Richmond McDonald's Seeks License for 2 AM to 6 AM Food Service

When a local establishment looks to keep its doors open past the standard midnight hour, the decision rarely happens behind closed doors. In Richmond, RI, the community is facing a formal request for extended operating hours that will soon bring neighbors and local officials to the town chambers.

According to public notices issued by Town Clerk and Council Clerk Kendra Tanguay, the Richmond Town Council, acting as the licensing board, has received an application from KASBAC, LLC, doing business as McDonald’s Restaurant at 14 Kingstown Road. The business is seeking a victualing additional hours license.

Under Title 5, Chapter 24 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, 1956, as amended, this specific license allows establishments to prepare and serve food for consumption on the premises between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Granting the request requires a showing of public convenience and necessity following a public hearing.

Richmond Town Council Holds Public Hearing November 17

The Richmond Town Council will hold a public hearing on November 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows, in the Town Council Chambers located at 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Richmond, RI 02898. Anyone wishing to remonstrate or offer input on the application may speak at that time.

For residents unable to attend in person, the town is providing remote observation and participation access via Zoom. Participants can join the meeting online using Meeting ID 923 3901 8690 or call in by phone. Those wishing to speak during the public input portion are instructed to press *9 to raise their hand virtually. An audio-visual stream is also scheduled for viewing access on the official Richmond Town Council YouTube channel.

Town officials note that these digital broadcast options are offered as an added service to constituents with no legal requirement attached. In the event of technological issues on the part of the town or the viewer, proceedings will not be repeated. The town emphasizes that attending in person at the Town Hall remains the most reliable way to participate.

Richmond McDonald's Seeks License for 2 AM to 6 AM Food Service

Timeline and Accommodation Requirements

The public notice was officially posted on October 27, 2026, across multiple municipal locations including the Town of Richmond’s website, Town Hall, the Clark Memorial Library, and the Richmond Police Station. Notices also appeared in the Westerly Sun on October 29, November 5, and November 12, 2026.

Individuals requiring communication assistance, such as readers, interpreters, or captions, or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, must contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (401) 539-9000 x9 at least three business days prior to the scheduled hearing.