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March 23, 2026
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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 NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A Eversource Energy to install eight (8) new manholes (6'x10'x8'), one (1) new manhole (13' x 13' x 8') and approximately 4810" (feet) of conduit in the Right of
To continue the matter to the April 6 meeting
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 4-0-0 (Mr. Soares absent) to continue the matter to the April 6 meeting.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
b Request to approve layout of Stacy Lane as shown on the Definitive Subdivision Plan entitled "Stacy Lane" Off Fisher Road, prepared for Ronald Oliveira Dated: November 23, 2020, recorded in the Bristol
To approve the layout of Stacy Lane pending Certificate : of Compliance from Conservation
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, TeasNo: McGuiganAbsent: Soares
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Craig Dutra and seconded by : Richard Brewer it was voted 3-1-0 (Mr. McGuigan opposed & Mr. . Soares absent) to approve the layout of Stacy Lane pending Certificate : of Compliance from Conservation.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
c Application request for the transfer of the Class II Motor Vehicle License from ICars Inc
To approve the transfer of the Class II License for Speedy Auto Loft
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 4-0-0 to approve the transfer of the Class II License for Speedy Auto Loft.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
d Request for Trench Excavation Permit from the Westport Harbor Water Association (WHWA) re: River Road Water Main Project
To approve the request for a Trench Excavation Permit from the Westport Harbor Water Association (WHWA) subject to the conditions of approval
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Craig Dutra and seconded by Jake McGuigan it was voted 4-0-0 (Mr. Soares absent) to approve the request for a Trench Excavation Permit from the Westport Harbor Water Association (WHWA) subject to the conditions of approval.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
a Request from Cultural Council Chair, Rob Del Gaudio to appoint Kenneth Gumbert to the Cultural Council
To appoint Mr. Gumbert to said Committee
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Craig Dutra it was voted 4-0-0 (Mr. Soares absent) to appoint Mr. Gumbert to said Committee.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
b Request from Carolyn Edwards to resign from the Cultural Council effective April 9, 2026
To accept Ms. Edwards' resignation effective April 9, 2026
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 4-0-0 (Mr. Soares absent) to accept Ms. Edwards' resignation effective April 9, 2026.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
c Request from Town Administrator, Chris Vitale to accept the resignation of Craig Cadima as Special Equipment Operator effective February 2, 2026
To accept Mr. Cadima's resignation effective February 2, 2026
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 4-0-0 (Mr. Soares absent) to accept Mr. Cadima's resignation effective February 2, 2026.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
a Request from Town Clerk, Kristin Stinson to approve Change Official Posting Location for Public Bodies
To approve to change the official posting location for public bodies
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 4-0-0 (Mr. Soares absent) to approve to change the official posting location for public bodies.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
b Request from David Aurelio, Westport Babe Ruth League to name the two little league fields located at 17 Main Road in honor of Ray Elias
To name the two little league fields in honor of Ray Elias
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and : seconded by Craig Dutra it was voted 4-0-0 (Mr. Soares absent) to name the two little league fields in honor of Ray Elias.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
c Request from Highway Surveyor, Christopher Gonsalves, to execute a DOT reimbursement payment document for initial work expenses performed in 2025
To execute the DOT reimbursement for 2025 work expenses
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 4-0-0 (Mr, Soares absent) to execute the DOT reimbursement for 2025 work expenses.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
d Request from Town Administrator, Chris Vitale to approve the Sustainable Purchasing Policy
To approve the Sustainable Purchasing Policy
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Craig Dutra and seconded : by Richard Brewer it was voted 4-0-0 (Mr. Soares absent) to approve the Sustainable Purchasing Policy.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
f Request from the Cemetery Department to post the Seasonal Laborer Position
To post the Seasonal Laborer position with the Cemetery Department
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 4-0-0 (Mr. Soares absent) to post the Seasonal Laborer position with the Cemetery Department.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
h Request from Westport Landing Commission to Increase Annual Parking Permit Fee at Hix Bridge East and Hix Bridge West Landings
To increase fees on Hix Bridge East and West Landings as requested
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Richard Brewer and seconded by Jake McGuigan it was voted 4-0-0 (Mr. Soares absent) to increase fees on Hix Bridge East and West Landings as requested.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
To approve the minutes of March 9, 2026
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 4-0-0 (Mr. Soares absent) to approve the minutes of March 9, 2026.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To adjourn the meeting at 8:15 P.M
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 4-0-0 (Mr. Soares absent) to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 P.M.” (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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