Providence Board of Licenses 2026-09-03
Held · 444 Westminster Street, Joseph A.Doorley, Muncipal Building, 1st Floor Conference Room, Providence, RI, 02903 · Official notice
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on September 08, 2026.
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The Providence Board of Licenses met on September 3, 2026, to consider various license applications, including monthly entertainment, special events, raffles, vendors, and floor hosts. The Board approved a consent agenda, heard public comment on a pulled item, issued fines for violations, and continued several matters regarding fire safety and compliance issues.
What the body took up (37)
Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDSeptember 2026- Live Band. Add on Date: September 10, 2026. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Albert K Corp dba OPA 230 Atwells Avenue. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDOctober 2026 Live Band. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Gilbert Enterprises dba Club Fantasies 28 Sims Avenue. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDMonth of October 2026. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Gullivers Tavern Inc dba Foxy Lady 318 Chalkstone Avenue. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDMonth of October 2026 - DJ/Adult Entertainment. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Uptown Entertainment LLC dba Uptown Theater 270 Broadway. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDMonth of October 2026 - Theatrical Performance. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
N.O Holding, LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDOctober 2026 DJ/Dancing. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
RAG Inc dba The Parlour 1119 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDSeptember 2026- DJ. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
2026 PVD Fest by City of Providence at Providence Rink and surrounding Downtown Footprints.
APPROVEDAlcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Festivals, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #130216. Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the Rink - 5:00pm - 10:00pm / Juice Takeover 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday, September 18, 2026 - 5:00PM - 10:00PM , Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Live Performances, Food Truck Village, Craft Vendors, Vendor Markets, Street closures. Rain date: Sunday, September 20, 2026. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
2026 Festival Guatemala by Guatemalan Center of New England at the RWP Temple of Music.
APPROVEDEntertainment, Festivals, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #128633. September 13, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Food Trucks, Vendors, Entertainment. Special Event Permit #128634. Separate application submitted for a rain date in any event. All details of the event are the same. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Back to School Block party by Kulture Kitchen LLC at 71 Richmond Street.
APPROVEDEntertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130172- September 6, 2026 from 12:00p-12:00a ( 9:30p the latest outside) Street Closure on Richmond Street on to Friendship Street to Pine Street. Re-visited this agenda item and pulled from Consent Agenda to hear public comment. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Erlin Rogel. Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. [UNANIMOUS]
Block Party by The Alleycat Corp at 17 Snow Street.
APPROVEDEntertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129878- September 18, 2026 from 8:00p-1:00a , September 19, 2026 from 8:00p-1:00a and September 20, 2026 from 8:00p-10:00p. Street Closure on Snow Street on to Washington Street to Westminster Street. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Eagle Contest by Mrocco LLC at 124 Snow Street.
APPROVEDEntertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129351- 09/18-09/20 from 5:00p-12:00a ( music off at 11p on Sunday). Street Closure on Snow Street on to Weybosset Street to Chapel Street. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Red Door PVD Fest 2026 by Red Door Whiskey Bar at 49 Peck Street.
APPROVEDEntertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130163- September 19, 2026 from 5:00p-12:00a. Street Closure on Peck Street on to Friendship Street to Pine Street. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Salon in The Sun by Norlan Olivo on 57 Eddy Street.
APPROVEDEntertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130178- September 19, 2026 from 3:00p-8:00p. Street Closure on Eddy Street to Washington Street on to Fulton Street. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Event Name TBD by Frank Manfredi on Union Street.
APPROVEDEntertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129799- 9/18-9/19/2026 from 2:00p-1:00a. Street Closure on Union Street to Washington Street on to Fountain Street. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
The Alcove After Dark by The Alcove at 189 Braodway.
APPROVEDRaffle. October 1, 2026 from 6:30p-9:00p. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Community Builder Open House by DownCity Design at 370 Cranston Street.
APPROVEDRaffle. October 22, 2026 from 5:00p-8:00p. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Providence St Patricks Day parade Committee at 381 Smith Street.
APPROVEDRaffle. September 13,2026 from 4:00p-9:00p. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Aarin B. Clemons Providence RI.
APPROVEDVendor. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Aaron Samuel Marks Providence RI.
APPROVEDVendor. Approved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Jayson Valentin - Providence, R.I., New License. Floor Host.
APPROVEDApproved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Juan Emilio Sano Arias - Providence, R.I., New License. Floor Host.
APPROVEDApproved as part of Consent Agenda 1-9 and 11-22. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Ambe Maa, LLC dba Roam 224 Atwells Avenue.
VIOLATION FOUNDRegarding incident(s) of July 31, 2026, Case Report #26-62682. Recommendation Accepted: Issued a $500 fine for violation of Count 3 City Ordinance Sec. 14-193 - Entertainment without a license, a $500 fine for Count 4 - violation of City Ordinance Sec. 16-93 - Loud Music, and a $500 fine for counts 5 & 6 for violation of City Ordinance Sec. 14-14 - Licensing of persons working as floor host under the condition that the individuals working as Floor Hosts at this establishment get the proper licensure. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. [UNANIMOUS]
Village by Zaz, LLC dba The Village by Zaz 332 Atwells Avenue.
CONTINUED to 9/17/2026 4:30 PMFor review of operations regarding Fire safety concerns. Continued from 8/20/2026. This matter has been continued for 2 weeks per the Attorney representing the establishment. The business will not be offering Hookah in the interim to its patrons until the Fire deficiencies have been corrected and are in compliance with all applicable codes. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
SPB Convinces LLC dba Sams Food Store 28 Hartford Avenue.
APPROVEDNew License. Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales. The probationary period has ended. No issues at the location from Police or the Licensing Department relative to operation at this location in general and under the 1-4 am license. The location is a 24-hour operation. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. [UNANIMOUS]
Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street.
CONTINUED to 9/10/2026 4:30 PMMonthly Entertainment. Month of September 2026 DJ (Late Submittal). A Conditional Cease & Desist order has been issued requiring the applicant’s appearance before the Board. Entertainment through the weekend approved until then. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. [UNANIMOUS]
Serie 92 Bar and Lounge LLC dba Serie 92 RI 971 Broad Street. 3AM Soft Closing.
APPROVED2am Closing Request as a result of the 2026 Dominican Festival since the establishment only holds a 1am closing and does not qualify for the 3am Soft Closing. Two (2) weekends allotted and must be used by December 1, 2026. 2am Soft Closings as a result of the 2026 Dominican Festival approved since this establishment does not currently hold a BX (2am Closing) rider license at this time and there have not been any issues at the location. Mover: Erlin Rogel, Commissioner. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Mancini. [UNANIMOUS]
Serie 92 Bar and Lounge LLC dba Serie 92 RI 971 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment.
NOT HEARDMonth of October 2026 Requesting 2am every Friday & Saturday Not approved at this time.
Serie 92 Bar and Lounge LLC dba Serie 92 971 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDRequesting 2am Month of September 2026 September 12,18,19,20 25th & 26th approved. Motion made and seconded by Commissioner Quezada to amend all the dates indicated on this agenda item to Friday, September 25th & Saturday, September 26, 2026, as a BX (2am Closing) only. Commissioner Rogel cautioned the other Board members not to set a precedent on permitting the 2am one-offs that are inconsistent with the Board's Rules & Regulations for the sake of consistency for all applicants. Mover: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Mancini. [UNANIMOUS]
La Conciente Food Market LLC dba La Conciente Food Market 105 Reservoir Avenue.
CONTINUED to 10/1/2026 4:30 PMNew License. Food Dispenser. Incomplete license renewal. This matter has been continued until October 1, 2026, as a control date. The applicant is required to remit licensing fees, provide a status update on their Retail Sales Permit issued by the Division of Taxation, renew their Department of Health Food Business License which expires 9/30/2026 in order to bring this establishment up to compliance. Mover: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Mancini. [UNANIMOUS]
La Plaza Del Auto LLC dba La Plaza Del Auto 540 Huntington Avenue.
CONTINUED to 9/10/2026 4:30 PMMotor Vehicle Repair, Second-Hand Auto. Continued from 8/20/2026 & 8/27/2026. Applicant failed to appear. This matter has been continued for 1 week as this is an Advertised Hearing. Mover: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. [UNANIMOUS]
WW PVD, LLC dba Wally's Weiners 120 Atwells Avenue.
APPROVEDIncidental Entertainment Expanded. Trivia only on weekends per the applicant. If something changes, the applicant will come back before the Board. Mover: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Mancini. [UNANIMOUS]
Mamacita bar and grill dba Mamacita bar and grill 268 Pocasset Ave.
APPROVEDIncidental Entertainment Expanded. Granted as a probationary license. For review in 90 days and the licensee is required to appear. Mover: Erlin Rogel, Commissioner. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Mancini. [UNANIMOUS]
Lisandro’s Auto Repair LLC dba Lisandro’s Auto Repair 620 Broad Street.
APPROVEDMotor Vehicle Repair. New Motor Vehicle Repair License approved. Public comment heard from neighbors. Although this tenant is new, all businesses on Willard Ave will be ordered to appear at the directive and discretion of the License Administrator once it has been determined who is operating a business on this street due to a wide range of neighbor complaints to include but not limited to vehicle repairs on the street, environmental complaints regarding oil spills on the roadway, vehicles parked on the sidewalk and other potential violations. Mover: Erlin Rogel, Commissioner. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. [UNANIMOUS]
Fall River Financial RI LLC dba Fall River Pawn Brokers 29 Elmwood Avenue.
APPROVEDPawnbroker. License lapsed due to oversight and change of internal personnel. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. [UNANIMOUS]
Fall River Financial RI LLC dba Fall River Pawn Brokers 612 Hartford Avenue.
APPROVEDPawnbroker. License lapsed due to oversight and change of internal personnel. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. [UNANIMOUS]
Choice Collision Center Inc dba Choice Collision Center and Auto Sales 125 Ernest Street.
APPROVEDNew License. Second-Hand Auto. Second-Hand Auto rider approved. To be merged with their Motor Vehicle Repair license. Mover: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner. Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. [UNANIMOUS]
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