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Westport Vice Chair
Jake McGuigan
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Board
On split votes, McGuigan voted the same way as…
- Shana Teas67% (8 of 12)
- Richard W. Brewer58% (7 of 12)
- Craig J. Dutra56% (5 of 9)
- Rick Mundy25% (3 of 12)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list McGuigan as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
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Attendance
At the start of 9 of 9 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (9)
- Sep 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 22, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Sep 14Consideration and Possible Vote to Revoke Town Wharfage Privileges…Motion: to place the vessel owner on notice, that he is subject…Passed 3–1 · McGuigan: Yes
September 14, 2026 · Item a: Consideration and Possible Vote to Revoke Town Wharfage Privileges for the Vessel Hard Labor, Owned by Mr
To place the vessel owner on notice, that he is subject to a one-year probationary period beginning September 14, 2026, with any further violation of the applicable wharfage rules and regula
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brewer, McGuigan, TeasNo: MundyAbstained: Dutra
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Brewer and seconded by Mr. McGuigan, it was voted in favor 3-1-1 (Mr. Mundy opposed & Mr. Dutra abstained) to place the vessel owner on notice, that he is subject to a one-year probationary period beginning September 14, 2026, with any further violation of the applicable wharfage rules and regula.” (Motion: Brewer, second: McGuigan)
Sep 14Consideration and Possible Vote to Revoke Town Wharfage Privileges…Motion: to approve the Common Victualler License for Baker's BeachPassed 4–0 · McGuigan: Abstained
September 14, 2026 · Item a: Consideration and Possible Vote to Revoke Town Wharfage Privileges for the Vessel Hard Labor, Owned by Mr
To approve the Common Victualler License for Baker's Beach
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, Mundy, TeasAbstained: McGuigan
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. Mundy and seconded by Mr. Brewer, it was voted in favor 4-0-1 (Mr. McGuigan abstained) to approve the Common Victualler License for Baker's Beach.” (Motion: Mundy, second: Brewer)
Sep 14Consideration and Possible Vote to Revoke Town Wharfage Privileges…Motion: to approve the Seasonal All-Alcohol License for Bay Breeze Inc dba…Passed 4–0 · McGuigan: Yes
September 14, 2026 · Item a: Consideration and Possible Vote to Revoke Town Wharfage Privileges for the Vessel Hard Labor, Owned by Mr
To approve the Seasonal All-Alcohol License for Bay Breeze Inc dba Westport Sea Farms
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brewer, McGuigan, Mundy, TeasAbstained: Dutra
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Brewer, it was voted in favor 4-0-1 (Mr. Dutra abstained) to approve the Seasonal All-Alcohol License for Bay Breeze Inc dba Westport Sea Farms.” (Motion: McGuigan, second: Brewer)
Sep 14Old High School Property Master Plan Update and Potential…Motion: to direct Brewster Thornton Group Architects to proceed with cost estimating…Passed 4–1 · McGuigan: Yes
September 14, 2026 · Item f: Old High School Property Master Plan Update and Potential Action on Next Steps
To direct Brewster Thornton Group Architects to proceed with cost estimating of the revised concept plan, removing affordable housing from the current concept while including well and septic evaluation based on t
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brewer, McGuigan, Mundy, TeasNo: Dutra
From the minutes
“ACTION: After a motion was made by Ms. Teas and seconded by McGuigan, it was voted in favor 4-1-0 (Mr. Dutra opposed) to direct Brewster Thornton Group Architects to proceed with cost estimating of the revised concept plan, removing affordable housing from the current concept while including well and septic evaluation based on t.” (Motion: Teas, second: McGuigan)
Jul 20ApproveMotion: to the owner's premises, confined indoors, confined outdoors in accordance wiPassed 4–1 · McGuigan: Yes
To the owner's premises, confined indoors, confined outdoors in accordance wi
Voted: Yes
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)
Jul 20Adopt orderMotion: to add the following remedial order on both Raina and Tally:…Passed 4–1 · McGuigan: Yes
To add the following remedial order on both Raina and Tally: (v) Lifetime dog identification information through a microchip
Voted: Yes
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)
Jul 20AppointMotion: to add the statedcompliance deadlines on both Raina and TallyPassed 4–1 · McGuigan: Yes
To add the statedcompliance deadlines on both Raina and Tally
Voted: Yes
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)
Jul 6Request to approve and execute the order of taking…Motion: to approve and execute the order of taking to complete the…Passed 4–1 · McGuigan: No
July 6, 2026 · Item 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
Voted: No
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)
Jun 22Request to approve the Lease Extension Agreement with Patricia…Motion: to approve the Lease Extension Agreement with Patricia Souza, present tenant…Passed 3–1 · McGuigan: Yes
June 22, 2026 · Item 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 22Planning Board - High School Reuse and HousingMotion: to support the Planning Board to pursue funding for a water/wastewater…Passed 3–1 · McGuigan: No
June 22, 2026 · Item 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
Voted: No
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)
Votes with no disagreement (173)
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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