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April 27, 2026
32 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Shana Teas, Jake McGuigan, Richard W. Brewer, Craig J. Dutra, Rick Mundy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
To appoint Shana Teas as Chair of the Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra to appoint Shana Teas as Chair of the Board, seconded by Jake McGuigan. The Board voted unanimously in favor 5-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
To appoint Jake McGuigan as Vice-Chair of the Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Richard Brewer to appoint Jake McGuigan as Vice-Chair of the Board, seconded by Shana Teas. The Board voted unanimously in favor 5-0.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Teas)
To appoint Rick Mundy as Clerk of the Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra to appoint Rick Mundy as Clerk of the Board, seconded by Jake McGuigan, The Board yoted unanimously in favor 5-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
To increase the annual parking permit fees on Hix Bridge East and West to $40.00 effective June 1, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION by Jake McGuigan, seconded by Richard Brewer to increase the annual parking permit fees on Hix Bridge East and West to $40.00 effective June 1, 2026. The Board voted unanimously in favor 5-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To renew the Private Shellfish Aquaculture Licenses for the mentioned applicants
From the minutes
“MOTION by Jake McGuigan, seconded by Richard Brewer to renew the Private Shellfish Aquaculture Licenses for the mentioned applicants. The Board voted unanimously in favor 5-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To approve the installation of five (5) jointly owned mid-span poles on the east side of Horseneck Road
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, Mundy, TeasNo: McGuigan
From the minutes
“MOTION by Richard Brewer, seconded by Craig Dutra to approve the installation of five (5) jointly owned mid-span poles on the east side of Horseneck Road, The Board voted in favor 4-1 with Jake McGuigan opposed.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
a Request from New England Race Events, LLC to hold the Horseneck Half Marathon and 3
To approve the Horseneck Half : Marathon and a One Day Wine & Malt License for the event
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra, seconded by Jake McGuigan to approve the Horseneck Half : Marathon and a One Day Wine & Malt License for the event. The Board voted unanimously in favor 5-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
a Request from Police Chief Christopher Dunn to re-appoint the following members to the position of Full-Time Police Officer effective April 20, 2026: e Andrew Silva e Justin DeSilva e Ms
To appoint Andrew Silva and Justin DeSilva to the position of Full-Time Police Officers effective April 20, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra, seconded by Jake McGuigan to appoint Andrew Silva and Justin DeSilva to the position of Full-Time Police Officers effective April 20, 2026. The Board voted unanimously in favor 5-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
b Request from Police Chief Christopher Dunn to accept the resignation of Kelsey Carvalho, effective May 7, 2026 and to post the Full-Time Dispatcher E-911 position internally and externally simultaneous
To accept the resignation of Kelsey Carvalho and to post the Full-Time E-911 Dispatcher position simultaneously
From the minutes
“MOTION by Richard Brewer, seconded by Craig Dutra to accept the resignation of Kelsey Carvalho and to post the Full-Time E-911 Dispatcher position simultaneously. The Board voted unanimously in favor 5-0.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
c Request from Cindy Wilson to accept her resignation from the Recreation Commission effective April 13, 2026
To accept the resignation of Cindy Wilson effective April 13, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION by Jake McGuigan, seconded by Richard Brewer to accept the resignation of Cindy Wilson effective April 13, 2026. The Board voted unanimously in favor 5-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
d Request from Director of Marine Services Bill Chace to appoint the following members to Assistant Harbormaster: e Alex Rau e Elizabeth Kinnane e Zac Carter e Mr
To appoint Mr. Rau, Ms. Kinnane and Mr. Carter to Assistant Harbormaster
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra, seconded by Jake McGuigan to appoint Mr. Rau, Ms. Kinnane and Mr. Carter to Assistant Harbormaster. The Board voted unanimously in favor 5-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
e Request from Senior Services Director Beverly Bisch to appoint Joel Valentine to the part-time position in the Transportation Department as a Van Driver
To appoint Mr. Valentine as a Van Driver
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra, seconded by Jake McGuigan to appoint Mr. Valentine as a Van Driver. The Board voted unanimously in favor 5-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
f SRPEDD Commission Appointment Form for 2026-2027 e Select Board Representative e The Board considered the appointment of a Select Board representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic
To appoint Mr. Brewer as the Select Board Representative to the SRPEDD Commission
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra, seconded by Jake McGuigan to appoint Mr. Brewer as the Select Board Representative to the SRPEDD Commission. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
g SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) Appointment Form for 2026-2027 e JTPG Representative, Michael Burris e JTPG Alternate, Austin Conchinha e Mr
To appoint Mr. Burris as Representative and Mr. Conchinha as an Alternate Member to the SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra, seconded by Jake McGuigan to appoint Mr. Burris as Representative and Mr. Conchinha as an Alternate Member to the SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
a Request from Recreation Director Dana Stewart to hang a banner advertising the Westport Summer Concert Series
To approve the banner display promoting the Summer Concert Series
From the minutes
“MOTION by Jake McGuigan, seconded by Richard Brewer to approve the banner display promoting the Summer Concert Series. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
b Request from Recreation Director Dana Stewart to approve job postings for Seasonal Part-Time Lifeguards and Camp Counselors
To approve the job postings for Seasonal Part-Time Lifeguards and Camp Counselors
From the minutes
“MOTION by Jake McGuigan, seconded by Richard Brewer to approve the job postings for Seasonal Part-Time Lifeguards and Camp Counselors. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
c Request from Highway Surveyor, Chris Gonsalves to execute a MassDOT contract for Sanford Road pedestrian and roadway safety improvements
To approve the MassDOT contract for Sanford Road pedestrian & roadway safety improvements
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra, seconded by Jake McGuigan to approve the MassDOT contract for Sanford Road pedestrian & roadway safety improvements. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
d Request from Economic Development Task Force, Vice Chair Maurice May to authorize the 2026 Farmer's Markets and to hang a promotional banner
To authorize the 2026 Farmer's Markets and to hang a promotional banner
From the minutes
“MOTION by Jake McGuigan, seconded by Craig Dutra to authorize the 2026 Farmer's Markets and to hang a promotional banner. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
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 commemoration of the Revolution250 event at the Paquachuck Inn on August 15" & 16'" 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra, seconded by Jake McGuigan to approve the commemoration of the Revolution250 event at the Paquachuck Inn on August 15" & 16'" 2026. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
f Request to approve Director of Senior Services Job Description and authorize posting
To approve the Director of Senior Services job description, as amended, and to authorize the posting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Richard Brewer, seconded by Jake McGuigan to approve the Director of Senior Services job description, as amended, and to authorize the posting. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
g Request to approve MOA between DCR and Town of Westport for Operating Westport River Boat Launch and Overflow Parking
To approve the MOA between DCR and the Town of Westport for Operating Westport River Boat Launch and Overflow Parking
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, Mundy, TeasAbstained: McGuigan
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra, seconded by Richard Brewer to approve the MOA between DCR and the Town of Westport for Operating Westport River Boat Launch and Overflow Parking. The Board voted in favor 4-1 with Jake McGuigan abstaining.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
h Request to approve First Amendment to Host Community Agreement between Town of Westport and Coastal Healing, Inc
To approve First Amendment : to Host Community Agreement between Town of Westport and Coastal Healing, Inc
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, McGuigan, TeasNo: Mundy
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra, seconded by Richard Brewer to approve First Amendment : to Host Community Agreement between Town of Westport and Coastal Healing, Inc. The Board yoted in favor 4-1 with Rick Mundy opposed.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
i Request from U
To recommend supporting the rename of the 2.6-mile stream as mentioned to Stevies Brook
From the minutes
“MOTION by Richard Brewer, seconded by Jake McGuigan to recommend supporting the rename of the 2.6-mile stream as mentioned to Stevies Brook. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
j Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article recommendations and Town Meeting Preparation
To recommend approval of all Articles except ones listed below for separate discussion
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra, seconded by Richard Brewer to recommend approval of all Articles except ones listed below for separate discussion. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
To pass over Articles #6 and #7 at Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra, seconded by Jake McGuigan to pass over Articles #6 and #7 at Town Meeting. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
To recommend Article #9 on the Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Richard Brewer, seconded by Jake McGuigan to recommend Article #9 on the Town Meeting Warrant. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
To recommend borrowing of $2.5M for Article #20 on the Town Meeting Warrant, aligning with the Finance Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Jake McGuigan, seconded by Craig Dutra to recommend borrowing of $2.5M for Article #20 on the Town Meeting Warrant, aligning with the Finance Committee. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
To pass over Article #34 at Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Jake McGuigan, seconded by Richard Brewer to pass over Article #34 at Town Meeting. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To recommend Article #35 on the Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra, seconded by Richard Brewer to recommend Article #35 on the Town Meeting Warrant. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
k Request to Assign RFQ Evaluation of A/E Professional Services for Briggs Road Fire Station Link Water Main Extension to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee OC)
To assign RFQ evaluation to the IOC
From the minutes
“MOTION by Jake McGuigan, seconded by Craig Dutra to assign RFQ evaluation to the IOC. The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
a Town Administrator 90-Day Update and discussion on annual goals
To approve the minutes of April 6, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION by Jake McGuigan, seconded by Richard Brewer to approve the minutes of April 6, 2026, The Board voted in favor unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To adjourn the meeting at 8:45PM
From the minutes
“MOTION by Craig Dutra, seconded by Jake McGuigan. The Board voted in favor 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:45PM.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
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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