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Council approves special-event and liquor licenses, including Blackstone River Glass fundraiser
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Summary
Council approved several licenses: a Class C transfer for Jones Street Tavern, an outdoor seating amendment for El Rodeo, and a Class F/special-event license for Blackstone River Glass's June 6 fundraiser at 30 Meeting Street (pending tip certification, promoter's permit and inspections).
The Cumberland meeting included a cluster of licensing decisions. The board approved a Class C liquor-license transfer for Jones Street Tavern (pending retail permit, tip certification, insurance and a fire inspection) and approved El Rodeo Mexican Family Restaurant’s request to relocate its outdoor seating to the street side, with the approval contingent on a pending fire inspection.
Rebecca Zukoff, representing Blackstone River Glass LLC, described plans for a June 6, 2026 fundraiser at 30 Meeting Street that will use indoor and outdoor space at the mill, expect roughly 80 attendees, host live outdoor music, and include food trucks and tip-based alcohol service limited to beer and wine. Zukoff said a tip server will be used or the promoter may contract with a licensed vendor; the council and clerk noted the event requires a promoter's permit and the tip certification before the license is finalized.
Council approved the special-event and entertainment licenses by unanimous voice votes. Councilors praised the applicants and encouraged community attendance for the fundraiser and other events.
Formal conditions: approvals were recorded as contingent on required inspections, promoter's permit, and tip-server certification. The town clerk will confirm approvals once documentation is received.
