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REGULAR MEETING	LICENSING BOARD	COUNCIL CHAMBERS

THURSDAY	MAY 14, 2026	9:30 A.M.

1. 9:34 A.M. CALL TO ORDER

Present: Paul Gencarella Jr., Chair

Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. Vice Chair

Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp

Jason Abate

Angela M. Thoman-Miller, Auxiliary Member

T. Sol. Mario Martone, Esq.

Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk

Absent: Stephen J. Iacoi

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

RE-ORGANIZATION of the Licensing Board

a. Appointment of Chairperson

Mr. Nigrelli nominated Paul Gencarella, Jr. as Chairperson of the Licensing Board. There were no other nominations.

Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that Paul Gencarella Jr. be appointed Chairperson of the Licensing Board. (Voted Unanimously)

b. Appointment of Vice Chairperson

Mr. Nigrelli nominated Jason Abate as Vice Chairperson of the Licensing Board. There were no other nominations.

Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that Jason Abate be appointed Vice Chairperson of the Licensing Board. (So Voted 4 to 0 – Mr. Abate abstained)

2. CONSENT CALENDAR

a. Approval of Minutes

· Regular Meeting – April 9, 2026

· Special Meeting – April 28, 2026

Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the April 9, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes be accepted and approved as printed. (Voted Unanimously)

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the April 28, 2026 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

Door-to-Door Sales Permit

Gabriel Davies for ION Developer LLC Throughout Town

Solar Products & Services

Present: Gabriel Davies, representing ION Developer LLC

Mr. Davies stated that ION Developer has been in business since 2013 and that the goal of the door-to-door sales permit is to provide homeowners with information and an initial report on the solar programs.

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

b. Renewals

Amusements

Purple Ape Inc (4) 15 Winnapaug Rd

(Jet Ski’s, Paddle Boards, Paddle Boats & Kayaks)

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

Coin Operated Devices
Atlantic Beach Park (20) 321 Atlantic Ave

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

Motel/Hotels/Guest Houses

Blue Whale Inn (6) 54 Winnapaug Rd

Watch Hill Court (20) 20 Bay St

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

Parking Lot(s)

Atlantic Beach Park (76) 337 Atlantic Ave

Purple Ape Escape (15) 9 Winnapaug Rd

Beach Bums (9) 142 Atlantic Ave

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

c. One-Time Events

Virtu Art Festival

Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce 44 Broad St

May 23, 2026 10 am – 5 pm Wilcox Park

May 24, 2026 10 am – 4 pm

Ms. Thoman-Miller recused herself due to a possible conflict of interest being that she serves on the Executive Board of Directors of the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce.

Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 4 to 0 – Ms. Thoman-Miller recused)

DelVecchio Doidge Wedding w/Fireworks

Ocean House Collection 2 Bluff Ave

May 16, 2026 8:45 pm – 9 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)

Neighbor Day

Westerly Multicultural Committee Wilcox Park

May 17, 2026 9 am – 2 pm

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

Memorial Day Parade

Westerly Veteran’s Board of Control Broad St & High St

May 25, 2026 9:30 am – 12 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)

Moonrise Yoga

Yoga Rosalita 311 Atlantic Ave

May 30, 2026 7 am – 8:30 am

(Rain date June 1, 2026)

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)

Eucharistic Procession

St. Pius X Church 45 Elm St

June 7, 2026 11:30 am – 2:30 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)

July 4th Cookout & Fireworks

Misquamicut Club 60 Ocean View Hwy

July 4, 2026 6 pm – 10:30 pm

(Rain Date July 5, 2026)

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)

4th of July Pop Up

Gene Properties LLC, Nikko Arganese & Eugene Arganese

July 4, 2026 12 pm – 7 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)

Addison Brasier Memorial Wiffle Ball Tournament

Addison Brasier Foundation 3 Wilson St

Sept. 19, 2026 10 am – 7 pm Cimalore Field

(Rain Date Sept. 20, 2026)

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

Class F -1 (All Liquor):

Dance Night @ The Knick

The United Theatre 35 Railroad Ave

May 15, June 13, ~~Aug 1~~, Sept. 25, Oct 17 & Nov 13, 2026

7 pm – 11 pm

Present: Tony Nunes, Artistic Director, The United Theatre

Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid licenses, with the exception of August 1, 2026, be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)

Eden Casteel

The United Theatre 35 Railroad Ave

July 31, 2026 7 pm – 11 pm

Present: Tony Nunes, Artistic Director, The United Theatre

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)

~~RI Meets Texas~~

~~The United Theatre~~ 35 Railroad Ave

~~June 27, 2026 7 pm – 11 pm~~

Present: Tony Nunes, Artistic Director, The United Theatre

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license application be withdrawn. (Voted Unanimously)

Wild Sun

The United Theatre 35 Railroad Ave

Aug. 7, 2026 7 pm – 11 pm

Present: Tony Nunes, Artistic Director, The United Theatre

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)

d. Ratify & Confirm

One Time Events:

Land, Sea and Liberty Adventure Day 44 Broad St

Town of Westerly 250th Committee Wilcox Park

April 18, 2026 12 pm – 3 pm

(Rain Date May 2, 2026)

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

250^th Celebration and Drone Show 23 Ward Ave

Town of Westerly 250th Committee High School Field

May 2, 2026 6 pm – 9 pm

(Rain Date May 3, 2026)

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)

Mother’s Day Bingo

Westerly Elks Lodge 1 Dixon St

May 2, 2026 11 am – 2 pm

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

SNLC Mutiny Youth Football Games 23 Ward Ave

Southern New London County Mutiny Westerly High School

May 9, 2026 9 am – 8 pm

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

Oceanside Outlaws Youth Football Games

Oceanside Outlaws Youth Football 23 Ward Ave

May 10, 2026 8 am – 6 pm High School Field

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)

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Liquor Licenses & Others)

a. Class B Victualer Beverage License – Transfer

From: Supreme Pizzeria & Ristorante Inc

dba: Supreme Pizzeria & Ristorante 157 Granite St

To: Nea Ionia Enterprise Inc

dba: Supreme Pizzeria & Ristorante same location

(Public Hearing continued from April 9, 2026 due to lack of representation)

1. Letter of Objection, received April 7, 2026, from Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

Present: Dimitrios Baroutas, Transferee

No one appeared in favor or in opposition.

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp , that the aforesaid transfer be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities and subject to the satisfaction of any outstanding debts. (Voted Unanimously)

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

6. ORDER ADVERTISED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

None

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

a. Class B-Limited (Beer & Wine) Beverage License – NEW

TNT Tacos n Tacos LLC

dba: TNT Tacos n Tacos 22-24 Pierce Street

(Public Hearing continued from 2/12/26)

Present: Daniel Santiago Juarez, Owner, TNT Tacos n Tacos LLC

Responding to Chair Gencarella regarding the sale of beverages during the 90-day probationary Class B-Limited Beverage license, Mr. Juarez stated that some patrons have ordered beer and wine with food consumed inside the premises.

No one appeared in favor or in opposition.

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the license be granted with prior conditions in place. (Voted Unanimously)

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

8. NEW BUSINESS

None

9. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

a. Correspondence

None

b. Town Solicitor’s Report

None

10. ADJOURNMENT

10:16 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.