Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners
November 4, 2009
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 6:46 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – Chairperson Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault and Vitali.
Absent – Councilor Wildenhain.
Chairperson Kinch presides.
The reading of the records of October 21, 2009 is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP:
CLASS BV (Victualer) - Transfer of owner and location
Paisanos Restaurant and Lounge Inc., d/b/a Paisanos Restaurant and Lounge, (transfer from CV Island Inc., d/b/a Checkmate Grill & Lounge, 1 Garden Street) 17 Exchange St. LIC#5385
Speaking in favor is applicant William D’Amico, 1135 Charles Street, North Providence, RI
Mr. D’Amico purchased the building at 15-17 Exchange Street and plans to open a restaurant.
He is doing renovations and putting sprinklers in. There will be a new kitchen.
There will be a general manager. The kitchen and the bar will have their own managers. Mr. D’Amico has business experience but no restaurant experience. The managers have restaurant experience. There will be a chef from The Spain Restaurant to run the kitchen.
The restaurant will be open in February.
All employees will be TIPS certified.
Speaking in favor is Peter Kilmartin, 393 Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket, RI, attorney for the applicant.
Mr. Kilmartin presents a handout showing renovations, seating plan, parking plan and parking agreements.
The applicant is investing about $400,000 into this project.
It will be an upscale restaurant with Pawtucket prices. It will be a place to bring the family. It will have entertainment, which will be compatible with the neighborhood. There will be soundproofing. The basement will have “Sweet 16” parties and the like.
There will be free valet parking.
The owner is working with artists in the downtown.
The capacity of the building is 390, but it will only have 120 people on the street level and 120 downstairs.
There are no other speakers.
The Public Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following license is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS BV (Victualer) - Transfer of owner and location
Paisanos Restaurant and Lounge Inc., d/b/a Paisanos Restaurant and Lounge, (transfer from CV Island Inc., d/b/a Checkmate Grill & Lounge, 1 Garden Street) 17 Exchange St. LIC#5385
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for licenses advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2010, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote, WITH STIPULATIONS TO REMAIN IN PLACE:
* DENOTES STIPULATIONS
CLASS A
Alves Productions, Inc., d/b/a Tropical Liquors, 280 East Ave. LIC#4689
Angkor Wine & Spirits LLC d/b/a Fairlawn Wine Company, 551 Smithfield Ave. LIC#5241
Aurora Enterprises LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, 350 Benefit St. LIC#4324
Bhav Liquors Inc., d/b/a Rick’s Liquors, 746 Broadway, LIC#4300
*Brava Liquor & Wines Inc., d/b/a Di Nos Wine & Spirits, 239 Prospect St. LIC#5318
1. No delivery on Prospect Street.
2. Owner to post “No Parking on sidewalk on Prospect Street” inside the store.
3. Owner shall direct customers to use parking lot on Chestnut Street.
Chhem & Phul LLC d/b/a Bino’s International Wine & Spirits, 593 Weeden St. (Unit 7 & 8
LIC#4319
C J Liquors Inc., d/b/a Countryside Liquors, 553 Armistice Blvd. LIC#4320
Costa Liquors Ltd., d/b/a Beverage Hill Liquors, 265 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#4292
Fairlawn Pharmacy Incorporated, 582 Smithfield Ave. LIC#4233
Great Entrepreneurial Endeavors Inc., d/b/a Gee’s Liquor, 400 Broadway LIC#5097
International Liquors of Main Street, Inc., 915 Main St. LIC#4311
Jayaba Inc., d/b/a Borderline Liquors, 1520 Newport Ave. LIC#4959
Jorica Liquors LLC d/b/a Lonsdale Wine & Spirits, 465 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#5237
LARCO Inc., d/b/a/ Colonial Liquors, 128 Summit St. LIC#4282
Lifedream Inc., d/b/a Star Wine & Spirits, 316 West Ave. LIC#4875
Liquor Shoppe Inc., 155 Broad St. LIC#4242
Manmar, Inc., d/b/a East Street Liquors, 183 East St. LIC#4304
Nawee Liquors, Inc., d/b/a Darlington Liquors, 346 Armistice Blvd. LIC#4318
Oliveira & Oliveira, Inc., d/b/a Oliveira’s Liquors, 610 Main St. LIC#4872
Perry's Liquors Inc., 240 Columbus Ave. LIC#4247
PLW-MA, Inc., d/b/a Blackstone Wine & Spirits, 1179 Central Ave. LIC#4326
Portugalia Liquor Co. Inc., 225 Barton St. LIC#4248
Rod & Santi, Inc., d/b/a Dexter Warehouse Liquors, 265 Barton St. LIC#4894
Shree Balaji Corporation d/b/a Murhpy’s Liquor, 290 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4327
Smithfield Avenue Liquor Store, Inc., d/b/a One Stop Liquors, 390 Smithfield Ave. LIC#4314
Stateline Wine & Spirits Inc., 880 Central Ave. LIC#4291
A Public Hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2010, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B TAVERN
Maugus Corporation d/b/a The Ground Round, 2 George St. LIC#4090
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for licenses advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2010, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B (LIMITED)
J & K Restaurant Inc., d/b/a Rosa’s Kitchen, 757 Main St. LIC#5094®
La Arepa LLC d/b/a La Arepa, 574 Smithfield Ave. LIC#5077®
A Public Hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2010:
CLASS B (VICTUALER)
10, 000 Hours Inc., d/b/a TK’s Tavern, 602 Smithfield Ave. LIC#5263
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B VICTUALER
10, 000 Hours Inc., d/b/a TK’s Tavern, 602 Smithfield Ave. LIC#5263
A Public Hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2010:
CLASS B (VICTUALER)
*Corina’s Pub Inc., 584 Smithfield Ave. LIC#4191
1. Police detail officer shall be required on each Friday and Saturday from 9:00 p.m. through 1:00 a.m. 3/24/04
2. Police detail officer shall be removed from the Saturday night detail until January 1, 2007. 9/20/006
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is LAID ON THE TABLE and the license holder is requested to appear before the board on November 24, 2009, on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B VICTUALER
*Corina’s Pub Inc., 584 Smithfield Ave. LIC#4191
1. Police detail officer shall be required on each Friday and Saturday from 9:00 p.m. through 1:00 a.m. 3/24/04
2. Police detail officer shall be removed from the Saturday night detail until January 1, 2007. 9/20/006
A Public Hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2010:
CLASS B (VICTUALER)
*Cidade Velha Lounge Ltd., d/b/a C V Lounge, 214 Broad St. LIC#4171
1. A detail officer shall be present at the establishment on each and every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. commencing Friday, March 8, 2002.
2. Entertainment shall only be allowed on Friday and Saturday.
3. The license holder shall be placed on probation for a six-month period and if any incidents occur during this time frame, which rise to the level of the incident, which took place on February 5, 2002, shall result in a five (5) day suspension and will result in the calling of a new formal hearing on this violation.
4. Removal of the pay phone in the establishment and this phone shall not be replaced without Council approval.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is GRANTED and the following stipulations are REMOVED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B (VICTUALER)
*Cidade Velha Lounge Ltd., d/b/a C V Lounge, 214 Broad St. LIC#4171
1. A detail officer shall be present at the establishment on each and every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. commencing Friday, March 8, 2002. (Removed on 11/4/09)
2. Entertainment shall only be allowed on Friday and Saturday.
3. The license holder shall be placed on probation for a six-month period and if any incidents occur during this time frame, which rise to the level of the incident, which took place on February 5, 2002, shall result in a five (5) day suspension and will result in the calling of a new formal hearing on this violation. (Removed 11/4/09)
4. Removal of the pay phone in the establishment and this phone shall not be replaced without Council approval.
A Public Hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2010:
CLASS B (VICTUALER)
*Garrity Pub & Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Corinne’s Banquets, 67 Garrity St. LIC#4208
1. One member of management shall be on duty at all times.
2. Licensee shall immediately notify District Councilor of any changes at establishment.
3. Pawtucket residents shall be given preference for employment.
4. A detail officer shall be hired on Friday and Saturday evenings from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.
5. No storage trailers shall be located on the premises.
6. All doors must be kept closed at all times.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is GRANTED and the following stipulation is AMENDED on a unanimous voice vote.
CLASS B (VICTUALER)
*Garrity Pub & Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Corinne’s Banquets, 67 Garrity St. LIC#4208
1. One member of management shall be on duty at all times.
2. Licensee shall immediately notify District Councilor of any changes at establishment.
3. Pawtucket residents shall be given preference for employment.
4. A detail officer shall be hired on Friday and Saturday evenings from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. when over 200 people are expected – a private detail may be used when less than 200 people are expected. (Amended 11/4/09) This change will expire on January 20, 2010, when it will be reevaluated by the Board.
5. No storage trailers shall be located on the premises.
6. All doors must be kept closed at all times.
A Public Hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2010:
CLASS B (VICTUALER)
*Ilha Verde Club Inc., d/b/a Mingo’s Bar & Grill, 447 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#4038
1. Off‑duty police officer must be present whenever this establishment operates on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARROS.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barros, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is GRANTED and the stipulation is REMOVED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B (VICTUALER)
*Ilha Verde Club Inc., d/b/a Mingo’s Bar & Grill, 447 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#4038
1. Off‑duty police officer must be present whenever this establishment operates on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. (Removed 11/04/09)
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for licenses advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2010, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
® DENOTES RESTRICTED NON-TRANSFERABLE LICENSES
* DENOTES STIPULATIONS
CLASS B VICTUALER
50-50 Club Inc., 25 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4814
1537 Corp. d/b/a Spumoni’s Restaurant, 1537 Newport Ave. LIC#4002
Alves Productions, Inc., d/b/a Labohemia, 327 Barton St. LIC#4635
*Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 Benefit St. LIC#4110
1. Front Door to be kept closed at all times.
2. Sunday closing hours shall be 12 Midnight - except on a long weekend; i.e. Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Columbus Day - shall be allowed to remain open until 1 a.m.
Blackstone at Hope, LLC d/b/a The Blackstone, 1005 Main St. LIC#4697 ®
Brava Restaurant & Bar Inc., d/b/a Restaurant Di Nos, 908 Main St. LIC#4181
Café Bernard, LLC d/b/a LJ’S BBQ, 727 East Ave. LIC#4633®
Call Sports Pub LLC d/b/a Call Sports Pub, 47 Mendon Ave. LIC#5055
Carousel Sports Lounge Inc., d/b/a Carousel Sports Lounge, 507 Armistice Blvd. LIC#4107
Celtic Pub Inc., d/b/a Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway, LIC#4167
*Chazarie Inc., d/b/a Broadway Pub, 605 Broadway, LIC#4209
1. Spotlight in rear of building shall be repaired and turned on at all times.
Country Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy's Lounge, 99 India St. LIC#4018
Dean Properties Inc., d/b/a Central Avenue Grille, 836 Central Ave. LIC#4127
*Dernikos, Elias d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 590 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4024
1. Police Detail is required on Saturday evenings from 9:30 pm until 1:30 am and shall be required to stand outside the door.
DIP Inc., d/b/a Doherty’s East Ave Irish Pub, 342 East Ave. LIC#4730
*Duffin's Pub Inc., 215 Division St. LIC#4026
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.)
East Avenue Modern Diner Inc., d/b/a The Modern Diner, 364 East Ave. LIC#4054
East Side Checker Club Inc., 579 Benefit St. LIC#4028
Emery Dining Inc., d/b/a Emery's LeFoyer, 151 Fountain St. LIC#4113
Fidjos DiDjabraba, 682 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#4155
Galway Bay, LLC d/b/a Galway Bay Irish Pub, 158 South Bend St. LIC#4931
*G & D LLC d/b/a The News Café, 43 Broad St. LIC#4164
1. Door on Broad Street side of building must be kept closed at all times.
The German/American Cultural Society of Rhode Island, 78 Carter Ave. LIC#4173
G & J Bar & Grill Inc., d/b/a Vets Bar, 623 Central Ave. LIC#4123
Greek Island Inc., d/b/a George's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Ave. LIC#4122
JAR Beverage Inc., d/b/a Murray's Pub, 1091 Main St. LIC#4043
*JK Club LLC d/b/a J K Club, 520 Central Ave, LIC#4193
1. All doors shall be kept closed during hours of darkness.
2. No loitering of patrons outside the building. *Beginning March 6, 2004, to accommodate new smoking regulations, no more than 3 patrons at one time allowed to smoke outside the building. 11/10/04
3. No alcoholic beverages outside the building at any time.
4. Clear area of any debris before leaving for the night.
KJ Cummings Inc., d/b/a KC’S Tap, 140 Japonica St. LIC#4134
*Lionheart Marketing Corp., d/b/a Garden Grill, 727 East Ave. LIC#4206®
1. No outside storage.
2. Close by 10:00 p.m.
Maria Lima’s Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Cantinho Restaurant, 82 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4203
*Nova Churrasqueira Restaurant J & M LTD., 434 Broadway LIC#5059
1. There shall be one (1) parking space for every 4 patrons.
2. Dumpster shall be located in parking lot; shall be enclosed within fencing. Rubbish shall be removed at a reasonable time, not to be offensive to the neighbors.
3. Management shall be responsible for traffic control of patrons by posting parking policy inside establishment.
O Saloio Inc., d/b/a Galito Restaurant, 214 Columbus Ave. LIC#4176
Pawtucket China Inn Inc., 285 Main St. LIC#4059
Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club Inc., McCoy Stadium, 2 Columbus Ave. LIC#4165
Peddler's Inn Inc., 94 Middle St. LIC#4062
*Pho Horn’s Inc., d/b/a Pho Horn’s, 50 Ann Mary St. LIC#4215®
1. Alcohol cannot be served after 12 Midnight.
*P.M.G. Inc., d/b/a Hose Company #6, 636 Central Ave. LIC#4161
1. No outside entertainment.
Restaurant Praia Ltd., d/b/a Larry’s Lounge, 140 Dexter St. LIC#4184
R-House Restaurant Inc., d/b/a Roast House Restaurant and Pub, 176 Columbus Ave. LIC#5074
Rock’s Bar Incorporated, 451 Prospect St. LIC#4202
Rosa’s Sunshine Lounge, Ltd., d/b/a Sunshine Lounge, 110 School St. LIC#4197
Rosinha LLC d/b/a Rosinha, 999 Main Street, Unit #1113, LIC#4920®
St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church, 60 St. Mary’s Way, LIC#4068
*Shaydan, Inc., d/b/a Heritage Tap, 264 Grand Ave. LIC#4878
1. May seat customers outside with 3 tables on sidewalk and 4 tables on lawn.
*S & L Inc., d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. LIC#4067
1. No Entertainment
Swades LLC d/b/a Rasoi, 727 East Ave. LIC#4214 ®
Toti's Pizza Palace, Inc., 622 Central Ave. LIC#4195
Tow Industries Inc., d/b/a Mei King Restaurant, 211 South Bend St. LIC#4080
Triple P Inc., d/b/a Triple P, 435 York Ave. LIC#4962
T & W Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Super Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 805 Broadway, LIC#4190
*Village Restaurant Inc., d/b/a Village Restaurant, 200 Main St. LIC#5110®
1. Change of hours must be approved by the City Council.
2. All outdoor beverages must be served in plastic cups.
Virgin Foodie Inc., d/b/a The Newport Deck, 562 Newport Ave. LIC#4133
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for licenses advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2010, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS C
Mac‑Rose Inc., d/b/a Bullseye Tap, 198 Harrison St. LIC#4260
Leonora R. Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Blvd. LIC#5361
A Public Hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2010:
CLASS D
Howard‑Rogers Holding Corporation Inc., 25 McCallum Ave. LIC#4037
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is LAID ON THE TABLE and the license holder is requested to appear before the board on November 24, 2009, on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS D
Howard‑Rogers Holding Corporation Inc., 25 McCallum Ave. LIC#4037
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for licenses advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2010, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
*DENOTES STIPULATIONS PLACED ON LICENSES.
CLASS D
Aladdin Club Inc., d/b/a Theatre Tap, 607 Smithfield Ave. LIC#4163
Buffalo Home Ltd., 532 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#4066
Clube Social Portugues Inc., 131 School St. LIC#4017
Community Center of Grupo Amigos da Terceira Inc., 55 Memorial Dr. LIC#4145
Cretcheu Corp., d/b/a Cretcheu Grupo, 593 Weeden St. Unit #3, LIC#4212
*Dante Alighieri Social Club, 22 Hurley Ave. LIC#4021
1. "Last Call" be held at the establishment at 12:30 AM and the establishment be cleared of patrons by 1:00 AM.
2. No drinking is allowed outside the establishment.
*3. Provide security(can hire a private security service) for any and all special functions and also on every Saturday Night from 9 PM until closing.
4. Off-duty police officer shall be hired every Saturday, between the hours of 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM and at all times when there is entertainment.
5. Must have entertainment license for ALL Club functions.
6. Officer of Club must be present at ALL functions.
*PER LIQUOR CONTROL ADMINISTRATOR
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit St. LIC#4035
Irish Social Club of RI, 89 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4811
The Italian Dramatic & Independent Political Club of Pawtucket, R.I., 35 Memorial Dr. LIC#4041
Lafayette Social Club Inc., 71 Benefit St. LIC#4048
Pawtucket Avenue Greek Social Club, 33 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4058
Pawtucket Country Club, 900 Armistice Blvd. LIC#4060
Polish-American Citizens’ Club, 244 Annie St. LIC#4065
St. Antony’s Church Corporation, Pawtucket d/b/a Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo, 27 Forest Ave. LIC#4153
Societe Jacques-Cartier, Cercle No. 4, 816 Main St. LIC#4071
Uniao Portuguesa Beneficente, Inc., 134 Benefit St. LIC#4083
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for licenses advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2010, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS D (Veterans Clubs-with a capacity of not more than 100)
Cpt Elwood J Euart VFW Post 602, 55 Overland Ave. LIC #4111
Four Corners Building Association of Post No. 2339 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Incorporated, 178 Columbus Ave. LIC#4027
Major Walter G. Gatchell Post No. 306 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, 171 Fountain St. LIC#4052
Post No 33 Inc., d/b/a James A Ryan Post 33, 140 South Bend St. LIC#4200
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for licenses advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2010, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS T
Gallery Events LLC, 400 Main St. LIC#4710
Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St. LIC#4317
A Public Hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2010, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS E
Fairlawn Pharmacy, Incorporated., 582 Smithfield Ave. LIC#4234
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETINGS HELD SEPTEMBER 23 AND OCTOBER 7 AND 21, 2009, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS READ AND ORDERED FILED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Communication from Jarrod Ilkowitz, OPS Manager of Corinne’s Banquets, to Pawtucket City Council. (Regarding the police detail at 67 Garrity Street)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
In conformity with Section 3-8-1 of the General laws of the State of Rhode Island, Class C liquor establishments are hereby entitled to be open on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2010.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
In conformity with Chapter 242 of the Public Laws of Rhode Island, 1962, Class B liquor establishments are hereby entitled to remain open on New Year’s morning, January 1, 2010, until 3:00 a.m. Alcoholic beverages CANNOT be sold after the usual closing hour of 1:00 a.m.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Moran, the meeting is adjourned at 7:23 p.m.