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March 9, 2026
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Richard W. Brewer, Craig J. Dutra, Jake McGuigan
Absent: Shana Teas, Manuel Soares, Jr.
Every vote, in order
To enter into open session at 6:00 P.M
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Craig Dutra and seconded by Jake McGuigan it was voted 3-0-0 (Ms. Teas & Mr. Soares absent) to enter into open session at 6:00 P.M.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
a Request from Gary Cambra, Police Sergeant to accept his resignation dated March 4, 2025 effective March 10, 2026
To accept Gary Cambra's resignation effective March 10, 2026
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Craig Dutra and seconded by Jake McGuigan it was voted 3-0-0 (Ms. Teas & Mr. Soares absent) to accept Gary Cambra's resignation effective March 10, 2026.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
b Request from John Azevedo, Harbor Advisory Chair to appoint Kevin Carter to the Harbor Advisory Committee
To appoint Kevin Carter to said Committee
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Craig Dutra it was voted 3-0-0 (Ms. Teas & Mr. Soares absent) to appoint Kevin Carter to said Committee.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
a Request from Christopher Dunn, Police Chief to accept Gary Cambra to stay on as a Reserve Officer
To accept Mr. Cambra's resignation
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Craig Dutra it was voted 3-0-0 (Ms. Teas & Mr. Soares absent) to accept Mr. Cambra's resignation.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
b Request from Christopher Dunn, Police Chief to promote Field Training Officer Luc Suave to the rank of Sergeant effective April 12, 2026
To promote Luc Suave to the rank of Sergeant
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Craig Dutra it was voted 3-0-0 (Ms. Teas & Mr. Soares absent) to promote Luc Suave to the rank of Sergeant.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
c Request from Kristin Stinson, Town Clerk to approve the Warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held on April 14, 2026
To approve the Warrant for the annual Town Election
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Craig Dutra and seconded by Jake McGuigan it was voted 3-0-0 (Ms. Teas & Mr. Soares absent) to approve the Warrant for the annual Town Election.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
d Request from the Westport River Watershed Alliance to approve the following events during the Spring/Summer of 2026; e Cherry & Webb 5" grade field study on April 10" 8am-2pm e Annual Spring Electronic
To approve the events
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Craig Dutra it was voted 3-0-0 (Ms. Teas & Mr. Soares absent) to approve the events.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
e Request from Bill Chace, Director of Marine Services to approve the Dharma Voyage Annual Regatta
To approve the event
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Craig Dutra and seconded by Jake McGuigan it was voted 3-0-0 (Ms. Teas & Mr. Soares absent) to approve the event.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
f Request to approve Kleinfelder Water Main Contract Amendment #6
To approve the Kleinfelder Water Main Contract Amendment #6
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Craig Dutra it was voted 3-0-0 (Ms. Teas & Mr. Soares absent) to approve the Kleinfelder Water Main Contract Amendment #6.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
g Discuss, Review, and Approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To advance Article #20 and recommend to set the cap at $5 million giving flexibility while maintaining oversight public input
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Craig Dutra it was voted 3-0-0 (Ms. Teas & Mr. Soares absent) to advance Article #20 and recommend to set the cap at $5 million giving flexibility while maintaining oversight public input.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
To send the Warrant to the Finance Committee
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Craig Dutra it was voted 3-0-0 (Ms. Teas & Mr. Soares absent) to send the Warrant to the Finance Committee.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
a Bill Chace, Director of Marine Services to discuss an AED donation from the Westport Federal Credit Union to the Harbormaster
To accept the AED donation
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Craig Dutra it was voted 3-0-0 (Ms. Teas & Mr. Soares absent) to accept the AED donation.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
a February 22, 2026 Emergency Meeting
To approve the minutes of February 22, 2026
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Craig Dutra it was voted 3-0-0 (Ms. Teas & Mr. Soares absent) to approve the minutes of February 22, 2026.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
b February 26, 2026
To approve the minutes of February 26, 2026
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Craig Dutra it was voted 3-0-0 (Ms. Teas & Mr. Soares absent) to approve the minutes of February 26, 2026.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
To adjourn the meeting at 7:55 P.M
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Craig Dutra it was voted 3-0-0 (Ms. Teas & Mr. Soares absent) to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 P.M.” (Motion: McGuigan, 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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