Westport Select Board Grapples with DOT Design and Town Administrator Search

Overview: The Westport Select Board meeting on August 18, 2025, featured discussions on the design of the Kirby Brook Bridge and the search for a new town administrator. The board debated adjustments to the mass Department of Transportation (Mass DOT) design and explored strategies for staffing changes amidst fiscal considerations.

Westport Select Board Approves Shellfish Licenses and Discusses Safety Measures

Overview: The Westport Select Board meeting involved notable decisions, including the approval of private shellfish aquaculture licenses, addressing law enforcement presence on the water, and discussions about property sales under Chapter 61A. The meeting covered community safety, property management, and local governance issues, with unanimous support for most decisions.

Westport Select Board Approves License Adjustments Amid Community Concerns

Overview: In the recent Westport Select Board meeting, discussions included the approval of operational changes for a local dining establishment, with community members voicing concerns about parking and health implications. The Board also addressed infrastructural updates, police department equipment upgrades, and financial audits.

Westport Select Board Approves Water Rate Increase Amid Financial Concerns and Shellfishing Regulation Changes

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Westport Select Board addressed issues including an approved water rate increase to $8.30 per CCF effective July 1, 2025, and changes to shellfishing regulations.

Westport Select Board Tackles Tick and Mosquito Prevention and Perk Rate Waivers

Overview: The Westport Select Board meeting featured discussions on tick and mosquito prevention strategies, the handling of various public health initiatives, and the examination of easement agreements and compliance challenges, including a focus on waiver requests related to perk rate regulations. The board addressed operational and strategic planning priorities for the fiscal year 2026, emphasizing the importance of public health safety and environmental compliance.