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SMITHFIELD – Applauding the large turnout and public involvement in Tuesday night’s meeting, the Town Council voted to table 53 local zoning changes to give residents more time to discuss the effects of the updates with town officials.
Council President Suzy Alba proposed continuing the public hearing until March 16 and encouraged the more than 60 participants on the Zoom meeting to call Town Manager Randy Rossi, Town Planner Michael Phillips, or any councilor for answers to questions.
“Don’t save them until the next meeting two weeks from now,” Alba said, adding that Tuesday’s meeting was one of the most productive meetings she’s been a part of and that she was grateful for the participation.
SMITHFIELD – Five Smithfield restaurants have been given until April to be in good standing with the Rhode Island Division of Taxation before their liquor licenses are revoked or suspended. The Town Council on Tuesday heard the hardships each business has suffered during COVID-19.
While restaurants have struggled to stay afloat during closures and limited dining, the R.I. Division of Taxation continued to collect sales taxes and penalties from them. Some restaurants failed to make tax payments on time, incurring penalties and fees.
Those restaurants, including Parma Ristorante, Ichiraku Ramen and Fusion, Lola’s Lounge, Bistecca Chop House and Yamato Steakhouse of Japan, need a letter of good standing from the Division of Taxation before renewing their Smithfield liquor licenses, which expired on Dec. 1, 2020, according to Town Manager Randy Rossi.