Pawtucket Council approves Aloha Restaurant's outdoor festival license on Pine Street

The Pawtucket City Council meeting on July 9, 2025, focused on several key issues, including the approval of an outdoor festival and discussions regarding local kennel operations.

One of the main topics was a petition from Aloha Restaurant for a license to hold a Cabo Verg Festival outdoors at 354 Pine Street on July 26. Councilor Takoviak, who was absent due to illness, had previously expressed no concerns about the event. The council discussed potential noise issues but noted that the area has fewer residential concerns. The event is expected to attract around 500 attendees, although not all at once, with a hard stop time set for 8:30 PM. The council unanimously approved the petition, emphasizing the importance of maintaining good relations with the community for future events.

In addition to the festival, the council addressed communications from Captain Dino Giorgio of the Pawtucket Police Department regarding recent events at Aloha Restaurant. The council expressed appreciation for the police's efforts in monitoring activities during busy holiday periods.

Further discussions included inquiries about the status of a kennel at 65 Patterson Avenue. The council moved to file communications regarding concerns raised by local residents and a report from the police department's animal control liaison. The renewal of the kennel license for Harmony Dog Training LLC was also postponed from a previous meeting, indicating ongoing scrutiny of local kennel operations.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the council's commitment to balancing community events with public safety and local concerns, as well as their responsiveness to citizen inquiries regarding animal control issues.