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Council renews solicitation and peddler/hawker licenses for Anderson and New England Novelty
Summary
Licenses for door-to-door solicitation by Anderson and for peddler/hawker activities by New England Novelty were approved unanimously by the council sitting as the Board of License Commissioners.
The North Smithfield Town Council, sitting as the Board of License Commissioners, approved renewal of a solicitation license for Anderson (door-to-door, free estimates) and a peddler/hawker license for New England Novelty at the June 16 meeting.
Anderson: Applicant Hernan Avilla, representing Anderson, appeared and confirmed door-to-door activity would be for free estimates. The town clerk confirmed paperwork was in order; councilors voted unanimously to renew the solicitation license and advised the applicant to coordinate with police if residents raise concerns.
New England Novelty: Keith Lambert’s company (represented in the meeting by Ed McMahon and identification of Keith Lambert as the applicant) asked for approval of a peddler/hawker license to operate at seasonal festivals and events. Councilors confirmed the business had appeared before the board previously and voted unanimously to approve the license.
Why it matters: The licenses allow local vendors to continue seasonal sales and door-to-door operations under local rules and with the town’s oversight. The council discussed enforcement and the town’s approach to monitoring unlicensed vendors, noting the zoning/building inspector and inspector procedures are used when complaints arise.
Ending: Both licenses were approved by roll-call votes and applicants were told to check with police dispatch or town staff about any operational questions.
