City Council revokes liquor and victualing licenses for Pregame Lounge on Dyer Avenue
November 14, 2024 | Cranston City, Providence County, Rhode Island
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During the Claims, Safety Services & Licenses Committee and Finance Committee meetings held on November 13, 2024, in Cranston City, significant discussions centered around licensing issues and the revocation of permits for local businesses, particularly the Pregame Lounge.
The meeting began with a focus on streamlining the licensing process for businesses. Committee members expressed a desire to be business-friendly, emphasizing the importance of not delaying license approvals unnecessarily. The chairman noted that while there are high standards for denying licenses, especially for applicants with prior criminal histories, discretion would be granted to the solicitor's office to interpret these cases moving forward.
A key topic of discussion was the Pregame Lounge, which has faced ongoing scrutiny. Attorney Stacy Thompson represented the establishment, which had its entertainment license revoked last year due to serious legal issues involving one of its proprietors. The committee had previously voted to revoke both the victualing and liquor licenses based on emergency circumstances. However, following a request for due process, a complete hearing was conducted to allow both sides to present their cases.
The city maintained its position that both licenses should be revoked, citing evidence from police reports and testimonies. After thorough deliberation, the committee voted unanimously to revoke the victualing and liquor licenses for the Pregame Lounge, which will now enter the appeals process.
In addition to the Pregame Lounge, the committee also addressed other licensing matters, including the continuation of an order repair license for J and J Corp and the introduction of a new liquor license for Los Homies, LLC, DBA La Skeena. These discussions reflect the committee's ongoing efforts to balance regulatory oversight with support for local businesses.
The outcomes of these meetings highlight the city's commitment to maintaining public safety while navigating the complexities of business licensing. As the appeals process for the Pregame Lounge unfolds, the committee's decisions will continue to shape the local business landscape in Cranston.
The meeting began with a focus on streamlining the licensing process for businesses. Committee members expressed a desire to be business-friendly, emphasizing the importance of not delaying license approvals unnecessarily. The chairman noted that while there are high standards for denying licenses, especially for applicants with prior criminal histories, discretion would be granted to the solicitor's office to interpret these cases moving forward.
A key topic of discussion was the Pregame Lounge, which has faced ongoing scrutiny. Attorney Stacy Thompson represented the establishment, which had its entertainment license revoked last year due to serious legal issues involving one of its proprietors. The committee had previously voted to revoke both the victualing and liquor licenses based on emergency circumstances. However, following a request for due process, a complete hearing was conducted to allow both sides to present their cases.
The city maintained its position that both licenses should be revoked, citing evidence from police reports and testimonies. After thorough deliberation, the committee voted unanimously to revoke the victualing and liquor licenses for the Pregame Lounge, which will now enter the appeals process.
In addition to the Pregame Lounge, the committee also addressed other licensing matters, including the continuation of an order repair license for J and J Corp and the introduction of a new liquor license for Los Homies, LLC, DBA La Skeena. These discussions reflect the committee's ongoing efforts to balance regulatory oversight with support for local businesses.
The outcomes of these meetings highlight the city's commitment to maintaining public safety while navigating the complexities of business licensing. As the appeals process for the Pregame Lounge unfolds, the committee's decisions will continue to shape the local business landscape in Cranston.
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