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April 28, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Shana Teas, Richard W. Brewer, Craig J. Dutra, Manuel Soares, Jr., Jake McGuigan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
a Request from Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) to appoint James Hartnett as the representative and Michael Burris as the alternate to the Joint Transportation Pl
To appoint James Hartnett and Michael Burris (alternate) to the JTPG
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to appoint James Hartnett and Michael Burris (alternate) to the JTPG, seconded by Mr. McGuigan. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
b Request from the Cemetery Department to appoint Eric Hoffman (start date 4/29/25) and Antonio Correia (start date 5/12/25) as part time seasonal laborers
To appoint Eric Hoffman and Antonio Correia
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to appoint Eric Hoffman and Antonio Correia, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
c Request from Police Chief Christopher Dunn to appoint Zachary Berube and Joseph Yeardon as Full-Time Police Officers, contingent upon successful completion of background checks, physical examination, p
To appoint Zachary Berube and Joseph Yeardon
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to appoint Zachary Berube and Joseph Yeardon, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Soares)
d Request from Chief Christopher Dunn to appoint Police Recruits Andrew Silva and Justin DeSilva as Full-Time Police Officers
To appoint Andrew Silva and Justin DeSilva
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to appoint Andrew Silva and Justin DeSilva, seconded by Mr. McGuigan. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
a Request to Authorize the Town Administrator to Accept and Sign the contract for the Municipal Aggregation Program
To authorize Jim Hartnett to sign the Municipal Aggregate Contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to authorize Jim Hartnett to sign the Municipal Aggregate Contract, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
b Request from Caitlin Fay, 4" of July Parade Committee to hold the Annual Parade
To approve the 4" of July Parade, and to cover the Detail Officers
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the 4" of July Parade, and to cover the Detail Officers, seconded by Mr. McGuigan. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
a April 14, 2025
To approve the April 14, 2025 Minutes
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, McGuigan, TeasAbstained: Soares
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve the April 14, 2025 Minutes, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4-0, with Mr. Soares Abstaining.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To post the position
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to post the position, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 5 - 0 in favor, e Request from Jake McGuigan to re-open discussion with the Masons in regards to Hix Bridge Landing.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Soares)
a Approve Minutes April 14, 2025 b
To enter into executive session at 7:23pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to enter into executive session at 7:23pm, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor via roll call, Mr. Dutra aye, Mr. Brewer aye, Ms. Teas aye, Mr. Soares aye and Mr. McGuigan aye.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
To adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:36pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:36pm, seconded by Mr. McGuigan. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
From the Westport Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s website. Every vote in these minutes has a count, and the minutes name anyone who voted no, abstained or was absent. We check every count against the members named and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Westport Shorelines (EastBayRI). Craig Dutra from a video titled with his name (Coastal Healing channel, about 2021).
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