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April 6, 2026
21 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Shana Teas, Richard W. Brewer, Jake McGuigan
Absent: Craig J. Dutra, Manuel Soares, Jr.
Every vote, in order
f Project Communication and Updates Eversource shall provide timely updates to the Town regarding: e Project timeline changes e Road closures or lane restrictions e Delays or other impacts
To approve the manhole petition on Hix Bridge Road with conditions listed
Yes: Brewer, TeasNo: McGuiganAbsent: Dutra, Soares
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Richard Brewer and seconded by Shana Teas it was voted 2-1-0 (Mr. McGuigan opposed, Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the manhole petition on Hix Bridge Road with conditions listed.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Teas)
a Request from William Rudasill to approve a Common Victualler License for Lickety Splits, located at 719 State Road to Ruda's Creamery LLC d/b/a Lickety Splits due to an ownership change
To approve the Common Victualler License for Lickety Splits at 719 State Road
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Richard Brewer and seconded by Jake McGuigan it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the Common Victualler License for Lickety Splits at 719 State Road.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
a Request from Police Chief, Christopher Dunn to appoint Zachary Berube and Joseph Yeadon as full-time Police Officers effective April 19, 2026
To approve the appointments of Zachary Berube and Joseph Yeadon to Full-Time Police Officers
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Richard Brewer and seconded by Jake McGuigan it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the appointments of Zachary Berube and Joseph Yeadon to Full-Time Police Officers.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
b Request from Police Chief, Christopher Dunn to appoint Michayla Plant to Part- Time E-911 Dispatcher effective April 7, 2026
To approve the appointment of Michayla Plant as E-911 Dispatcher
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the appointment of Michayla Plant as E-911 Dispatcher.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
c Request from Town Nurse, Linda Pierce to accept her retirement effective July 3, 2026 and to post the position with a start date of July 6, 2026
To accept the resignation for Linda Pierce and to post the position
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to accept the resignation for Linda Pierce and to post the position.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
d Request from Town Clerk, Kristin Stinson to appoint Evelyn Mercier to the Board of Registrars, term to expire April 2029, e Town Clerk Kristin Stinson stated the position represents the Republican Regi
To approve the appointment of Evelyn Mercier to the Board of Registrars
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the appointment of Evelyn Mercier to the Board of Registrars.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
e Request from Town Clerk, Kristin Stinson to appoint the following individuals as Election Workers, terms to expire June 30, 2027
To approve the appointments of the listed individuals to Election Workers
Yes: Brewer, McGuiganAbstained: TeasAbsent: Dutra, Soares
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 2-0-1 (Ms. Teas abstained, Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the appointments of the listed individuals to Election Workers.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
a Request from Caitlin Fay, 4" of July Parade Committee to hold the Annual Parade
For the 4" of July event
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) for the 4" of July event.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To continue its past practice of funding Police detail services required for 4" of July the event
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Richard Brewer and seconded by Jake McGuigan it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to continue its past practice of funding Police detail services required for 4" of July the event.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
b Request from Kevin Curt to allow seasonal East Beach Trailers to occupy sites starting April 24, 2026
To allow seasonal East Beach Trailers to occupy sites starting April 24, 2026
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to allow seasonal East Beach Trailers to occupy sites starting April 24, 2026.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To approve the banner request and waive the permit fee
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Richard Brewer and seconded by Jake McGuigan it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the banner request and waive the permit fee.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
d Request from Westport 250 Committee to hang a banner over Main Road from mid- May to mid-July
To approve the banner request
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the banner request.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
e Request from the Shallop Planning Committee to approve a commemoration of Revolution250 event at Paquachuck Inn on August 15" and 16 from 11-3:00P
To approve the banner request and asked the Committee to return at a future meeting with additional event information for further consideration
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the banner request and asked the Committee to return at a future meeting with additional event information for further consideration.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
f Request from Wendy Henderson to approve four Hix Bridge Landing permits for ) Dharma Voyage non-resident rowers
To approve four Hix Bridge Landing permits to the Dharma Voyage non-resident rowers
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Richard Brewer and seconded by Jake McGuigan it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to approve four Hix Bridge Landing permits to the Dharma Voyage non-resident rowers.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
h Request to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to consider additional articles
To reopen the Town Meeting warrant and add the Francis Estates easement article at the end of the warrant, without renumbering existing articles
Yes: Brewer, TeasAbstained: McGuiganAbsent: Dutra, Soares
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Richard Brewer and seconded by Shana Teas it was voted 2-0-1 (Mr. McGuigan abstained, Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to reopen the Town Meeting warrant and add the Francis Estates easement article at the end of the warrant, without renumbering existing articles.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Teas)
c Discussion emphasized balancing, accountability of elected officials, avoiding excessive or disruptive recall efforts, costs and impacts of elections
To reopen the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and add the recall bylaw amendment article (Option 1) without renumbering existing articles
Yes: McGuigan, TeasNo: BrewerAbsent: Dutra, Soares
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Shana Teas it was voted 2-1-0 (Mr. Brewer opposed, Mr, Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to reopen the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and add the recall bylaw amendment article (Option 1) without renumbering existing articles.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Teas)
i Request to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant without renumbering existing articles
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Shana Teas and seconded by Jake McGuigan it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant without renumbering existing articles.” (Motion: Teas, second: McGuigan)
c Discussion and amendment at Town Meeting
To post the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as amended
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Richard Brewer and seconded by Jake McGuigan it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr Dutra absent) to post the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as amended.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
To approve the minutes of March 23, 2026
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr Dutra absent) to approve the minutes of March 23, 2026.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To authorize submission of the grant application for Green Communities : Program
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr, Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to authorize submission of the grant application for Green Communities : Program.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To adjourn the meeting at 8:31 P.M
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Jake McGuigan and seconded by Richard Brewer it was voted 3-0-0 (Mr. Soares & Mr. Dutra absent) to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 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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