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Planning board approves alcohol‑free Puerto Rican restaurant on West Main
Summary
Angel Gonzalez received planning board approval to open a Puerto Rican restaurant at 79 West Main Street. The resolution notes no alcohol service, operating hours of 7 AM–10 PM in the resolution, and a requirement to appear before the Architectural Review Board for exterior/signage work.
The Middletown Planning Board on Feb. 4 approved a resolution allowing Angel Gonzalez to open a Puerto Rican eating and drinking establishment at 79 West Main Street. Gonzalez told the board the restaurant is being opened in honor of his daughter and will not serve beer, wine or liquor.
Board members confirmed required mailings were made, reviewed proposed hours and regulatory steps, and heard from city staff that there are no departmental objections. The resolution on file lists operating hours of 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Because the property is in the DMU zoning district, the applicant was advised to appear before the Architectural Review Board (Maria Bruni’s committee) for any changes to the exterior or signage.
One board member, Mister Madden, indicated he had not received the project packet at the meeting and was provided a copy; the board proceeded after confirming mailings and site materials were on record. The public hearing was opened and closed with no public speakers opposing the application. The board approved the resolution by roll call (Mister Madden, Mister McCormick, Miss Witt, Miss Dupree, Mister Higbee voting yes).
The applicant was advised to coordinate final permits with the Department of Public Works and the Architectural Review Board before opening.
