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June 1, 2026
26 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
a Request to set the water rate at $8
To retain the current water rate at $8.30/CCF
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 retain the current water rate at $8.30/CCF.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
b Request to set user rates for Municipal Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at $0
To set the user rates for Municipal Electric Vehicle Stations at $0,28/kWh and a $2.00/hour idle time effective July 1, 2026
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 set the user rates for Municipal Electric Vehicle Stations at $0,28/kWh and a $2.00/hour idle time effective July 1, 2026.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
c Request from John Rodrigues for a six-month seasonal trailer permit for recreational purposes to locate a trailer at 95 Mosher Lane
To continue the matter to the June 22, 2026 meeting with additional information provided from the applicant
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. Dutra it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to continue the matter to the June 22, 2026 meeting with additional information provided from the applicant.” (Motion: Mundy, second: Dutra)
a Request from Holy Ghost Club, 171 Sodom Road for One Day All Alcoholic Liquor Licenses for 179 Sodom Road for the following events
To approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for the mentioned events 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. Brewer it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for the mentioned events subject to all conditions stated in the Police Recommendation.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
b Request from Coastal Wine Trail of Southeastern New England for a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage Permit for their annual Farmer's Market Festival at 200 Pine Hill Road on June 13, 2026 from 1lam - 7:30pm
To approve a One Day Liquor License subject to conditions stated in the Police Recommendation and MDAR certifications
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to approve a One Day Liquor License subject to conditions stated in the Police Recommendation and MDAR certifications.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
a Request from Police Chief Christopher Dunn to appoint Taegan Salera to Full Time EMD Dispatcher
To appoint Taegan Salera to Full Time EMD Dispatcher
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 appoint Taegan Salera to Full Time EMD Dispatcher.” (Motion: Mundy, second: Brewer)
b Request from Police Chief Christopher Dunn to appoint the following to Community Service Officers effective May 31, 2026: ® Jacob Mauk " Kailyn Days #® Ryan Sauvé " Eric Madonna «= Robert Deschenes « H
To appoint the mentioned individuals to Community Service Officers effective June 28, 2026 subject to a successful background check and physical, required training
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 appoint the mentioned individuals to Community Service Officers effective June 28, 2026 subject to a successful background check and physical, required training.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
c Request from Recreation Director Dana Stewart to accept the resignations of the following members from the Recreation Commission effective June 30, 2026: # Amanda Mazzaferro ® Olivia Carreiro « Tim Gil
To accept the mentioned resignations from the Recreation Commission effective June 30, 2026
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 accept the mentioned resignations from the Recreation Commission effective June 30, 2026.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
d Request from Recreation Director Dana Stewart to appoint Brian Valcourt to the Recreation Commission
To appoint Mr. Valcourt to the Recreation Commission
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Mr. Dutra it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to appoint Mr. Valcourt to the Recreation Commission.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
e Request from Recreation Director Dana Stewart to appoint the following as Camp Counselors: " Shelby Orr = Tess Silvia « Jenna Egbe ® Chloe Baker « Jenna George : ® Alijah Gonzalez » Isabella Egbe e Ms
To appoint the mentioned individuals te Camp Counselors pending required training and successful background checks
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 appoint the mentioned individuals te Camp Counselors pending required training and successful background checks.” (Motion: Mundy, second: Brewer)
f Request from the Cemetery Department to appoint Jared Manley as a Cemetery Laborer effective June 2, 2026
To appoint Mr. Manley as Seasonal Cemetery Laborer effective June 2, 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 appoint Mr. Manley as Seasonal Cemetery Laborer effective June 2, 2026.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
g Request from Brian Gallagher Commission on Disability Chair to appoint Kayleigh Vieira
To appoint Ms. Vieira to Commission on Disability
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 appoint Ms. Vieira to Commission on Disability.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
h Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) Appointment Form
To appoint Mr. Brewer to SRTA
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. Dutra it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to appoint Mr. Brewer to SRTA.” (Motion: Mundy, second: Dutra)
a Request from Police Chief Christopher Dunn to host an annual National Night on August 4, 2026
To approve a National Night on August 4, 2026
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 a National Night on August 4, 2026.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
b Request for Project Letters of Support for Grant Applications: " Community One Stop for Growth - Westport Master Plan s Seaport Economic Council - Hix Bridge Landing Update e Mr
To submit the letters of support as presented
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to submit the letters of support as presented.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
c Request from Highway Surveyor, Christopher Gonsalves to approve the 2026 Phase 2 Paving Project Intention to Award notice to be issued to PJ Keating Co
To approve the 2026 Phase 2 Paving Project Intention to Award notice as presented
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to approve the 2026 Phase 2 Paving Project Intention to Award notice as presented.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
d Request from Highway Surveyor Christopher Gonsalves to approve a Chapter 90 Town Paving Improvements, Phase Two of the Years 2025/2026
To approve a Chapter 90 Town Paving Improvements as presented
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 a Chapter 90 Town Paving Improvements as presented.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
e Request from Westport Democratic Town Committee to host a Food Drive at Town Hall Annex on July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2026
To approve the request as presented by the Westport Democratic Town Committee to host a Food Drive on July 11", 18" and 25", 2026
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to approve the request as presented by the Westport Democratic Town Committee to host a Food Drive on July 11", 18" and 25", 2026.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
g Request to approve Contract Amendment #5 for PARE Corporation for the Route 177 Roundabout Design Project
To approve the contract amendment #5 for Pare Corporation as presented
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, TeasNo: McGuigan, Mundy
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 3-2-0 with Mr. McGuigan and Mr. Mundy opposed to approve the contract amendment #5 for Pare Corporation as presented.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
h Review and Discussion of Old High School Property, Planning Proposal, and Possible Action Regarding Next Steps
To reaffirm the public and municipal use as a near-term direction for the building
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 reaffirm the public and municipal use as a near-term direction for the building.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
To authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the School Department to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Yes: Dutra, McGuigan, Mundy, TeasNo: Brewer
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 4-1-0 with Mr. Brewer opposed to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the School Department to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
To authorize the Town Administrator to enter into an agreement with Brewster Thornton Group Architects (BTGA) not to exceed $29,999
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 authorize the Town Administrator to enter into an agreement with Brewster Thornton Group Architects (BTGA) not to exceed $29,999.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
i Discussion and Possible Vote to Establish Director of Senior Services Screening Committee and Hiring Process
To establish a Director of Senior Services Screening Committee
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Mr. Dutra it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to establish a Director of Senior Services Screening Committee.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
To appoint Mr. Brewer to the Director of Senior Services Screening Committee
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 appoint Mr. Brewer to the Director of Senior Services Screening Committee.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
a Select Board-Appointed Board, Commission, and Committee Policy Handbook e Mr
To approve the minutes of May 5, 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 May 5, 2026.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
To adjourn the meeting at 9:12pm
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Ms. Teas and seconded by Mr. Dutra it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:12pm.” (Motion: Teas, 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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