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August 24, 2026
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Jake McGuigan, Richard W. Brewer, Craig J. Dutra, Rick Mundy
Absent: Shana Teas
Every vote, in order
a Request from Frank Ray, for a One-Day Wine & Malt Beverages Liquor License for A Wish Come True Inc
To approve a One-Day Wine & Malt Beverage License to A Wish Come True Inc., subject to police recommendations
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Ms. Teas absent) to approve a One-Day Wine & Malt Beverage License to A Wish Come True Inc., subject to police recommendations.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
a Request to Appoint Two (2) Select Board Representatives to the Police Sick Leave Bank Committee
To appoint Chris Vitale and Chris Dunn to the Police Sick Leave Bank Committee
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Ms. Teas absent) to appoint Chris Vitale and Chris Dunn to the Police Sick Leave Bank Committee.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
b Request to appoint Tim Ford to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee
To appoint Tim Ford to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Ms. Teas absent) to appoint Tim Ford to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
a Request to Approve the Warrant for the September 1, 2026 State Primary
To approve the Warrant for the September 1, 2026 State Primary
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Mr. Dutra it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Ms. Teas absent) to approve the Warrant for the September 1, 2026 State Primary.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
b Consideration and vote on a Side Letter of Agreement with Teamsters Local 251
To approve the Side Letter of Agreement with Teamsters Local 251
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Mr. Dutra it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Ms. Teas absent) to approve the Side Letter of Agreement with Teamsters Local 251.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
c Request to approve Shared Inspectional Services Clerk job description and authorize job posting
To approve the Shared Inspectional Services Clerk job description and authorize job posting
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 (Ms. Teas absent) to approve the Shared Inspectional Services Clerk job description and authorize job posting.” (Motion: Mundy, second: Brewer)
d Request to Approve Community Transit Grant Program (CTGP) Agreement and Authorize Expenditure
To approve the Community Transit Grant Program grant, authorize the Town Administrator to execute the grant agreement, and authorize the expenditure of grant funds
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Ms. Teas absent) to approve the Community Transit Grant Program grant, authorize the Town Administrator to execute the grant agreement, and authorize the expenditure of grant funds.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
e Request to Accept Donation of Safety Trailer from City of Taunton Fire Department to Westport Fire Department
To accept the donation of a safety trailer from City of Taunton Fire Department to Westport Fire Department
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Ms. Teas absent) to accept the donation of a safety trailer from City of Taunton Fire Department to Westport Fire Department.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
f Request to approve the following grant agreements and authorize expenditures: o FY 2027 Training Grant - Mass State 911 Department o FY 2027 Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Grant - Mass State 911 Depa
To approve the FY2027 Training Grant, Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant, and Support and Incentive Grant agreements and authorize the expenditures
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Ms. Teas absent) to approve the FY2027 Training Grant, Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant, and Support and Incentive Grant agreements and authorize the expenditures.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
g Request from Recreation Director Dana Stewart to accept a donation in the amount of $379
To accept a donation in the amount of $379.16 from Richard Mundy for discretionary use by the Recreation Department
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Ms. Teas absent) to accept a donation in the amount of $379.16 from Richard Mundy for discretionary use by the Recreation Department.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
h Request from Recreation Director Dana Stewart to accept a donation in the amount of $2,500
To accept a donation in the amount of $2,500.00 from Senator Michael Rodrigues on behalf of South Coast Community Foundation for the Recreation Department's discretionary use
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Ms. Teas absent) to accept a donation in the amount of $2,500.00 from Senator Michael Rodrigues on behalf of South Coast Community Foundation for the Recreation Department's discretionary use.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
i Request to accept a donation in the amount of $200
To accept a donation in the amount of $200.00 from Richard Brewer for the Commission on Disability's discretionary use
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Mundy it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Ms. Teas absent) to accept a donation in the amount of $200.00 from Richard Brewer for the Commission on Disability's discretionary use.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Mundy)
j Request to approve Notice of Intent Application for East Branch of Westport River Oyster Restoration
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Notice of Intent and to sign any subsequent permits or applications necessary to fulfill the project
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Ms. Teas absent) to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Notice of Intent and to sign any subsequent permits or applications necessary to fulfill the project.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
k Request to execute Project Completion Notification document for the PJ Keating Co
To execute Project Completion Notification document for the PJ Keating Co
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Ms. Teas absent) to execute Project Completion Notification document for the PJ Keating Co.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
To approve the First Amendment to the Director of Public Health Employment Agreement and authorize its execution
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 (Ms. Teas absent) to approve the First Amendment to the Director of Public Health Employment Agreement and authorize its execution.” (Motion: Mundy, second: Brewer)
a June 29, 2026 b
To approve the minutes of June 29, 2026
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 (Ms. Teas absent) to approve the minutes of June 29, 2026.” (Motion: Mundy, second: Brewer)
To approve the minutes of August 3, 2026
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 (Ms. Teas absent) to approve the minutes of August 3, 2026.” (Motion: Mundy, second: Brewer)
To adjourn the meeting at 7:30PM
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Dutra and seconded by Mr. Brewer it was voted in favor 4-0-0 (Ms. Teas absent) to adjourn the meeting at 7:30PM.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
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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