781-25 Resolution to Authorize the Extension of Pocket Liquor License ARA Kitchen Group, LLC 8.12.25.pdf

781-25 August 12, 2025 Resolution to Authorize the Extension of Pocket Liquor License No. 0722-33-037-007 ARA Kitchen Group, LLC, for the 2025-2026 License Term WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Township of West Orange is the issuing authority for alcoholic beverage licenses within its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 33:1-12.39 (P.L. 2023, c. 290), a Plenary Retail Consumption license that has not been actively used for two consecutive license terms will expire unless the municipality, in its discretion, renews the license for an additional year; and WHEREAS, Pocket License No. 0722-33-037-007, associated with ARA Kitchen Group, LLC, has been inactive since August 30, 2011; more than two consecutive license terms; and WHEREAS, the licensee, ARA Kitchen Group, LLC, has demonstrated a good faith effort to activate the license or transfer it within the additional one-year period; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Township of West Orange finds that an extension for an additional year is warranted to provide the licensee with an opportunity to activate or transfer the license in accordance with the new law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of West Orange, that the pocket liquor license No. 0722-33-037-007, held by ARA Kitchen Group, LLC, be renewed for an additional one-year period for the 2025-2026 license term, subject to the conditions outlined in the new law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk is hereby authorized to issue the necessary renewal for the stated license period only. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control for their records and uploaded to the NJ Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission POSSE Portal. KAREN J. CARNEVALE, RMC JOE KRAKOVIAK ABC Board Secretary Council President/ABC Board Member Adopted: August 12, 2025