Westport Tackles Coastal Management and Infrastructure Challenges

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Westport Select Board focused on a variety of issues facing the town, with coastal management and infrastructure updates being at the forefront. The board discussed the urgency of addressing flooding on East Beach, concerns about sewer systems and septic requirements, and the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for town projects.

Westport Select Board Approves East Beach Erosion Mitigation Efforts

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Westport Select Board addressed several issues, with the most pressing being the ongoing erosion problem at East Beach. Discussions centered around a project to mitigate the erosion, which includes relocating storm-related material and the placement of trailers by East Beach property owners. Other matters included the unanimous approval of a seasonal trailer permit for Hitching Post Properties LLC, the promotion of a police officer to Sergeant, the signing of a tolling agreement for school construction, and the approval of various projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Westport Select Board Discusses Fire Department Safety Grant

Overview: In a recent Westport Select Board meeting, discussions centered around a significant request by the Fire Chief to pursue a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Safer Grant. The grant aims to ensure adequate staffing for fire and emergency responses, providing safety improvements for both the fire department and the community. The board approved the Fire Chief’s pursuit of the grant, which if awarded, would require no cost match from the town during the grant’s three-year performance period.