Providence Board of Licenses 2026-03-26
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on March 27, 2026.
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The Board of Licenses met on March 26, 2026, and approved several special event permits, monthly entertainment licenses, and one-day liquor licenses. They also continued hearings for several new license applications and suspended the license of Mi Sueno Disco for two weeks following an incident.
What the body took up (18)
1. Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Monthly Entertainment. Event: Hat on March 29, 2026 from 7:00p-11:30p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-7). The vote was unanimous with Ayes from Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, and Quezada.
2. FTF: Food Truck Fridays by Roger Willaims Park Zoo at RPWZOO Carousel. Entertainment, Food Truck. Special Event Permit 129024- Every Friday starting April 1, 2026 - September 26, 2026, from 5:00p-8:00p Class P - Good Vibes Beverage
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-7). The vote was unanimous with Ayes from Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, and Quezada.
3. RISD Commencement and Reunion Weekend by Rhode Island School of Design at Market Square. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128914- May 25, 2026 - May 31, 2026 from 5:00p-7:00p Class P- RISD Catering
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-7). The vote was unanimous with Ayes from Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, and Quezada.
4. RISD Reunion Dance and Dinner by Rhode Island School of Design at 120 PeckStreet. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128907- May 29, 2026 and May 30, 2026 from 8:00p- 11:00p Street Closure on Peck Street on to Dyer Street Class P
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-7). The vote was unanimous with Ayes from Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, and Quezada.
5. Women's Classic by Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England at Brown University Stadium. Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128752- October 11, 2026 from 8:00a-1:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-7). The vote was unanimous with Ayes from Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, and Quezada.
6. WaterFire Providence by WaterFire Providence at Providence River. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128916- July 4, 2026 from 4:00p-12:00a Street Closure on Steeple Street to Canal Street on to Washington Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-7). The vote was unanimous with Ayes from Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, and Quezada.
7. Brown University Spring Weekend by Brown University at Stephen Robert '62 Campus Center. Entertainment. April 25, 2026 from 12:00p-10:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-7). The vote was unanimous with Ayes from Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, and Quezada.
8. Restaurant Associates of Providence V, LLC at 170 Westminster Street. Alcohol Bev Class F- Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor. Sat 4/4 - Private wedding (4:30pm-10:30pm) 60 guests Sun 4/5 - Easter brunch (11:00am-4:00pm) ticketed event Sat 4/25 - Private wedding (6:00pm-10:00pm)
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]A last-minute add-on date was vetted by the Board of April 24, 2026. This requested date will be placed on the docket for April 2, 2026 - no appearance required of the applicant. The vote was unanimous with Ayes from Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, and Quezada.
9. CC Lounge LLC dba Motion Nightclub/Series92ri 971 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of April 2026 Requesting 3am - April 24 9:00p-3:00a ( Art Amenazzy)
APPROVED PENDING [4 TO 1]Approved for a 3am Soft Closing for this date only contingent upon resolving all outstanding Police Detail balances. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Nays: Rogel.
10. Brivas LLC dba Live PVD 1204 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. March 2026- DJ-Live 3am Soft Closing Requests 3am for April 4; 3am for April 11 chnto team bando; 3am for April 18; 3am April 24 jey one
APPROVED [4 TO 1]The add-on request for 3/28/2026 was denied due to posting requirements/short notice. All other 3am Soft Closing dates approved. The Board also requests an update on a uniform policy relating to 3am Soft Closing's in general and specifically to Annual 3am Soft Closing Permits that this establishment has applied for. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Nays: Rogel.
11. Propel Gallery at 72 Tingley Street. Alcohol Bev Class F-Ltd Nonprofit 1-day beer/wine. Saturday, April 11: Drink and Draw, 3-5pm Thursday, April 16: Gallery Night Providence, 5:30-8:30pm Saturday, April 18: RISD Alumni + Student Event, 3-5pm Saturday, April 25: Film Screening, 6-8pm Sunday, April 26: Closing Reception, 2–4pm
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]The vote was unanimous with Ayes from Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, and Quezada.
12. Saje by Zaz LLC dba Saje by Zaz 332 Atwells Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). Continued from 1/22/2026 due to it being too soon for review of the Probationary BV (Restaurant with food) license.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]This matter has been continued until Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 4:30pm at the request of representing counsel & the applicant. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
13. JMA Inc dba Primecut Restaurant Mezzo Lounge 393 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026- DJ ( 18+ & Late Submittal)
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]The 18+ requested dates have been approved for April 3rd, 2026. If there are no issues found or reported, the rest of the 18+ requested dates will be automatically approved. If an issue arises, the applicant will automatically forfeit any remaining 18+ requested dates and will be required to appear before the Board. All other dates listed on their Monthly Entertainment Application have been approved. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
14. Dean Auto Collision Center Inc Dean's Tire and Service Center 1088 North Main Street. Motor Vehicle Repair. New License.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]The vote was unanimous with Ayes from Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, and Quezada.
15. The Andrea Maribel dba Café Ava 44 Hospital Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). Continued from 3/5/2026 at the request of the applicant and representing Counsel.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]This matter has been continued until Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 4:30pm at the request of representing counsel & the applicant. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
16. Premier Marketing Network Inc dba Franchesca's At Waterplace 200 Exchange St. Unit B.. Alcoholic Beverages Class C (Neighborhood Bar), Alcoholic Beverages Class CX (1am Fri-Sat Hol). Continued from 3/12/2026. For review of probationary CX license.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]No issues at the location since the initial probationary license was issued. The probationary period has ended. A full CX (Neighborhood Bar) with 1am Closing has been granted. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
17. Rhode Island Recycled Metals LLC dba Rhode Island Recycled Metals 434 Allens Avenue. New License. Junk Shop. Continued from March 12, 2026. Public comment left open.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Public testimony was heard and numerous letters of opposition were submitted and entered into the record. This matter was continued until May 28, 2026, at the request of representing counsel and the applicant due to a pending court matter. A control date of May 28, 2026, at 4:30pm has been scheduled to take this matter up after the court hearing(s). A court hearing regarding a consent agreement and/or pending resolution in the court is scheduled for some time on or around April 13, 2026. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
12. Mi Sueno Inc. dba Mi Sueno Disco 1070 Broad Street. Regarding incident(s) of Sunday, March 22, 2026, CCR #26-22017.
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]The establishment has agreed to remain closed for two (2) consecutive weeks that began Sunday, March 22, 2026, after the incident. The Law Department is sorting out a potential agreement with the representing attorney. The agreement in the form of a disposition & review should be ready to be presented to the Board on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 4:30pm. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
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