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Mar. 12, 2025 - Regular Session

Newport

Minutes · March 12, 2025

CITY OF NEWPORT

MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL

MEETING

MARCH 12, 2025

(Approved 4/9/2025)

The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, came before the Council at a meeting held on March 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

DAVID CARLIN, III

CHARLIE HOLDER

XAY KHAMSYVORAVONG

JEANNE-MARIE NAPOLITANO

ELLEN PINNOCK

STEPHANIE SMYTH

LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE

Citizens’ Forum:

~ Proclamation honoring Patricia G. Reynolds, Employee of the Year~

1. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, Bowen’s Wharf Company, Inc., d/b/a Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, Bowen’s Wharf & Market Square; May 17 and 18, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

COMMISSIONNER CEGLIE moved to change the d/b/a to the Oyster & Chowder Festival and approve.  Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

2. Class F Daily Liquor License, Rhode Island Brewers’ Guild, d/b/a Newport Beer Run, Fort Adams State Park; July 19, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

3. Class F Daily Liquor License, Newport Tree Conservancy, d/b/a Amica Newport Marathon, Easton’s Beach; October 12, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

COMMISSIONNER CEGLIE moved to adopt the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of No. 1.  Seconded by COMMISSIONNER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

4. Sunday Selling License Renewals, Class A Liquor Stores (list attached)

COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to approve the license renewals. Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

5. Action Item #6374/25 – RE: Show Cause Hearing: Pyramid Club, d/b/a Pyramid Club - Operating Without a Valid Class D Alcoholic Beverage License (Continued from February 26, 2025)

COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to continue the hearing. Seconded by COMMISSIONER CARLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

6. Application of Viking Tenant, LLC, d/b/a Hotel Viking, One Bellevue Ave., holder of a Class BT alcoholic beverage license to transfer ownership to HTLVI Newport TRS, LLC (KHP VI Holdings, LLC), d/b/a Hotel Viking at the same premises (Hearing)

Patrick Coyne, Esq., addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant. COMMISSIONER CARLIN had a question regarding applicant ownership. COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

7. Application of Viking Tenant, LLC, d/b/a Hotel Viking, One Bellevue Ave., holder of a Class BH alcoholic beverage license to transfer ownership to HTLVI Newport TRS, LLC (KHP VI Holdings, LLC), d/b/a Hotel Viking at the same premises (Hearing)

COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve.  Seconded by  COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to adjourn as Board of License Commissioners and convene as Council. Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

1.         ** PUBLIC HEARING**- FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program

Peter Rice, Harrison Lane, addressed the Council. Discussion occurred among the Council and Mr. Rice.

2.         ** PUBLIC HEARING**-  Proposed amendments to the Zoning Code:

a. Recommendation from the Planning Board;

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the recommendation from the Planning Board.  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

Nicholas Armour, Zoning Officer, provided a presentation to the Council regarding the proposed amendments.  During the presentation he recommended one change to Section 17.04.050.  The following members from the public addressed the Council:

Linda Stevenson, Dixon St.

Christine Sullivan, 26 Admiral Kalbfus Rd.

b.         Amending Section 17.04.050, entitled, “General Provisions” (First Reading);

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the ordinance with the suggested change by the Zoning Officer. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

c.         Amending Section 17.16.020 entitled “Use regulations” & Section 17.16.040, entitled “Setback requirements” (First Reading);

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the ordinance amendments on first reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

d.         Amending Section 17.20.020, entitled, “Use regulations” (First Reading);

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve items d-n. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

e.         Amending Section 17.24.020, entitled “Use regulations” (First Reading);

f.          Amending Section 17.28.020, entitled, “Use regulations” (First Reading);

g.         Amending Section 17.32.020, entitled “Use regulations” (First Reading);

h.         Amending Section 17.36.020, entitled, “Use regulations” (First Reading);

i.          Amending Section 17.40.020, entitled, “Use regulations” (First Reading);

j.          Amending Section 17.44.020, entitled, “Use regulations” (First Reading);

k.         Amending Section 17.48.020, entitled, “Use regulations” (First Reading);

l.          Amending Section 17.52.020, entitled, “Use regulations” (First Reading);

m.        Amending Section 17.56.020, entitled, “Use regulations” (First Reading);

n.         Amending Section 17.60.020, entitled, “Use regulations” (First Reading);

o.         Amending Section 17.72.010, entitled, “Substandard lots of record- Effective January 1, 2024” & Section 17.72.030, entitled, “Alteration to nonconforming development” (First Reading);

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

p.         Amending Section 17.78.020, entitled, “Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures- Dimensional Standards” (First Reading);

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

q.         Amending Section 17.112.030, entitled, “Zoning board of review-Composition” (First Reading);

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

r.          Add New Chapter 17.17, entitled, “R-4 Residential District” (First Reading);

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

s.          Add New Chapter, 17.18, entitled, “R-6 Residential District” (First Reading);

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

t.          Add New Chapter, 17.107, entitled, 17.107, “Temporary Use Permits” (First Reading)

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the ordinance.  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO.  COUNCILOR CARLIN had questions regarding the Council still retaining authority to approve a license and requested the City Solicitor come back with language to include.  The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

Emily Holly, 119 Ruggles Avenue and Robert Bestoso, 45 Warner St. addressed the Council.

a. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 12, 2025 (Approve)

b. Special Events:

1. Robert Drake, d/b/a Diane Drake Memorial Vigil, Easton’s Beach; March 21, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

2. Newport Artists Collective c/o Curtis Speer, d/b/a Art Newport, Newport Harbor Island Resort; March 28, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. & March 29-30 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

3. Newport Art Museum, d/b/a Artist on View Talk & Tour, Newport Art Museum; April 11, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

4. Coastal Property Management, d/b/a Easter Bunny Block Party, 49 Long Wharf Mall; April 12, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (aindate- April 13, 2025)

5. Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center, d/b/a Live from the Loading Dock, grassy area between Great Friends Meeting House & Mumford Manor; 6/18/25, 7/23/25, 8/20/25 and 9/24/25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

6. Fireworks Display, Bailey’s Beach Club, d//b/a Bailey’s Beach Club, barge off of beach club; July 5, 2025, 10 minute display beginning at 9:00 p.m.

7. IYRS, d/b/a IYRS Summer Gala, 449 Thames St.; July 12, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight

REMOVED c. Banner License, Charlie Holder, to hang a banner between the Red Parrot and Midtown Oyster Bar for the Newport-Kinsale Twinning Celebration, 4/8/25-4/15/25

CHAIR HOLDER recused.  COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to approve the banner license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

d. 2025 Holiday Selling License Renewals (List attached)

e. 2025 Bicycle Rental Agency Renewals (List attached)

f. Holiday Selling License, New, Shoreline Investments, Inc., d/b/a Sea Love, 18 Franklin St.

g. Holiday Selling License, New, Lilly I. Gee Questel, d/b/a/ Lilly I. Gee Questel East Indie, 16 Bannisters Wharf

h. Holiday Selling License, New, HTLVI Newport TRS, LLC, d/b/a Hotel Viking, One Bellevue Ave.

i. Communication from Detective John Sullivan, Newport Police Department, President, AINPP, re: Requesting permission to host the annual Aquidneck Island Police Parade on Sunday May 4, 2025 (Approve subject to details being worked out with city administration)

j. Communication from Maureen Cronin, Chair, Tree and Open Space Permission, re: Supporting the location of the Middle Passage Port Marker on State-owned traffic island on America’s Cup Avenue (Receive)

k. Communication from James Dring, Chair, Newport School Committee, re: Update Regarding the Newport Area Career and Technical Center (NACTC) Building (Receive)

l. Communication from C.R.M.C., re: Application of Harbour Realty, LLC for a State of Rhode Island Assent (Receive and refer to the Waterfront Commission for a recommendation)

REMOVED m. Communication from C.R.M.C., re: Application of William J. Ruh Trust for a State of Rhode Island Assent (Receive and refer to the Waterfront Commission for a recommendation)

COUNCILOR CARLIN recused.

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive and refer the communication to the Waterfront Commission.  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO.

Peter Dent, 96 Washington St. addressed the Council.  The motion to receive and refer was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

n. Progress Report on Implementation of the Hazard Mitigation Plan (Receive)

REMOVED o. Communication from Matthew Leys, Esq., re: Petition to Rezone and Petition to Amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Receive and refer to the Planning Board and order advertised for public hearing)

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to amend the communication by removing the Petition to Rezone and only refer the Petition to Amend the Future Land Use Map.  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of items b(1), c, m and o.  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

4. Mobile Food License Cart, Renewal, Longade, LLC, d/b/a Del’s Lemonade, 1 Winfield Court, Middletown, RI

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

5. Victualing License, New, HTLVI Newport TRS, LLC, d/b/a Hotel Viking, One Bellevue Ave.

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

6. Entertainment License, New, HTLVI Newport TRS, LLC, d/b/a Hotel Viking, One Bellevue Ave. for an annual Class A and Class B entertainment license from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., outdoors Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays and before a Monday Holiday until 9:40 p.m. (Hearing)

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve.  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO.  Michelle Drum, 25 School St. addressed the Council.  The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

7. Special Event License, Audrain Automobile Museum, Inc., d/b/a 2025 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week, various locations (attached), October 2-5, 2025

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

~Request to close Bellevue Avenue between William St. to East Bowery from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday October 4, 2025

Appointments

Historic District Commission

Brooke Richter – Alternate, three-year term, expires 3/12/2028

CHAIR HOLDER moved to continue to the appointment.  Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

Kenny Benell – Alternate, three-year term, expires 2/3/2026

CHAIR HOLDER moved to appoint Kenny Benell to the Historic District Commission.  Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

Reappointments

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

Christopher Daly - Five-year term, expires 5/10/2027

CHAIR HOLDER moved to reappoint Christopher Daly. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

Elizabeth Davis - Five-year term, expires 1/9/2029

CHAIR HOLDER moved to reappoint Elizabeth Davis.  Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE  and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

9.         Action Item #6386/25 – RE  Show Cause Hearing – Harvest Inc., d/b/a Harvest, Inc., 7 Carroll Avenue – Violation of the General Laws of Rhode Island and Codified Ordinances of the City of Newport - Failure to Meet the Conditions of the City Council in Granting of Victualing License (Continued from February 26, 2025)

The applicant was not present.  CITY SOLICITOR BEHAN recommended to the Council it was appropriate to revoke the license.  COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to revoke the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

10. Memorandum from the City Manager RE: Update on Planning Process – 2025 Aquidneck Island Regional Hazard Mitigation and Flood Management Plan

Patricia Reynolds, addressed the Council to provide a brief update. COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the plan. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

11. Action Item #6389/25 – RE: Innovate Newport – Approval for DISH Wireless Rooftop Antenna Array (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO.

Joseph Nicholson, Esq. addressed the Council on behalf of Innovate Newport. Brian Sullivan, Dish Wireless, addressed the Council to answer questions. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

12. Action Item #6390/25 – RE: Exercise of Option Year – Watersports Concessions at Easton’s Beach (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

13. Action Item #6391/25 – RE: Award of Bid # 2025-PS-013 – Sidewalk Improvement Program 2025 (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

14. Action Item #6392/25 – RE: Award of Contract - Bid #2025-BI-001 - Certified Building Official Services (w/accompanying resolution)

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Teresa Crean, Director of Resilience and Sustainability addressed the Council to answer questions. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

15.       Amending Section 2.120.010, entitled, “Fees for permits and licenses” (First Reading)

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance.  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

16.       Amending Section 12.28.100(D), entitled, “City piers and docks” (First Reading)

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

17.       Amending Section 3.16.060 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Executive, Administrative and Professional Employees, Supervisory Employees-N.E.A., Council 94 Employees, Police Division and Fire Division”, to amend Local 1080, IAFF (Second Reading)

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance.  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

18.       Amending Section 5.40.020, entitled, “Registration of hotels and guest houses” (Second Reading)

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance.  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

19. Requesting the upper portion of Bridge Street be designated as a one way street north, traveling toward the intersection of Thames Street – D. Carlin, S. Smyth, E. Pinnock

COUNCILOR CARLIN introduced the resolution and moved for its passage.  Seconded by COUNCILOR KHAMSYVORAVONG.  DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CARUOLO addressed the Council to suggest an amendment changing the direction of Bridge Street from north to west.

COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to amend the resolution to change north to west.  Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.  Jason Head, Traffic Sergeant, addressed the Council to answer questions regarding previous attempts to change the direction of Bridge St.

COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to approve the resolution as amended.  Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO opposed.

20. Requesting the City Administration to implement 24 hour resident sticker parking on Bridge Street from Washington Street to America’s Cup Avenue and all of Marsh Street – D. Carlin, S. Smyth, E. Pinnock

COUNCILOR CARLIN introduced the resolution and moved for its passage.  Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK.  Discussion occurred among the Council regarding policy and ordinances currently in place to make changes.  The motion to approve was voted 4-3 with COUNCILOR CARLIN, COUNCILOR PINNOCK, COUNCILOR KHAMSYVORAVONG and COUNCILOR SMYTH in favor.  Opposed- CHAIR HOLDER, COUNCILOR CEGLIE and COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO.

21. Cliff Walk Restrooms- C. Holder, J. Napolitano, E. Pinnock

CHAIR HOLDER introduced the resolution and moved for its passage.  Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE.  Peter Rice, Harrison Lane, addressed the Council.  The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

22. Academic Integration Committee- E. Pinnock, S. Smyth, X. Khamsyvoravong, D. Carlin

COUNCILOR PINNOCK introduced the resolution and moved for its passage.  Seconded by KHAMSYVORAVONG.  Discussion occurred among the Council.  COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO moved to continue the resolution.  Seconded by COUNCILOR CARLIN.  The motion failed 3-4 with COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO, COUNCILOR CEGLIE and CHAIR HOLDER in favor.  Opposed- COUNCILOR PINNOCK, COUNCILOR SMYTH, COUNCILOR CARLIN and COUNCILOR KHAMSYVORAVONG.  The following members from the public addressed the Council:

Beth Cullen, 19 Bayside Ave.

Amy Machado, 12 Burdick Ave.

Joe Ahearn, 96 Mary St.

Colleen Burn Jermain

Becky Bolan, 2 Channing St.

Sandra Flowers, 16 Keeher Ave.

Penelope Hunt, 15 Dartmouth St.

Amy Yozura, 102 Warner St.

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to change 90 days to 60 days.  Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO.  The motion failed.  In favor- COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO, COUNCILOR CEGLIE.  Opposed- CHAIR HOLDER, COUNCILOR KHAMSYORVAVONG, COUNCILOR CARLIN, COUNCILOR SMYTH and COUNCILOR PINNOCK.

The motion to adopt the resolution was voted 4-3 with COUNCILOR PINNOCK, COUNCILOR CARLIN, COUNCILOR SMYTH and COUNCILOR CARLIN in favor.  Opposed- CHAIR HOLDER, COUNCILOR CEGLIE and COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO.

23. Requesting the City Administration to implement two hour parking on Broadway, from the corner of Marlborough Street to the corner of Farewell Street and on Spring Street from the corner of Memorial Boulevard to the corner of Pelham Street- D. Carlin

COUNCILOR CARLIN introduced the resolution and moved for its passage.  Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE.  Discussion occurred among the Council.  COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to amend the resolution to keep two 15 minute spaces in place on Broadway at Farewell.  Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.  Discussion continued among the Council.  COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to further amend the resolution by removing the reference to Spring Street from Memorial Blvd. to Pelham St.  Seconded by CHAIR HOLDER and voted 5-2 with COUNCILOR CEGLIE and COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO opposed.

COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to adopt the resolution as amended.  Seconded by CHAIR HOLDER and voted 5-2 with COUNCILOR CEGLIE and COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO opposed.

Laura C. Swistak, CMC

City Clerk

ADJOURN – March 5, 2025

Sunday Selling Class A Liquor Store License Renewals

DBAOwnerAddress

Bliss Road Beer, Wine & Spirits AMAR7377, LLC                    25 Bliss Road

Downtown Liquors                Shiva Corporation                  202 Thames St.

Fifth Ward Liquor                  Fifth Ward Liquor, Inc.             695 Thames St.

Harry's Liquor Store               Harry S. Karanikolas, Inc.         199 Connell Highway

Island Wine & Spirits              Newport Prescription Center,     287 & 291 Broadway & Portion of 289 Broadway

Inc.

Rex Liquor                         Ratana Hoan                       146 Broadway

Vicker's Liquors                    Kat & Trav, LLC                    274 Bellevue Ave.

Holiday Selling License Renewals

D/B/A                       Owner                                                     Address

A Market Newport         Nutrition House Inc.                                    181                     Bellevue Ave. (corner unit)

Aardvark Antiques         Arthur A. Grover                                        9                        Connell Highway

All Fired Up Pottery       Lee Segal & Irene Parthenis                           452                     Thames St.

Amazing                     Capital Ventures Corporation                          228                     JT Connell Highway

Anchored in Pink          Anchored in Pink, LLC                                 471                     Thames Street

Arnold Art Store &        Arnold Art, Inc.                                          210                     Thames St.

Gallery

Ash Mart                    Ash Mart, Inc.                                            2                        Carroll Avenue

Athalia Originals of        Emily Hirsch                                             26                      Franklin St.

Newport

Athleta #3514               Athleta LLC                                              36                      America's Cup Ave.

Beau Tyler & the Sly      Philip G. Ayoub                                         400                     Thames St. # 6

Dog Co.

Bellevue Kids               Bellevue Kids LLC                                      206                     Bellevue Ave.

Ben's Furniture Co.        Ben's Furniture Co.                                      166                     Thames St.

Bodhi Spa, The             Bodhi Spa LLC, The                                    654                     Thames St.

Bowen's Wharf             Bowen's Wharf Co., Inc.                               45                      Americas Cup Ave.

Information Booth

Brahmin                     Brahmin Leather Works, LLC                         22                      Bannisters Wharf

Breakers Museum Store   Preservation Society of Newport County            44                      Ochre Point Ave.

CH Charles 5&10 Store   IHABCH654, INC                                      232                     Broadway

Charlotte Kellogg          Palm Beach Apparel Group, Inc.                      184                     Bellevue Ave.

Charter Books LLC        Charter Books LLC                                     8-10                    Broadway

Chateau-Sur-Mer           Preservation Society of Newport County            474                     Bellevue Ave.

Museum Store

Cumberland Farms #1150 Cumberland Farms Inc.                                 125                     Broadway

Cutie Curls Boutique      Cutie Curls, LLC                                        49                      Long Wharf Mall, Unit 5

CVS Pharmacy #355      Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy LLC                    181                     Bellevue Ave.

Design Newport            Stella Martin                                              121                     Bellevue Ave

Dollar Tree #08526        Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.                                 199                     Connell Highway #14

Drawing Room of          Federico Santi & John Gacher                         152                     Spring St.

Newport

Duris Studios               Duris Studios, LLC                                     480                     Thames St.

Eileen Graphics            Newport Gifts and Graphics Inc.                      65                      Touro Street

Elms Museum Store       Preservation Society of Newport County            367                     Bellevue Avenue

Empire Tea & Coffee      Newport Bubble Tea, LLC                             22                      Broadway including adjacent

rental space in rear of building

Empire Tea and Coffee    ETC Group, LLC.                                       112                     William St.

Famous Footwear #2559  BG Retail, LLC                                          199                     Connell Highway Unit 2

Flori's Treasures            Flori's Treasures, LLC                                  359                     Thames St. Unit G

Gap #9246                  Gap Inc.                                                   41                      Long Wharf

General Store, The         Long Wharf General Store, LLC                      19                      Long Wharf Mall

Hammetts Hotel            Hammetts Wharf Hotel LLC                           4                        Commercial Wharf

Highhopes                   Gregory R. Verdon                                      38                      Broadway

Hill Mart                    Hill Mart Inc                                             295                     Connell Highway

Hotel Viking                Viking Tenant, LLC                                     1                        Bellevue Avenue

IDYL                        Seashells in Bloom LLC                                33                      Bannisters Wharf

Inpopnito                    Brute and Hector LLC                                  387                     Thames St.

International Yacht         International Yacht Restoration School, Inc.        449                     Thames St., Suite 111

Restoration School

Island Outfitters            Island Resort Retail Group, Inc.                       471                     Thames St.

Isle Newport                Isle Group, LLC                                         144                     Bellevue Ave. Unit 4

J. H. Breakell & Co.       Wonderwall Design Group, LLC                      215                     Goddard Row

JD Convenience            Shivam Inc.                                               202                     Thames St.

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers     Jos. A. Bank Clothiers LLC                            21                      Long Wharf

Kiel James Patrick         Kiel James Patrick                                       3                        Bowen's Wharf

Leeside Antiques, The     Cynthia Lee                                               106                     Broadway 2A

Lemon & Line              Lemon & Line, LLC                                    421                     Thames Street

Leo's Market                Leo's Market LLC                                       162                     Broadway

Life is Good Newport     Music Box Inc.                                           160                     Thames St.

Lola & Company           Lola & Company Inc.                                   400                     Thames St.

Lululemon Athletica       LULULEMON USA Inc.                              A45                    Long Wharf

Malibu Friday              Malibu Friday LLC                                      182                     Thames St., Units C&D

Marble House Museum    Preservation Society of Newport County            596                     Bellevue Ave.

Store

Mattress Firm               Mattress Firm, Inc.                                      199                     Connell Hwy.

Meeka                        LLC                                                       33                      Franklin St.

Michael Hayes              Michael Hayes Co.                                      204                     Bellevue Avenue

Monelle                      Nell Soper                                                17 & 19               Bowen's Wharf

Museum of Newport       Newport Historical Society                             127                     Thames St.

History

Museum Store, The        Preservation Society of Newport County            1                        Bannisters Wharf

Narragansett LTD          Pendleton Farms, LTD                                  15                      Bowens Wharf

Newport Breeze            Newport Breeze, Inc.                                    1                        Bannisters Wharf

Newport Fudgery          , Inc., The                                                 168                     Thames St.

Newport Fudgery          Fudgery, Inc., The                                       359                     Thames St.

Newport Harbor Clothing Bristol Harbour Clothing, LLC                        198                     Thames St.

Newport Harbor Hotel     49 Newport Hotel LLC                                 49                      America's Cup Avenue

and Marina

Newport Harbor Island    Goat Lessee LLC                                        1                        Goat Island

Resort

Newport Hardware         Nagle Group, Inc.                                        1                        Casino Terrace

Newport Jerky Company Newport Jerky Company LLC                         123                     Swinburne Row

Newport Lamp and         Newport Lampshade Company Inc., The            11                      Memorial Blvd.

Shade Company Inc.

Newport Marriott Hotel   Marriott Hotel Services, LLC.                         25                      Americas Cup Ave.

Newport Multiservicios   Newport Multiservicios, LLC                          9                        Farewell St.

Newport Original           Christopher Papp                                        424                     Thames St.

Products

Newport Scrimshanders   Brian J. Kiracofe                                         14                      Bowens Wharf

Newport Silver Company Satori LLC                                                                   337  Thames St. Unit 0

Newport Silver Company Satori LLC                                                105                     Swinburne Row

Newport Sunglass Shop   C.O.T.,  Inc.                                              109                     Swinburne Row

Newport Yachting          Scotts Wharf LLC                                       20                      Commercial Wharf

Center

Old Navy #3808            Old Navy LLC                                           199                     Connell Highway

Palm and Sage              Malibu Friday LLC                                      125                     Swinburne Row

Patagonia on Thames      Team One Newport, Inc.                               450                     Thames St.

Pink Pineapple              Pink Pineapple, LLC                                    380                     Thames St.

Platinum House, The      Platinum House, Inc.                                    137                     Swinburne Row

Portobello Jewelers        Portobello LLC                                          211                     Goddard Row

Ranew Salon & Spa       Ranew Salon & Spa, Inc.                               195                     Broadway

Releaf Center               JT Releaf LLC                                           111                     Swinburne Row

Re-Sails                      Hooley World Wide Inc.                               364                     Thames St.

Ritrex Camera              Sami Menassa                                            322                     Swans Wharf Row

Rochelle's of Newport     Rochelle's, Inc.                                           381                     Thames St.

Rosecliff Museum Store  Preservation Society of Newport County            548                     Bellevue Ave.

Roughan McCarthy        Roughan McCarthy, LLC                              135                     Spring St.

Royal Male                  Royal Male, LTD                                        18                      Bannisters Wharf

Royal Male                  Royal Male, LTD                                        104                     Spring St.

S.O.L. Optics               C.O.T., Inc.                                               375                     Thames St.

Saltwater Living            Seashells In Bloom LLC                                33                      Bannisters Wharf

Saltzman's Watches        Saltzman's Watches & More, Inc.                     4                        Commercial Wharf,

Scooter World              Scooter World, LLC                                     436                     Thames St.

Scooter World              Scooter World LLC                                     10-12                  Christies Landing

SeaChange                  LLC                                                       42                      Spring Street Unit 3

Seashells In Bloom        Seashells In Bloom LLC                                33A                    Bannisters Wharf

Seasons Corner Market    Colbea Enterprises, LLC                               138                     JT Connell Hwy 184-186

Seasons Corner Market    Colbea Enterprises, LLC                               560                     Thames St.

Sephora #908               Sephora USA, Inc.                                       49                      Long Wharf Mall

Sheldon Art Gallery        Kennedy Studios of Newport, Inc.                    59                      Americas Cup Ave.

Shore Soap Company      Shore Soap Company, LLC                            302                     Thames St.

Soft as a Grape             Soft as a Grape, Inc                                     170                     Thames St.

Spice & Tea Exchange    Spice of Life-Management LLC                       192                     Thames St. #B

of Newport, The

Spring Bull Gallery &     Cooperative of Artists                                  55                      Bellevue Ave.

Studio

Stardust Fashion Jewelry  Jane Kropp                                                359                     Thames St.

Sunglass Hut                Luxotica of America Inc.                               204                     Thames St.

T J Maxx #617             T J X Companies, Inc., The                            199                     Connell Highway

Team One Newport        Team One Newport, Inc.                               561                     Thames St.

Ten Speed Spokes         Newport Outfitters, Inc.                                18                      Elm St.

Thames Glass, Inc.         Thames Glass, Inc.                                      688                     Thames St.

Thames Street Shirt        Thames Street Shirt Co.                                410                     Thames St.

Company

U-Haul Co. of Rhode      U-Haul Co. of Rhode Island                           111                     Connell Highway

UPS Store, The             MTG Ventures LLC                                     270                     Bellevue Ave.

Van Der Wal Gallery      Tenley & Onne Van Der Wal                          1                        Bannister's Wharf

Virgin And Aged Olive   Newport Mercantile & Trading LLC                 398                     Thames St.

*Change of Location

Wag Nation                 Red Door Ventures Inc.                                 181                     Bellevue Ave.

Wal-Mart Store #2885    Wal-Mart Stores East, LP                              199                     Connell Highway

William Vareika Fine      William Vareika Fine Arts, LTD                      212                     Bellevue Ave.

Arts

Bicycle Rental Agency License Renewals

D/B/A                       Owner                                                      Address

Bike Newport               Bike Newport                                            62                      Broadway

Scooter World              Scooter World, LLC                                     436                     Thames St.

Scooter World              Scooter World LLC                                     10-12                  Christies Landing

Ten Speed Spokes         Newport Outfitters, Inc.                                18                      Elm St.