Providence Board of Licenses 2025-05-29
Minutes summary
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The Providence Board of Licenses met on May 29, 2025, to consider various license applications and hearings. The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda of special event and vendor permits, approved monthly entertainment for Maya Azteca, and conditionally approved entertainment for Deadbeats. They also continued matters for Tony's Colonial Food and Olneyville New York System, and suspended the license for Moe's Place pending a final decision after an executive session.
What the body took up (14)
Amy Borak 19 Mt Hope Ave. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 127554- Amy's 50th Birthday Party on May 31,2025 from 3:00pm-8:00pm at Billy Taylor Park. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Michael Ruzzano 156 Hillcrest Avenue. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 127459- Hillcrest Neighborhood Gathering on June 14,2025 from 1:00pm-10:00pm Street Closure on Freedom Hill to Hillcrest Ave to Oakwood Avenue. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Paps and Bees LLC dba Noir 71 Union Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 127486- Afrobeats & Amapiano Festival on July 5, 2025 from 3:00p-12:00p Street Closure on Union from Washington St to Worcester St. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Arlindo Alves for Nos Cultura Our Culture Providence RI. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special event permit 127559- Roots Brunch on June 1, 2025 and October 19,2025 from 12:00pm-5:00pm at Waterplace Park Class P ( Aplus Catering). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Achievement First Providence Middle School 370 Hartford Ave. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 127491 - Field Day at Merino Park on June 10,2025 from 9:00am-2:00pm. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
COPRI Conference Gala by American Society of Civil Engineers at 475 Valley Street. Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Dates and times of event: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Number of attendees expected: 600. Indoor only. One day. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Jamal Shaheed Lord Providence RI. New License. Vendor.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Shalena Cook Providence RI. New License. Vendor.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Maya Guatemala, Inc dba Maya Azteca 264 Pocasset Ave. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]June 2025 -DJ/Dancing. Continued from Thursday, May 22, 2025. (Late Submittal ) Monthly Entertainment Approved. If there is an objection from the Zoning Department regarding the location having entertainment outside of Incidental Entertainment, this matter can be brought back before the Board. The current understanding is that the location is "grand fathered in." AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Tony's Colonial Food Inc dba Tony's Colonial Food 311 Atwells Avenue. Valet Parking.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/10/2025 4:00 PMContinued from March 13, 2025. For review of Probationary Valet License granted on 7/11/2024. This matter has been rescheduled to Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The attorney representing the licensee was unable to attend due to legitimate obligations at the State level. Additionally, the licensee was unavailable to attend and will not be present without legal counsel. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Jeffrey Angell Deadbeats LLC dba Deadbeats 301 Knight Street. Entertainment.
APPROVED PENDING [4 TO 1] Next: 6/5/2025 4:00 PMParking Lot Rock Show on May 31,2025 from 6:00pm-11:00pm and June 6,2025 from 7:00pm-11:00pm. The event on May 31, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM has been approved, pending the submission of the following: a site plan indicating where security will be stationed to ensure alcohol remains within the event footprint, a list of Floor Hosts, approval from adjacent property owners, and a scheduled meeting with ACT/Police from the License Enforcement Unit. The applicant is required to attend a meeting for their June 6, 2025, event on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Temporary Use Permit submitted and approved through the Zoning Department for this outdoor event. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa NAYS: Rogel
Olneyville Opco, LLC dba Olneyville New York System 18 Plainfield Street. New License. 1am-4am Business, Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/12/2025 4:00 PMThis matter has been postponed for two (2) weeks. The applicant is required to submit to the Board details regarding the location of the proposed bar and the plans for alcohol service, along with an updated business plan. Previously, this location held a license permitting operations from 1:00 AM to 4:00 AM, but it did not include provisions for alcohol storage, sales, or service. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Moe's Place, Inc dba Passion Lounge 103 Plainfield Street.
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]Regarding incident(s) of Saturday, May 17, 2025, Case Report #25-36049. Continued from Thursday, May 22, 2025. Establishment to remain closed. This matter has been continued until Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM - For Decision. The Board entered into Executive Session to review the footage from the night of the incident. After reviewing camera footage from the incident on Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Board, in conjunction with the city's recommendation and the Law Department, has requested that the establishment remain closed until June 5, 2025, pending a final decision. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Executive Session.
HEARDThe board may vote to convene in executive session for discussion and vote pursuant to R.I. G.L.ยง42-46-5(a)(2) pertaining to a pending matter for Moe's Place, Inc. dba Passion Lounge 103 Plainfield Street vs. CITY OF PROVIDENCE, BOARD OF LICENSES - Case Report #25-36049. Incident of or around Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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