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July 6, 2026
17 recorded votes, 1 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 the Motor Vehicle Repair License for JayKay Inc
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 approve the Motor Vehicle Repair License for JayKay Inc.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
a Request from Westport Food Pantry for a One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for a Summer School Fundraiser at Weatherlow Farms, 845 Sodom Road on July 25, 2026 from S5pm-9pm
To approve the One-Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License to the Westport Food Pantry subject to the Police Department recommendations
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 All-Alcoholic Beverages License to the Westport Food Pantry subject to the Police Department recommendations.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
b 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 All-Alcoholic Beverages License to the Holy Ghost Club for the listed events subject to the Police Department recommendations
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 One-Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License to the Holy Ghost Club for the listed events subject to the Police Department recommendations.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
a Request to accept the resignation of Maria Branco, Zoning Board of Appeals Administrator
To accept the resignation of Maria Branco
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 accept the resignation of Maria Branco.” (Motion: Mundy, second: Brewer)
b Request to accept the resignation of John Maddock, Production Assistant, WCTV
To accept the resignation of John Maddock
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 accept the resignation of John Maddock.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
c Request to appoint Jason Pacheco to Cable Advisory Board
To appoint Jason Pacheco to the Cable Advisory Board
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 appoint Jason Pacheco to the Cable Advisory Board.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
d FY2027 Appointments (see attached list) e Mr
To appoint the individuals identified in the attached FY2027 Appointments List to their respective positions with the exception of Mr. Almeida to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee
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 the individuals identified in the attached FY2027 Appointments List to their respective positions with the exception of Mr. Almeida to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
a Request to approve Select Board-Appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees Policy Handbook
To approve the Select Board-Appointed Boards, Commission and Committees Policy Handbook
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 Select Board-Appointed Boards, Commission and Committees Policy Handbook.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
b Request to approve and execute the order of taking to complete the acceptance of Stacy Lane as a Public Way
To approve and execute the order of taking to complete the acceptance of Stacy Lane as a public way
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, Mundy, TeasNo: McGuigan
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-1-0 (Mr. McGuigan opposed) to approve and execute the order of taking to complete the acceptance of Stacy Lane as a public way.” (Motion: Mundy, second: Brewer)
c Request to Approve Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Agreement and Authorize Expenditure
To approve the Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Agreement and Authorize Expenditure
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 Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Agreement and Authorize Expenditure.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
d Request to approve Notice of Intent for upgrades to Hix Bridge Landing
To approve Notice of Intent for upgrades to Hix Bridge Landing
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 Notice of Intent for upgrades to Hix Bridge Landing.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
e Discussion and possible vote on dissolution of the following Committees: » ADA Transition Plan Committee « Agricultural/Open Space Preservation Trust Fund « Energy Committee « Internet Advisory « Long-
To dissolve the listed committees with the exception of the Energy Committee
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 dissolve the listed committees with the exception of the Energy Committee.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
f Request to approve the Lease Agreement, as amended, with Jennifer Belhumeur dba Codimonk Nursery School, for the Town Hall Annex Basement
To approve the Lease Agreement, as amended, with Jennifer Belhumeur dba Codimonk Nursery School, for the Town Hall Annex Basement
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 Lease Agreement, as amended, with Jennifer Belhumeur dba Codimonk Nursery School, for the Town Hall Annex Basement.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
g Request to approve the Public Health Nurse job description
To approve the Public Health Nurse job description
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 Public Health Nurse job description.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
h Request to authorize the creation of the Board of Health Part-Time Clerk position and approve the job description
To approve the creation of the Board of Health Part-Time Clerk position and approve the job description
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 creation of the Board of Health Part-Time Clerk position and approve the job description.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
a Request to support a grant application for the cold water culverts on Drift Road and Cornell Road
To support a grant application for the cold water culverts on Drift Road and Cornell 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 support a grant application for the cold water culverts on Drift Road and Cornell Road.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM.” (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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