Westerly licensing board keeps Paul Cincarella as chair; Jay Abate approved as vice chair

The Westerly Licensing Board restructured its leadership at the start of its meeting, voting to retain Paul Cincarella as chair and to appoint Jay Abate as vice chair.

Joe Nigrelli moved "to keep Paul Cincarella as the chairman," and the board called for counter‑nominations; none were offered. The motion carried on a voice vote after the chair asked for further nominations and members indicated assent.

The board then moved to approve Jay Abate as vice chair. According to the motion record, the vice‑chair nomination was seconded and approved by voice vote with no sustained discussion.

The changes were procedural and took place at the meeting’s opening as the board advanced through its reorganization agenda.

The board proceeded from the reorganization into routine business and the consent calendar after the leadership votes were settled.