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Harvest Inc. show-cause hearing continued after council hears staff and public concerns

Newport City Council · February 26, 2025
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Summary

Harvest Inc.'s licensing matter was continued for two weeks after council members raised concerns the business may be catering without a catering license and the license holder had not appeared in person to address conditions.

The council opened a continued show-cause hearing for Harvest Inc., accused of violating state law and city ordinances and of failing to meet prior conditions attached to its vending license. The license holder was not present at the hearing; the clerk reported contact indicating the owner planned to pay fees and pick up the license but had not followed through.

Council members discussed reports that the storefront remained closed while the kitchen appeared to be catering to customers. Police and city staff reported on-site observations but said they had not confirmed a catering license with the Department of Health. After debate about public-health and safety responsibilities, members voted to continue the hearing for two weeks to allow the applicant to respond and for staff to verify licensing and health inspections.