Town council approves transfer of Carriage Inn liquor license with conditions

The North Kingstown Town Council voted to approve the transfer of a Class B full alcoholic beverage, entertainment and dance license for the Carriage Inn at 1065 Tower Hill Road from KR Enterprises DBA The Carriage Inn to Mallett Asset Group Acquisitions LLC DBA The Carriage Inn.

The transfer passed by voice vote after a public hearing and a brief comment from applicant Ken Mallett. Councilor Beth Ross made the motion to approve, and the motion was seconded; the council chair called for ayes and said the ayes have it.

The council recorded the approval with specific conditions required before issuance of the license: receipt of a retail sales tax permit, payment of all taxes and water charges to date, a certificate from the Rhode Island Department of Health, a certificate of liability insurance, a certificate of good standing from the previous owner, a successful closing within 90 days, release of creditor claims prior to issuance of the license, and compliance with recommendations from the Police Department, the fire marshal, the planning department and the building official. As the council described them, these are conditions of issuance, not waivers of municipal review.

At the public hearing, applicant Ken Mallett said the new ownership team had worked on the transaction for about nine months and that they looked forward to operating the business. Jacqueline Mallett signed the public comment list but did not speak during the hearing.

The town clerk opened the public hearing, called for public comment and then closed comment before the council took the vote. No written objections or opposing testimony were recorded during the hearing.

The council’s action was procedural: members approved the transfer subject to the listed contingencies and municipal-department recommendations; no enforcement or follow-up date was set in the meeting minutes provided.