Council approves multiple licenses and event permits, including Dean’s Deli and Ocean State Brewers Festival

At its Dec. 10 meeting the Town of Bristol Council approved a slate of licenses and event permits, including commercial, charitable and entertainment uses.

Licenses and renewals approved included: a Vigilant license for Blythewalt Inc.; bingo permits for Saint Elizabeth’s Holy Rosary and a VFW post; a Vigilant license for Dean’s Deli (applicant Michael Cockroft, who described plans for a take-out and 30‑seat eat‑in Italian‑American deli); and kennel‑license increases for Allison Pampered Pet (from 10 to 15 dogs) after a six‑month review that found no service calls. The council also renewed dancing and entertainment licenses for Portside Tavern and others based on the police chief’s recommendations.

The Rhode Island Brewers Guild was granted permission to host the Ocean State Brewers Festival at Bristol Golf Park on June 27, 2026, subject to the police department’s recommendation that the event hire two uniformed police details at the event’s expense and ensure servers are tip‑certified. Organizers described parking plans with local businesses and encouraged rideshare to reduce parking demand.

Votes were routinely taken by voice; staff noted operational conditions such as start dates, compliance with licensing hours and the police department’s recommendations. Town staff will finalize licensing paperwork and conditions with applicants.