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Lefront Market owner admits oversight; Cranston committee fines store $750
Summary
Thomas Gabra of Lefront Market told the committee he mistakenly believed his store sold only prepackaged goods and did not need a victualling license; after discussion the council found a violation dating to Jan. 21, 2023 and imposed a $750 fine, payable within 90 days.
Thomas Gabra of Lefront Market acknowledged he operated without a city victualling license and apologized to the committee. The solicitor noted multiple attempts to reach the business and recommended a sanction; the committee voted to find a violation and imposed a $750 fine with 90 days to pay.
Gabra said the oversight was not intentional, described personal circumstances and said he is ready to come into compliance. The solicitor recommended $500 initially as a smaller-business sanction but after discussion the committee set a $750 penalty to account for the extended period of noncompliance dating back to January 21, 2023.
The clerk recorded roll-call votes on both the finding of violation and the fine; the committee agreed the item would not require the owner to return if the payment is made within the allotted timeframe.
Next steps: The clerk will monitor payment and remove the matter from the calendar when the fine has been paid.
