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RECESSED MEETING FROM SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
| REGULAR MEETING | LICENSING BOARD | COUNCIL CHAMBERS |
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| TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 | 9:30 A.M. |
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1. 9:31 A.M. CALL TO ORDER 
Present: Jason Abate, Vice Chair
Stephen J. Iacoi
Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp
T. Sol. Mario Martone, Esq.
Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk
Absent: Paul Gencarella Jr., Chair
Frank Samuelson, Jr.
Angela M. Thoman-Miller, Auxiliary Member
Mr. Abate assumed the Chair in the absence of Chair Gencarella. He announced that this was a recessed meeting from September 10, 2026.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Regular Meeting – August 13, 2026
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, 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
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None
b. Renewals
None
c. One-Time Events
Surftown Marathon Post Party 149 Atlantic Ave
Gene Properties LLC / Misquamicut Ocean Bar / Nikko Arganese
Sept. 13, 2026 11 am – 3 pm
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed. (Voted Unanimously)
Westerly Track & Athletic Club Inc./Jeffrey Walker 365 Atlantic Ave
Sept 15, 2026 4:30 pm – 7:30 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)
Oktobellfest 2026 Westerly Armory
New England Ringers/Susan Amos 41 Railroad Ave
Sept. 25, 2026 12 pm – 9 pm
Sept. 26, 2026 9 am – 7 pm
Sept. 27, 2026 9 am – 4 pm
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Run for the Pumpkins Trail Race
Westerly Track & Athletic Club Inc./Jeffrey Walker 187-235 Bradford Rd
Oct. 3, 2026 7:30 am – 12 noon
Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
St. Pius X Church Respect Life Committee/Debra Carey 45 Elm St
Oct. 18, 2026 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, 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 Ln
Oct. 24, 2026 8:30 am – 1:00 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)
Halloween Trunk or Treat & Parade
Ocean Community United Theatre/Carly Callahan 5 Canal St., High St
Oct. 31, 2026 4 pm – 9 pm Railroad Ave.
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Ocean House Tree Lighting & Fireworks
Ocean House Collection/ Nathan Venne 2 Bluff Ave
Nov. 28, 2026 4:30 pm – 6:00 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)
Windie’s/Emma Boehm 82 High Street
Sept 25, 2026 6 pm – 9 pm
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-1 (All Alcoholic Beverages):
Windie’s/Emma Boehm 82 High Street
Sept 25, 2026 6 pm – 9 pm
Present: Emma Boehm, Owner, Windie’s
Ms. Boehm explained the event, stating that participants bring food and that cocktails and wine will be served. She stated that a discussion with the author of the cookbook will take place and that the event will host approximately 20 participants.
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
None
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the Public Hearing be opened. (Voted Unanimously)
a. Victualer Extended Hours (2:00 am – 6:00 am) – NEW
RB Donuts Inc.
dba: Honey Dew Donuts 103 Franklin St
(Application Withdrawn)
Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the withdrawal of the aforesaid license application be accepted. (Voted Unanimously)
b. Victualer Extended Hours (2:00 am – 6:00 am) – NEW
DDO New England LLC
dba: Taco Bell 139 Granite St
Representative: Sheila Valme, Manager, Taco Bell
Ms. Valme responded to questions from the board regarding hours of operation and security cameras on the premises.
Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.
Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the motion be amended that the business be allowed to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. and not open until 6:00 a.m. and that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the Public Hearing be closed. (Voted Unanimously)
6. ORDERED ADVERTISED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
None
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Conditions of Beverage Licenses and Rules and Regulations to be Observed by All Retail Liquor Licensees – Discussion and Possible Action
Town Solicitor Martone reviewed the proposed amendments to the Rules and Regulations.
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the aforesaid Conditions of Beverage Licenses and Rules and Regulations to be Observed by All Retail Liquor Licensees be adopted, as amended. (Voted Unanimously)
b. Rules of Procedure to Govern Licensing Board for 2026-2027 – Discussion and Possible Action
Town Solicitor Martone reviewed the proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure.
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the aforesaid Rules to Procedure to Govern Licensing Board for 2026-2027 be adopted, as amended. (Voted Unanimously)
c. 2027 Licensing Board Meeting Dates & Times – Discussion and Possible Action
Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid 2027 Licensing Board Meeting Dates & Times be adopted. (Voted Unanimously)
9. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
a. Correspondence
1. Correspondence from Andrew Teitz, Esq., Ursillo, Teitz & Ritch – re: Response to George Potsidis’s Notice to Municipal Boards of Licenses dated August 17, 2026
Town Solicitor Martone explained the correspondence and stated that the Licensing Board does not need to take any action at this time.
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the aforesaid correspondence be accepted and placed on file. (Voted Unanimously)
b. Town Solicitor Report
None
10. ADJOURNMENT
10:02 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.