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January 5, 2026
11 recorded votes, 3 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
To accept the installation of nine jointly owned poles on Horseneck Road
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Richard Brewer, and seconded by Craig Dutra, it was voted unanimously 4-0 (Jake McGuigan absent) to accept the installation of nine jointly owned poles on Horseneck Road.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
a Request from Matthew Armendo, Health Director to accept the retirement for John Swartz effective January 1, 2026 and to post the position of Health Agent, internally and externally simultaneously
To accept the retirement of John Swartz effective January 1, 2026, and to authorize the posting of the Health Agent position internally and externally
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Craig Dutra, and seconded by Manuel Soares, it was voted unanimously 4-0 (Jake McGuigan absent) to accept the retirement of John Swartz effective January 1, 2026, and to authorize the posting of the Health Agent position internally and externally.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Soares)
b Request from Gail Rodrigues, Chair of the Bike and Walking Path Committee, to appoint Michelle Carty to the committee
To appoint Michelle Carty to the Bike & Walking Path Committee
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Shana Teas, and seconded by Manuel Soares, it was voted unanimously 4-0 (Jake McGuigan absent) to appoint Michelle Carty to the Bike & Walking Path Committee.” (Motion: Teas, second: Soares)
c Request from Roger Menard, Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to appoint Kevin McGoff as an alternate member
To appoint Kevin McGoff as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Richard Brewer, and seconded by Craig Dutra, it was voted unanimously 4-0 (Jake McGuigan absent) to appoint Kevin McGoff as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
d Request to appoint Chris Vitale, Town Administrator to the following Committees: Appointments included: e Affirmative Action Officer e Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator e Capital Improv
To appoint Chris : Vitale to the listed committees and officer positions
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Craig Dutra, and seconded by Manuel : Soares, it was voted unanimously 4-0 (Jake McGuigan absent) to appoint Chris : Vitale to the listed committees and officer positions.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Soares)
a Request to approve mediation agreement with City of Fall River for the Water Enterprise Fund
To approve the mediation agreement with the City of Fall River for the Water Enterprise Fund
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, TeasAbstained: SoaresAbsent: McGuigan
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Richard Brewer, and seconded by Shana Teas, it was voted unanimously 3-0-1 (Jake McGuigan absent and Manuel Soares abstained) to approve the mediation agreement with the City of Fall River for the Water Enterprise Fund.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Teas)
b Request to approve the Inter-Municipal Water Agreement with City of Fall River
To approve the intermunicipal water agreement with the City of Fall River
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, TeasAbstained: SoaresAbsent: McGuigan
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Richard Brewer, and seconded by Craig Dutra, it was voted unanimously 3-0-1 (Jake McGuigan absent and Manuel Soares abstained) to approve the intermunicipal water agreement with the City of Fall River.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
c Request from the Capital Improvement Planning Committee (CIPC) to consider their : recommendation for FY27 Capital Projects : e The Board reviewed the CIPC FY2027 recommendations totaling approximately
To support the Capital Improvement Planning Committee's FY2027 capital recommendations
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Richard Brewer, and seconded by Craig Dutra, it was voted unanimously 4-0 (Jake McGuigan absent) to support the Capital Improvement Planning Committee's FY2027 capital recommendations.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
To refer the zoning amendments and Scenic Roads Bylaw proposal back to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Shana Teas, and seconded by Manuel : Soares, it was voted unanimously 4-0 (Jake McGuigan absent) to refer the zoning amendments and Scenic Roads Bylaw proposal back to the Planning Board.” (Motion: Teas, second: Soares)
To approve the December 15, 2025 / Select Board meeting minutes
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Craig Dutra, and seconded by Richard Brewer, it was voted unanimously 4-0 (Jake McGuigan absent) to approve the December 15, 2025 / Select Board meeting minutes.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
To enter Executive Session at 6:45 P.M
The minutes give the count as 4–0, but the roll call in the minutes lists 3 Yes and 0 No; the roll call is shown.
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Craig Dutra, and seconded by Manuel Soares, it was voted unanimously 4-0 (Jake McGuigan absent) to enter Executive Session at 6:45 P.M.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Soares)
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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