*https://www.clerkshq.com/newport-ri - link to supporting documents on the agenda.

 

CITY OF NEWPORT

MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL

MEETING

MAY 13, 2026

 

The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council came before the Council at a meeting held at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840.

 

The City Clerk called the Roll and the following members were present:

 

ELLEN PINNOCK                                                                           

            DAVID R. CARLIN, III

            STEPHANIE SMYTH          

       JEANNE-MARIE NAPOLITANO

 

            ABSENT

XAY KHAMSYVORAVONG

CHARLIE HOLDER

LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE

 

COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to nominate COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and Acting Chair and COUNCILOR SMYTH as Acting Vice Chair. Seconded by COUNCILOR SMYTH and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Citizens’ Forum

1.              CONSENT CALENDAR (THE CONSENT CALENDAR IS APPROVED IN ITS ENTIRETY UNLESS THE COUNCIL REMOVES AN ITEM FOR DISCUSSION.  ALL LICENSES ARE GRANTED SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCES (#31-80 AND #98-40)).

     

a.       Minutes of the Council meeting held April 8, 2026 and the April 13, 2026 Workshop (Approve)

 

b.      Special Events:

 

                                                        i.      Newport in Bloom, d/b/a Newport in Bloom Plant Sale, Elks Lodge; May 17, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   

 

                                                      ii.      Elmwal Associates, LLC, d/b/a Summer Concert Series, Shops at Long Wharf; 5/23/26, 5/30/26, 6/6/26, 6/13/26, 6/20/26, 6/27/26, 7/4/26, 7/5/26, 7/11/26, 7/18/26 and 7/25/26 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

                                                    iii.      Cheyne Cousens, d/b/a Spring Smackdown, Newport Skatepark; May 23, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

                                                    iv.      Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 406, d/b/a Strewing of Flowers Memorial Service, Storer Park; May 25, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

 

                                                      v.      Friends of Belmont Chapel and Island Cemetery, d/b/a Belmont Stakes Race Day Fundraiser, 180 Narragansett Ave.; June 6, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. REMOVED  
COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

                                                    vi.      Newport String Project, d/b/a Resounding 2026, Great Friends Meeting House; June 7, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

                                                  vii.      Tom Kearns, d/b/a 2026 L’DOTY Ride (Longest Day of the Year Ride), streets of Newport, route attached; June 18, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

                                                viii.      Mark A. Stickney, d/b/a Touro Park Summer Concert Series -Navy Band Northeast, Touro Park; June 21, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 

                                                    ix.      Sail Newport, d/b/a Sunset Social Series, 72 Fort Adams Drive; June 25, 2026, July 16, 2026 and August 6, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 

                                                      x.      Lynda Stevenson/Friends of the Waterfront, d/b/a Friends of the Waterfront Summer Concert, King Park Gazebo; 6/26/26, 7/11/26, 8/7/26, 8/21/26 and 9/5/26 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

                                                    xi.      Michelle Drum, d/b/a  Historic Hill Block Party, School St. between Mary and Church; June 27, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (rain date-6/28/26)
Street Closure Request- School St. between Church St. and Mary St. between 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

                                                  xii.      Rhode Island Society Sons of the Revolution, d/b/a Newport Independence Day Celebration, in and around Washington Sq.; July 4, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Street Closure Request- Park Place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

                                                xiii.      Rand Bradbury, Jr., d/b/a NIMFest 2026 Free Concert Series, King Park Gazebo; 7/5/26, 7/12/26, 7/19/26, 7/26/26, 8/2/26, 8/9/26, 8/16/26, 8/23/26 & 8/30/26 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

                                                xiv.      Women’s Resource Center, d/b/a Summer Movie Series at Miantonomi Park, Playing Field; 7/10/2026, 8/7/2026 from 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and  9/11/2026 & 10/9/2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

 

                                                  xv.      Sail Newport, d/b/a Newport Regatta Social, 72 Fort Adams Drive; July 11-12, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

                                                xvi.      Newport Historical Society, d/b/a French in Newport, Eisenhower Park & King Park; July 11, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eisenhower Park) and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (King Park)

 

                                              xvii.      St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, d/b/a St. Spyridon Hellenic Festival 2026, 390 Thames St.; July 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., July 18 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. and July 19 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

                                            xviii.      Elmwal Associates, LLC, d/b/a Summer Concert Series, Shops at Long Wharf; 08/01/26, 08/08/26, 08/15/26, 08/22/26, 08/29/26, 9/05/26, 9/12/26, 9/19/26, 9/26/26, 10/3/26 and 10/10/26 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

                                                xix.      RI Arts Foundation at Newport, Inc., d/b/a Newport Classical:

 

a.       The Breakers; 7/2, 7/3, 7/5, 7/8-7/12, 7/14-19, 2026 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

b.      King Park Gazebo; 7/4 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

c.       Newport Art Museum; 7/6 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  & 7/14 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

d.      Castle Hill Mansion & Inn; July 7, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

e.       The Elms; July 8, 9, 15 & 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

f.        Rosecliff Mansion; July 10 & 17, 2026 from 5:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.

g.      Redwood Library and Athenaeum; July 12 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

c.       Food Concession License, St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, d/b/a Hellenic Fest, 390  Thames St.; July 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., July 18 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. and July 19 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

d.      Communication from Maureen Cronin, Chair, Tree and Open Space Commission, re:  Expressing support for the proposed naming and dedication of the park on John Street in honor of Newport’s fallen first responders (Receive and refer to city administration) REMOVED        

                                         

                              COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to receive the communication and refer to the City Administration.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK.  Lt. Michael Horn, Newport Police Department, addressed the Council regarding the efforts to dedicate the park.  Maureen Cronin, Tree and Open Space Commission, addressed the Council in support of the project.  The motion was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

e.       Communication from James Lappin, re:  Resignation from the Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission (Receive with regret)

f.        Waste Hauler License, Renewals:

01.  A-1 Roofing & Construction, LLC, 1133 West Main Rd., Middletown, R.I. REMOVED  

COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO recused. 

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to approve A-1 Roofing. Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

02.  Frazier’s Disposal Service, Inc., 168 Ridgewood Rd., Middletown, R.I.

03.  Island Rubbish Service, Inc., d/b/a 8 Swinburne St., Jamestown, R.I.

04.  Republic Services, 1080 Airport Rd., Fall River, MA

05.  RPKK, Inc., d/b/a RPE Waste Services, 9 New Kings Factory Rd., Wood River Junction, R.I. 02984

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to approve the license renewals with the exception of No. 1.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

g.      Communication from Sandy Silverstein, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, re:  Request to light up City Hall in teal on November 2, 2026 in honor of those impacted by the disease (Approve subject to details being worked out with city administration)

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of items b(5), d, and f (1).  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

LICENSES AND PERMITS

2.              Special Event License, Heather Ruhsam, d/b/a AC Newport Home Matches, Toppa Field; 5/23/26, 6/6/26, 6/13/26 & 6/24/26 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

3.              Victualing License, Renewal, Lindsey Kusic, d/b/a Gooseberry Concession and Grill, Gooseberry Beach, Ocean Ave.

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

4.              Victualing License, Renewal, Seaside Scoops, LLC, d/b/a Seaside Scoops, 225 Goddard Row

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

5.              Victualing License, Change in d/b/a and use, Tooti Patzi, LLC, d/b/a Casa Mia Catering, 7 Memorial Blvd., with a communication from Matthew Leys, Esq., requesting approval of the application subject to the Zoning Board approval on May 18, 2026

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

6.              Sidewalk Café License, Renewals,

a.       Newport Bubble Tea, LLC, d/b/a Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

b.      ETC Group, LLC, d/b/a Empire Tea & Coffee, 112 William St.

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

7.              Victualing License, New, 103 Bellevue Opco, LLC, d/b/a tbd, 103-105 Bellevue Ave. ( In conjunction with liquor license transfer)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

8.              Victualing License, New, SWM Hospitality NPT, LLC, d/b/a Chomp Kitchen & Drinks, 111 Broadway (In conjunction with liquor license transfer)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

9.              Sidewalk Cafe License, New, SWM Hospitality NPT, LLC, d/b/a Chomp Kitchen & Drinks, 111 Broadway

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and voted 3-1 with COUNCILOR CARLIN opposed.

10.          Entertainment License, New, SWM Hospitality NPT, LLC, d/b/a Chomp Kitchen & Drinks, 111 Broadway (Hearing)

The public hearing was declared open.  There was no public comment. 

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to close the public hearing and approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

11.          2026 Annual Entertainment License, Renewals (list attached)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to approve the entertainment license renewals.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

12.          APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

 

Reappointments:

 

Sister City Commission

 

CHAIR NAPOLITANO moved to reappoint Amy Ironmonger and Michelle Gallagher to the Sister City Commission.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Amy Ironmonger - three-year term – expires 4/24/2029

 

Michele Gallagher - three-year term – expires 4/24/2029

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

13.          Update from Interface Studio, re: Comprehensive Plan Update

 

 Mindy Watts, provided a presentation to the Council with an update on their progress for the Comprehensive Plan Update.

 

          COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

 

14.          Action Item #6601/26 – RE:  Bike Newport – License Agreement (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

15.          Action Item #6602/26 – RE:   Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center – Lease Agreement – Food Trailer (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

16.          Action Item #6603/26 – RE:  Purchase of Automated Noise Enforcement Trailer & Equipment-Sourcewell Mass Purchasing Agreement (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

17.          Action Item #6604/26 – RE: Amendment-Ordinance Revision- 10.24.010. – Parking Prohibited at all Times in Designated Places – William Street, North Side, Beginning 102 Feet  West of Thomas Street and Proceeding a Distance West for 18 Feet  (w/accompanying ordinance)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying ordinance.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

18.          Action Item #6605/26 – RE: Award of Contract - RFP # 2026-PS-011 Police Station Mini Split Replacement (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

19.          Action Item #6606/26 – RE: Award of Contract - RFP # 2026-PS-012 Martin Recreation Exterior  Improvements (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

20.           Action Item #6607/26 – RE:  Award of Contract-RIMPA 494 - Architectural Services - Edward King House (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

21.          Action Item #6608/26 – RE:  Authorization to Accept $500K Award from RIDEM Outdoor Recreation Grant (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR PINNOCK moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution.  Seconded by COUNCILOR SMYTH.  COUNCILOR PINNOCK moved to amend the resolution by requesting the Administration to find the $167,000 fund match in the FY2027 budget.  Seconded by COUNCILOR SMYTH and voted 3-1 with COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO opposed.

22.          Action Item #6609/26 – RE:   Authorization to Approve Grant Award-$100,000 from the RI Department of Health & Human Services (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

23.          Action Item #6610/26 – RE: Award of Bid-RIMPA - Trench and Sidewalk Restoration 2026  (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

24.          Action Item #6611/26 – RE: Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank Borrowing for Primary Clarifiers (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

25.          Action Item #6612/26 – RE: Award of Contract – RIMPA - F-550 4x2 Utility Truck (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

26.           Action Item #6613/26 – RE: Award of Bid # 2026-UTL-006 - Water Treatment Chemicals (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

27.          Action Item #6614/26 – RE: Award of Bid #2026-UTL-005 - Utilities Supplies (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

28.          Action Item #6615/26 – RE: Show Cause Hearing – Kaffeology, Inc., d/b/a Kaffeology, 359 Thames Street Violation of the General Laws of Rhode Island and Codified Ordinances of the City of Newport - Failure to Meet the Conditions of the City Council in Granting of Victualing License

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to withdraw the hearing as the applicant is now compliant.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

ORDINANCES

29.           Amending Chapter 3.16.060, Classification Plan, Supervisory Employees- N.E.A. (Second Reading)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

RESOLUTIONS

30.          Supporting the C.R.M.C. application of Castle Hill Inn requesting an Aquaculture Farm - D. Carlin, C. Holder

COUNCILOR CARLIN introduced the resolution and moved for its passage.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK.  Discussion occurred among the Council.  The following members from the public addressed the Council:  Patrick Heaney, Newport, RI , Capt. Robert Braman, Ridgewood Rd., Middletown, RI  and Harry Gould, Middletown, RI.  Discussion continued among the Council. 

COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to continue the resolution to May 27, 2026.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

31.          Supporting Newport Youth Basketball - D. Carlin, E. Pinnock

COUNCILOR CARLIN introduced the resolution and moved for its passage.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK.  Discussion occurred among the Council.  Erik Reis, Recreation Administrator, addressed the Council.  Meghan Fittilidge, addressed the Council on behalf of Newport Youth Basketball. 

32.          Requesting the Administration explore options for the restoration of the Stone Slide at Murphy Field - D. Carlin

COUNCILOR CARLIN introduced the resolution and moved for its passage.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK.  Discussion occurred among the Council.  The motion to approve was voted 3-1 with COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO opposed.

COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to reconsider item No. 21.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

21.          Action Item #6608/26 – RE:  Authorization to Accept $500K Award from RIDEM Outdoor Recreation Grant (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to further amend the resolution by authorizing the Council Chair to sign the grant agreement.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.  COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to adopt the resolution as amended.  Seconded by COUNCILOR CARLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

COUNCILOR SMYTH moved to adjourn as Council and convene as Board of License Commissioners.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

CONSENT CALENDAR

1.              Class F Daily Liquor License, Shauna Maguire, d/b/a Resounding 2026, Great Friends Meeting House; June 7, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

2.              Class F-1 Daily Liquor Licenses:

a.       Friends of Belmont Chapel and Island Cemetery, d/b/a Belmont Stakes Race Day Fundraiser, 180 Narragansett Ave.; June 6, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 

b.      Sail Newport, d/b/a Sunset Social Series, 72 Fort Adams Drive; June 25, 2026, July 16, 2026 and August 6, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 

c.       R.I.Arts Foundation at Newport, Inc., d/b/a 2026 Newport Classical Music Festival, The Breakers; 7/2, 7/3, 7/5, 7/8-7/12, 7/14-19, 2026 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

d.      Sail Newport, d/b/a Newport Regatta Social, 72 Fort Adams Drive; July 11-12, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

e.       St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, d/b/a St. Spyridon Hellenic Festival 2026, 390 Thames St.; July 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., July 18 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. 7/19 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety.  Seconded by COMMISSIONER PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

LICENSES AND PERMITS

3.              Application of Chomp Newport, LLC, d/b/a Chomp Kitchen and Drinks, 111 Broadway including sidewalk cafe, holder of a Class BV alcoholic beverage license, to transfer ownership to SWM Hospitality NPT, LLC (Nicole Holden-50% & Tanner Larkin-50%), d/b/a Chomp Kitchen & Drinks, at the same premises (Hearing)

COMMISSIONER SMYTH moved to close the public hearing and approve.  Seconded by COMMISSIONER PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

4.              Robin Realty, LLC, d/b/a tbd, 103-105 Bellevue Ave., holder of a Class BV alcoholic beverage license, to transfer ownership to 103 Bellevue Opco, LLC which is wholly owned by Heritage Restaurant Holdings, LLC, which is wholly owned by Bellevue Capital Partners, LLC; Bellevue Capital Partners, LLC has the following ownership (Nicholas Schorsch-90% & Edward M. Weil-10%), d/b/a tbd, at the same premises (Hearing)

COMMISSIONER SMYTH moved to close the public hearing and approve.  Seconded by COMMISSIONER PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

                                                                                                             Laura C. Swistak, CMC        

City Clerk      

 

Adjourn- 8:44 p.m.

 

Entertainment Licenses by Class (restrictions noted)

 

  Class     A Indoors

 

   DBA                          Owner                           Licensed Premises                     Restrictions

 

  22 Bowen's Wine       22 Bowen's Wine Bar located at 22 Bowen's Wharf, first               NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

  Bar and Grille             and Grille, LLC            and second floors only                 AMPLIFICATION.

 

  99 Restaurant & Pub  99 West, LLC               located at 199 JT Connell Hwy

 

  Audette &                   Pickled and Cured Inc. located at 505-509 Thames            NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

  Thames Street                                                                                                         AMPLIFICATION
  Kitchen
                                                                                                                   .

 

  Bar & Board               Liquor Thames, LLC   located at 282 Thames St. 1st

                                                                           Floor, Front right corner, 2nd

                                                                           Floor, Front right corner

 

  Boat Dockside,           Waite's Wharf Grille,   located at 25 Waites Wharf Unit   NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

 The                              LLC                              #A First Floor                                AMPLIFICATION.  ALL DOORS AND

                                                                                                                                 WINDOWS TO REMAIN CLOSED DURING

                                                                                                                                 ENTERTAINMENT.

 

  Buskers                      Pale, LLC The              located at 178 Thames Street        DOORS AND WINDOWS TO REMAIN CLOSED

                                                                           First and Second Floors                DURING ENTERTAINMENT.  COMPLIANCE

                                                                                                                                 WITH CITY NOISE ORDINANCE. NO

                                                                                                                                 OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

AMPLIFICATION.  Detail Police Officer(s)     May be Required.

 

  Cafe Zelda                  Café Zelda, LLC          located at 528-530 Thames Street NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

                                                                            First Floor                                     AMPLIFICATION.

 

 

  Clarke Cooke             Clarke Cooke House,   located at 26 Bannisters Wharf     NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

  House, Cooke             LLC                              First and Second Floors Basement              AMPLIFICATION.

  House Candy                                                   and 2 Summer Porches

  Store, The

 

  Elk's Club                   The Newport Lodge of located at 141 Pelham Street

                                      Elks #104

 

  Empire Tea &             Newport Bubble Tea    located at 22 Broadway and 3       Detail Police Office may be required

 Coffee                          LLC                              River Lane

 

 

  Malt                            Leinster, Inc.                located at 150 Broadway

 

  Midtown Oyster         Midtown Oyster Bar,   located at 345 Thames St.

 Bar                               LLC

 

 

  Mooring Seafood       Mooring, LTD, The      located at 2 Sayer's Wharf

  Kitchen & Bar

 

  Newport Sportsman   NSC, Inc.                      located at 110 JT Connell Hwy

 Club

 

  One Pelham East        Brownstone, Inc.          located at 270-276 Thames           NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

  & Studio 3                                                       Street, First Floor and 3 Pelham    AMPLIFICATION.

                                                                           Street, Third Floor

 

  Parlor                          Parlor, LLC                  located at 200 Broadway

 

 

  Protective Club,         Newport Protective      located at 596 Thames St.             Live Indoor Entertainment to end at 10 p.m.

  The                             Club

 

  Provence Sur Mer      Karen Pinelli                 located on 39 Touro St. 1st floor   Indoor entertainment only

 

  Queen Anne's Loft     2 Church Street, LLC   located at 212 Thames Street

                                                                           Third Floor

 

  Sardella's                    SSR Corporation          located at 30 Memorial Boulevard               NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

  Restaurant                                                        West and  78 William Street First               AMPLIFICATION.  SECOND FLOOR ALL

                                                                            and Second Floors                        DOORS AND WINDOWS TO REMAIN CLOSED

                                                                                                                                  DURING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT.

 

  Stoneacre                    Kale Stems, LLC          located at 28 Washington Square

 

  Stoneacre Garden       L and B Associates,     located at 151 Swinburne Row     SUBJECT TO GARAGE DOORS BE CLOSED

                                     LLC                                                                                     DURING ENTERTAINMENT.

 

  Vieste Vino                Radish Patch LLC        located at 580 Thames St., Suite

                                                                           103, 104

 

 

  Class     A and B

 

   DBA                          Owner                           Licensed Premises                     Restrictions

 

  @ The Deck               @ The Deck, LLC c/o Located at 1 Waites Wharf Pole   Outside entertainment limited to 11 p.m. on

                                     Thomas Abruzese        6 south side first floor, tent, patio  Sunday through Thursday, and to Midnight on

                                                                            area                                               Fridays and Saturdays, and Sundays of holiday

                                                                                                                                 weekends.

 

  41 Degrees North       Forty 1 North, LLC      351 Thames St., indoors, outside Outdoor entertainment at 351 Thames to end at

                                                                           porch, patio, and dock area; 14     11 PM Sunday through Thursday and at 12

                                                                           Perry Mill Whf., indoors, 1st and Midnight Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before a

                                                                           2nd fls.                                           holiday Monday.  Doors & windows to be closed

                                                                                                                                 when no outdoor entertainment at 351 Thames

                                                                                                                                 St.  No outdoor entertainment at 14 Perry Mill

                                                                                                                                 Whf.; doors and windows to be closed during

 

  Brenton Hotel             BHLL, LLC                  located at 31 America's Cup Ave.

                                                                           in 2nd floor foyer/restaurant and

                                                                           on the roof deck

                                                                                                                                                                                                  

  Castle Hill Inn            Castle Hill, Inc.            located at Ocean Drive Main        BAND LIMITED TO FIVE (5) MEMBERS. 

                                                                           Floor Dining Room and Patio       OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT (WITH

                                                                                                                                 AMPLIFICATION) RESTRICTED TO

                                                                                                                                 SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS FROM 1:00 P.M.

                                                                                                                                 TO 5:30 P.M. AND MAY NOT EXCEED

                                                                                                                                 MAXIMUM DECIBLES FOR RESIDENTIAL

 

 

 Chanler at Cliff           Chanler, Inc. The          located at 117 Memorial               OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT (WITH

  Walk, The                                                        Boulevard                                      AMPLIFICATION) LIMITED TO FRIDAYS,

                                                                                                                                 SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS, FROM 1:00

                                                                                                                                 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. MEMORIAL DAY TO

                                                                                                                                 OCTOBER 1ST.  PATIO SPEAKERS TO FACE

                                                                                                                                 EAST AND LAWN SPEAKERS TO FACE

                                                                                                                                 NORTH TOWARDS BUILDING AND HAVE

 

  Fastnet, The                Fastnet, Inc.                  located at 1-3 Broadway First       Speakers only on outdoor TVs allowed until 11

                                                                           Floor                                              pm.

 

  Hotel Viking              HTLVI Newport TRS located at One Bellevue Ave.        OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT WITH

                                     LLC                                                                                     AMPLIFICATION PERMITTED TO 9:40 P.M.;

                                                                                                                                 Wed., Thurs, Friday and Saturday only except on

                                                                                                                                 Sunday's before a Monday holiday.  Band limited

                                                                                                                                 to 4 members

 

  Landing, The              Newport Waterfront     located at Bowens Wharf First      OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED TO 

                                     Landing, Inc.                Floor, Outside Patio Second Floor               11:00 P.M. ON MONDAY THROUGH

                                                                            North West and East Decks         THURSDAY, AND TO MIDNIGHT ON

                                                                                                                                 FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS

                                                                                                                                 OF HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.   LIMIT OF 4

                                                                                                                                 BAND MEMBERS; NO DRUMS EXCEPT FOR

 

  Newport Harbor         Goat Lessee LLC         located at Goat Island, expanded Per restrictions on file with the City Clerk's Office

  Island Resort                                                    area for Class B license to include

                                                                           the South Lawn adjacent to the

                                                                           Pavillion

 

  Newport Marriott       Marriott Hotel              located at Americas Cup Avenue OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED TO 

  Hotel                           Services, LLC              and Long Wharf                            11 P.M. ON SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY,

                                                                                                                                 AND TO MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAYS AND

                                                                                                                                 SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS OF HOLIDAY

                                                                                                                                 WEEKENDS.  LOUNGE FRIDAY AND

                                                                                                                                 SATURDAY 9:00 P.M. - MIDNIGHT.  POOL

                                                                                                                                 AREA FRIDAY 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM,

 

  O'Brien's Pub             Five Tempus Ltd.         located at 501 Thames Street        OUTSIDE PATIO LIMITED FROM APRIL 15

                                                                           First Floor year-round and from    TO SEPTEMBER 30, FROM NOON TO 8 P.M.;

                                                                           April 15 to September 30 on         said entertainment may be amplified.  No more

                                                                           Outside Patio                                 than three musicians (including vocalist) at any

                                                                                                                                 time.

 

  Oceancliff                   Newport Time              located at 65 Ridge Road              OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT (WITH

                                     Resorts, Inc.                                                                        AMPLIFICATION) LIMITED TO SUNDAYS

                                                                                                                                 AND MONDAYS, FROM 1-5:30 P.M. FROM

                                                                                                                                 MAY FIRST THROUGH OCTOBER 15 ONLY

 

  Perro Salado               Kelkery Food &           located at 19 Charles St. on the

                                     Spirits, Inc.                   first and second floors and the

                                                                           outside patio

 

 

  Playhouse Kitchen      Newport Playhouse      located at 102 Connell Highway

                                     LLC

 

  Regatta Place, The     Goat Island Grille, Inc. located on Goat Island First Floor               OUTSIDE ENTERTAIMENT LIMITED TO 11

                                                                           and Outside Patio                          P.M. ON SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY,

                                                                                                                                 AND TO MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAYS AND

                                                                                                                                 SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS OF HOLIDAY

                                                                                                                                 WEEKENDS

 

  Riptides                      Dockside North, LLC   located at 25 Waites Wharf Unit   OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED TO 

                                                                           #B                                                  11 P.M. ON SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY,

                                                                                                                                 AND TO MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAYS AND

                                                                                                                                 SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS OF HOLIDAY

                                                                                                                                 WEEKENDS.   SOUND LEVEL NOT TO

                                                                                                                                 EXCEED 65 DECIBELS.

  Saltwater                     49 Newport Beverage located at Corner of Market

                                     LLC                              Square, Thames Street, and

                                                                           Americas Cup Avenue

  Smokehouse               Smokehouse                 located at 31 Scott's Wharf, First NOON TO 9:00 PM FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND

                                     Restaurant, Inc.            Floor and Outdoor Deck                SUNDAY'S ONLY

  Smugglers                  True Tides, LLC           located at 359 Thames Street,       OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED TO

  Waterfront Bar                                                Unit LC1                                        7:00 P.M. TO  11:00 P.M. ON SUNDAY

                                                                                                                                 THROUGH THURSDAY, AND 2:00 P.M. TO

                                                                                                                                 MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS,

                                                                                                                                 AND SUNDAYS OF HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.

  Speakeasy Bar            Carter LLC                   located at 250 Thames Street        DOORS AND WINDOWS PERMITTED TO BE

  and Grill, The                                                  First Floor                                      OPEN DURING ACOUSTIC ENTERTAINMENT

 

  Surf Club                    Surf Club LLC             located at America's Cup Avenue

                                                                           & Thames Street Entire Premises

                                                                           of Newport Bay Club Except

                                                                           Plaza Level Retail Spaces

 

  Vanderbilt, The          Vanderbilt Opco, LLC located at 41 Mary Street               Outdoor entertainment limited to terrace & roof

                                                                                                                                 deck and may not exceed maximum decibels. 

                                                                                                                                 Garden terrace daily from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. 

                                                                                                                                 Roof Deck daily 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm June 1st -

                                                                                                                                 Sept 30th

  Class     C

 

   DBA                          Owner                           Licensed Premises                     Restrictions

 

  Bohlin, The                Historic Wharves         located at Commercial Wharf       Detail Fire Fighter(s) will be determined after a

                                     Associates, Inc.                                                                   review of each event.  Outside Entertainment

                                                                                                                                 Limited to 11:00 P.M. on Sunday through

                                                                                                                                 Thursday, and to Midnight on Fridays and

                                                                                                                                 Saturdays, and Sundays of Holiday Weekends. 

Concerts on Weekdays until 9:30 pm; Concerts on  Fridays & Saturdays until 10:00 pm.

 

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