Little Compton approves limited retail beverage license for community center

The Little Compton Town Council granted a Class BV limited retail beverage license to the Little Compton Community Center for its premises at 34 Commons, allowing the center to sell beer and wine at approved functions.

At a public hearing, Amy, representing the community center, told the council the center has increased programming and is limited by state rules to 12 one‑day licenses per year. “Right now, we are limited to 12 one day licenses in a year,” Amy said, adding the center often runs out of available one‑day licenses and sought an open vacancy to expand concerts, trivia nights and other fundraisers.

A council member moved to approve the license; the motion was seconded and the board approved the license on a voice vote with a statement that state and local ordinances must be followed.

Actions taken - Motion: Approve Class BV limited retail beverage license for Little Compton Community Center, premises at 34 Commons. Mover: Council member (name on record moved the motion). Second: Council member (name on record seconded). Outcome: approved.

Speakers - Amy — representative, Little Compton Community Center - Council member Gary — Town Council member (moved motion) - Council member (unnamed) — Town Council member (seconded)

Authorities - other: "state beverage licensing rules" (referenced by applicant and council)

Clarifying details - "license_type":"Class BV limited retail beverage license","premises_address":"34 Commons","annual_one_day_license_limit":12,"note":"Applicant said state rules and local licensing history limit one‑day licenses to 12 per year; council noted one vacancy in existing license holders."

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