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July 20, 2026
25 recorded votes, 4 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 determine both Raina and Tally meet the definition of dangerous dogs based upon the credible evidence and testimony presented
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 determine both Raina and Tally meet the definition of dangerous dogs based upon the credible evidence and testimony presented.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
To the owner's premises, confined indoors, confined outdoors in accordance wi
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, McGuigan, TeasNo: Mundy
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Dutra it was voted in favor 4-1-0 (Mr. Mundy opposed) for the following remedial orders per Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, Section 157(c) on both Raina and Tally: (ii) Be confined to the owner's premises, confined indoors, confined outdoors in accordance wi.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
To add the following remedial order on both Raina and Tally: (v) Lifetime dog identification information through a microchip
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, McGuigan, TeasNo: Mundy
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Dutra it was voted in favor 4-1-0 (Mr. Mundy opposed) to add the following remedial order on both Raina and Tally: (v) Lifetime dog identification information through a microchip.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
To add the statedcompliance deadlines on both Raina and Tally
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, McGuigan, TeasNo: Mundy
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Dutra it was voted in favor 4-1-0 (Mr. Mundy opposed) to add the statedcompliance deadlines on both Raina and Tally.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
To appoint Lauren Monticello as Director of Senior Services, subject to successful negotiation of an employment agreement with the Town Administrator, completion of a background check, and other pre-employment requiremen
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 Lauren Monticello as Director of Senior Services, subject to successful negotiation of an employment agreement with the Town Administrator, completion of a background check, and other pre-employment requiremen.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
a Request from Max Performance to hold their annual Buzzard's Bay Triathlon on September 20, 2026
To approve the annual Buzzard's Bay Triathlon subject to the Police Department recommendations and noting the communication and safety precautions as mentioned
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 annual Buzzard's Bay Triathlon subject to the Police Department recommendations and noting the communication and safety precautions as mentioned.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
b Request from Buzzard's Bay Brewing Inc
To approve a One-Day Wine & Malt Beverages License to Buzzard's Bay Brewing subject to the Police Department recommendations
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 a One-Day Wine & Malt Beverages License to Buzzard's Bay Brewing subject to the Police Department recommendations.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
c Request from Holy Ghost Club, 171 Sodom Road for One-Day All-Alcoholic Liquor License for 179 Sodom Road for a fundraiser on August 1, 2026 from lpm-7pm
To approve a One-Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License to Holy Ghost Club subject to the Police Department recommendations
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 a One-Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License to Holy Ghost Club subject to the Police Department recommendations.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
a Request from Rebecca Priest to accept her resignation effective July 24, 2026
To accept the resignation of Rebecca Priest effective July 24, 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 accept the resignation of Rebecca Priest effective July 24, 2026.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
b Request to recommend Jean Maguire to the Council on Aging
To the Council on Aging
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 ' recommend Jean Maguire to the Council on Aging.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
c Request to appoint Mark Thompson as a Regular Member to the Historical Commission
To appoint Mark Thompson as a Regular Member to the Historical Commission
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 Mark Thompson as a Regular Member to the Historical Commission.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
d FY2027 Appointments Committee First Name Last Name Recreation Commission Dorina Amaral 3 yTs Mary Ellen Folay ayrs infrastructure Oversight Committee Robert Daylor Maurice May JOSe Amaral Josaph Rigux
To appoint the listed individuals to their respective committees
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 listed individuals to their respective committees.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
a Request to approve job description of Zoning Board Administrator position and authorize job posting
To approve the job description of the Zoning Board Administrator position as amended and authorize posting
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 te approve the job description of the Zoning Board Administrator position as amended and authorize posting.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
b Request to approve job description of the Production Assistant and authorize job posting
To approve the job description of the Production Assistant position and authorize posting
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 job description of the Production Assistant position and authorize posting.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
d Request to authorize Part-Time Board of Health Clerk job posting
To approve the job description of the Public Health Nurse and the Part-Time Board of Health Clerk positions and authorize posting
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 job description of the Public Health Nurse and the Part-Time Board of Health Clerk positions and authorize posting.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
e Request from Westport Police Department to display a banner for Night Out from July 21st to August 4, 2026
To approve a banner display for Night Out
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 banner display for Night Out.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
f Request from Susan Brayton, Town Treasurer to sign BAN Renewal for the school building construction
To sign BAN Renewal for the school building construction
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 sign BAN Renewal for the school building construction.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
g Request from Chris Gonsalves, Highway Surveyor to execute the construction contract for PJ Keating Co for the Phase 2 ~ DOT Year 2026 Paving Improvements Project
To execute the construction contract for PJ Keating Co for the Phase 2 -- DOT Year 2026 Paving Improvements Project
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 execute the construction contract for PJ Keating Co for the Phase 2 -- DOT Year 2026 Paving Improvements Project.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
h Request from Police Chief, Christopher Dunn for a Wage Adjustment for Deputy Chief Robert Rebello
To increase Deputy Chief Rebello's current salary by $1.440 for FY2027
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 increase Deputy Chief Rebello's current salary by $1.440 for FY2027.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
To authorize the Town Administrator to research options pertaining to the salary differential retroactive compensation to Deputy Chief Rebello
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Mundy it was voted unanimously in favor 5-0-0 to authorize the Town Administrator to research options pertaining to the salary differential retroactive compensation to Deputy Chief Rebello.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Mundy)
i Request from Carol Freitas, Veteran's Service Officer to accept a $50
To accept a $50.00 donation made to the Veterans Office for discretionary use
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 a $50.00 donation made to the Veterans Office for discretionary use.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
j Request to approve job description of the Building Department Principal Clerk and authorize job posting
To approve job description of the Building Department Principal Clerk and authorize job posting
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 job description of the Building Department Principal Clerk and authorize job posting.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To approve the amended meeting minutes of June 22, 2026
Yes: Brewer, McGuigan, Mundy, TeasAbstained: Dutra
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. McGuigan it was voted in favor 4-0-1 (Mr. Dutra abstained) to approve the amended meeting minutes of June 22, 2026.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
To approve the meeting minutes of July 6, 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 meeting minutes of July 6, 2026.” (Motion: Mundy, second: McGuigan)
To adjourn the meeting at 8:15PM
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 adjourn the meeting at 8:15PM.” (Motion: Mundy, 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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