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June 22, 2026
31 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Shana Teas, Jake McGuigan, Richard W. Brewer, Rick Mundy
Absent: Craig J. Dutra
Every vote, in order
To approve the Class II Motor Vehicle and Repair Licenses for Westport Automotive Group at 1052 State Road
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the Class II Motor Vehicle and Repair Licenses for Westport Automotive Group at 1052 State Road.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To approve the Class Il Motor Vehicle License for AVR Plus d/b/a Fast Road Auto Sales at 327 State Road
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the Class Il Motor Vehicle License for AVR Plus d/b/a Fast Road Auto Sales at 327 State Road.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
To approve the seasonal trailer permit for 95 Mosher Lane
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Mundy it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the seasonal trailer permit for 95 Mosher Lane.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Mundy)
To approve the Class II Motor Vehicle License for Scott's Auto Center at 620 Sanford Road
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the Class II Motor Vehicle License for Scott's Auto Center at 620 Sanford Road.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
a Request from Bishstrong Foundation, Inc
To approve the Bishstrong Foundation annual 5k Walk/Run/Roll Race
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the Bishstrong Foundation annual 5k Walk/Run/Roll Race.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
b Request from Weatherlow Farms for a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage License for the following events: " Friday, July 17", 2026 Picnic Dinner 5PM - 9PM = Thursday, August 20", 2026 Picnic Dinner 5PM - 9PM
To approve a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage License for the mentioned event dates subject to 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 in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage License for the mentioned event dates subject to conditions stated in the Police recommendation.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
c Request from Keith Dias for an Entertainment License to hold their annual Westport Pride Festival on June 28, 2026
To approve a One Day Entertainment License for the Westport Pride Festival subject to conditions stated in the Police recommendation
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Ms. Teas it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve a One Day Entertainment License for the Westport Pride Festival subject to conditions stated in the Police recommendation.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Teas)
a Request from Police Chief, Christopher Dunn to re-appoint the following officers on the attached list effective July 1, 2026
To re- appoint the mentioned individuals to their respective positions
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to re- appoint the mentioned individuals to their respective positions.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
b Request from Highway Surveyor, Chris Gonsalves to appoint Jay Correia from a seasonal employee to the Full-Time position of Skilled Laborer/Light Truck Driver with a start date of June 23, 2026
To appoint Jay Correia to the full-time position of Skilled Laborer/Light Truck Driver effective June 23, 2026
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to appoint Jay Correia to the full-time position of Skilled Laborer/Light Truck Driver effective June 23, 2026.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
c Request from Superintendent of Schools, Fran Roy to appoint the following to the respective committees: = Christopher Thrasher & Jason Pacheco - Capital Improvement Planning Committee = Evan Gendreau &
To appoint the following individuals to their respective positions, with the exception of the two holds
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to appoint the following individuals to their respective positions, with the exception of the two holds.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
To appoint Christopher Thrasher to the CIPC
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to appoint Christopher Thrasher to the CIPC.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
d Request from Recreation Director, Dana Stewart to appoint the following as Camp Counselors: = Brooke Crocker * Angelo Gonzalez « Adrian Gonzalez
To appoint the mentioned individuals as Camp Counselors
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to appoint the mentioned individuals as Camp Counselors.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
e Request from Director of Marine Services, Bill Chace to appoint the following as Parking Enforcement Officers: = William Chace * Rick Smith = Kevin Carter = Andrew Manchester « Alex Rau = Elizabeth Kin
To appoint the mentioned individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to appoint the mentioned individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
a Request from Westport River Watershed Alliance to hang a banner promoting their Summer Concert
To approve the banner display for the Westport River Watershed Alliance
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the banner display for the Westport River Watershed Alliance.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
b Request from IT Director, Keith Novo to Authorize the Signing of the Community Compact Municipal Fiber Grant Contract
To authorize the signing of the Community Compact Municipal Fiber Grant Contract
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Mr. Mundy it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to authorize the signing of the Community Compact Municipal Fiber Grant Contract.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Mundy)
c Vote to approve and execute successor Employment Agreement with Keith Novo, IT Director
To approve and execute successor Employment Agreement with Keith Novo, IT Director
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve and execute successor Employment Agreement with Keith Novo, IT Director.” (Motion: Mundy, second: Brewer)
d Vote to approve and execute successor Employment Agreement with Theodora Gabriel, Principal Assessor
To approve and execute successor Employment Agreement, as amended, with Theodora Gabriel, Principal Assessor
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve and execute successor Employment Agreement, as amended, with Theodora Gabriel, Principal Assessor.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
e Request to approve the FY2027 Non-Union Pay Schedule, including a 3% cost-of- living adjustment, effective July 1, 2026
To approve the FY2027 Non-Union Pay Schedule including a 3% cost- of-living adjustment, effective July 1, 2026
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the FY2027 Non-Union Pay Schedule including a 3% cost- of-living adjustment, effective July 1, 2026.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
f Request to approve the Lease Extension Agreement with Patricia Souza, present tenant for the Town Farm North Apartment
To approve the Lease Extension Agreement with Patricia Souza, present tenant for the Town Farm North Apartment contingent upon receiving proof of insurance and disclosure forms
Yes: Brewer, McGuigan, TeasNo: MundyAbsent: Dutra
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 3-1-0 (Mr. Dutra absent & Mr. Mundy opposed) to approve the Lease Extension Agreement with Patricia Souza, present tenant for the Town Farm North Apartment contingent upon receiving proof of insurance and disclosure forms.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
g Request to approve the Lease Agreement with Jennifer Belhumeur dba Codimonk Nursery School, for the Town Hall Annex Basement
To approve the Lease Agreement with Jennifer Belhumeur dba Codimonk Nursery School, for the Town Hall Annex Basement contingent upon receiving proof of insurance and disclosure forms
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the Lease Agreement with Jennifer Belhumeur dba Codimonk Nursery School, for the Town Hall Annex Basement contingent upon receiving proof of insurance and disclosure forms.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
h Request from Highway Surveyor, Chris Gonsalves to execute a construction contract for PJ Keating Co in the amount of $470,830 for the Sanford Road Pedestrian & Roadway Safety Improvements Project
To execute the construction contract for PJ Keating Co
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to execute the construction contract for PJ Keating Co.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
i Year End Transfers " Select Board Personnel $48,000 to Legal " Town Hall Expenses $18,160
To approve the Year End transfers with the exception of the two holds
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the Year End transfers with the exception of the two holds.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To approve the Year End transfer for Select Board Personnel to Legal
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the Year End transfer for Select Board Personnel to Legal.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To approve the Year End transfer for Veteran's Benefits to Veteran's Graves Expenses
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the Year End transfer for Veteran's Benefits to Veteran's Graves Expenses.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
j Request to approve the Grant Agreement with Westport Youth Athletic Association (WYAA) with the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for Tennis and Pickleball Courts
To approve the Grant Agreement with Westport Youth Athletic Association with the CPC for tennis and pickleball courts
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the Grant Agreement with Westport Youth Athletic Association with the CPC for tennis and pickleball courts.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
k Request to Accept the Recommendation of the Infrastructure Oversight Committee RFQ Subcommittee for Designer Selection for the Briggs Road Fire Station Link Water Main Extension Project and Authorize t
To authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and execute a contract for A/E professional services with Kleinfelder not to exceed $100k
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and execute a contract for A/E professional services with Kleinfelder not to exceed $100k.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To change the Barrier Beach Management Plan to the current Select Board policy of road clearing as long as it is legal and regulatory permissible
From the minutes
“motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to change the Barrier Beach Management Plan to the current Select Board policy of road clearing as long as it is legal and regulatory permissible.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
To authorize all Select Board members to sign Bill Warrants when needed
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to authorize all Select Board members to sign Bill Warrants when needed.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
b Planning Board - High School Reuse and Housing
To support the Planning Board to pursue funding for a water/wastewater capacity study and seek grant funding to prepare an RFP for potential redevelopment opportunities
Yes: Brewer, Mundy, TeasNo: McGuiganAbsent: Dutra
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Ms. Teas it was voted in favor 3-1-0 (Mr. Dutra absent & Mr. McGuigan opposed) to support the Planning Board to pursue funding for a water/wastewater capacity study and seek grant funding to prepare an RFP for potential redevelopment opportunities.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Teas)
c Eversource Hixbridge Road Project Update
To approve the minutes of May 11, 2026 and June 1, 2026
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Mr. Dutra absent) to approve the minutes of May 11, 2026 and June 1, 2026.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
To adjourn the meeting at 10:37PM
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 4-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:37PM.” (Motion: Brewer, 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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