Providence Board of Licenses 2025-05-08
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The Providence Board of Licenses met to review and approve a consent agenda of special event permits and entertainment licenses. The Board also approved several license transfers and new licenses, and continued hearings for motor vehicle repair licenses. Additionally, the Board found violations at two establishments, issuing a warning to one and a fine to the other.
What the body took up (31)
2025 WaterFire Providence, Downtown Providence River, Memorial Park. Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor.
APPROVEDSpecial Event Permit 127149. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
2025 Food Trucks at Porch Fest Nathan Bishop Middle School 101 Sessions Street. Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDSpecial Event Permit #127156. Dates and times of event: June 7, 2025, from 12:00pm-7:00pm. No alcohol. Following same model as PorchFest. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
2025 Providence PorchFest East Side Various Locations. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDSpecial Event Permit #126956. Dates and times of event: June 7, 2025 from 12:00pm-7:00pm. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Concert in the Park at Dexter Training Ground. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDSpecial Event Permit #126948. Dates and times of event: May 30, 2025 from 12:00PM - 4:00PM Church band only. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Concert in the Park at Dexter Training Ground. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDSpecial Event Permit # 126948. Dates and times of event: June 7, 2025, from 12pm- 4pm. Church band only. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
RISD Alumni Dance/Dinner at 195 District Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDSpecial Event Permit 127075. Dates and times of event: May 30, 2025 from 8:30pm-11:30pm and May 31, 2025, from 6:00pm-10:30pm. No MFE's. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Summer Salsa Blast by DanceWorks at The Providence Rink. Alcohol Bev Class F-Ltd Nonprofit 1-day beer/wine, Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDSpecial Event Permit #127001. Dates and times of event: July 19, 2025 from 6pm-11pm. Food Trucks, Local Band/DJ. N.E.S. Security. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
PFM LLC dba Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1 Avenue of the Arts. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 - Theatrical performance. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
American Entertainment Corp dba Avon Cinema 260 Thayer Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 - Movie Theatre. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
B & M Waterworks Inc dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 - DJ. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Icon Corp dba Colosseum Nightclub 180 Pine Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 DJ. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Senior Formal at Pembroke Field Brown University. Entertainment.
APPROVEDMay 17,2025 from 9:00pm-1:00am. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
2025 Red Jacket Gala at 475 Valley Street. Entertainment.
APPROVEDMay 9, 2025 from 5:30pm-10:00pm. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Senior Toast at Ruth J Simmons Quadrangle. Entertainment.
APPROVEDMay 22,2025 from 1:00pm- 4:00pm. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Grooves & Grubs: Senior Week 2025 Kickoff at North Campus of Brown University. Entertainment.
APPROVEDMay 16,2025 from 5:30pm -7:30pm. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Pop Up Beer Garden and RI Food Truck Fest at Main Green Brown University. Entertainment.
APPROVEDMay 18,2025 from 1:00pm-4:00pm. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Water and Field Day at Ruth J Simmons Quadrangle. Entertainment.
APPROVEDMay 17,2025 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Jessica Marie Cairone Cranston RI. Floor Host.
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Nichole Marina Trapani Providence RI. Vendor.
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
McWollehan LLC dba The Scurvy Dog 1718 Wesminster Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot.
APPROVEDParking Lot Mega Show on May 25, 2025, from 1:00p-10:00p. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Anthony Meo, Pawtucket RI. Floor Host.
approved for 2025Regarding BCI and Floor Host license renewal. Continued from May 1, 2025. Applicants BCI was reviewed and discussed. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Carly Donovan at 170 Westminister Street. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor.
APPROVEDWedding Event on May 30, 2025 from 6:00pm-11:00pm. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Manton Avenue Project at 60 Kossuth Street. Alcohol Bev Class F-Ltd Nonprofit 1-day beer/wine.
APPROVEDBingo Night on May 22,2025 at 6:00p-8:00p. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Karaoke Box LLC dba The Boombox 122 Fountain Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 - Karaoke Late submittal. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
289 Atwells LLC dba Saint to 289 Atwells LLC dba Varsity. Transfer License.
APPROVEDAlcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing). Continued from April 24, 2025. Correspondence from Division of Taxation received on 5/8/2025 prior to this hearing date & time. A Certificate of Good Standing for Transfer is awaiting approval. The Conditional Cease & Desist Order has been rescinded. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa RECUSED: Conley [4 TO 0]
55 Cromwell Street Bar LLC 55 Cromwell St to Juniper Bar LLC dba Juniper Bar. Transfer License.
ApprovedAlcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). Must fulfill all pending requirements in order for the transfer application to be effectuated. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Mi Hacienda Restaurant LLC dba Mi Hacienda Restaurant 603 Plainfield St. New License.
APPROVEDAlcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). Must fulfill all pending requirements. No sales, service, or storage of alcohol until a liquor license is issued. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
YT Freemachine LLC dba Yenit Auto Repair 69 Bucklin Street. New License. Motor Vehicle Repair.
CONTINUEDContinued from 3/27/2025. Pending Zoning, Building, & Fire Approvals. This matter has been continued for 2 weeks. Licensing to meet with the Applicant and Zoning to determine the next steps. Applicants seem to be confused on the overall process. Next: 5/22/2025 4:00 PM. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
U in U out Corp dba UIUO Companies 702 Douglas Avenue. Motor Vehicle Repair.
CONTINUEDAlso noticed: 1. Aspire Garage and Towing Inc and Raceworks 700-702 Douglas Avenue 2. Bling Bling Auto Solutions 700-702 Douglas Avenue 3. King's Car Wash 700-702 Douglas Avenue 4. Lagos Auto Sales and Service LLC - 700-702 Douglas Avenue - Building Owner Jubril Bamgbala of 700-702 Douglas Avenue Realty LLC and 718 Douglas Avenue. All tenants at the location appeared before the Board. The applicable Zoning and Providence Code of Ordinances was explained to all tenants on what is permitted and what is prohibited at the location. Complaints received by the Board were also explained and they were advised to refrain from violating all applicable Zoning and Providence Code of Ordinances as they relate to the nature of their business. Next: 5/15/2025 4:00 PM. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
La Braza Bar & Grill LLC dba La Braza 187 Elmwood Avenue.
VIOLATION FOUNDRegarding incident(s) of April 6, 2025, Case Report #25-24153. Loud Music Entertainment without a license. Recommendation Accepted/Approved - Issued a Warning. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa [UNANIMOUS]
Providence Burger Bar, LLC dba Providence Burger Bar 161 Douglas Avenue.
VIOLATION FOUNDRegarding incident(s) of March 28, 2025, Case Report #25-21681 Procurement of alcohol to underage persons (3 counts) Issued a $500.00 fine is to be paid. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa RECUSED: Conley [4 TO 0]
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