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Council approves Fusion Latin Caribbean indoor entertainment license; outdoor amplified music removed
Summary
After extensive neighbor testimony about noise and late-night disturbances, the Town Council amended a license for Fusion Latin Caribbean Cuisine to allow indoor live entertainment but removed authorization for outdoor amplified loudspeakers; the amended license was approved.
The West Warwick Town Council voted July 15 to approve a liquor and entertainment permit for Fusion Latin Caribbean Cuisine but amended the request to permit indoor amplified music only; the council denied the applicant’s request for outdoor amplified live music.
Applicant Anthony D'Abano, who told the council he has operated restaurants and entertainment elsewhere and sought small-scale outdoor weekend music, agreed to the change. Multiple residents and condo owners from the plaza and nearby developments testified that outdoor amplified music would be disruptive to households located within roughly 200 feet of the plaza. Speakers described existing noise and crowding associated with neighboring businesses and asked the council to limit outdoor amplification.
Council members debated the request and ultimately amended the application on a motion to allow indoor entertainment and deny amplified outdoor performance. The amended motion passed by voice vote. The applicant said the decision was not a deal breaker and that he intended to open and operate the restaurant with indoor music and to work with neighbors on any concerns.
The council noted the license is annual and that any future complaints or violations would be reviewable at renewal; staff said enforcement options include the police department and conditions on the license.
