9.28.2026 Licensing Board

Meeting summary The Fall River Licensing Board met on September 28, 2026, with Chairman Gregory Brilhante and board members Michael Perreira and Melanie C. Cordeiro present. The board heard several requests for one-day alcoholic beverage permits, approving applications for Holy Name School's annual Oktoberfest on October 17, St. Michael School's back-to-school dinner on October 3, four brunch event dates for Taste of Paradise while their state license remains under review, and the City of Fall River's Children's Christmas Parade fundraiser concert at Bristol Community College on October 2. The board also ratified date changes for a previously approved permit for Taste of Paradise. In business licensing, the board unanimously approved common victualler licenses for Power Up Nutrition at 903 Second Street and Sabor Latino Restaurant at 1858 Pleasant Street. An alteration of premises petition by Fournier's Auto Sales and Service, Inc. to expand vehicle capacity across properties at 605 Globe Street and 26 Kilburn Street was granted conditionally, pending a formal zoning determination letter from Director of Inspectional Services Glenn Hathaway. Under old and new business, an application for The Tatty Restaurant Inc. at 236 Pleasant Street was tabled due to improper certified mail notification to abutters. The board concluded the meeting by establishing the 2027 license renewal schedule across various commercial and liquor license classes, adopting their 2027 meeting calendar, and approving meeting minutes from July 15, 2026, and August 19, 2026. Topics discussed Approve one-day beer and wine permit for Holy Name School on October 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM — approved Approve one-day beer and wine permit for Holy Name School on October 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Approve one-day beer and wine permit for St. Michael School on October 3, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM — approved Approve one-day beer and wine permit for St. Michael School on October 3, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM One-Day Beer and Wine Permits The board reviewed and approved one-day beer and wine permits for school functions, community fundraisers, and Taste of Paradise brunch events. Approve amended one-day permits for Taste of Paradise for October 17, October 31, November 14, and November 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM — approved Approve amended one-day permits for Taste of Paradise for October 17, October 31, November 14, and November 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM Ratify date amendment for Taste of Paradise one-day permit from September 5-6 to September 11-12, 2026 — approved Ratify date amendment for Taste of Paradise one-day permit from September 5-6 to September 11-12, 2026 Approve common victualler license for Power Up Nutrition at 903 Second Street — approved Approve common victualler license for Power Up Nutrition at 903 Second Street Common Victualler Applications The board evaluated and approved common victualler licenses for Power Up Nutrition and Sabor Latino Restaurant. Approve common victualler license for Sabor Latino Restaurant at 1858 Pleasant Street — approved Approve common victualler license for Sabor Latino Restaurant at 1858 Pleasant Street Approve one-day beer and wine permit for the City of Fall River at Bristol Community College on October 2, 2026, until 10:00 PM — approved Approve one-day beer and wine permit for the City of Fall River at Bristol Community College on October 2, 2026, until 10:00 PM Fournier's Auto Sales Alteration of Premises and Zoning Compliance Discussion regarding whether the Kilburn Street parcel held proper zoning permissions to support an increase to 30 vehicles, resulting in a conditional approval pending written verification from Glenn Hathaway. Approve alteration of premises for Fournier's Auto Sales and Service, Inc. (605 Globe St / 26 Kilburn St) conditional on filing a zoning determination letter from the building inspector — approved Approve alteration of premises for Fournier's Auto Sales and Service, Inc. (605 Globe St / 26 Kilburn St) conditional on filing a zoning determination letter from the building inspector Table the application of The Tatty Restaurant Inc. (236 Pleasant Street) pending proper abutter certified mail receipts — tabled Table the application of The Tatty Restaurant Inc. (236 Pleasant Street) pending proper abutter certified mail receipts Abutter Notification Requirements for The Tatty Restaurant Inc. Discussion on statutory certified mail abutter notification procedures, resulting in tabling the application due to improper postal submission. 2027 Licensing Renewal Deadlines and Schedule The board set procedural deadlines for non-alcohol commercial licenses and various alcohol license categories for the 2027 renewal cycle. Approve 2027 license renewal schedules for non-alcohol commercial licenses (sent 10/1/26, file by 10/30/26, pickup after 12/10/26) and alcohol licenses (sent 10/30/26, file by 11/28/26, pickup after 12/10/26) — approved Approve 2027 license renewal schedules for non-alcohol commercial licenses (sent 10/1/26, file by 10/30/26, pickup after 12/10/26) and alcohol licenses (sent 10/30/26, file by 11/28/26, pickup after 12/10/26) 2027 Board Meeting Schedule and Prior Minutes Approval of the board's 2027 meeting dates and adoption of open session minutes from July 15, 2026, and August 19, 2026. Approve the Licensing Board 2027 meeting calendar — approved Approve the Licensing Board 2027 meeting calendar Approve Licensing Board meeting minutes from July 15, 2026, and August 19, 2026 — approved Approve Licensing Board meeting minutes from July 15, 2026, and August 19, 2026 Links Read the meeting summary Watch the full meeting