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November 3, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 Verizon New England and NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A Eversource Energy to install one (1) jointly owned mid-span Pole P-90-5 and one (1) jointly owned mid-span Pole P-92 on the West side
For the Pole installations
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer for the Pole installations, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
To appoint Mr. Vitale to the position of Town Administrator pending : successful contract negotiations
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to appoint Mr. Vitale to the position of Town Administrator pending : successful contract negotiations, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
a Request from Kristin Stinson, Town Clerk to appoint Eileen Dickinson to the position of Assistant Town Clerk
To appoint Eileen Dickinson to the position of Assistant Town Clerk
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to appoint Eileen Dickinson to the position of Assistant Town Clerk, : seconded by Jake McGuigan. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
b Request from John Rezendes, WCTV Director to appoint John Maddock to the position of Production Assistant and Kasen Avila to the position of Camera Operator
To appoint John Maddock to the position of Production Assistant and Kasen Avila to the position of Camera Operator
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to appoint John Maddock to the position of Production Assistant and Kasen Avila to the position of Camera Operator, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
c Request to appoint the following members to the Bike Path Committee: Gail Rodrigues, Edward Hahn, Keith McDonald & Megan O' Brian
To appoint Gail Rodrigues, Edward Hahn, Keith McDonald & Megan O'Brian to the Bike Path Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to appoint Gail Rodrigues, Edward Hahn, Keith McDonald & Megan O'Brian to the Bike Path Committee, seconded by Mr. McGuigan. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
d Request from Christopher Dunn, Westport Police Chief to re-appointment Christopher Rosa to the position of Full Time Police Officer
To re-appointment Christopher Rosa to the position of Full Time Police Officer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to re-appointment Christopher Rosa to the position of Full Time Police Officer, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
e Request to re-appoint Perry Long to the Beach Committee
To re-appoint Perry Long to the Beach Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to re-appoint Perry Long to the Beach Committee, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
a Request to approve contract amendment for F ERN CEM Corp
To approve contract amendment for FERN CEM Corp
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, TeasNo: McGuiganAbsent: Soares
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve contract amendment for FERN CEM Corp, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 3-1 with Mr. McGuigan opposed.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
b Request to approve MA DOT Agreement for the intersection of Gifford Road and American Legion Highway
To approve the MA DOT Agreement for the intersection of Gifford Road and American Legion Highway
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the MA DOT Agreement for the intersection of Gifford Road and American Legion Highway, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
c Request from Bill Chace to approve a one year moratorium on all private moorings permits for 2026
To approve a one year moratorium on all private moorings permits for 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve a one year moratorium on all private moorings permits for 2026, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
d Request from Christopher Gonsalves, Highway Surveyor to have executed a Project Acceptance letter to PJ Keating, for the Phase 1-Year 2025 work
To execute a Project Acceptance letter to PJ Keating, for the Phase 1-Year 2025 work
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to execute a Project Acceptance letter to PJ Keating, for the Phase 1-Year 2025 work, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
e Request from Maurice May, Vice Chair, Infrastructure Oversight Committee for approval of a waterline extension project
For approval of a waterline extension project
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan for approval of a waterline extension project, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
a October 20, 2025
To approve October 20, 2025 minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve October 20, 2025 minutes, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To adjourn the meeting at 8:21P.M
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to adjourn the meeting at 8:21P.M., seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
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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