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Council approves several restaurant and business licenses, sets six‑month check‑in for entertainment permit

North Providence Town Council · January 7, 2026

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Summary

Council approved upgrades and new licenses for multiple North Providence businesses, including liquor upgrades for Carmine’s and Coy House Cafe, a victualing license for The Golf Connection, entertainment permits for the golf venue with a six‑month review, and other local business licenses.

North Providence — The Town Council on Jan. 6 approved a string of business-license requests aimed at expanding dining and entertainment options in town.

The council granted a liquor‑license upgrade for Carmine’s LLC d/b/a Carmine’s (1538 Smith Street); David Thomas, who spoke for the business, described plans to extend hours for weekday and weekend service. Council members asked whether operations or hours would change; Thomas said the restaurant expects to be open into late evening on weekends for special events.

Councils also approved a liquor upgrade for Coy House Cafe and Bar LLC (owner Thomas Lee) and a victualing (food) license for Centeno Sports Group d/b/a The Golf Connection (1527 Smith Street). The Golf Connection representatives said they hope to open in March or April with a full teaching facility and indoor bays; the council approved two entertainment licenses for the venue and set a six‑month check‑in from the pickup date to review operations.

A victualing license for Ichiraku/Sushi Seafood Buffet and Grill LLC was approved; owner Zee Ken Zeng told the council the business had briefly opened but then temporarily closed to address compliance issues. The council also approved a laundry license for LaundryMax (1057 Mineral Spring Avenue) and a 24‑hour operating-hours request for another applicant, with standard motions and voice votes recorded.

Several motions to grant licenses passed by voice vote. Council members emphasized standard follow‑up checks — including town and state tax compliance and required insurance — and the council set conditions such as the six‑month entertainment review for the golf venue.

Next steps: License holders must satisfy any outstanding state and town requirements and comply with any follow‑up reviews the council established.