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Council approves multiple business and entertainment licenses, agrees to inspect unlicensed venue after operator's complaint
Summary
Council approved a Class F1 event license, renewed and waived certain renewal requirements for a Dana's Lounge application, approved Wendy's extended 2 a.m. drive‑thru hours, and approved entertainment licenses while agreeing to investigate reports of an unlicensed nightclub raised by applicant Alex Jackson.
North Providence 'The Town Council approved several business and entertainment licensing items and agreed to investigate allegations of an unlicensed venue after one applicant described a protracted dispute with a property owner.
The council granted a Class F1 liquor license to At Your Service Bartending for an event on Oct. 31, 2025, and approved a license renewal and a waiver of the current renewal fee for JL and Bowery Investments LLC (doing business as Dana's Sports Lounge) after the applicant's representative said the business closed following a flood and still requires finishing work; the council granted the request with the caveat that the venue would not open until it meets building requirements.
On an extended-hours application, Aisa Bagilo and general manager Queta Dasilva said Wendy's at 1460 Mineral Spring Ave. has been operating a drive‑thru until 2 a.m. and sought retroactive formal approval. Council clarified that the dining room will continue to close at 10 p.m.; the council approved drive‑thru hours to 2 a.m.
The council also considered two entertainment licenses for 360 Venue at 1525 Smith Street. Applicant Alex Jackson told the council he spent years preparing to open the venue but said he had a legal dispute with property owner Joe Romano: Jackson alleged Romano changed locks, removed equipment and allowed a competing business to operate without licenses. Jackson said he had obtained an injunction to retrieve his equipment and requested the council hold his license while he seeks a stable location. Council members agreed to check on the neighboring venue and to allow Jackson to retain the license for a few months with a progress check at the December meeting.
Council asked town staff and Lieutenant Ginn to inspect the alleged unlicensed operation the following day; staff said the town has no record of licensing activity at that specific venue. Council granted the entertainment licenses under the motions recorded during the meeting.
