1.    9:30 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER

 

Present:   Paul Gencarella Jr., Chair

                 Jason Abate, Vice Chair

                 Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp

                 Stephen J. Iacoi

                 Frank Samuelson

                 T. Sol. Mario Martone, Esq.

                 Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk

 

Absent:    Angela M. Thoman-Miller, Auxiliary Member

 

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp

 

 

 2.    CONSENT CALENDAR

 

Regular Meeting – June 11, 2026

Special Meeting – June 18, 2026

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid Regular Meeting minutes be accepted and approved as printed.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

Motion by Mr. Samuelson, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid Special Meeting 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

 

                 None

 

b.     Renewals

 

                        None

       

c.     One-Time Events

 

               Tunes on the Dunes Summer Concerts

               Beach Committee & Westerly Recreation Dept.                  365 Atlantic Ave

        July 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 2026   pm – 8 pm

        Aug. 3, 5, 10, 12, 2026   6 pm – 8 pm

        (Request Waiver of Fee)

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities and that the fee be waived.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        Smokey Bear Parade

        Dunn’s Corner’s Fire Dept.                             1 Langworthy Rd/Westerly Roads

        July 16, 2026   5 pm – 9 pm                           Dunn’s Corners Fire Dept.

 

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

 

        Watch Hill Memorial Library & Improvement Society Summer Boutique

        Watch Hill Memorial Library & Improvement Society        21 Bay St.

        July 31, 9:30 am – 5 pm                                                     Summer Boutique

        Aug. 1, 2026   9:30 am – 4 pm

 

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

 

        Warble Slabe Wedding

        Margin Street Inn/Sarah Cooper                                        4 Margin St

        Aug. 1, 2026   4:30 pm – 10:30 pm

       

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

       

        Arsenault Warren Wedding

        Margin Street Inn/Sarah Cooper                                        4 Margin St

        Aug. 15, 2026   4:30 pm – 10:30 pm

 

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

 

        ACGOW’s Art Heist

        Artists Cooperative Gallery of Westerly                             41 Railroad Ave

        Aug. 22, 2026   5 pm – 9 pm

 

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

       

        Chariho Cowboys Youth Football and Cheerleading

        Chariho Cowboys Youth Football and Cheerleading &

        Jimmy Murphy                                                                   Westerly High School

        Aug. 23 & 30, 2026 & Sept. 20, 2026 & Oct 18, 2026       Field 23 Ward Ave.

        7:00 am – 5 pm

 

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

 

        Belly Button 5K

        Belly Button 5K/ Katie Gervasini                                        651 Atlantic Ave

        Sept. 28, 2026  10 am – 12 noon                                      Seaside Club

 

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

       

        American Cheese & Spirits: A 250^th Tasting

        The Cheese Corner Inc./ Dominique DelGiudice                38-40 High St

        Aug. 13, 2026  6 pm – 7:30 pm                                          

 

Present:   Dominque and Andrew DelGuidice, owners, The Cheese Corner

       

     Ms. DelGuidice explained that the event is a celebration of American cheeses paired with American spirits and beer.  She stated that five cheeses will be paired with five small drinks.  She noted that the event will be held at The Space and will be limited to 24 participants.

 

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

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, to amend the agenda to move to the Class F-1 Liquor application.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        Westerly Land Trust Farm Dinner

        Westerly Land Trust/ Jennifer Fusco                                 449 Westerly Brad Rd.

        Sept. 12, 2026  3 pm – 8 pm

        (Rain date Sept. 13, 2026)

       

Present:  Jennifer Fusco, Executive Director, Westerly Land Trust

 

     Ms. Fusco stated that the Farm Dinner is a fundraiser for the Westerly Land Trust.  She stated that it is an annual al fresco dinner being held this year at the same location as last year.  She stated that beer and wine are available, that wine is paired with each course, and that the dinner is all locally sourced foods served family style.

 

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

       

        Class F (Beer & Wine):

       

        Westerly Land Trust Farm Dinner

        Westerly Land Trust/ Jennifer Fusco                                 449 Westerly Brad Rd.

        Sept. 12, 2026  3 pm – 8 pm

        (Rain date Sept. 13, 2026)

 

        Present:  Jennifer Fusco, Executive Director, Westerly Land Trust

 

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

 

Class F-1 Liquor (All Alcoholic Beverages):

 

        American Cheese & Spirits: A 250^th Tasting

        The Cheese Corner Inc./ Dominique DelGiudice              38-40 High St

        Aug. 13, 2026  6 pm – 7:30 pm                                         Cheese Corner

              

               Present:  Dominique and Andrew DelGiudice, owners, The Cheese Corner

 

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

 

d.     Ratify & Confirm

 

Reiser Marra Wedding Reception- Margin Street Inn

               Margin Street Inn/ Sarah Cooper                                       4 Margin St

               June 20, 2026   4 pm – 10:30 pm

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp , that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

               Flock Theatre’s “Twelfth Night” Performance

               Flock Theatre/Victor Chiburis                                            44 Broad St.

               June 25, 26, 27, 28 & July 2, 3, 5, 2026 - 7 pm – 9:30 pm

 

Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp , that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

               Weekapaug BBQ w/Fireworks

               Ocean House Collection/ Nathan Venne                           25 Spray Rock Rd

               July 3, 2026  6 pm – 9 pm

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Mr. Samuelson , that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed.  (Voted Unanimously)

              

               Beach Bash w/Fireworks

               Ocean House/Nathan Venne                                             2 Bluff Ave

               July 4, 2026  6 pm – 9 pm

 

Motion by Mr. Samuelson, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp , that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

               Tunes on the Dunes Summer Concerts

               Beach Committee & Westerly Recreation Dept.               365 Atlantic Ave

               July 6 & July 8, 2026 6 pm – 8 pm

               (Request Waiver of Fee)

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp , that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed and the fee be waived.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

 

 5.    PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

Motion by Mr. Abate , Seconded by  Ms. Vorenkamp, that the Public Hearings be opened.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

a.    Victualer Extended Hours (2:00 am – 6:00 am) – NEW

Bid L’s Baked LLC

         dba: Honey Dew                                                         240 Post Rd

 

Present:  Alexis R. McCollough, Co-owner, Bid L’s Baked LLC

 

     Ms. McCollough explained that the reason for the extended hours is to open the establishment at 4:00 a.m.

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition.

 

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

 

Apres Management Company

         dba:  Dunkin Donuts                                                   227 Post Rd

 

Present:  Tommy Whalen, representing Apres Management Company

 

     Mr. Whalen explained that the reason for the extended hours is to open the establishment at 4:00 a.m.

 

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

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the Public Hearings 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

 

1.     Judy Cherenzia, 37 Lawton Ave – Concerns with noise from Paddy’s over the Fourth of July weekend; non-amplified soloist music continued beyond 5:00 p.m. limit

 

     Town Clerk LeBlanc was directed to provide the Licensing Board with any Police Department reports regarding noise complaints.

 

b.    Town Solicitor Report

 

                        None

 

 

10.   ADJOURNMENT

 

        10:01 A.M.  Voted Unanimously to adjourn.

 

 

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