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REGULAR MEETING

LICENSING BOARD

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

THURSDAY

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

9:30 A.M.

 

 

 




1.     9:50 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER Video

 

Present:   Paul Gencarella Jr., Chair

                 Angela M. Thoman-Miller

                 Jason Abate, Auxiliary Member

                 Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk

                 Lori R. Vacca, Assistant Clerk

 

Absent:    Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. Vice Chair

                 Stephen J. Iacoi

                 Jaime Prezekop Vorenkamp

                 T. Sol. Dylan Conley, Esq.

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Angela M. Thoman-Miller

 

 

2.     CONSENT CALENDAR Video

 

Regular Meeting – October 17, 2024

       

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid minutes be accepted and approved as printed.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

Motion by Mr. Abate , Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller , that the agenda be amended to move to Item #4(b) Renewals at this time to discuss the inside entertainment application of K&D Westerly LLC/dba: Surf Cantina, 15 Canal Street.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

9:53 A.M.  RECESS

 

9:56 A.M.  RECONVENED

 

 

3.     PUBLIC COMMENTS Video

 

Comments shall be limited to agenda items, excluding matters to be scheduled for public hearing.

 

        None

 

 

4.     LICENSES AND PERMITS

 

a.     New Video

 

        Amusement

 

               Town of Westerly

               Westerly Recreation Outdoor Skating Rink                       61 Main St

               (Ice Skating Rink)

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

b.     Renewals

 

        Amusement(s) Video

        Avie’s Ski Sports                                                                94-110 Main St

        (Ski’s, Scuba Equipment and Paddle Boards)

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        Napatree Bikes                                                                   9 Branch St

        (Bicycle rentals)

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        Westerly Virtual Golf                                                          114 Granite St

        (Virtual Golf)

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        Bed & Breakfast Video                                                       

        Westerly House Bed & Breakfast (4 rooms)                      15 Cross St

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        Bed & Breakfast/Inn

        Margin Street Inn (10)                                                        4 Margin St

        Langworthy Inn & Winery (6 rooms)                                  308 Shore Rd

        Villa Inn (8 rooms)                                                              190 Shore Rd

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        Bowling Alley Video

        Alley Katz Bowling (24)                                                      116 Granite St 

       

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        Coin Operated Devices Video

        Walmart (5)                                                                        258 Post Rd

        Alley Katz(10)                                                                     116 Granite St

        Pleasant View Inn (7)                                                         65 Atlantic Ave

        Danny’s Bar (3)                                                                  23 Railroad Ave

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        Mobile Home/Trailer Parks Video

        Jim’s Trailer Park                                                               347 Atlantic Ave

        Timber Creek                                                       118 Dunns Corner Bradford Rd

        Dunes Park                                                                        665 Atlantic Ave

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        Motel/Hotels/Guest Houses Video

        Ambassador Motel                                                             201 Post Rd

        Aquastar Inn at Westerly                                                    110 Post Rd

        Beach Ball Inn                                                                    20 Winnapaug Rd

        Breezeway Motel                                                                68-70 Winnapaug Rd

        Ocean Blue Motel                                                               30 Winnapaug Rd

        Misquamicut Beach Front Inn                                            145 Atlantic Ave

        Point 1 Resort & Motel                                                       22-24 Winnapaug Rd

        Sandyshore Motel                                                              149 Atlantic Ave

        Sea Shell Motel                                                                  19 Winnapaug Rd

        Sea Spray Inn                                                                    99 Shore Rd

        Trade Winds Motel                                                             2 Rabbit Run

        Travel Tel Motel                                                                 137 Post Rd

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

Pet Day Care Facility Video

        Discover Your Dog                                                             67 Tom Harvey Rd

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

INSIDE ENTERTAINMENT Video

K&D Westerly LLC

                    dba: Surf Cantina                                                           15 Canal St

 

Present:  Shawn Lacey, Town Manager

 

     Town Manager Lacey stated that entertainment during the day is not an issue; however, entertainment during the night with the garage doors open has caused several neighbors to complain.  He stated that the owner and management have agreed to close the garage doors and inside vestibule door at 10:00 p.m.  He reported that the decibel levels taken by the Police Department do not exceed the decibel levels of the Town ordinance.  He stated that it was suggested that a stipulation be placed on the renewal license that the garage doors and inside vestibule door will be closed at 10:00 p.m. when there is entertainment.  He stated that all parties have been very cooperative in the matter. 

 

     Participants:  Frederick Rathbun, 10 Canal St – quality of life issue due to noise; read aloud from June 9, 2022 Licensing Board Meeting minutes; asked that stipulation be placed on license that all doors, including inside and outside vestibule doors, be closed; neighbors at 12 Canal Street have same concerns; would like music cease at a reasonable hour; Jill Rathbun, 10 Canal St – noise concerns with bass even with doors closed; noise issues with patrons leaving the establishment after hours; suggested the use of sound barriers; Dan Van Kriningen, owner, Surf Cantina – questioned if other establishments have the same stipulations; for the record, one video and one phone call was prior to the hand shake agreement two years ago; trying to operate within the law

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities and with the stipulation that all doors, excluding the outside vestibule door, be closed at 10:00 p.m.  (

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the motion be amended that the stipulation be in effect during the time of entertainment.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

A vote was taken on the main motion, as amended, and the motion carried.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

Motion by Mr. Abate , Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the agenda be amended to revert to Citizens Comments.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

INSIDE ENTERTAINMENT

 

Alley Katz Inc

                    dba: Alley Katz                                                               116 Granite St 

Carr Corp

                    dba: Amigos                                                                   2 Canal St

Andrea Hotel Inc

                    dba: Andrea Hotel                                                          89 Atlantic Ave

Gabriele Enterprises Inc

                    dba: Back Track Bar & Grill                                           13 Industrial Dr

PKEF Inc

                    dba: Bird in Hand                                                           12 Canal St

Brazen Hen LLC (The)

                    dba: Brazen Hen                                                            4 Canal St

Chorus of Westerly                                                              

                    dba: Chorus of Westerly                                                119 High St

Cinder Restaurant LLC

                    dba: Cinder Restaurant                                                   169 Main St

Clydesdale Tavern Inc.

                    dba: Clydesdale Tavern                                                47 Canal St

Aioli Inc

                    dba: Evie’s                                                                     224 Post Rd

Grey Sail Tap Room LLC

                    dba: Grey Sail Tap Room                                              65 Canal St

Boda Enterprises Inc

                    dba: Danny’s Bar                                                           23 Canal St

144 Atlantic Ave LLC

                    dba: Gino’s By The Beach                                             144 Atlantic Ave

Renaissance City Theatre Inc

                    dba: Granite Theatre                                                     1 Granite St

Haversham LLC (The)

                    dba: Haversham (The)                                                  336 Post Rd

F&O Enterprises

                    dba: Hilltop Café                                                            23 Canal St

Knickerbocker Music Center Inc

                    dba: Knickerbocker Café                                               35 Railroad Ave

Ocean House Management LLC

                    dba: Ocean House                                                         2 Bluff Ave

Old Man Joe’s LLC

                    dba: Old Man Joe’s                                                        134 Main St Unit A

BK & JS Enterprises Inc

                    dba: Perks & Corks                                                       62 High St

The Goat Westerly LLC

                    dba: Pooch’s Pour House                                              42-46 High St

Shelter Harbor Inn Management LLC

                    dba: Shelter Harbor Inn                                                 10 Wagner Rd

Stick and Fin LLC

                    dba: Stick & Fin                                                              163 Main St

Tapped Sunset LLC

                    dba: Tapped Apple Winery                                            37 High St

Thirsty Beaver Westerly LLC

                    dba: Thirsty Beaver                                                       265 Post Rd

Venice Restaurant Inc

                    dba: Venice Restaurant                                                 165 Shore Rd

Ocean Community United Theatre

                    dba: United Theatre                                                       5-7 Canal St

Atlantic Beach Park Inc

                    dba: Windjammer                                                          321 Atlantic Ave

184 Shore Road LLC

                    dba: Winnapaug Country Club                                      184 Shore Rd

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

INSIDE ENTERTAINMENT

 

Fun-One Inc.

                    dba: Paddy’s/Paddy’s Tiki Beach                                  159 Atlantic Ave

 

     Ms. Thoman-Miller recused herself due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is employed by the applicant. 

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Mr. Gencarella, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (So Voted 2 to 0 – Ms. Thoman-Miller recused)

 

c.     One-Time Events Video

 

Veterans Day & Grey Sail Anniversary Weekend

Grey Sail Brewing Company                                             65 Canal St

Nov 9 & 10, 2024 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        Grand Opening Party

        Westerly Sound LLC dba: Dawnlands                               40 High St

        Dec. 7 & 8, 2024 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

Live Music                                                                          40 High St

Westerly Sound LLC dba: Dawnlands

Dec 14 & 15, 2024  4:00 pm – 10 pm

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

Live Music – 2                                                                    40 High St

Westerly Sound LLC dba: Dawnlands

Dec 21 & 22, 2024  4:00 pm – 10 pm

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

Class F (Beer & Wine Beverages)

 

Live Music

Westerly Sound LLC dba: Dawnlands                               40 High St

Dec 14 & 15, 2024  4:00 pm – 10 pm

 

Live Music 2

Westerly Sound LLC dba: Dawnlands                               40 High St

Dec 21 & 22, 2024  4:00 pm – 10 pm

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller , Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

d.     Ratify & Confirm

 

                     None

 

 

5.     PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

Motion by     Mr. Abate, Seconded by  Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the Public Hearing be opened.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        a.     LIQUOR LICENSES (RENEWALS) Video

CLASS A LIQUOR STORE

RLPD Wines LLC

      dba: Dick’s World of Wines                                         137 Main St

E-Z Midway Liquors, Inc

      dba: E-Z Midway Liquors                                            100 Main St

Q Incorporated

      dba: Ocean State Liquors                                           233 Post Rd

Warehouse Beer Wine Liquor, Inc

      dba: The Wine Store                                                   86 Franklin St

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition. 

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid Class A Beverage licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

CLASS B TAVERN

               The Haversham LLC

                       dba: Haversham (The)                                               336 Post Rd

               Breezeway Family Resorts, Inc

                       dba: Maria’s Seaside Café and Hotel Maria              132 Atlantic Ave

               Ocean House Management LLC                                      

                       dba: Ocean House                                                      2 Bluff Ave

               Westerly Inns LLC

                       dba: Pleasant View Inn                                               65 Atlantic Ave

               Shelter Harbor Management LLC

                       dba: Shelter Harbor Inn                                              10 Wagner Rd

               Weekapaug Inn Restaurant LLC

                       dba: Weekapaug Inn                                                  25 Spray Rock Rd

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition. 

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid Class B Tavern Beverage licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

CLASS BH - HOTEL

               Breezeway Family Resorts, Inc

                       dba: Maria’s Seaside Café and Hotel Maria              132 Atlantic Ave

               Ocean House Management LLC                                      

                       dba: Ocean House                                                      2 Bluff Ave

               Winnapaug Inn, Inc

                       dba: Winnapaug Inn                                                   169 Shore Rd

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition. 

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid Class BH – Hotel Beverage licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

CLASS B VICTUALER

Alley Katz, Inc.

      dba: Alley Katz/Cleats Sports Club                               116 Granite St

Carr Corp

      dba: Amigos                                                                   2 Canal St

Andrea Hotel, Inc

      dba: Andrea (The)                                                         89 Atlantic Ave

Gabriele Enterprises, Inc

      dba: Back Track Bar & Grill                                           13 Industrial Dr

PKEF Inc

      dba: Bird in Hand                                                           12 Canal St

Brazen Hen LLC

      dba: Brazen Hen                                                            4 Canal St

Crowhead Productions LLC

      dba: Café (The)                                                             3 Canal St

Chillingham’s Steak LLC

      dba: Chillingham’s Steak                                               54R High Street

Cinder Restaurant LLC

      dba: Cinder                                                                    169 Main St

Clydesdale Tavern, Inc

      dba: Clydesdale Tavern                                                47 Canal St

Boda Enterprises, Inc

      dba: Danny’s Bar                                                           23 Railroad Ave

Marilu Foods Inc

      dba: Dockside B & B                                                     19 Margin St

Dragon Palace Westerly

      dba: Dragon Palace Westerly LLC                                162 Granite St

JRJ Rhody, Inc

      dba: Ella’s Fine Food & Drink                                        2 Tower St

Aioli, Inc

      dba: Evie’s                                                                     224 Post Rd

144 Atlantic LLC

      dba: Gino’s by the Beach                                              144 Atlantic Ave

Golden Chopstix, Inc

      dba: Golden Chopstix                                                    62 Franklin St

Guytano’s Restaurant LLC

      dba: Guytanno’s Café                                                   62 Franklin St

18 High Street LLC

      dba: High Hope Tavern                                                 12 High St

F & O Enterprises, Inc

      dba: Hilltop Café                                                            23 Canal St

Kelley's Deli Co

      dba: Kelley's Deli                                                           116 Granite St Unit 8

Koi Asian Restaurant LLC

      dba: Koi Japanese Cuisine                                            65 High St

Knickerbocker Music Center Inc

      dba: Knickerbocker Café                                              35 Railroad Ave

George Enterprise Inc

      dba: Mario’s Northend Pizzaria                                     61 Friendship St

Nana’s Bakery & Pizza

      dba: Nana’s Bakery & Pizza                                          82 High St

99 West, Inc

      dba: Ninety Nine Restaurants                                        7 Airport Rd

Nidalo F&B LLC

      dba: Noodle Revolution                                                 87 Oak St

Old Man Joe’s LLC

      dba: Old Man Joe’s                                                        134 Main St Unit A

Olympia Tea Room, Inc

      dba: Olympia Tea Room                                               74 Bay St

BK & JS Enterprises LLC

      dba: Perks & Corks                                                        62 High St

Longo Brand Inc

      dba: Pizzeria Longo                                                       84 High St

Goat Westerly LLC (The)

      dba: Pooch’s Pour House                                              42-46 High St

River Bar LLC

      dba: River Bar                                                                37 Main St

TAT Holdings, LLC

      dba: Salty’s Clam Shack                                               668 Atlantic Ave

Stick & Fin LLC

      dba: Stick & Fin                                                             163 Main St

Supreme Cheese Pizzeria and Ristorante Inc

      dba: Supreme Cheese Pizzeria and Ristorante            157 Granite St

K & D Westerly LLC

      dba: Surf Cantina                                                           15 Canal St

Fazio Brothers LLC

      dba: Ten Sandwiches                                                    98 Bay St

Thirsty Beaver Westerly LLC

      dba: Thirsty Beaver                                                       265 Post Rd

TyMark Inc

      dba: Vetrano’s Italian Restaurant                                  130F Granite St

Venice Restaurant, Inc

      dba: Venice Restaurant                                                 165 Shore Rd

N.R.V. Inc

      dba: Voc’s Dunn’s Corner Pizza                                    271 Post Rd

Atlantic Beach Park, Inc                                                     

      dba: Windjammer                                                          321 Atlantic Ave

184 Shore Road LLC

              dba: Winnapaug Country Club Restaurant                   184 Shore Rd

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition. 

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid Class B Victualer Beverage licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

CLASS B VICTUALER

         Fun One, Inc

                 dba: Paddy’s/Paddy’s Tiki Beach                               159 Atlantic Ave

 

     Ms. Thoman-Miller recused herself due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is employed by the applicant. 

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition. 

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Mr. Gencarella, that the aforesaid Class B Victualer Beverage license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (So Voted 2 to 0 – Ms. Thomas-Miller recused)

 

CLASS B LIMITED

Sparkirb LLC

        dba: Casa della Luce                                                   105 Franklin St

The Golden Egg Restaurant, Inc                                        

        dba: Cooked Goose                                                     92 Watch Hill Rd

Graze Burger LLC

        dba: Graze Burgers                                                      127 Granite St

B & V & K LLC

        dba: Nam Kong                                                            105 Franklin St

Primo Pizza Inc

        dba: Pizza Place                                                          43 Broad St

St. Clair Annex, Inc

        dba: St. Clair Annex                                                     141-145 Bay St

Thong Thang LLC

        dba: Thong Restaurant                                                15 Railroad Ave

NY Pizza Inc

        dba: Vittoria’s New York Pizza                                     224 Post Rd

WOW Sushi

                 dba: WOW Sushi Inc.                                                   114 Granite St

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition. 

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid Class B Limited Beverage licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

CLASS C BAR

Gene Properties LLC

        dba: Misquamicut Ocean Bar                                      149 Atlantic Ave

Greene Coffee LLC

        dba: Café 1888                                                             10 Canal St

Grey Sail Tap Room LLC

        dba: Grey Sail Tap Room                                            65 Canal St

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition. 

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid Class C Bar Beverage licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

CLASS D CLUB

B.C.W., Inc                                                                        

      dba: Bocce Club                                                           64 Ledward Ave

Bradford Citizens Club, Inc

      dba: Bradford Citizens Club                                         124 Woody Hill Rd

Bradford Social Club Inc                                                   

      dba: Bradford Social Club                                            2 Bowling Lane

Societa Di Soccorse Cittadini

      dba: Calabrese Club                                                    28 Pleasant St

BPOE #678 Westerly Lodge

      dba: Elks Club                                                              1 Dixon St

Hilltop Social Club, Inc

      dba: Hilltop Social Club                                                8 Frontage Rd

Misquamicut Club, Inc

      dba: Misquamicut Beach Club                                     24 Fort Road

Misquamicut Club, Inc

      dba: Misquamicut Golf Club                                         60 Ocean View Hwy

North End Social Club, Inc

      dba: North End Social Club                                         47 Pierce St

Seaside Beach Club, Inc

      dba: Seaside Beach Club (The)                                   651 Atlantic Ave

Shelter Harbor Golf Club w/Expansion

      dba: Shelter Harbor Golf Club                                     1 Golf Club Dr

Watch Hill Yacht Club, Inc

      dba: Watch Hill Yacht Club                                          1 Fort Rd

Weekapaug Golf Club, Inc

      dba: Weekapaug Golf Club                                          265 Shore Rd

Westerly Yacht Club, Inc

      dba: Westerly Yacht Club                                            1 Watch Hill Rd

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition. 

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid Class D Club Beverage licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

CLASS T THEATRE

Chorus of Westerly

      dba: Chorus of Westerly                                              119 High St

Renaissance City Theatre Inc

      dba: Granite Theatre                                                    1 Granite St

Ocean Community United Theatre Inc

      dba: The United Theatre                                              5-7 Canal St

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition. 

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller , Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid Class T Theatre Beverage licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

b.      VICTUALER EXTENDED HOURS (RENEWALS) (2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.) Video

Britley Inc

      dba: 7 Eleven #32509B                                              11 Post Rd

High St Coffee LLC

      dba: Bess Eaton Coffee Shop                                    127 High St

Cumberland Farms, Inc

      dba: Cumberland Farms #1130                                  69 Friendship St

Cumberland Farms, Inc

      dba: Cumberland Farms #1295                                  149 Granite St

Mystic Foods LLC

      dba: Dunkin Donuts (No longer operating)              139 Granite St

Mystic Foods LLC

      dba: Dunkin Donuts                                                    224 Post Rd

JPT Donuts LLC

      dba: Dunkin Donuts                                                    164 Granite St

Westerly Petro Mart

      dba: Dunn’s Corners Mobil                                         249 Post Rd

144 Atlantic Ave LLC

      dba: Gino’s by the Beach                                           144 Atlantic Ave

Totally Baked Inc

      dba: Honey Dew Donuts                                             107 Franklin St

Totally Baked Inc

      dba: Honey Dew Donuts                                             240 Post Rd

Kasbac LLC

      dba: McDonald’s                                                         135 Granite St

10 East LLC

      dba: Mobil                                                                   10 East Ave

Starbucks Corporation

      dba: Starbucks                                                           156-1 Granite St

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition. 

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid licenses, excluding Mystic Foods LLC/dba: Dunkin Donuts at 139 Granite Street, be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        c.      JUNK DEALERS (RENEWALS) Video

                 Martin & Son Auto Salvage Inc.

                       dba: Martin & Son Auto Salvage                                129 Oak St

                 Roger Hall

               dba: Trash & Treasures                                              24 Canal St

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition. 

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        d.     OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT (May 1 through October 31, 2025) Video

144 Atlantic Ave LLC

        dba: Gino’s by the Beach                                           144 Atlantic Ave

Andrea Hotel, Inc.

        dba: Andrea Hotel                                                       89 Atlantic Ave

Atlantic Beach Park

        dba:  Windjammer                                                      321 Atlantic Ave

Ocean House Management LLC

        dba: Ocean House                                                      2 Bluff Ave

Shelter Harbor Inn Management LLC

         dba: Shelter Harbor Inn                                             10 Wagner Rd

Venice Restaurant Inc

        dba: Venice Restaurant                                              165 Shore Rd

Grey Sail Tap Room LLC

        dba: Grey Sail Tap Room                                           65 Canal St

Haversham LLC

        dba: The Haversham                                                  336 Post Rd

Stick and Fin LLC

        dba:  Stick and Fin LLC                                              163 Main St  

Cinder Restaurant LLC

        dba: Cinder Restaurant                                              169 Main St

184 Shore Road LLC

        dba: Winnapaug Country Club                                   184 Shore Rd

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition. 

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

               OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT (May 1 through October 31, 2025)

Fun-One, Inc.

        dba:  Paddy’s Tiki Beach                                            159 Atlantic Ave

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition. 

 

     Ms. Thoman-Miller recused herself due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is employed by the applicant. 

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Mr. Gencarella, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (So Voted 2 to 0 – Ms. Thoman-Miller recused)

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller , that the Public Hearing be closed.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

 

6.     ORDERED ADVERTISED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

 

               None

 

 

7.     UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

               None

 

 

8.     NEW BUSINESS

 

               None

 

 

9.     COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Video

 

a.    Correspondence

 

1.      Letter from Town Clerk to K & D Westerly LLC/dba: Surf Cantina, dated October 18, 2024 – Inviting establishment owners to November 7, 2024 meeting to respond to questions from the Licensing Board regarding its inside entertainment license

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller , Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid correspondence be placed on file.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

b.    Town Solicitor Report

 

                        None

 

 

10.  ANY OTHER MATTERS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD

 

               None

 

 

11.  ADJOURNMENT Video

 

        11:01 A.M.  Voted Unanimously to adjourn.


 


                                                                        ATTEST:

 

                                                                                             Mary L. LeBlanc, MMC

                                                                                             Licensing Board Clerk

 

     Details of the aforesaid proceedings are video streamed and available on the Town of Westerly website.

 

 

 

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