Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners.
November 6, 1991.
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, November 6, 1991, at eight fifteen o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilmen William Lynch and Robert Lynch and Chairman Houle presides.
The reading of the records of October 23, 1991, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Communication from Richard A. Sinapi, Attorney at Law to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Equitable Credit Union v. John F. Duffy - D & O Inc.) IS READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Petition against the Howard Rogers Post 25, located at 25 McCallum Avenue regarding the Club causing disruption to the neighborhood IS READ AND ORDERED FILED.
A public hearing on the following applications for licenses advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS A
Almeida’s Liquors Inc., 610 Main Street, Lic#1
Angell Liquors Inc d/b/a National Liquors, 1516 Newport Avenue, LIC #2
The Beverage Hill Liquor Store Inc., 265 Beverage Hill Avenue, Lic#3
Bino’s Liquors Inc d/b/a Bino’s International Wine & Spirits, 50 Ann Mary Street, Unit C7a LIC #4
C.C.’s Liquors Inc, 1179 Central Ave LIC#5
Castanheira Associates Inc. d/b/a Fernando’s Liquors, 558 Broadway, Lic#6
Alda R. Collins d/b/a Fairlawn Wine Company, 551 Smithfield Avenue, Lic#7
Countryside Liquors Inc., 553-555 Armistice Blvd., Lic#8
Darlington Liquors Inc., 346-348 Armistice Blvd., Lic#9
Dexter Warehouse Liquors Inc., 310 Barton Street, Lic#10
Dollar Derby Liquors Inc., 239 Prospect Street, Lic#11
Fairlawn Pharmacy Incorporated., 582 Smithfield Avenue, Lic#12
Joseph Feriera d/b/a Candy’s Liquor Store, 886 Mineral Spring Avenue, Lic#13
First and Last Liquors Inc., 356 East Avenue, Lic#14
G & F Spirits Inc d/b/a Central Avenue Liquors, 738 Central Avenue LIC#15
Ghanam Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Liquor City, 459 Mineral Spring Avenue, Lic#16
Haxton’s of Pawtucket Inc., 457 Lonsdale Avenue, Lic#17
International Liquors Inc., 915 Main Street, Lic#18
The Liquor Shoppe Inc, 149-155 Broad Street, Lic#20
Murphy’s Liquors Inc., 288-290 Pawtucket Avenue, Lic#22
Narragansett Discount Liquors Inc., 390 Smithfield Av. LIC#23
Nunes Colonial Liquors of Pawtucket Ltd., 128 Summit Street, Lic#24
Perry’s Liquors Inc., 240 Columbus Avenue, Lic#25
Portugalia Liquor Co. Inc., 225-227 Barton Street, Lic#26
R. I. Prescription Center Inc., 275 Newport Avenue, Lic#27
Simpson’s Pharmacy Inc., 10 Newport Avenue, Lic#28
Star Wine Co. Inc., 318 West Ave Lic #29
State Line Pharmacy Inc, 640 Broadway LIC#30
Stateline Wine & Spirits Inc., 880 Central Avenue, Lic#31
Bhaskar Vyas d/b/a Forcier’s Pharmacy, 737 Main Street, Lic#32
Walsh Liquors Inc., 746 Broadway, Lic#33
Zack’s Liquors Inc. d/b/a East Street Liquors, 183 East Street, Lic#34
A public hearing on the following applications for licenses advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote. Councilman Calista abstains from voting.
J. R. $av-on Liquor Inc., 350 Benefit Street, Lic#19
Narragansett Discount Liquors Inc., 390 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#23
A public hearing on the following application for license advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT on a unanimous voice vote:
Dilia Mello d/b/a Lopes Liquor, LOCATION PENDING. LIC#21
A public hearing on the following application for license advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B TAVERN
Maugus Corporation, 2 George Street, Lic#35
A public hearing on the following applications for licenses advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B LIMITED
Bradric Corp. d/b/a Uncle Tony’s Pizza & Pasta, 385 Smithfield Avenue, Lic#36
Margaret Dakake d/b/a Liberty Lunch 732 Central Ave LIC#37
Nicholas T. Georgitisis d/b/a Cup N Saucer, 267 Main Street, Lic#38
Eugene J. Merola Inc. d/b/a Chip’s Bowlarama, 615 Pawtucket Avenue, Lic#39
Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club Inc., McCoy Stadium Columbus Avenue, Lic#40
A public hearing on the following applications for licenses advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B VICTUALER
342 East Avenue Inc. d/b/a East Avenue Cafe, 344 East Avenue, Lic#41
1537 Corp. d/b/a M. Spumoni & Family, 1537-1539 Newport Avenue, Lic#42
Berta P. Amaral d/b/a Indian Lounge (Narragansett Cafe), 435 York Avenue & 190 Columbus Avenue, Lic#43
Aurora C. Antunes d/b/a Belmont Cafe, 1513-1515 Newport Avenue, & 747 Cottage Street Lic#44
Bandilli Cafe Inc. d/b/a State Line Cafe, 514 Benefit Street, Lic#46
The Beef Hearth Inc. d/b/a Chelo’s 825 Newport Ave LIC#76
Blarney Stone Pub Inc., 140-146 Dexter Street, Lic#48
C.C. & D.D. Inc. d/b/a Dazzle’s, 602 Smithfield Ave LIC #50
C & Z Restaurant Corp. d/b/a Golden China Restaurant, 270 Dexter St. LIC#47
Celtic Pub Inc d/b/a Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway & 5 Columbine Ave LIC#52
Club Crescendo Inc, 682-684 Roosevelt Ave LIC#53
Country Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy’s Lounge, 99 India Street, Lic#54
D & O Inc. d/b/a Hooligans, 520 Central Avenue, Lic#55
D.V.K. Enterprises Inc d/b/a Boomer’s Sports Bar & Comedy Club, 327 Barton St LIC#56
Joseph DeAngelis d/b/a Central Avenue Grill, 836-838 Central Ave. LIC#57
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 592-594 Pawtucket Avenue, Lic#58
Beatrice A. Doran d/b/a Lou’s Club 43, 43 Broad Street & 44 Summer Street, Lic#59
* Duffin’s Pub Inc., 215 Division Street, Lic#60
East Side Checker Club Inc., 579 Benefit Street, Lic#61
Eintracht Singing Society (Gesange Verein Eintracht), 78 Carter Avenue, Lic#62
* FAD Food Enterprises, LTD d/b/a Dublin Inn, 214-216 Columbus Avenue, Lic#63
Fred’s Place Inc., 4 Grace Street, Lic#134
GI Veterans Assoc. Club Inc., d/b/a Archie’s Tavern, 47 Mendon Avenue, Lic#64
* Geo’s Bar Inc., 945-947 Mineral Spring Ave Lic #65
Greek Island Inc., d/b/a Greek Island Restaurant, 109 Newport Avenue, Lic#66
Harry O’s Place Inc d/b/a Harry’ O’s Place, 605-607 Broadway LIC#67
* Ilha Verde Club Inc., 447-451 Mineral Spring Avenue, Lic#68
J.A.R. Beverage Inc., d/b/a Murray’s Pub, 1091 Main Street, Lic#69
KRP LTD d/b/a Mill River Tavern, 250 Main Street, Lic#73
Lex Corporation d/b/a Alexion’s Famille Restaurant, 855 Newport Avenue, Lic#74
M & S Barbosa Tavern Inc., d/b/a G & T Tavern, 185 Dexter St Lic#75
Modern Diner Inc, 366 East Ave LIC #78
Mutt & Jeff’s Pub Inc. d/b/a Sunshine Lounge, 112-114 School Street LIC #79
My Brother’s Pub Ltd., 174 1/2- 176 Columbus Avenue, Lic#80
Alfred Oddi d/b/a Heritage Tap, 266 Grand Ave & 147 Suffolk Ave LIC#81
Pawtucket China Inn Inc., 285 Main Street, Lic#82
Peddler’s Inn Inc., 94 Middle Street, Lic#83
The Peppermill Restuarant Ltd., 636 Central Avenue, Lic#135
Pliakas Inc., d/b/a The Corner, 562 Newport Avenue, Lic#84
Rock’s Bar Inc., 684 Prospect Street, Lic#101
* S & L Inc., d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway Street, Lic#85
St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, One St Mary’s Way Lic #86
Snicker’s Inc., d/b/a LaVault’s Restaurant, 55 Memorial Drive, Lic#87
South End Saloon Inc d/b/a The Corner Pocket, 569 Broadway LIC#88
* Stooge’s Inc d/b/a Stooge’s Pub & Deli, 90 Broad St LIC#89
* Sully’s Pub Inc., 617-627 Prospect Street and 10 Fortin Avenue, Lic#90
Super Dragon Inc., 805 Broadway, Lic#91
Surkont’s Inc., d/b/a Surkont’s Cafe, 140-142 Japonica Street, Lic#92
Tow Industries Inc., d/b/a Mei King Restaurant, 211 South Bend Street, LIC#93
Town Lounge Inc., 451 Prospect Street, Lic#94
Bend Street, Lic#93
Upper Crust Pizza Inc, 505-507 Armistice Blvd. LIC#49
Vet’s Bar & Grill Inc., 623 Central Avenue, Lic#96
A public hearing on the following applications for licenses advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, ARE LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
Arcadia Enterprises Inc, d/b/a Galateo 210 Dexter St LIC#45
Cape Verdean American Lounge Inc., d/b/a Lisboa a Noite, 17 Exchange St LIC#51
A public hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992:
CLASS B Victualer
Voutena Inc d/b/a Constantine’s, 852-856 Newport Avenue Lic#97
Speaking in regards to Voutena Inc d/b/a Constantine’s, 852-856 Newport Avenue is Mr. Robert Gendreau of 23 Border Avenue, Seekonk, MA.
Mr. Gendreau states that conditions are improving at Constantine’s since an officer was placed on duty except for Halloween.
Mr. Gendreau has a question as to whether or not “Bikini Finals” and “Best Male Body” constitues legal entertainment.
Council President Houle replies that he has already checked on this matter and the answer is “YES.”
A public hearing on the following applications for licenses advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT on a unanimous voice vote:
*Derrick’s Food and Spirits Inc., 242 Middle St. LIC#72
Jan’s Place Inc. 58-60 Middle Street, Lic#70
A public hearing on the following application for license advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, IS STRICKEN FROM THE DOCKET on a unanimous voice vote:
Judge Kelley’s Inc., d/b/a Kelley’s Corner Pub, 584 Smithfield Avenue, Lic#71
A public hearing on the following application for license advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, IS GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE COUNCIL REMINDS THE APPLICANT OF ITS PREVIOUS WARNING PLACED ON THE LIQUOR LICENSE RESULTING FROM A FORMAL HEARING ON OCTOBER 9, 1991, WHICH STATES THAT “STERNER ACTIONS AGAINST THIS LICENSE WILL BE TAKEN IMMEDIATELY IF THE ACTIVITIES WHICH CAUSED THE HEARING REOCCUR.”
Two Guys Inc., d/b/a Bob’s Lounge, 214 Broad Street, Lic#95
A public hearing on the following applications for licenses advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS C
Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 1/2 Benefit St LIC#98
Mac-Rose Inc., d/b/a Bullseye Tap, 198 Harrison Street, Lic#99
Armindo J. Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Blvd., Lic#100
* Todd’s Pub Inc, 735 Broadway Lic #102
A public hearing on the following applications for licenses advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS D (FIRST CLASS)
Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 1/2 Armistice Blvd., Lic#104
Clube Social Portugues Inc., 131 School Street, Lic#105
* Dante Alighieri Social Club, 22 Hurley Avenue, Lic#137
Delaney Columbus Club, 87 North Bend St., LIC#106
Dusza-Almeida Post #2339 (Four Corners Building Association of Post No. 2339 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Incorporated), 178 Columbus Avenue, Lic#107
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit Street, Lic#108
Irish Social Club of RI, 89 Pawtucket Avenue, Lic#110
Italian Dramatic Independent Political Club, 35 Memorial Dr LIC#111
JK Social Club, 621 Main St & 127 Harrison St LIC#112
Kennedy-Collins Post Department of Rhode Island No. 76, 82 Pawtucket Ave LIC#113
Lafayette Social Club Inc., 71-73 Benefit St LIC#114
Lefoyer Club, 151 Fountain St LIC#115
Major Walter G Gatchell Post #306 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 171 Fountain St LIC#117
The Monitor Club, ADDRESS PENDING LIC#118
Pawtucket Avenue Greek Social Club, 33 Pawtucket Ave LIC#119
Pawtucket Country Club, 900 Armistice Blvd LIC#120
Pawtucket Lodge of Elks No. 920, 27 Exchange St LIC#121
Polish American Citizens Club, 244 Annie St LIC#122
Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532 Lonsdale Ave LIC#123
2nd Ward Independent Club, 409 Cottage St LIC#124
Societe-Jacques Cartier Cercle No. 4, 816 Main St LIC#125
Swallow Club, 21 & 25 Kenyon Ave LIC#126
Theatre Tap A.C., 567 Smithfield Ave LIC#127
To Kalon Club, 26 Main St LIC#128
Uniao Portuguesa Beneficente, 134 Benefit St. LIC#129
A public hearing on the following applications for licenses advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT on a unanimous voice vote:
* The American Polish Mutual Association, 927-929 Central Avenue, Lic#103
Lily Social Club Inc, 158 South Bend St LIC#116
A public hearing on the following applications for licenses advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
Howard-Rogers Post #25 American Legion (Howard-Rogers Holding Corporation Inc.), 25 McCallum Avenue, Lic#109
A public hearing on the following applications for licenses advertised for this time for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 1991, AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 1992, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS E
Fairlawn Pharmacy Inc, 582 Smithfield Ave LIC#130
R I Prescription Center Inc, 275 Newport Ave LIC#131
Simpson’s Pharmacy Inc, 10 Newport Ave LIC#132
Bhaskar Vyas d/b/a Forcier’s Pharmacy, 737 Main St LIC#133
*STIPULATIONS PREVIOUSLY PLACED ON LICENSE ATTACHED.
*STIPULATION PLACED ON THE FOLLOWING LIQUOR LICENSES
CLASS B (VICTUALER)
DERRICK’S FOOD AND SPIRITS INC., 242 MIDDLE STREET
1. License holder shall instruct patrons to use parking lot and not park on the street.
DUFFIN’S PUB INC., 215 DIVISION ST.
1. Door to be kept closed at all times (except for access and egress.)
2. Noise to be kept at an acceptable level (music, etc.)
FAD FOOD ENTERPRISES INC. D/B/A DUBLIN INN, 214-216 COLUMBUS AVE.
1. 30 day trial license on entertainment which will be reviewed November 1st, 1991.
A. Doors are kept closed at all times.
B. One (1) police detail must be provided on the night (s) or day (s) of entertainment. If a police detail is not secured on a day or night of entertainment then the entertainment must be canceled by owner or someone responsible for the Dublin Inn.
2. Doors will be kept closed at all times.
3. No motor cycles will be parked on the sidewalk on either Dean Street or Columbus Avenue.
4. No outside drinking in fenced in area or entire parking lot at any time.
5. Evacuate patrons in parking lot at closing time - No Loitering.
6. Each morning or afternoon, the owner or manager are to walk around the establishment and surrounding homes and pick up beer bottles.
7. No more than 76 people in the building, per order of the Fire Chief.
8. No longer will there be any Wednesday specials or any other specials on any nights, per State law Chapter 7, Section 3-7-26.
GEO’S BAR INC., 945-947 MINERAL SPRING AVENUE
Thursday - Sunday must close at Midnight.
Friday & Saturday must close at 1:00 AM.
Front Door must be kept closed.
ILHA VERDE CLUBE INC., 447-451 MINERAL SPRING AVENUE
1. Off-duty police officer must be present whenever this establishment operates on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. (STIPULATION IMPOSED ON JANUARY 25, 1984)
S & L INC. D/B/A CAFE ORDWAY, 3 ORDWAY
1. No Entertainment
STOOGE’S INC. D/B/A STOOGE’S PUB & DELI, 90 BROAD STREET
1. Entertainment limited to 2- PIECE BAND FOR TRIAL PERIOD.
SULLY’S PUB INC. 617-627 PROSPECT STREET & 10 FORTIN AVENUE
1. Any violation of closing time will result in the licensee appearing before the City Council.
2. Noise of any kind be confined to the inside of the licensed premises.
3. Licensee and agent shall police the immediate area for trash on a regular basis - particularly the dumpster area.
4. Local ordinances dealing with disturbance of the peace be strictly enforced with regards to the noise from the establishment itself and any of its patrons.
5. Board of License Commissioners be notified of any infractions of the law upon their occurrence.
VOUTENA INC. D/B/A CONSTANTINE’S, 852-856 NEWPORT AVENUE
1. Friday and Saturday evenings there will be a detail officer until 2 AM in the parking lot.
2. The Council wants a report from the neighbors on November 6, and November 20.
3. The cooperation from Constantine’s and Mr. Balkum will continue.
4. Constantine’s will be changed into a restaurant January, 1992.
5. Constantine’s will serve more food to be in compliance with the Class B Victualer license.
CLASS C
TODD’S PUB INC., 735 BROADWAY
1. New owner will post a sign in the window and at the bar asking patrons not to park in the parking lot across the street. Further, the owner is requested to inform patrons as they come into the bar not to park in this lot.
CLASS D (FIRST CLASS)
THE AMERICAN POLISH MUTUAL ASSOCIATION, 927-929 CENTRAL AVENUE.
1. Uniform police detail outside Friday & Saturday evenings from 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM.
2. Maximum number of people to be determined by Fire Marshall.
3. No live entertainment.
4. Must monitor parking in front and around establishment for illegal parking. (STIPULATION IMPOSED ON OCTOBER 24, 1990.)
DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIAL CLUB, 22 HURLEY AVENUE
1. “Last Call” be held at the establishment at 12:30 AM and the establishment be cleared of patrons by 1:00 AM.
2. A private uniformed person be hired on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings to maintain order and to patrol the outside of the building from the hours of 8:30 PM to 1:30 AM.
3. The licensee is reminded that no drinking is allowed outside the establishment.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at eight thirty-three o’clock p.m.