Providence Board of Licenses 2026-04-02
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on April 03, 2026.
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At its meeting on April 2, 2026, the Providence Board of Licenses approved a 22-item consent agenda covering monthly entertainment, floor host, private investigator, and special event permits. The Board also approved several license transfers, new motor vehicle repair licenses, and late entertainment requests, while continuing other hearings. Additionally, the Board found violations against Mi Sueño Disco following a felony assault incident, imposing a two-week closure, a three-month reduction of hours, and security conditions.
What the body took up (31)
1. Alma Center LLC dba Alma Center 1017 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. March 2026 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
2. Mrocco LLC dba Eagle 124 Snow Street. Monthly Entertainment. May 2026 DJ/Dancing Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
3. Five Star Restaurant Inc dba Five Star Restaurant 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 Entertainment
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
4. Karaoke Box LLC dba The Boombox 122 Fountain Street. Monthly Entertainment. May 2026 - Karaoke
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
5. Club 73 LLC dba EGO Providence 73 Richmond Street. Monthly Entertainment. May 2026 - Monthly Entertainment - DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
6. RI Cranston Entertainment Inc dba Wonderland 257 Allens Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. May 2026 - Adult Entertainment/DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
7. Mrocco LLC dba Eagle 124 Snow Street. Monthly Entertainment. May 2026 DJ/Dancing Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
8. RI Cranston Entertainment Inc dba MegaPlex 257 Allens Avenue. Entertainment. May 2026 - Adult Entertainment/DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
9. Anthony Chaney Fall River MA. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
10. Edward Charles Garrity Newport RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
11. Daniel Vincent Lafond Grzych Providence RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
12. Isaac K Amponsah Pawtucket RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
13. Justin Alejandro Montilla Providence RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
14. Luis A Andujar Providence RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
15. Lonzo Doggett Providence RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
16. Raul Delarosa Providence RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
17. Randee Breana Nichelle Smith Providence RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
18. Yandel Mateo Providence RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
19. Luis E Fernandez Providence RI. New License. Private Detective.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
20. Victoria Milne West Chesterfield NH. New License. Private Detective.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
21. WaterFire Providence by Waterfire at Providence River. Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128915- May 30, 2026 - November 1, 2026 from 4:00p-12:00a Street Closure on Steeple Street from Canal on to Washington Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
22. Gigs on the Green by Class Coordinating Board on behalf of Brown University at 69 Brown Street. Entertainment. April 24, 2026 from 7:00p-10:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (items 1-22). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
23. Alma Center LLC dba Alma Center 1017 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 DJ ( Late Submittal)
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel. Although the applicant was not present, the applicant was advised that going forward any late Monthly Entertainment Applications beyond the 15th for the next succeeding month may result in a required appearance before the Board.
24. SAC Corporation dba Costantino's Venda Bar & Ristorante. For review of Valet Services rider license.
NOT HEARD25. Blackstone On The Hill Inc. dba Blackstone on the Hill 262 Atwells Avenue. For review of operations at the location as it relates to services rendered.
NOT HEARD26. Richard Hilario dba Santana Auto Body 289 Thurbers Ave. New License. Motor Vehicle Repair. Continued from 3/19/2026 to
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel. The establishment at this location has made major improvements to bring the location to satisfactory compliance in accordance with applicable City & Zoning Ordinance(s) as they apply.
27. Gerson Sebastian Veiga Brockton MA. Promoter's Permit.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 5/7/2026 4:00 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel. This matter has been continued to May 7, 2026, to allow for a complete 90-day review since the granting of this license dated 1/29/2026.
28. D Sanchez Inc 336 Atwells Ave to Make it in Sports LLC. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. The transfer of this license has been approved contingent on satisfying all requirements to complete the transfer application. The concept is changing slightly to transition to more of a Sport's Bar atmosphere. A Security Plan is in place incorporated within the Business Plan.
29. Henry Julian Taveras Gonzalez dba AutoPro Service 271 Reservoir Ave. Motor Vehicle Repair.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel. Must complete all pending requirements on the application for a license to be issued. Amendment to reflect the correct address number approved.
30. Tres Marias Tortilleria y Delicias Chapinas LLC 514 Plainfield Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BL (Beer-Wine-Food). Continued from 3/12/2026 to further study the potential Church or School in close proximity.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 7/9/2026 4:00 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel. This matter has been continued to July 9, 2026, to allow for the applicant to seek an exemption at the location before the General Assembly goes into recess due to St. Anthony's church being in proximity within 200ft. Title 3, Alcoholic Beverages Chapter 7, Retail Licenses, R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-7-19.
31. Mi Sueño, Inc. dba Mi Sueño Disco 1070 Broad Street. Regarding incident(s) of Sunday, March 22, 2026. CCR# 26-22017. Felony Assault
VIOLATION FOUND [4 TO 1]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Nays: Quezada. Recommendation Accepted: Counts 1-3 (Count 1: RI Gen Laws §3-5-21, Count 2: RI Gen Laws §3-5-23, Count 3: City Ordinance 14-1). 1) Issued a 2-week closure to be served from 3/22/26-4/4/26. 2) 3-month reduction of hours beginning on 4/5/26 and ending on 7/5/26. 3) Licensee is required to post security at the patio entrance/exit from 11:00 pm to close as well as required to rope off a means of egress/ingress straight and directly from the doorway of the premises through the patio area to the sidewalk 15 minutes before close until the last patron has left the premises. 4) 60 day Saturday police detail beginning once they reopen until 6/4/26; and security must wand all patrons before entering or reentering the premises. 5) During the hearing the Board requested that an updated security plan be submitted. Establishment will be permitted to open on 4/3/26 for a pre-planned easter basket distribution from 5:30-7:30 pm; no alcohol will be served, and the liquor license remains suspended for this event.
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