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May 11, 2026
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Shana Teas, Jake McGuigan, Richard W. Brewer, Craig J. Dutra, Rick Mundy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
To approve a six-month seasonal trailer permit at 109 East Beach Road
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to approve a six-month seasonal trailer permit at 109 East Beach Road.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
a Request from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to hold their Annual Cycle of Life Ride on Saturday, September 19, 2026 with a rain date of Sunday, September 20, 2026
To approve the Annual Cycle of Life Ride subject to all conditions stated in the Police Recommendation
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to approve the Annual Cycle of Life Ride subject to all conditions stated in the Police Recommendation.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
b Request from the Buzzards Bay Coalition to hold their Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on October 4, 2026
To approve the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride subject to all conditions stated in the Police Recommendation
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to approve the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride subject to all conditions stated in the Police Recommendation.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
b Request from Zoning Board of Appeals Chair Roger Menard to accept the : resignation of Constance Gee
To accept the resignation of Ms. Gee
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to accept the resignation of Ms. Gee.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
c Request from Zoning Board of Appeals Chair Roger Menard to reappoint the following as Regular Members: " George Stelljes * Janice Dey ® Kevin McGoff e Mr
To re- appoint the named individuals to the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to re- appoint the named individuals to the Zoning Board of Appeals.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
d Request from Recreation Director, Dana Stewart, to appoint the following Lifeguards for the 2026 Season: # Michael Croteau « Daniel Barnes « Leonardo Hachem ® Coltrane McGonigle « Brandon Medeiros ® Lu
To appoint the named Lifeguards
Yes: Brewer, McGuigan, Mundy, TeasAbstained: Dutra
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Mundy it was voted in favor 4-0-1 with Mr. Dutra abstained to appoint the named Lifeguards.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Mundy)
e Request from Director of Marine Services Bill Chace to appoint Aiden Holyard to Assistant Harbor Master
To appoint Mr. Holyard
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Dutra it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to appoint Mr. Holyard.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
a Request from Director of Marine Services Bill Chace for a proclamation supporting National Safe Boating Week
To support a National Safe Boating Week Proclamation
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to support a National Safe Boating Week Proclamation.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
b Request from Director of Marine Services Bill Chace to hang a banner promoting Shellstock 2026
To approve the hanging of a banner to promote Shellstock
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to approve the hanging of a banner to promote Shellstock.” (Motion: Mundy, second: Brewer)
c Request from Director of Marine Services Bill Chace for final approval of the sites for the Oyster Restoration Project
To approve the sites for the Oyster Restoration Project
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to approve the sites for the Oyster Restoration Project.” (Motion: Mundy, second: Brewer)
d Request from Veteran's Service Officer Carol Freitas to accept a $50
To accept a $50.00 donation for flag markers
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Mundy it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to accept a $50.00 donation for flag markers.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Mundy)
e Request from Jennifer Belhumeur for approval to operate a summer program at Codimonk Nursery School during the summer months (June, July and August)
To authorize Mr. Vitale to prepare and sign a new Lease for Codimonk Nursery outlining the Summer Program details
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, McGuigan, TeasAbstained: Mundy
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-1 with Mr. Mundy abstained, to authorize Mr. Vitale to prepare and sign a new Lease for Codimonk Nursery outlining the Summer Program details.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
f Request from Ross Moran, Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) to approve two Conservation Restrictions: : o Conveyance of an approximate 34 acre conservation restriction located at 585 Main Road fro
To approve the : Conveyance of an approximate 34 acre conservation restriction located at 585 Main Road from (WLCT) to Buzzards Bay Coalition
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Dutra it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to approve the : Conveyance of an approximate 34 acre conservation restriction located at 585 Main Road from (WLCT) to Buzzards Bay Coalition.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
To approve the Conveyance of an approximate 52 acres conservation restriction known as Greenwood Park, Assessors Plat 6, Lot 6 from the Buzzards Bay Coalition to (WLCT)
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to approve the Conveyance of an approximate 52 acres conservation restriction known as Greenwood Park, Assessors Plat 6, Lot 6 from the Buzzards Bay Coalition to (WLCT).” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
g Review activity of Select Board-appointed Committees and vote to dissolve or dissolution or consider amending committee changes
To dissolve the ADA Transition Committee
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to dissolve the ADA Transition Committee.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
h Review and set Select Board Liaison Assignments for Town Committees for FY2027
To appoint Richard Mundy to the Sick Leave Bank Committee
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Ms. Teas and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 5-0-0 to appoint Richard Mundy to the Sick Leave Bank Committee.” (Motion: Teas, second: McGuigan)
To appoint Richard Mundy to Railroad Commissioner
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Ms. Teas and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 5-0-0 to appoint Richard Mundy to Railroad Commissioner.” (Motion: Teas, second: McGuigan)
a Barrier Beach Plan Update
To approve the minutes of April 27, 2026
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to approve the minutes of April 27, 2026.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
To adjourn the meeting at 8:59 P.M
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Dutra it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 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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