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September 8, 2025
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Shana Teas, Richard W. Brewer, Craig J. Dutra, Jake McGuigan
Absent: Manuel Soares, Jr.
Every vote, in order
a Petition from NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A Eversource Energy to install approximately 723' (feet) of conduit and three new MH's - MH10267/130, MH10267/140 and MH10267/150; and 10" (feet) of conduit fro
To approve with the understanding that the Highway Surveyor's restoration requests are adhered to
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, TeasNo: McGuiganAbsent: Soares
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve with the understanding that the Highway Surveyor's restoration requests are adhered to, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 3-1 in favor, with Mr. McGuigan voting against.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
b Request from Compton Clambakes, LLC, 140 Charlotte White Road Extension for the Change of Ownership Interest to Jason Oliveira and Nathan Brown, change of Manager to Nathan Brown, and requested new dba
To approve the application
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the application, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
a Request from Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts, Inc
To approve the application
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the application, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
a Request from Police Chief Christopher Dunn to appoint Michael Fitzgerald as a Reserve Police Officer, pending successful completion of a background check and : psychological examination
To appoint Michael Fitzgerald as Reserve Police Officer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to appoint Michael Fitzgerald as Reserve Police Officer, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
b Request to appoint Paula Brown to the Assistant to the Town Administrator effective September 8, 2025
To appoint Paula Brown as Assistant to the town : Administrator
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to appoint Paula Brown as Assistant to the town : Administrator, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
c Request from Keith Novo to appoint Nathan Alden to the part time IT Technician position
To appoint Nathan Alden as Part Time IT Technician
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to appoint Nathan Alden as Part Time IT Technician, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
d Request from the Shellfish Advisory Committee to appoint Ron Savaria to the Shellfish Advisory Committee
To appoint Ron Savaria to the Shellfish Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to appoint Ron Savaria to the Shellfish Advisory Committee, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
e Request from the Finance Committee to appoint Zach Lebreux to the Energy Committee and the Tax Incentive Program Committee, Duncan Law to the Internet Advisory Committee and the Infrastructure Oversigh
To approve the lyr appointments as listed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the lyr appointments as listed, seconded by Mr. McGuigan. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
f Request from Bonnie Strebel, Library Director, to promote Ryan Farley from Library Aide I to Principal Clerk, and to post the Library Aide Position both in house and external if needed
To promote Ryan Farley to Principal Clerk, effective immediately and to post the Library Aide 1 Position
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to promote Ryan Farley to Principal Clerk, effective immediately and to post the Library Aide 1 Position, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
a Request from the Westport River Watershed Alliance to approve the Annual Fall Electronic Recycle Day, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 9am-1 lam, 816 Main Road
To approve the Annual Fall Recycle Day
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve the Annual Fall Recycle Day, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
b Request from the Shellfish Advisory Committee to open the 2025-2026 bay scallop season on October 15, 2025 at 8:00 am
To approve the opening of Scallop Season
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the opening of Scallop Season, seconded by Mr. McGuigan. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
c Request from Brock Cordeiro to support House Bill 2432, An Act to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer
To approve the letter of support
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the letter of support, seconded by Mr. Brewer, the Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
d Request from the Council on Aging to accept the following donations totaling $6,177
To approve the donations as listed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the donations as listed, seconded by Mr. Dutra. ) The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
e Request from Chris Gonsalves, Highway Surveyor to approve the Contract for PJ Keating Company for the Chapter 90 Year 2025/2026 Paving Improvement Project $920,447
To approve the contract with PJ Keating
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve the contract with PJ Keating, seconded by Mr. i Brewer. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
f Request from Donna Amaral, Chair of the Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Committee to approve the RFP, to replace Lt
To approve the appointment of Bob Porawaski and Michelle Donovan to the Opioid Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the appointment of Bob Porawaski and Michelle Donovan to the Opioid Advisory Committee, seconded by Mr. McGuigan. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
To support the RFP
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to support the RFP, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted : 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
h Request to approve Lease Agreement for 830 Drift Road
To approve the lease agreement
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve the lease agreement, seconded by Mr. Dutra. : The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
i Request to approve FY27 Department Budget Memo and Timeline
To approve the Budget Memo and Timeline
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve the Budget Memo and Timeline, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
k Request from Patrick McBride to reject the 25% Design Plans for Kirby Brook Bridge
To decline the Design Plan as is, but to pursue other options
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to decline the Design Plan as is, but to pursue other options, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
a August 18, 2025 :
To approve the August 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the August 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes, seconded : by Mr. McGuigan. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
To adjourn the meeting at 8:39pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to adjourn the meeting at 8:39pm, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board : voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
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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