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December 1, 2025
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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 Pursuant to MGL Ch
To approve the tax levy at a factor one
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the tax levy at a factor one, seconded by Mr. McGuigan. The Board voted unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
b Petition from Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, INC to relocate one (1) pole jointly owned on Tickle Road and Robert Street
To continue the matter to the January 26" meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to continue the matter to the January 26" meeting, seconded : by Mr. McGuigan. The Board voted unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
c Proposed fee increases for the Council on Aging and Building Department
To approve the COA fee increases
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the COA fee increases, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
To approve the Building Department fee increases
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the Building Department fee increases, seconded by Mr. McGuigan. The Board voted unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
a Request from George Stelljes, alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to be appointed as a Regular Member
To appoint Mr. Stelljes as a Regular Member of the Zoning i Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to appoint Mr. Stelljes as a Regular Member of the Zoning i Board of Appeals, seconded by Mr. McGuigan. The Board voted unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
a Request from Dana Stewart, Recreation Director, to approve a donation of $160
To approve a donation of $160.00 from Abigail Dunbar for use of the new Bicentennial Playground
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve a donation of $160.00 from Abigail Dunbar for use of the new Bicentennial Playground, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
b Request from Carol Freitas, Veterans' Service Officer, to approve two anonymous : donations totaling $300
To approve two anonymous donations totaling $300
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve two anonymous donations totaling $300, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
c Request from William Chace, Marine Services Director to approve the posting for part : time seasonal workers for 2026 season
To approve the posting for part time seasonal workers for : the 2026 season
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve the posting for part time seasonal workers for : the 2026 season, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
e Request from the Raposa Family Trust to construct a 60' x 80° agricultural structure on agricultural preservation restrictive land (APR) located at 1077 Main Road
To approve a 60' x 80° agricultural structure on agricultural preservation restrictive land (APR) located at 1077 Main Road
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve a 60' x 80° agricultural structure on agricultural preservation restrictive land (APR) located at 1077 Main Road, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Soares)
f Petition request to lay out the way known as Stacy Lane and refer the petition to the Planning Board
To lay out the way known as Stacy Lane and refer the petition to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to lay out the way known as Stacy Lane and refer the petition to the Planning Board, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
a November 17, 2025
To approve the November 17, 2025 minutes
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, McGuigan, TeasNo: Soares
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to approve the November 17, 2025 minutes, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted in favor 4-1 with Mr. Soares opposed.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To adjourn the meeting at 8:09 P.M
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. McGuigan to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 P.M., seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted unanimously 5-0.” (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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