Road, LLC. d/b/a Rhody Roots 511 Main Street
Main Street Crepe Company 438 Main Street
More Chives, LLC d/b/a St. Martha 40 Market Street
Renegade Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a The Revival 50 Miller Street
Richardson Properties, LLC. d/b/a Richardson’s Kitchen & Bar 15 Child Street
RoccOskar, LLC d/b/a arc{hive} book + snackery 4 Market Street
The Cary Corporation d/b/a The Square Peg 51 Miller Street
The Square Peg Corporation d/b/a Stingy Alley 489 Main Street
Tracy’s Cream & Sugar, LLC d/b/a Tracy’s Cream & Sugar 458 Main Street
*P-6
Request for a Victualling License
From: Bisous Hospitality, LLC (Colin Kleeman)
d/b/a Gemini
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-7
Request for a Victualling License
From: Bowie’s Donuts, LLC (Taylor Curtis)
d/b/a Bowie’s Donuts
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-8
Request for a Victualling License
From: Ember & Oak Catering, LLC (Josh Dondero)
d/b/a Ember & Oak Catering
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-9
Request for a Victualling License
From: Love Language Foods, LLC (Cody Sellers and Patricia Roth)
d/b/a La Gatta Salata
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
Request for Outdoor Seating
From: Clube Recreativo e Cultural de Warren (Sandra Medeiros)
132 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for New Year’s Eve -Extended Hours
(Entertainment and Alcohol to end at 12:45am- Close by 2:00am)
From: Clube Recreativo & Cultural Portuguese DeWarren
132 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for New Year’s Eve -Extended Hours
(Entertainment and Alcohol to end at 12:45 am- Close by 2:00 am)
From: Galactic Theater
440 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Yearly Entertainment License
From: Fairytea, LLC
d/b/a FairyTea Room
(Sara-Beth Warner)
69 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
Entertainment: Solo Musician/Singer/Characters
Request for a Victualling License
From: Tracy C. Woodard (Tracy C. Woodard)
d/b/a The Perfect Sweet Shoppe
436 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Victualling License
From: Spaghetti Lane Via Porta, LLC (Nathan Cooperman)
d/b/a Spaghetti Lane Via Porta
495 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
CORRESPONDENCE:
**These items are received and filed with no other action taken.
Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.
Department Head Reports
Resignation letter from Warren Conservation Commission member Jeanne Leffers.
OLD BUSINESS:
OB-1
Discussion and action regarding a request from the Bristol/Warren Regional School District to waive building permit fees for the work being performed at the Kickemuit Middle School and Hugh Cole Elementary School under RIGL 23-27.3- 119. (continued from October Meeting)
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion and action regarding a request for bid proposals for the repair, replace,
or removal of the cement bleachers at Burr’s Hill Park. (President DePasquale)
NB-2
Discussion and action regarding the following budget process: (Councilman Rego)
a. 2025 Town Financial Audit.
b. Review of monthly budget report.
c. Requirements for Annual budget process by ordinance or policy.
o 2 years of Budgeted V’s Actual Expense and Revenues.
o Current year to date actuals with estimates for expected amount, with explanations if greater than a 5% variance.
o New budget amounts to have explanations if there is a 5%
variance.
o Review of all town fees and fines.
o Review of debt service.
o Review of all special revenue funds.
o 5-year capital plan.
TOWN MANAGER:
1. Discussion and action regarding the Town Council directives to the Town Manager.
2. Discussion, action, and authorization for Town Council President to sign three grant awards from RI Housing:
· Feasibility of reuse of Mary V. Quirk for affordable housing
· Transit-oriented development study of Metacom Avenue
· Municipal Technical Assistance grant to update zoning and land use and permitting process
3. Discussion, action and approval regarding a cloud-based maintenance management system for the Wastewater Treatment Facility.
4. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Town Manager to sign a Grant Agreement with Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) for Math Matters program.
5. Update on the Department of the Treasury (IRS) penalty.
TOWN SOLICITOR:
1. Request a motion for the executive session (closed session) pursuant to RIGL
§ 42-46-5 (a) (2), litigation update regarding GC Warren Gateway v. Town of Warren, PC-2022-05294.
2. Request a motion for the executive session (closed session) pursuant to RIGL
§ 42-46-5 (a) (2), litigation update regarding Lanni v. RESI, PC-2024-05846.
3. Action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
FINANCE DIRECTOR:
1. FY 2025-2026 Revenues & Expenditures.
3. Discussion and action regarding the Financial Management System bid.
TAX ASSESSOR:
1. Abatement to the 2025 tax roll in the amount of $287.37:
· $287.37-Assessed for a finished basement.
2. Additions to 2025 tax roll in the amount of $728.76-New construction.
RECREATION DIRECTOR:
1. Discussion and action regarding a resolution in support of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) recreation grant application to retrofit the athletic lights and restore bleachers at Veterans’ Field.
2. Discussion and action regarding Altaer Mobile Sauna rental fees.
3. Discussion and action regarding Memorial Bench 2026 pricing.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:
1. Discussion and action on replacing the shells on Grant and Ivy Streets with reclaimed asphalt as matter of cost savings and availability.
ADJOURNMENT:
Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired must notify the Town Clerk’s Office at least forty-eight (48) Hours prior to the meeting. 401-245-7340(voice) or “via RI Relay 1-800-745-5555” (TTY).
Posted: 11/06/2025 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.