The Fall River Licensing Board meeting on June 26, 2026, chaired by Gregory Brilliant, addressed a variety of licensing matters. The board began by tabling three old business items for Leonard’s Package Store and New Asian One, Inc. They then approved a new beer and wine license for Highland Pizza, formalizing a transfer within the family to the grandson, Alexandros Demetrius. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to approving multiple one-day liquor permits for upcoming city events, including the 4th of July celebration and food truck festivals. This prompted a lengthy discussion about whether the vendor or the city, as the event organizer, is responsible for providing police details and ensuring regulatory compliance. The board decided to seek clarification from the corporation counsel for future events but approved the permits for Primo Hospitality Solutions and Troy City Brewing.
Further decisions included the approval of one-day permits for St. Michael’s School’s annual feast and MP Hospitality’s event at the carousel. The board granted new common victualer licenses to Saboris E Aromos Cafe Bakery and Mill and Roast Coffee Company. Two applications for alteration of premises to allow outdoor service were approved for the Fall River Lodge of Elks and El Jibarito Restaurant. MP Hospitality also received approval for a new all-alcohol license for its carousel location, contingent on final fire and building inspections. A new beer and wine license was granted to The Tatty Restaurant. An application for a Class 2 auto license for AutoX Group Corp was tabled to the July 15th meeting pending a police background check and clarification on zoning for vehicle sales. The meeting concluded by systematically re-voting on and approving a list of items from a previous meeting to correct a procedural complaint, followed by the approval of minutes from three past meetings.
Topics discussed
- 0:44 · Motion to adjourn the meeting. — passed
Motion to adjourn the meeting. - 1:01 · Tabling of Old Business Items
The board voted to table three old business items concerning Leonard’s Package Store and New Asian One, Inc. to a future meeting. - 1:06 · Motion to further table the application for Leonard’s Package Store. — tabled
Motion to further table the application for Leonard’s Package Store. - 1:28 · Motion to table the application for New Asian One, Inc. (Item C). — tabled
Motion to table the application for New Asian One, Inc. (Item C). - 1:51 · Motion to table the application for New Asia 1, Inc. (Item D). — tabled
Motion to table the application for New Asia 1, Inc. (Item D). - 2:00 · Highland Pizza Beer and Wine License
A new beer and wine license was approved for Highland Pizza to formalize the transfer of the business to the grandson of the previous owners. The business operations will remain unchanged. - 4:00 · Motion to grant a new beer and wine common victualer’s license to Highland Pizza. — passed
Motion to grant a new beer and wine common victualer’s license to Highland Pizza. - 4:37 · One-Day Permit for Forever Library Foundation
The application was held until the end of the meeting as no petitioner was present. It was ultimately not addressed as the petitioner did not appear. - 9:33 · One-Day Permit for MP Hospitality
A one-day beer and wine permit was approved for MP Hospitality for an event at the carousel on July 4, 2026. - 9:33 · Motion to approve a one-day permit for MP Hospitality for July 4, 2026. — passed
Motion to approve a one-day permit for MP Hospitality for July 4, 2026. - 9:34 · Motion to approve one-day permits for Primo Hospitality Solutions for July 4, July 17, August 14, and August 22, 2026. — passed
Motion to approve one-day permits for Primo Hospitality Solutions for July 4, July 17, August 14, and August 22, 2026. - 9:36 · One-Day Permits for Primo Hospitality Solutions
The board approved four one-day liquor permits for Primo Hospitality for events on July 4, July 17, August 14, and August 22 at the City Pier and Gates of the City. - 9:56 · Responsibility for Event Security and Logistics
A discussion arose regarding whether the vendor or the event organizer (in this case, the city) is responsible for hiring police details and ensuring compliance for one-day permits. The board will seek clarification from corporation counsel. - 19:30 · Motion to approve a one-day permit for Troy City Brewing for July 4, 2026. — passed
Motion to approve a one-day permit for Troy City Brewing for July 4, 2026. - 20:32 · One-Day Permits for Troy City Brewing
The board approved three one-day permits for Troy City Brewing to sell beer at the city’s 4th of July event and two food truck festivals in July and August. - 20:34 · Motion to approve one-day permits for Troy City Brewing for July 17 and August 14, 2026. — passed
Motion to approve one-day permits for Troy City Brewing for July 17 and August 14, 2026. - 24:42 · One-Day Permits for St. Michael’s School
The board approved three one-day permits for St. Michael’s School’s annual feast on July 10, 11, and 12, 2026. - 25:34 · Motion to approve one-day permits for St. Michael School for July 10, 11, and 12, 2026. — passed
Motion to approve one-day permits for St. Michael School for July 10, 11, and 12, 2026. - 31:36 · Common Victualer License for Saboris E Aromos Cafe Bakery
A new common victualer license was approved for a new bakery and coffee shop at 40 6th Street. - 31:51 · Motion to approve the common victualer license for Saboris E Aromos Bakery Cafe. — passed
Motion to approve the common victualer license for Saboris E Aromos Bakery Cafe. - 32:11 · Common Victualer License for Mill and Roast Coffee Company
A new common victualer license was approved for a new coffee company at 405 Pleasant Street. - 33:22 · Motion to approve the common victualer license for Mill and Roast Coffee Co. — passed
Motion to approve the common victualer license for Mill and Roast Coffee Co. - 40:21 · Motion to approve the alteration of premises for El Jibarito Restaurant LLC. — passed
Motion to approve the alteration of premises for El Jibarito Restaurant LLC. - 40:24 · Alteration of Premises for Fall River Lodge of Elks
The board approved an alteration of premises for the Elks Lodge to allow for outdoor events in a portion of their parking lot, a practice started during COVID. - 40:32 · Motion to approve the alteration of premises for Fall River Lodge of Elks. — passed
Motion to approve the alteration of premises for Fall River Lodge of Elks. - 42:15 · Alteration of Premises for El Jibarito Restaurant
The board approved an alteration of premises for El Jibarito Restaurant at 840 Bedford Street to include outdoor patio seating in the front and on the side of the building. - 48:20 · New All-Alcohol License for MP Hospitality (Carousel)
A new all-alcohol common victualer license was approved for MP Hospitality at the carousel, contingent on final approval from the fire department and building inspector regarding an electrical part for the fire alarm. - 53:32 · Motion to approve the new all alcohol common victualer license for MP Hospitality Company, contingent on final inspections. — passed
Motion to approve the new all alcohol common victualer license for MP Hospitality Company, contingent on final inspections. - 54:04 · New Beer and Wine License for The Tatty Restaurant
The board approved a new beer and wine license for The Tatty Restaurant, an existing establishment at 1236 Pleasant Street. - 55:39 · Motion to approve the new beer and wine common victualer’s license for The Tatty Restaurant, Inc. — passed
Motion to approve the new beer and wine common victualer’s license for The Tatty Restaurant, Inc. - 1:07:58 · New Class 2 License for AutoX Group Corp
An application for a used car dealer license was discussed. Due to zoning issues preventing cars on the lot and a pending police background check, the matter was tabled to the July 15th meeting. - 1:07:58 · Motion to table the new class 2 license for AutoX Group Corp to the July 15th meeting. — tabled
Motion to table the new class 2 license for AutoX Group Corp to the July 15th meeting. - 1:08:56 · Motion to table the discussion regarding alleged license violations for Squeegee 2 Inc. to the next meeting. — tabled
Motion to table the discussion regarding alleged license violations for Squeegee 2 Inc. to the next meeting. - 1:09:03 · Alleged License Violations for Squeegee 2 Inc.
The discussion regarding alleged violations at Soby’s Restaurant was tabled to the next meeting due to a funeral. - 1:09:43 · Re-voting on Previous Meeting’s Decisions
Due to a complaint about improper voting procedures at a prior meeting, the board systematically re-voted on and approved over a dozen items, including one-day permits, license transfers, and a change of manager. - 1:15:59 · Approval of Meeting Minutes
The board voted to approve the minutes from the meetings on May 26, June 10, and June 11, 2026. - 1:16:10 · Motion to approve the minutes for the May 26, June 10, and June 11, 2026 meetings. — passed
Motion to approve the minutes for the May 26, June 10, and June 11, 2026 meetings.