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| REGULAR MEETING | LICENSING BOARD | COUNCIL CHAMBERS |
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| THURSDAY | OCTOBER 9, 2025 | 9:30 A.M. |
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1. 9:30 A.M. CALL TO ORDER
Present: Paul Gencarella Jr., Chair
Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. Vice Chair
Angela M. Thoman-Miller
Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp
Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk
Absent: Stephen J. Iacoi
Jason Abate, Auxiliary Member
T. Sol. Dylan Conley, Esq.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp
2. CONSENT CALENDAR 
Regular Meeting – September 11, 2025
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the aforesaid minutes be accepted and approved as printed. (Voted Unanimously)
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to agenda items, excluding matters to be scheduled for public hearing.
None
4. LICENSES AND PERMITS
a. New
Inside Entertainment License
Langworthy Acquisitions Xing LLC
dba: The Langworthy Inn & Winery 308 Shore Rd
Present: Rebecca Spustek, owner, Langworthy Inn & Winery
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
b. Renewals
None
c. One-Time Events
Live Music at the Langworthy Winery 308 Shore Rd
Langworthy Inn & Winery
Oct. 9, 18, 23,25, 2025 3 pm – 6 pm
Nov. 1, 2025 3 pm – 6 pm
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Langworthy Acquisitions Xing LLC 308 Shore Rd
Oct. 11, 2025 12 pm – 6 pm
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Columbus Day Parade 75th Ward Ave, High St, Downtown Streets
Permanent Columbus Day Parade Committee/Beth K. Frenette
Oct. 12, 2025 1 pm – 3 pm
(Rain Date Oct. 13, 2025)
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Westerly Track & Athletic Club Inc/Jeffrey Walker 198 Bowling Lane
Oct. 25, 2025 9 am – 1 pm Grills Preserve
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Westerly High School/Kellie Moulin, Principal 23 Ward Ave – The Quad
Oct. 25, 2025 10 am – 4 pm
(Rain Date Oct. 26, 2025)
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Ocean Community United Theatre Miceli’s Parking Lot & March
Oct. 31, 2025 4 pm – 7 pm down High St to Canal St
Ms. Vorenkamp recused herself due to a possible conflict of interest being that she leads the organization of the event on behalf of the United Theatre.
Motion by
DeNigris Goh Wedding - Fireworks
Ocean House Catering/Nathan Venne 2 Bluff Ave
Nov 1, 2025 9 pm – 9:05 pm
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Jamie Paul Fundraiser Calabrese Club
Sandra Paul 32 Pleasant St
Nov. 8, 2025 2 pm – 5 pm
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Pastor Lisa Stoen Hazelwood 41 Railroad Ave
Nov 14, 2025 6 pm
Present: Dr. Allen Leadbetter, representing St. Andrew Church
Dr. Leadbetter stated that the fundraiser is open to the public and will benefit an outdoor gathering space at St. Andrew Church.
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Class F Liquor (Beer & Wine) Application(s):
Pastor Lisa Stoen Hazelwood 41 Railroad Ave
Nov 14, 2025 6 pm – 9 pm Westerly Armory
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
d. Ratify & Confirm
One Time Event(s):
Live Music at the Langworthy Winery 308 Shore Rd
Langworthy Inn & Winery
Sept. 27, 28, 2025 3 pm – 6 pm
Oct. 2, 4, 5, 2025 3 pm – 6 pm
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed. (Voted Unanimously)
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Downtown Westerly
Sept. 28 & Oct 5, 2025
Ms. Thomen-Miller recused herself due to a possible conflict of interest being that she serves on the Executive Board of the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce.
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed. (Voted Unanimously)
Susan Denice 44 Broad Street
Oct. 4, 2025 7 pm – 9 pm Wilcox Park
(Rain Date Oct. 17, 2025)
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed. (Voted Unanimously)
Jonnycake IOMC Fundraiser 2 Bowling Lane
Jonnycake Center of Westerly-Iron Order
Motorcycle Club/Rob Scribner
Sept 27, 2025 12 pm – 6 pm
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed. (Voted Unanimously)
Gladieux Flynn Wedding - Sparklers
Ocean House Catering/Nathan Venne 2 Bluff Ave
Sept. 28, 2025 10 pm – 11:30 pm
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed. (Voted Unanimously)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the Public Hearing be opened. (Voted Unanimously)
a. Outside Entertainment License (New)
Langworthy Acquisitions Xing LLC 308 Shore Rd
dba: The Langworthy Inn & Winery
Present: Rebecca Spustek, owner, Langworthy Inn & Winery
Ms. Spustek responded to questions from the Board regarding past live entertainment and the response from the surrounding neighbors. She explained the Fall Fest scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025.
No one appeared in favor or in opposition.
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, 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
a. Correspondence
None
b. Town Solicitor Report
None
10. ADJOURNMENT
10:03 A.M. Voted Unanimously to adjourn.
| ATTEST: |
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| | Mary L. LeBlanc, MMC Licensing Board Clerk |
Details of the aforesaid proceedings are video streamed and available on the Town of Westerly website.