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November 17, 2025
9 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 Request from Michael Burris, Town Planner to accept the resignation of Mark Rasmussen, Climate Resilience Committee
To accept the resignation of Mark Rasmussen, Climate Resilience Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to accept the resignation of Mark Rasmussen, Climate Resilience Committee, seconded by Mr. McGuigan. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
a Review and Approve the 2026 Select Board Meeting Calendar
To approve the 2026 Select Board Calendar by Ms. Teas
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the 2026 Select Board Calendar by Ms. Teas, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: Teas, second: Dutra)
b Request from Dana Stewart, Recreation Director to approve the contract for the renovations of the Bicentennial Park/Playground
To approve the contract for the renovations of the : Bicentennial Park/Playground
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve the contract for the renovations of the : Bicentennial Park/Playground, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 4- : 0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
c Request from William Chace, Director of Marine Services to approve a proposal for GZA, Town Dock Feasibility Study James Hartnett, Town Administrator stated that the Harbor Master received a grant tota
To approve a proposal for GZA, Town Dock Feasibility Study
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve a proposal for GZA, Town Dock Feasibility Study, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
e Request from Susan Brayton, Treasurer/Collector to approve the borrowing for The Community Septic Loan Program
To approve the borrowing for The Community Septic Loan Program
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve the borrowing for The Community Septic Loan Program, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
f Request to approve employment contract for Chris Vitale to the position of Town : Administrator
To approve employment contract for Chris Vitale to the position of Town Administrator by Mr. McGuigan
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve employment contract for Chris Vitale to the position of Town Administrator by Mr. McGuigan, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
g Request from Jeff Bull, Landing Commission on design preference for the Hix Bridge Landing
To proceed with the permitting bodies with preference for paving with the option for not paving made by Mr. Dutra
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, TeasNo: McGuiganAbsent: Soares
From the minutes
“MOTION to proceed with the permitting bodies with preference for paving with the option for not paving made by Mr. Dutra, seconded by Mr. Brewer with Mr. McGuigan opposed. The Board voted in favor 3-1.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
a November 3, 2025
To approve November 3, 2025 minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve November 3, 2025 minutes, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To adjourn the meeting at 7:14 P.M
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 P.M., seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 4-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, 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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