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August 3, 2026
18 recorded votes, 0 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 increase the following list of parking violations from $25.00 to $50.00 effective January 1, 2027
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 increase the following list of parking violations from $25.00 to $50.00 effective January 1, 2027.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
To approve six One-Day All-Alcoholic Liquor License to Holy Ghost for the listed events, subject to police 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 six One-Day All-Alcoholic Liquor License to Holy Ghost for the listed events, subject to police recommendations.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
a Request from Police Chief, Chris Dunn to accept the retirement of Scott Arrington effective August 15, 2026
To accept the retirementof Scott Arrington effective August 15, 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 retirementof Scott Arrington effective August 15, 2026.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
b Request from Police Chief, Chris Dunn to appoint Sergeant Scott Arrington as a Reserve Police Officer effective August 16, 2026
To appoint Scott Arrington as a Reserve Police Officer effective August 16, 2026
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 Scott Arrington as a Reserve Police Officer effective August 16, 2026.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
c Request from Police Chief, Chris Dunn to appoint Jacob Days as a Full-Time Police Officer effective September 6, 2026
To appoint Jacob Days as a Full Time Police Officer effective September 6, 2026 pending a successful background check
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 Jacob Days as a Full Time Police Officer effective September 6, 2026 pending a successful background check.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
d Request from Police Chief, Chris Dunn to promote Field Training Officer, Michael Chicca to the rank of Sergeant effective September 27, 2026
To promote Michael Chicca to the rank of Police Sergeant effective September 27, 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 promote Michael Chicca to the rank of Police Sergeant effective September 27, 2026.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Dutra)
e Request from Police Chief, Chris Dunn to appoint Angelica Amaral as a Part-Time E-911 Dispatcher
To appoint Angelica Amaral as a Part Time E-911 Dispatcher effective August 4, 2026 pending a successful background check
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 Angelica Amaral as a Part Time E-911 Dispatcher effective August 4, 2026 pending a successful background check.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
f FY2027 Appointments e Rick Smith ~ Shellfish Constable e Ray Raposa ~ Climate Resiliency Committee @ Muriel Kokoszka - Capital Improvement Committee
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)
g Request to accept the resignation of Jared Manley, Seasonal Cemetery Laborer effective June 11, 2026
To accept the resignation of Jared Manley effective June 11
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 accept the resignation of Jared Manley effective June 11.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
h Request to accept the resignation of Joel Sullivan from the Beach Committee
To accept the resignation of Joe] Sullivan from the Beach 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 accept the resignation of Joe] Sullivan from the Beach Committee.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
i Request from Town Clerk, Kristin Stinson to appoint the following individuals as Election Workers: Republican ® Karen Gonsalves Unenrolled e Ricky Larson e Nancy Burlingame e Lori Lavoie e Kevin L
To appoint the listed individuals as Election Workers
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 as Election Workers.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
a Request from Harbormaster, Bill Chace to accept a $1,000 donation from the Smith family
To accept a $1,000 donation for the discretionary use of the Harbormaster/Marine Services Department
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 accept a $1,000 donation for the discretionary use of the Harbormaster/Marine Services Department.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
b Request to approve MassDOT Chapter 90 Grant Contract and authorize its execution
To approve MassDOT Chapter 90 Grant Contract and authorize its execution
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 MassDOT Chapter 90 Grant Contract and authorize its execution.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
c Request to approve the Employment Agreement with Lauren Monticello for the position of Director of Senior Services and authorize its execution
To approve the Employment Agreement with Lauren Monticello for the position of Director of Senior Services and authorize its execution
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 Employment Agreement with Lauren Monticello for the position of Director of Senior Services and authorize its execution.” (Motion: Dutra, second: McGuigan)
d Re-Adoption of Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan
To adopt the resolution endorsing the amended Town of Westport Hazard Mitigation Plan for submission to FEMA
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 adopt the resolution endorsing the amended Town of Westport Hazard Mitigation Plan for submission to FEMA.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
e Request to approve FFY2025 EMPG Grant Contract and authorize its execution
To approve FFY2025 EMPG Grant Contract and authorize its execution
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 FFY2025 EMPG Grant Contract and authorize its execution.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
a July 20, 2026
To approve the minutes of July 20, 2026
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 minutes of July 20, 2026.” (Motion: Mundy, second: Brewer)
To adjourn the meeting at 7:18PM
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 adjourn the meeting at 7:18PM.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Mundy)
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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