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Westport Former Select Board Member

Steven J. Ouellette

Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

23 of 24meetings attended (96%) · whole board 98%
253votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
3no votes (1% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
2 of 8split votes where Ouellette was in the minority · whole board 23%
2abstained
4terms in this record

On split votes, Ouellette voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Ouellette 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.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 23 of 24 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (24)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Mar 24Request from Jim Hartnett to review and approve MassDOT…Motion: to approve the Mass DOT LetterPassed 3–0 · Ouellette: Abstained

March 24, 2025 · Item c: Request from Jim Hartnett to review and approve MassDOT letter for Drift Road Culvert Design

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the Mass DOT Letter

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Brewer, Dutra, TeasAbstained: OuelletteAbsent: Soares

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the Mass DOT Letter, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 3-0 in favor, with Mr. Ouellette abstaining.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 24Request from Chris Leonard to post the Part Time…Motion: to approve the posting for the Assistant Harbor MasterPassed 5–0 · Ouellette: Not recorded

March 24, 2025 · Item j: Request from Chris Leonard to post the Part Time as needed Assistant Harbor Master Position

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To approve the posting for the Assistant Harbor Master

The minutes record this vote as 5–0 but list only 4 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the posting for the Assistant Harbor Master, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Mar 10ApproveMotion: to approve the all Alcohol Liquor LicensePassed Unanimous, 5 present · Ouellette: Yes

March 10, 2025

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the all Alcohol Liquor License

Voted: Yes

The minutes list Manuel Soares, Jr. as both making and seconding this motion.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Soares to approve the all Alcohol Liquor License, seconded by Mr, Soares. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Soares)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 10Request to move forward on MassDOT design for the…Motion: to move forward with the bridge design ensuring that the community's…Passed 4–0 · Ouellette: Abstained

March 10, 2025 · Item e: Request to move forward on MassDOT design for the Drift Road Culvert Replacement (Kirby Brook)

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To move forward with the bridge design ensuring that the community's concerns (specifically the 15 points raised) would be clearly addressed in the final design

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Brewer, Dutra, Soares, TeasAbstained: Ouellette

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Soares to move forward with the bridge design ensuring that the community's concerns (specifically the 15 points raised) would be clearly addressed in the final design, seconded by Ms. Teas. The Board voted 4-0 in favor with Mr. Ouellette abstaining.” (Motion: Soares, second: Teas)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Feb 24Request to post Seasonal Lifeguard positions and increase hourly…Motion: to post the Seasonal Lifeguard Positions with the 3% increase effective…Passed 4–0 · Ouellette: Yes

February 24, 2025 · Item a: Request to post Seasonal Lifeguard positions and increase hourly rates by 3%

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To post the Seasonal Lifeguard Positions with the 3% increase effective at the beginning of the season

Voted: Yes

Yes: Brewer, Ouellette, Soares, TeasAbstained: Dutra

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to post the Seasonal Lifeguard Positions with the 3% increase effective at the beginning of the season, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4-0 in favor, with Mr. Dutra Abstaining.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Feb 10Request from Coastal Healing, IncMotion: to approve the settlement for $10,000Passed 3–2 · Ouellette: No

February 10, 2025 · Item e: Request from Coastal Healing, Inc

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To approve the settlement for $10,000

Voted: No

Yes: Brewer, Dutra, TeasNo: Ouellette, Soares

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the settlement for $10,000, seconded by Ms. Teas. The Board voted 3-2 in favor, with Mr. Ouellette and Mr. Soares voting against.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Teas)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jan 6Request from the Acoaxet Club IncMotion: to approve the Change of OfficersPassed 4–0 · Ouellette: Not recorded

January 6, 2025 · Item a: Request from the Acoaxet Club Inc

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the Change of Officers

The minutes record this vote as 4–0 but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the Change of Officers, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 6Request from the Cultural Council to appoint Paula CummingsMotion: to appoint Paula CummingsPassed 4–0 · Ouellette: Not recorded

January 6, 2025 · Item a: Request from the Cultural Council to appoint Paula Cummings

AppointPassed · 4–0

To appoint Paula Cummings

The minutes record this vote as 4–0 but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to appoint Paula Cummings, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4 -0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 6Request to appoint Randy Bassett as Temporary Building CommissionerMotion: to appoint Randy BassettPassed 4–0 · Ouellette: Not recorded

January 6, 2025 · Item b: Request to appoint Randy Bassett as Temporary Building Commissioner

AppointPassed · 4–0

To appoint Randy Bassett

The minutes record this vote as 4–0 but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to appoint Randy Bassett, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 4 -0 in favor.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 6Request from Beverly Bisch, Council on Aging Director to…Motion: to appoint Miguel SantiagoPassed 4–0 · Ouellette: Not recorded

January 6, 2025 · Item c: Request from Beverly Bisch, Council on Aging Director to appoint Kerrie Tripp Ramunno as Principal Clerk and Miguel Santiago as Part Time Maintenance Specialist

AppointPassed · 4–0

To appoint Miguel Santiago

The minutes record this vote as 4–0 but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to appoint Miguel Santiago, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4 -0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (255)

    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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