Westport public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting

The Westport Planning Board will meet to discuss proposed zoning and town bylaw amendments intended for the 2026 Town Meeting. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda item.

• Zoning amendments for Town Meeting 2026
• Town bylaw amendments for Town Meeting 2026

The Planning Board voted unanimously to forward a package of zoning bylaw amendments and a new Scenic Roads town bylaw to the Select Board. The amendments cover accessory dwelling units, building height definitions, dog kennels, floodplain regulations, the zoning table of uses, and a new village commercial district. The board took no other substantive actions.

• Approved forwarding zoning bylaw amendments to Select Board (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding new Scenic Roads town bylaw to Select Board (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Westport Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss key action items including a site visit for a solar project at 359 Division Road, a coarse sample for 549 Plaza, and endorsements for Cory Ridge Estates and Francis Estates. They will also review HOA and surety estimates for Marcotte Drive and discuss proposed zoning amendments for the 2026 Town Meeting.

• 359 Division Road Solar (22-001SP-SPA-LID-S) site visit
• 549 Plaza (20-001SP) coarse sample to determine need for surface coat
• Cory Ridge Estates (17-016C-RRL) endorsement of Form F-RRL covenant for rural residential lane
• Francis Estates (17-016C-OSRD-IHSP) resignation of Form E-1 Certificate of Rescission of Approval of Definitive Subdivision Plan
• Marcotte Drive (25-002C) HOA and surety estimate review

The Westport Planning Board approved a $3,812 HOA road-maintenance fund and set a $135,000 surety for Marcotte Drive, both unanimously. The board also accepted a binder course for Plaza 549, signed forms for Cory Ridge Estates and Francis Estates, and supported moving forward with Village Commercial Zoning amendments for Adamsville Center.

• Approved $3,812 HOA road-maintenance fund for Marcotte Drive (unanimous)
• Set $135,000 surety for Marcotte Drive lot release (unanimous)
• Accepted binder course for Plaza 549 surface coat (no vote required)
• Signed Form F-RRL Covenant and Form F-Covenant for Cory Ridge Estates
• Re-signed Form E-1 Certificate of Rescission for Francis Estates
• Supported preparation of Village Commercial Zoning amendments for Town Meeting 2026

Shellfish Advisory Board Meeting 5:30PM Select Board Meeting Room

The Shellfish Advisory Board will receive an update from the Director of Marine Services and discuss the Oyster Reef Revitalization Project. They will also consider opening dates for future relay areas, including Ship/Rock/Sunk Rock Relay, and temperature restrictions for management. The agenda includes routine items such as the pledge, other business, and adjournment.

• Update from Capt Bill Chace, Director of Marine Services
• Discuss Oyster Reef Revitalization Project
• Discussion of future planting of Ship/Rock/Sunk Rock Relay area
• Discussion of opening dates for future relay areas
• Discussion regarding temperature restriction and management

The Westport Shellfish Advisory Board unanimously voted to table three agenda items: shellfish temperature restrictions, Ship Rock relay planting, and discussion of opening dates for David Road. The board also received an update from the Director of Marine Services reporting 4,823.5 bushels transplanted in 2025 and a Shellfish Propagation Gift Fund balance of $211,902.00.

• Tabled shellfish temperature restriction (unanimous)
• Tabled Ship Rock relay planting (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of opening dates for David Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission met on December 9, 2025, and unanimously approved four soil permits and septic system applications. The body also discussed a dam repair dispute and voted to request a letter from the Fire Chief regarding department needs.

• Soil permit granted to Serious Business, LLC for Map 55 Lot 35-36 at Hix Bridge Road
• Bottomless Sand Filter Design system approved for RDA at 99 Sylvia’s Lane in flood zone
• Septic repair approved for Gregory Lavoie/TriSpec at 179 Robert Street with Board of Health conditions
• Addition and parking lot improvements approved for Westport Dental at 708 Sanford Road with stormwater upgrades

Regular Meeting

The Westport Planning Board will meet to discuss and potentially endorse the Cory Ridge Mylar for Cory Ridge Estates (23-035C) and review proposed zoning amendments for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The agenda includes two substantive items before adjournment.

• Cory Ridge Estates (23-035C) - Endorse Cory Ridge Mylar
• 2026 Annual Town Meeting Zoning Amendments

The Planning Board voted unanimously to hold a zoning amendment public hearing on January 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The board also discussed proposed changes to the kennel licensing bylaw and building height definitions, but took no votes on those items. The Cory Ridge Estates matter was resolved administratively.

• Approved scheduling a public hearing for zoning amendments on January 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Cory Ridge Estates matter resolved as administrative (no vote needed)
• Discussed but no vote on kennel licensing bylaw amendment
• Discussed but no vote on building height definition changes
• Acknowledged ongoing floodplain bylaw audit by DCR

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to review and approve minutes, sign monthly abatement and exemption reports, and consider FY2027 Chapter land applications (61, 61A, 61B). They will also discuss and vote on FY26 statutory exemption applications, including an executive session on submitted lists. A joint meeting with the Select Board is scheduled for the FY2026 Classification Hearing.

• Sign Monthly Abatement & Exemption Reports
• Review/approve/disallow FY2027 Chapter land applications (61, 61A & 61B)
• Executive session on FY26 Statutory Exemptions (G.L.c.30A, Section 21(a)(7) & G.L.c.59, Section 60)
• Approve/Denial of FY26 Statutory Exemption Applications
• FY2026 Classification Hearing; Joint meeting with Select Board

The Board of Assessors approved numerous Chapter land applications for FY2027, disallowed one 61A application, and approved multiple statutory exemptions while denying others. They also met with the Select Board for the FY2026 Classification Hearing and entered executive session to review exemptions.

• Approved FY2027 Chapter 61, 61A, and 61B land applications for dozens of parcels
• Disallowed FY2027 Chapter 61A application for Map 85, Lot 2A
• Approved FY2026 statutory exemptions under Clauses 17D, 22, 22E, 37, and 41C for multiple parcels
• Denied FY2026 statutory exemptions under Clause 17D (Map 24, Lot 18AJ; 23A-381-382) and Clause 41C (Map 14, Lot 22)
• Approved Regular Minutes of November 10, 2025
• Signed Monthly Abatement & Exemption Reports
• Entered executive session to review exemptions per G.L.c.30A, Section 21(a)(7) and G.L.c.59, Section 60

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission held a brief meeting with no substantive policy decisions. It approved an ANRAD (Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation) for Richard Mateus at 0 Main Road and granted a Certificate of Compliance to Alan and Deborah Harrington for 1278 Drift Road. The commission also paid two routine bills and entered executive session.

• Approved ANRAD for Richard Mateus at 0 Main Road (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Compliance to Alan and Deborah Harrington for 1278 Drift Road (unanimous)
• Paid bill to WB Masons (unanimous)
• Paid bill to Forestry Supply (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (roll call: Jason Powell, Jacob McGuigan, Philip Weinberg, Burton Bryan)

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission will discuss and hold a hearing on a septic system matter for Richard Mateus at 0 Main Road, specifically to determine if resource areas on the plan are accurate. The agenda also includes a Certificate of Compliance for Alan and Deborah Harrington at 1278 Drift Road (SE 80-2731). No continuances are listed.

• Septic hearing: Richard Mateus, 0 Main Road – to determine if resource areas on plan are accurate
• Certificate of Compliance: Alan and Deborah Harrington, 1278 Drift Road (SE 80-2731)

Regular Meeting

The Westport Planning Board will decide on surety releases and roadway timelines for several projects, including Bentley Estates, Lawton Trust, and Stacy Lane. They will also discuss endorsing Approval Not Required plans and a contract extension for the Woods Hole Group’s Barrier Beach Management Plan. The board will receive updates on grants, climate resilience, and neighborhood plans.

• Bentley Estates (15-009C) - Progress report and surety reduction recommendation
• Lawton Trust (03-009C) - Endorse release of $200,000 surety
• Stacy Lane (20-002C) - Release of surety for roadway completion
• Francis Estates (24-037C-SPA-LID) - Discuss roadway timeline and endorse Form F Covenant and Mylar
• Woods Hole Group Contract Extension – Barrier Beach Management Plan – Phase 2

The Westport Planning Board approved several subdivision-related actions, including reducing surety for Bentley Estates II from $194,000 to $125,000, endorsing Approval Not Required (ANR) plans for Bergeron Lane and 685 Sanford Road, and releasing sureties for Lawton Trust ($200,000) and Stacy Lane ($10,000). The board also extended a $78,339 contract for Phase 2 of the Barrier Beach Management Plan and endorsed a Form F Covenant for Francis Estates. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Reduced Bentley Estates II surety from $194,000 to $125,000 (3-0)
• Approved ANR plan for Bergeron Lane lot conveyance (3-0)
• Endorsed Form F Covenant for Francis Estates roadway construction (3-0)
• Released $200,000 surety for Lawton Trust via Form O (3-0)
• Approved ANR plan for 685 Sanford Road estate planning (3-0)
• Released $10,000 surety for Stacy Lane roadway completion (3-0)
• Extended Woods Hole Group contract $78,339 for Barrier Beach Management Plan Phase 2 (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission will discuss septic system applications, hear a state road-resurfacing project, and review a coastal renovation with septic upgrades. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Derek Viveiros septic review at 83 & 84 O Drive
• MA DOT resurfacing and related work on Rte I-195
• Vanessa Carvalho resource-area accuracy review at 38 Sisson Lane
• Nicholas Laird coastal renovation and septic upgrade at 200 Atlantic Ave.

Regular Meeting

The Westport Planning Board will consider two Approval Not Required (ANR) petitions to combine lots at 171-175 and 0 River Road and to endorse a 4-lot plan at 0 Tickle and 329 Tickle Road. It will also hold final reviews for Bentley Estates II sidewalk updates, 2 Cheryl’s Way, and the Lawton Trust’s $5,000 surety release.

• ANR lot combination at 171-175 and 0 River Road (25-2441A)
• ANR 4-lot plan at 0 Tickle and 329 Tickle Road (25-2512A)
• Final as-built review at 2 Cheryl’s Way (25-006SPA-MINOR-MOD)
• Release of $5,000 surety for Lawton Trust (03-009C)
• Bentley Estates II sidewalk update site visit

The Westport Planning Board unanimously approved two ANR plans to merge parcels on River Road and Tickle Road, resolving title issues and broker confusion. The board also released $200,000 of a surety for Lawton Trust, retaining $15,000 for remaining work, and authorized a final certificate of occupancy for Silverback Construction contingent on a wet-stamped as-built plan. Updates were provided on climate resilience, housing production, and zoning amendments.

• Approved ANR plan merging 975 & 0 River Road parcels into one 10.12-acre lot (unanimous)
• Approved ANR plan consolidating 0 & 329 Tickle Road lots to resolve title ambiguity (unanimous)
• Released $200,000 surety for Lawton Trust, retaining $15,000 for final asphalt and as-built (unanimous)
• Authorized release of consultant review fees for Silverback Construction upon invoice confirmation (unanimous)
• Requested final certificate of occupancy for Silverback Construction at 2 Cheryl's Way, contingent on wet-stamped as-built plan (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Commission voted 4-2 to deny Jonathan Buchman's Notice of Intent for a single-family dwelling at 0 Pine Hill Road, citing failure to meet standards and the need for Department of Environmental Protection input. Other actions included unanimous approvals of a soil permit extension, several Negative Box 3 determinations, and certificates of compliance.

• Denied NOI for single-family dwelling at 0 Pine Hill Road (4-2)
• Approved one-year extension of Soil Permit #492 for JR & Sons at 17 Sodom Road (unanimous)
• Approved Negative Box 3 for Sarah Hinson at 1636 W Drift Road (unanimous)
• Approved Negative Box 3 for pool construction at 8 Cypress Lane (unanimous)
• Approved fixed pier, gangway and float at 44 Palmer Lane (unanimous)
• Continued NOI for renovations at 200 Atlantic Ave. to 10-28-25 (unanimous)
• Approved NOI for single-family dwelling at 0 Register Ave pending Board of Health and agent recommendations (5-1)
• Approved vista pruning and tree cutting at 1787 F Main Road (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Westport Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to review and vote on the FY2027 department budget, approve or deny statutory exemption applications, and review tax-related reports. The board will also discuss appellant tax board appeals and statutory exemptions in executive session.

• Review and vote on FY2027 Department Budget
• Approve/deny FY2026 Statutory Exemption Applications
• Review/sign FY2026 Bristol County Tax
• Review/sign Monthly Abatement & Exemption Reports
• Discuss ATB Zoom Hearing Meeting Docket No.X310671-Swope v. Board of Assessors in executive session

The Westport Board of Assessors approved the FY2027 Budget and signed the FY2026 Bristol County Tax Warrant. They also approved multiple statutory exemptions and signed monthly abatement and exemption reports. One exemption (Clause 41C, Map 4, Lot 1A) was denied. No Chapter land applications were submitted.

• Approved Regular Minutes of September 15, 2025
• Approved FY2027 Budget
• Signed Monthly Abatement & Exemption Reports
• Signed FY2026 Bristol County Tax Warrant
• Approved multiple statutory exemptions (Clause 22E, 41C, 37, 17D, 22)
• Denied Clause 41C exemption for Map 4, Lot 1A
• Entered Executive Session to review exemptions and ATB appeals
• Adjourned at 12:15 p.m.

Planning Board

The Westport Planning Board will vote to close out and release CR fees for three solar projects, including $3400 for SWEB Division Road Solar and $1068 for 202 Pine Hill Road. They will also discuss scenic road by-laws and receive updates on various planning and environmental reports.

• Close out and release CR fees of $3400 + interest for SWEB Division Road Solar (24-23SP-S-SPA-LID)
• Close out and release CR fees of $1068 + interest for 202 Pine Hill Road-Potter (19-012SP-S-SPA-LID)
• Construction reports update and material change determination for Route 88 Soltage Westport Solar 1 (18-011SP-S-SPA-LID)
• Bond reduction discussion regarding sidewalks at Bentley Estates II (15-009C)
• Discussion of scenic road by-laws

The Westport Planning Board unanimously denied a request to reduce the bond for Bentley Estates II from $194,000 to $46,565 due to unresolved sidewalk installation issues. The board also approved the release of consultant review fees for two solar projects: $3,400 for SWEB Division Road Solar and $1,680 for 202 Pine Hill Road. A discussion on a potential Scenic Roadway Bylaw was held, with next steps including a public comment session and subcommittee formation. The board also noted an $87,000 grant for zoning review of historic village centers and marine-dependent areas.

• Denied bond reduction for Bentley Estates II from $194,000 to $46,565 (unanimous)
• Approved release of $3,400 consultant review fees for SWEB Division Road Solar (unanimous)
• Approved release of $1,680 consultant review fees for 202 Pine Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (3-0-1)

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission held a regular meeting on September 30, 2025. The main action was approving a Notice of Intent for Dennis Talbot to repair a seawall at 394 River Road, contingent on comments from the Division of Marine Fisheries and approval from abutters. The commission also granted full Certificates of Compliance for two properties at 2043 Main Road, indicating work was completed per approved plans. The meeting lasted 17 minutes.

• Approved Dennis Talbot's Notice of Intent to repair an existing seawall at 394 River Road, pending state fisheries comments and abutter approval.
• Granted full Certificate of Compliance to Pierce Family Trust for work at 2043 Main Road (SE 80-2420).
• Granted full Certificate of Compliance to Greg Califano for work at 2043 Main Road (SE 80-2747).
• Voted to send a letter allowing removal of metal piles at the Landing Commission, following improvements.
• Approved minutes from September 16, 2025, and paid bills to East Bay Media and Woods Hole Group.

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission held a regular meeting on September 30, 2025. The body approved a seawall repair project at 394 River Road and granted two Certificates of Compliance for completed work at 2043 Main Road. No discussions or septic hearings were held.

• Dennis Talbot – seawall repair at 394 River Road (approved pending Marine Fisheries comments)
• Pierce Family Tr. – Certificate of Compliance for 2043 Main Road (SE 80-2420)
• Greg Califano – Certificate of Compliance for 2043 Main Road (SE 80-2747)
• East Bay Media bill payment approved
• Woods Hole Group bill payment approved

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission will meet to discuss a Notice of Intent for a seawall repair at 394 River Road and issue Certificates of Compliance for two properties on Main Road. No public hearings or continuances are scheduled.

• Dennis Talbot — N.O.I. — 394 River Road — Repair existing seawall on West Branch of Westport River
• Pierce Family Tr. — 2043 Main Road — SE 80-2420 — Certificate of Compliance
• Greg Califano — 2043 Main Road — SE 80-2747 — Certificate of Compliance

Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The Westport Planning Board meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred as the meeting did not take place.

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four septic and construction projects, including a single-family dwelling at 0 Pine Hill Road and a roof water drain system at 175 Plymouth Blvd. Two continuances and two certificates of compliance for existing properties are also on the agenda.

• Jonathan Buchman – N.O.I. – 0 Pine Hill Road – Construct single family dwelling, driveway and grading in inland coastal areas
• Randy Gifford – R.D.A. – 175 Plymouth Blvd. – Install roof water drain septic tank and pump chamber in buffer zone; demolish homes and use foundation with roof as pavilion
• 4 First Street LLC – R.D.A. – 4 1st Street – Construct addition to house in flood zone
• Jenna Assermely – N.O.I. – 0 River Road – Lot 26 G – Construct single family dwelling with driveway, garage and site improvements in buffer zone and bordering vegetated wetlands
• Certificates of Compliance: John & Lucy Sousa – 17 Legacy Lane (SE 80-2233); Christopher Carreiro – Lot 5 JoAnne’s Way (SE 80-2306)

Board Of Assessors

The Westport Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to review and approve minutes from September 8, 2025. The board will also discuss an executive session regarding a tax appeal (ATB Docket No. X310671-Swope v. Westport) and schedule the next meeting for October 9, 2025. No new decisions or substantive items are listed on the agenda.

The Westport Board of Assessors met and approved the minutes from September 8, 2025. They entered executive session briefly to discuss an appeal before the Appellate Tax Board. The board signed the FY2026 Boat Excise Warrant & Commitment and scheduled the next meeting for October 9, 2025.

• Approved Regular Minutes of September 8, 2025
• Entered Executive Session to discuss ATB Appeal X310669 (unanimous)
• Signed FY2026 Boat Excise Warrant & Commitment #1
• Scheduled next meeting for October 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
• Adjourned at 8:22 a.m.

Board Of Assessors

The Westport Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to review and approve minutes, sign abatement reports, and discuss tax exemption applications and appeals. The board will also consider an amended forest plan and hear public comments.

• Review/approve Regular Board Minutes of August 4, 2025
• Sign Monthly Abatement & Exemption Reports
• Review letter from Laura Hadley on ownership & boundary issues
• Review & sign Amended Forest Plan for Map 36, Lot 1
• ATB Appeals: Request to transfer Docket No X310939 and No X31940 from Informal to Formal Procedures

The Westport Board of Assessors approved multiple FY26 statutory exemptions and abatements, transferred two tax appeal cases from informal to formal status, and granted a -10% land value adjustment for a property on Fisher Road. The board also signed the FY2027 Forest Plan certificate and discussed property boundary discrepancies with a resident.

• Approved minutes of August 4, 2025
• Signed Monthly Abatement & Exemption Reports
• Signed Certificate of Amended Forest Plan for Map 36, Lot 1
• Voted to transfer Docket Nos. X310939 & X310940 from Informal to Formal ATB Appeal
• Approved -10% land adjustment for Map 83, Lot 12 (David Cole property)
• Approved FY26 exemptions under Clauses 17D, 22, 22E, 37, and 41C for listed parcels
• Denied FY26 exemption applications for Clause 37, Map 77, Lot 28A-32 and Clause 22, Map 71, Lot 76
• Signed Motor Vehicle Uncollectable (2015) and Personal Property Uncollectable (FY19, FY21, FY23, FY24) lists

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission will discuss and hold hearings on four septic-related projects, including new single-family dwellings, garages, and utility trenches in buffer zones and flood zones. It will also consider continuances and issue certificates of compliance for three existing projects.

• David Mendes – R.D.A. – 225 Forge Road – Construct single family dwelling, garage, and regrading in buffer zone and riverfront area
• Henry Frisch – N.O.I. – 46 Cape Bial Lane – Construct garage in buffer zone
• Geoff & Tracy Cornell – R.D.A. – 1782 Drift Road – Construct trench for utilities to dock in flood zone and V zone
• Jenna Assermely – N.O.I. – 0 River Road – Construct single family dwelling with driveway, garage, and site improvements in buffer zone and bordering vegetated wetlands

The Westport Conservation Commission approved three projects: a single-family dwelling at 225 Forge Road, a garage at 46 Cape Bial Lane, and a utility trench at 1782 Drift Road. A hearing for a dwelling at 0 River Road was continued for two weeks. Certificates of Compliance were granted for three properties.

• Approved David Mendes' single-family dwelling, garage, and regrading at 225 Forge Road with a Negative Box 3 Determination (unanimous)
• Approved Henry Frisch's garage construction at 46 Cape Bial Lane with standard conditions, driveway to remain gravel (unanimous)
• Approved Geoff & Tracy Cornell's trench for utilities to dock at 1782 Drift Road with a Negative Box 2 Determination (unanimous)
• Continued Jenna Assermely's single-family dwelling at 0 River Road for two weeks to revise plans to avoid the 25-foot No Activity Zone (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Compliance for Peter Pietraszek at 34 David Road (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Compliance for Sidney Sundheimer at 135 K Cadman's Neck Road (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Compliance for Matt Doyle at 2028 Main Road (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bill to East Bay Media Group (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Westport Planning Board will decide on a pre-application consultation for Carricorp’s proposed Open Space Residential Development (OSRD) subdivision, which seeks to extend Brookwood Drive beyond the 1,200-foot dead-end road limit and requires waivers. The board will also close out consultant review fees for completed projects at 86 Center Street, Marcotte Drive, and Mello’s Lane, and endorse a minor site plan for 493 American Legion Highway. Additionally, they will receive construction reports for the Route 88 Soltage Westport Solar 1 project.

• Pre-application consultation for OSRD subdivision at Brookwood Drive (25-0011PAC)
• Close out consultant review fees for 86 Center Street ANR (25-1895), Marcotte Drive (23-031C), and Mello’s Lane (25-010U)
• Endorse minor site plan for 493 American Legion Highway (25-011SPA)
• Construction reports for Route 88 Soltage Westport Solar 1 (18-011SP-S-SPA-LID)
• Scenic Roads designation discussion for Westport Historical Commission

The Planning Board unanimously endorsed the final draft of the Housing Production Plan, which aims to address housing cost burdens and expand options for young adults, veterans, and seniors. The plan will be submitted to the Select Board for consideration and then to the state. The board also discussed a pre-application for a 7-lot Open Space Residential Development on Brookwood Drive, expressing concerns about protecting Angeline Brook and requiring sidewalks. Several consultant review fee releases were approved for various projects.

• Endorsed Housing Production Plan unanimously, forwarded to Select Board
• Approved release of $8,351 plus interest in consultant fees for Marcotte Drive subdivision
• Approved release of $2,000 plus interest in consultant fees for Mello's Lane frontage determination
• Approved release of consultant review fees for 493 American Legion Highway garage project, pending payment of invoices
• Endorsed ANR plan for 86 Center Street land swap (3-0)
• Discussed pre-application for 7-lot OSRD on Brookwood Drive; no vote taken
• Scheduled public comment session on scenic roads designation
• Confirmed attendees for SRPEDD Annual Meeting on September 24

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved a single-family dwelling with fill, grading, septic system, and well in the buffer zone at 0 Wildberry Lane (Riley Homes), with a row of boulders as the limit of work. A one-year extension was granted for Soil Permit #454 at 604 Main Road (A.J. Potter & Sons). A continuance was granted for a new Notice of Intent at 0 River Road to the September 2 meeting. A Certificate of Compliance was issued for 704 Horseneck Road (Kathleen Maclean).

• Approved Riley Homes dwelling at 0 Wildberry Lane with boulder limit of work (unanimous)
• Granted one-year extension of Soil Permit #454 at 604 Main Road (unanimous)
• Continued Jenna Assermely NOI at 0 River Road to 9-2-25 (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Compliance for Kathleen Maclean at 704 Horseneck Road (unanimous)
• Approved bills and purchase orders for mileage, postage, supplies, and vendors (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will consider reappointing members to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee and closing out consultant review fees for several projects. Discussion topics include updates on Hix Bridge Landing, a solar project review, and zoning enforcement at 138 Sodom Road. The board will also discuss housing considerations and a cost-benefit analysis for the high school reuse.

• Infrastructure Oversight Committee – Planning Board member reappointments (Daylor, Soares)
• Route 88 Sullivan Solar (18-011SP-S-SPA-LID) – Review six site visit memos from S.W. Cole
• Mello’s Lane (25-010U) – Suitable frontage determination for 218 American Legion Highway
• Zoning Enforcement at 138 Sodom Road – Clearing over 40,000 s.f. of land without Low Impact Development approval
• High school reuse discussion – Housing considerations, cost-benefit analysis

The Planning Board approved the Hix Bridge Landing plan submitted by the Landing Commission, closed out consultant review fees for three projects totaling $12,228.47 plus interest, and made a suitable frontage determination for Mello's Way. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for one abstention on minutes approval.

• Approved Hix Bridge Landing plan (5-0)
• Closed out $2,170 consultant fees for Clean Energy Collective (5-0)
• Closed out $8,508.82 consultant fees for CVE North America Inc. (5-0)
• Closed out $1,549.65 consultant fees for Rita Lane Extension (5-0)
• Determined Mello's Way has suitable frontage (5-0)
• Approved minor site plan for 493 American Legion Highway with conditions (5-0)
• Recommended Manny Soares as at-large member to Infrastructure Oversight Committee (5-0)
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission approved a one-year extension for a soil permit, three septic-related projects, and two certificates of compliance, all by unanimous votes. The board also unanimously approved wetland delineation lines for a proposed single-family dwelling on Pine Hill Road.

• Approved one-year extension to Soil Permit #497 for 33 Old County Road (unanimous)
• Approved septic project at 141 Donovan's Lane as minor work in riverfront area (unanimous)
• Approved septic project at 1985C Main Road with Negative Box 3 Determination (unanimous)
• Approved addition to single-family dwelling at 66 No. Breault Street with Negative Box 3 Determination (unanimous)
• Approved wetland delineation lines for 0 Pine Hill Road (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 1431 Main Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 8 and July 22 meetings (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of bills to East Bay Media and WB Masons (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Westport Board of Assessors will meet on August 4, 2025, to review and approve minutes, sign abatement reports, and discuss a forest plan for a property on Division Road. They will also review a property owner's email about the Senior Work-Off Program and vote on statutory exemptions and abatements.

• Review/vote FY2027 Chapter 61, Forest plan, 271 Division Road, Assessors Map 45, Lot 19
• Review/discuss email from Ms. Andrews regarding Senior Work-Off Program
• Authorization for Principal Assessor to electronically sign Gateway application documents
• Approve/Denial of FY26 Statutory Exemption Applications and FY2025 Supplemental Abatement Applications

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes of the July 7 meeting, signed monthly abatement and exemption reports, and authorized the Principal Assessor to submit FY2026 documents to the state. They also approved a FY2027 Forest Plan for 271 Division Road and expressed support for the Senior Work-Off Program, instructing a memo to the Select Board. The board then approved a long list of FY26 statutory exemptions for properties under Clauses 22, 22D, 22E, and 37.

• Approved Regular Minutes of July 7, 2025
• Signed Monthly Abatement & Exemption Reports
• Authorized Principal Assessor to submit FY2026 Gateway documents to Massachusetts Department of Revenue
• Approved FY2027 Chapter 61 Forest Plan for 271 Division Road, Map 45, Lot 19
• Instructed memo to Select Board supporting Senior Work-Off Program (Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 5K)
• Approved FY26 statutory exemptions for numerous parcels under Clauses 22, 22D, 22E, and 37

Regular Meeting

The Westport Planning Board will review updates on the re-use of the old high school, solar development projects, and stormwater planning. The meeting includes administrative items, reports from planners, and minutes approval.

• Discussion of re-use of the old high school
• 202 Pine Hill Road Westport Solar I, LLC site visit and surety release
• Westport Route 88 Solar 1, LLC site visit
• 359 Division Road Solar as-built review
• Granite Post Road Mylar endorsement

The Planning Board unanimously approved releasing $40,000 plus interest in surety fees for the 202 Pine Hill Road Solar I project after a site visit confirmed completion. The board also discussed reusing the old high school, with a community campus option favored, and endorsed the as-built road for Granite Post Road. A unanimous vote approved the release of Chapter 61A land at 1541 Main Road.

• Approved release of $40,000 + interest surety for 202 Pine Hill Road Solar (unanimous)
• Endorsed Granite Post Road as-built mylar
• Approved Chapter 61A release for 1541 Main Road (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Westport Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review abatement reports, and discuss statutory exemptions and residential solar panel regulations. The board will also review a forest plan and boat excise titles, with an executive session scheduled for exemption applications.

• Review FY26 Statutory Exemptions and Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements
• Vote on Residential Solar Panel regulations under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 45
• Review Forest Plan (Chapter 61) David Mendes Map 33 Lot 9B
• Review FY2025 Boat Excise Titles never cancelled
• Approve/Deny FY26 Statutory Exemption Applications (executive session)

The Westport Board of Assessors approved FY26 statutory exemptions for several properties, denied one FY25 exemption, and voted to abate FY2025 boat excise taxes for a list of boats with titles never canceled. They also signed the FY2026 preliminary real, personal, CPA warrants and commitments, and entered executive session to review exemptions and tax board appeals.

• Approved minutes of June 2, 2025
• Signed monthly abatement and exemption reports
• Signed FY2027 Forest Plan Certificate for David Mendes (Map 33, Lot 9B)
• Approved abatement in full of FY2025 boat excise for listed boats with titles never canceled (motion by McDermott, seconded by Sylvia-Medeiros)
• Approved FY26 statutory exemptions: Clause 22 (Map 21, Lot 4/31A; Map 18, Lot 73-74), Clause 22C (Map 30, Lot 25), Clause 22E (Map 77, Lot 28A-18, 57-35, 18-73-74, 70-7), Clause 37 (Map 24, Lot 30B)
• Denied FY2025 statutory exemption: Clause 22 (Map 62, Lot 54)
• Signed FY2026 Preliminary Real, Personal and CPA Warrants and Commitments
• Entered executive session at 5:51 p.m. to review exemptions and tax board appeals; exited at 6:00 p.m.

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission will discuss soil permits and septic systems before holding public hearings on seven applications. Items include a home demolition and rebuild on Shirley Street, a float expansion on Cherry & Webb Lane, and a garage-to-dwelling conversion on Prospect Street. No continuances are scheduled.

• Dana Cambra – N.O.I. – 83 Shirley Street – Demolish home and rebuild in riverfront area with septic, grading, driveway
• R. Michael Sullivan – N.O.I. – 149 Cherry & Webb Lane – Float expansion in Westport River
• Jonathan Gertler/Jane Clark – R.D.A. – 60 Prospect Street – Replace garage with accessory dwelling unit, new septic, landscaping in flood zone
• Dave Oliveira – N.O.I. – 0 Kirby Road – Construct single family dwelling, grading and utilities in buffer zone
• Joseph Yared – A.N.R.A.D – 15 Briggs Road – Determine if resource areas on plan are accurate

Regular Meeting

The Westport Planning Board will review and act on administrative items including dock purchases for Hix Bridge Landing, a purchase agreement for 958 Sodom Road, and the release of a $8,700 surety bond for Granite Post Road. The board will also discuss subdivision amendments and endorse a support letter for increased Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness funds.

• Approve quotes for dock purchases at Hix Bridge Landing
• Review Purchase and Sale Agreement for 958 Sodom Road
• Release remaining surety of $8,700 for Granite Post Road (13-002C)
• Endorse Form F covenant for Little Compton Housing Trust (24-028C-RRL)
• Request to endorse support letter for Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness funds increase

The Planning Board approved a $46,750 quote from Bordon Light for new docks at Hix Bridge Landing, funded by ARPA money. They also voted unanimously to recommend against releasing a Chapter 40A restriction on 958 Sodom Road to support preservation, released an $8,700 surety for Granite Post Road, and approved $50,000 for 1,000 emergency preparedness kits. Other actions included endorsing a letter to increase state climate resilience funding and requesting town counsel to collect an overdue $975 consultant fee.

• Approved $46,750 dock purchase from Bordon Light for Hix Bridge Landing (4-1)
• Voted to recommend against releasing Chapter 40A restriction on 958 Sodom Road (unanimous)
• Released remaining $8,700 surety for Granite Post Road project (unanimous)
• Endorsed Form F covenant for Little Compton Housing Trust (unanimous)
• Approved support letter for increased MVP program funding in Environmental Bond Bill (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 purchase of 1,000 emergency preparedness kits (unanimous)
• Requested town counsel to collect $975 overdue consultant fee from applicant (unanimous)
• Endorsed SRPEDD letter to Energy Facilities Siting Board on renewable energy siting (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Westport Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to review and vote on several property tax matters, including the Division of Local Services FY2026 Chapter land recommended value, FY26 Chapter 61A and 61B applications, and residential solar panel exemptions. The board will also sign monthly abatement and exemption reports, discuss uncancelled FY2025 boat excise titles, and enter executive session to discuss statutory exemptions and tax board appeals.

• Review/discuss/vote on DLS FY2026 Chapter land recommended value
• Review/vote on FY26 Chapter 61A and 61B applications for specific maps
• Review/discuss/vote on residential solar panel exemptions under Chapter 59
• Sign Monthly Abatement & Exemption Reports
• Executive session for FY25 statutory exemptions and abatement appeals

The Westport Board of Assessors approved the FY26 Farmland Valuation Advisory Commission recommended values, abated FY2025 boat excise taxes per an attached list, and approved FY2026 Chapterland 61A and 61B applications for multiple properties. The board also agreed to order two field review tablets and approved the May 5, 2025 minutes with a correction.

• Approved FY26 farmland above-average value (unanimous)
• Abated FY2025 boat excise taxes per attached list
• Approved FY2026 Chapterland 61A application for Map 53, Lot 16
• Approved FY2026 Chapterland 61B applications for Map 89, Lots 46-51, 26-32, 24, and 20-23
• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes with correction on item 7
• Agreed to order two field review tablets

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission will discuss three Notice of Intent applications for septic upgrades, coastal dune construction, and a single-family home in a buffer zone. No public hearings or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Notice of Intent for septic upgrade at Head Town Landing Country Store, 488 Old Country Road
• After-the-fact filing for elevated dune staircase and walkway at 144 Cherry & Webb Lane
• Notice of Intent for single-family dwelling with driveway at 0 River Road in buffer zone

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will decide on multiple land-use requests, including a 9-lot subdivision at Francis Estates and a rescission of a previously approved 15-lot plan. The board will also review administrative items such as solar project updates and a withdrawn 2-lot plan.

• 234 Old Harbor Road: 2-lot plan endorsement request
• Francis Estates: 9-lot subdivision proposal (Charlotte White Road)
• Francis Estates: Rescission of 15-lot subdivision plan
• 359 Division Road Solar: Updated landscape screening review
• 549 Plaza: Site visit and report review

The Planning Board unanimously endorsed an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan to divide a 13-acre parcel at 234 Old Harbor Road into two lots. The board also recommended releasing a Chapter 61A forestry designation for Lot 1, and approved withdrawal of a separate ANR application at 0 Adamsville Road after determining it required a subdivision amendment. A public hearing for the Francis Estates 9-lot subdivision was continued with conditions discussed.

• Endorsed 2-lot ANR plan at 234 Old Harbor Road (unanimous)
• Recommended release of Chapter 61A forestry designation for Lot 1 at 234 Old Harbor Road (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice of 2-lot ANR plan at 0 Adamsville Road (unanimous)
• Reappointed Chairman Whitin as SRPEDD commissioner (unanimous)
• Approved waiver from 15-foot radius requirement at Charlotte White Road intersection for Francis Estates subdivision

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission will discuss the Pine Ridge Estates 40B project and review septic system applications for 38 Quail Trail and 744 Drift Road. Continuances include a septic upgrade at 488 Old Country Road and an after-the-fact filing for a dune staircase at 144 Cherry & Webb Lane. No other business is scheduled.

• Discussion: Pine Ridge Estates – 40B
• Septic application: Jeanette Ferri – 38 Quail Trail
• Septic application: KWK Realty LLC – 744 Drift Road
• Continuance: Head Town Landing Country Store, Inc. – N.O.I. – 488 Old Country Road – SE 80-2796 – Upgrade septic system in riverfront and land subject to coastal storm flowage
• Continuance: David Moura – N.O.I. – 144 Cherry & Webb Lane – After-the-fact filing to construct elevated dune staircase, landing, walkway and back dune plantings in coastal resource area, barrier beach and land subject to coastal storm flowage

Board Of Assessors

The Westport Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to reorganize the board, approve minutes from April 14, and sign monthly abatement and exemption reports. Key items include voting on a FY26 Chapter 61B application for three lots on Map 83, discussing a new cloud-based assessment system, and considering a tablet purchase for field review. The board will also enter executive session to discuss statutory exemptions and tax appeals.

• Review/vote FY26 Chapter 61B Application — Map 83, Lots 54, 55, & 46851
• Sign Motor Vehicle 2025 Commitment #2
• FY2026 Town Meeting Warrant Article 16
• Discuss purchase of tablet for new PK Cloud-based field review system
• Executive session for FY25 statutory exemptions, abatements, and tax appeals

The Westport Board of Assessors approved the FY2026 Chapter 61B application for Assessors Map 83, Lots 54, 55, 46, and 51. They also signed the 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #2 and approved an additional abatement for Map 56A, Lot 52. The board discussed purchasing a tablet for the new cloud-based CAMA system and reviewed the May 6 Town Meeting warrant articles. No public comment was received.

• Approved FY2026 Chapter 61B Application for Map 83, Lots 54, 55, 46, and 51
• Signed 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #2
• Approved additional abatement for Map 56A, Lot 52
• Reorganized board: Stephen Medeiros as Chair

Work Session-Revised

The Westport Planning Board holds a work session to discuss a long-range strategic plan for the Route 6 corridor funded by a OneStop for Growth grant. The board will also identify zoning and subdivision bylaw amendments for consideration at Town Meeting 2026 and receive public feedback.

• Route 6 Neighborhood Plan overview by SRPEDD
• Zoning Bylaw Amendments proposed for Town Meeting 2026
• Subdivision Bylaw Amendments proposed for Town Meeting 2026
• Public hearing on Silverback Construction minor modification (25-006SPA-MINOR MOD) at 4:15 p.m.

The Westport Planning Board held a work session on April 29, 2025, discussing a long-range Route 6 neighborhood plan, zoning bylaw amendments for Town Meeting 2026, and a minor site plan modification. The board unanimously approved a minor modification for Silverback Construction to change a gravel storage area to crushed stone and add three retaining walls. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved minor site plan modification for Silverback Construction (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission approved four septic and wetland-related projects, including a septic upgrade at 149 West Beach Road and 206 Cadman’s Neck Road, and construction projects at 424C River Road and 143 Cherry & Webb Lane. Two hearings were continued to May 13, 2025, due to lack of representation or incomplete paperwork. One extension was granted, and two bills were paid. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved septic upgrade at 149 West Beach Road with Negative Determination (unanimous)
• Approved septic upgrade at 206 Cadman’s Neck Road with Negative Determination (unanimous)
• Approved accessory dwelling unit and septic at 143 Cherry & Webb Lane with mitigation plantings (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 488 Old Country Road septic upgrade to May 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 144 Cherry & Webb Lane after-the-fact filing to May 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved stormwater basin at Marcotte Drive with conditions including NPDES permit (unanimous)
• Approved demolition and rebuild at 424C River Road with rain garden and dry wells (unanimous)
• Granted extension for Steven McDaniel at 96 East Beach Road (unanimous)

Regular meeting

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing for Francis Estates, a proposed 9-lot definitive residential subdivision requiring site plan and low impact development approval on Charlotte White Road. The board will also consider endorsing Form O and releasing consultant review fees for Kaila's Way, and accepting withdrawal without prejudice for 392 Sodom Road. Reports will cover various grants and projects including MVP grants, Buzzards Bay Estuaries Program, and the High School Re-Use Community Meeting.

• Francis Estates (24-037C-SPA-LID) public hearing continued for 9-lot subdivision on Charlotte White Road
• Kaila's Way (25-001C) – endorse Form O and release consultant review fees
• 392 Sodom Road (25-004ANR) – accept withdrawal without prejudice
• Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant applications
• High School Re-Use Community Meeting

The Westport Planning Board unanimously approved releasing $1,350 plus interest in consultant review fees and the covenant for Kaila's Way (25-001C) after as-built plans were updated. The board also accepted the withdrawal without prejudice of the 392 Sodom Road application (25-004ANR) and continued the public hearing for Francis Estates (24-037C-SPA-LID) to May 20, 2025, extending the statutory review period to June 10, 2025. Several grant updates were discussed, including a $69,000 Buzzards Bay National Estuaries Program grant for culvert designs and a $91,000 OneStop Community Planning Grant for Route 6 corridor planning.

• Released $1,350 plus interest in consultant review fees and covenant for Kaila's Way (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal without prejudice of 392 Sodom Road application (unanimous)
• Continued Francis Estates public hearing to May 20, 2025, extended review period to June 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved October 15, 2024 Executive Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2024 Executive Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 3, 2024 amended Executive Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes as amended (3-0-1, Schmid abstained)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Westport Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to review and approve fiscal year 2025 statutory exemptions, property tax abatements, and motor vehicle excise abatements. The board will also discuss tax appeal cases in executive session due to potential litigation impacts. Minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting will be reviewed and approved.

• Review/approve FY25 Statutory Exemptions, Real & Personal Property Abatements, and Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements
• Approve/Deny FY25 Statutory Exemptions & Abatement Applications
• Discuss Appellant Tax Board Appeal(s) in executive session
• Review and approve Regular Board Minutes of March 31, 2025
• Public comment period included

The Westport Board of Assessors approved statutory exemptions for FY25 (Clause 22E, Map 27, Lot 16-18) and several real abatements, while denying others. They also approved FY2026 Chapter 61B applications for specific parcels. The meeting included approval of prior minutes and monthly reports, with no public comment.

• Approved FY25 statutory exemption for Map 27, Lot 16-18 (Clause 22E)
• Denied FY25 real abatements for Map 33, Lot 17 & 47A, 33-47E, 63-11-12, 63-13, 74-32, 32B&E, 74-32A, 80-14, 84-18
• Approved FY25 real abatements for Map 50A, Lot 44-47, 54-33A, 55-29-4, 57-72, 83-46 & 51, 83-54, 83-55
• Approved FY2026 Chapter 61B applications for Map 83, Lot 46 & 51, 83-54, 83-55
• Approved minutes of March 31, 2025 with correction
• Entered executive session to review exemptions and appeals

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved the Town of Westport Highway Department's Notice of Intent to replace a failed culvert on Division Road, with a unanimous vote. Two other hearings were continued to April 29, 2025, at the applicant's request. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Division Road culvert replacement (unanimous)
• Continued Thomas Hannon's NOI for accessory dwelling unit at 143 Cherry & Webb Lane to 4-29-25 (unanimous)
• Continued Jenna Assermely's NOI for single-family dwelling at 0 River Road to 4-29-25 (unanimous)
• Paid Agent's Mileage bill (unanimous)
• Paid East Bay Media bill (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to review and approve minutes, sign monthly abatement and exemption reports, and vote on FY26 Chapter Land (61, 61A & 61B) Agricultural & Recreational Applications and Forest Plans. The board will also enter executive session to discuss FY25 statutory exemptions and abatements, as well as tax appeals, before voting on FY25 abatement applications.

• Review and approve Regular Board Minutes of March 3, 2025
• Sign Monthly Abatement & Exemption Reports
• Vote on FY26 Chapter Land (61, 61A & 61B) Agricultural & Recreational Applications and Forest Plans for 816 Main Rd
• Executive session to discuss FY25 Statutory Exemptions and abatements, and Appellant Tax Board appeals
• Approve/Deny FY25 Statutory Exemptions and Abatement Applications

The Westport Board of Assessors approved several property tax exemptions and abatements, and denied others, during its March 31, 2025 meeting. The board also reviewed and acted on Chapter Land applications, including disallowing and partially allowing certain Chapter 61, 61A, and 61B classifications. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes of March 3, 2025
• Signed monthly abatement reports
• Disallowed Chapter 61 for Map 47, Lot 8 and 47-11; partially allowed Chapter 61 for Map 33, Lot 9B
• Approved Chapter 61A for multiple lots on Maps 55, 57, 53, 29, 50, 44, and 43
• Approved statutory exemptions under Clause 22, 22E, 17D, and 41C for specified properties
• Denied Clause 22E exemption for Map 28, Lot 4L due to residency less than 1 year
• Denied abatements for Map 56, Lot 2B, 63-6, and 76-55&69E
• Approved abatements for multiple properties on Maps 15, 19, 27, 28, 29, 41, 50A, 56A, 57, 59, 73, 76, 77, 84, 87, and 91

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will decide whether to release a surety balance for the abandoned Private Acres subdivision and continue a public hearing on rescinding a prior subdivision approval. The board will also discuss low-impact development reviews, a solar project surety release, and a mobile food vendor site plan. Public engagement events on barrier beach planning and a shared-use trail are noted.

• Release surety balance for abandoned Private Acres (Walter’s Way) subdivision (99-005C)
• Rescind constructive approval for Plan of Land at Assessors’ Plat 52 Lot 20A (Marcotte Rescission, 23-031C)
• Extend 135-day definitive subdivision review period for Francis Estates (24-037C)
• Review after-the-fact low impact development approval for Mello’s Lane (23-028SPA-LID)
• Request partial performance surety release for solar development at 202 Pine Hill Road (19-012SP-LID-S)

The Westport Planning Board voted 0-4 against rescinding the constructive approval for the Marcotte Drive definitive subdivision, leaving the original approval and its February 2025 modification in effect. The board also declared a developer in default on the Private Acres subdivision and encouraged homeowners to use surety funds to complete the project. A minor site plan was approved for a mobile food vendor trailer at 0 Adamsville Road.

• Voted 0-4 against rescinding Marcotte Drive subdivision constructive approval
• Declared developer in default on Private Acres (Walter's Way) subdivision (unanimous)
• Encouraged homeowners to complete Private Acres subdivision using $24,791 surety funds (unanimous)
• Approved minor site plan for temporary mobile food vendor trailer at 0 Adamsville Road (4-0)
• Partially released $35,000 surety for 202 Pine Hill Road solar project, retaining $40,000 (unanimous)
• Extended Francis Estates definitive subdivision review period to May 20, 2025
• Authorized Assistant Planner to endorse ANR plans and sign payroll/invoices (unanimous)
• Recommended suspending Vineyard Offshore Wind Committee and withdrawing board participation (unanimous)

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will hold a public hearing on March 11, 2025, for the Francis Estates subdivision proposal, which would create a 9-lot residential subdivision on Charlotte White Road. The board will also discuss a fence material change at a solar array on Pine Hill Road and receive updates on the Barrier Beach Management Plan, Housing Production Plan, and online permitting.

• Public hearing on Francis Estates (24-017C-SPA-LID): 9-lot subdivision at 50-58 Charlotte White Road (Map 68, Lot 7)
• 202 Pine Hill Road: request to change fence material around existing solar array
• Planning Board recommendation for Safety Regulation Board regarding fencing and landscaping near town roads
• Conservation Commission seeks a Planning Board representative for the Open Space Committee
• Westport Lakes Road: discussion of road construction schedule and drainage maintenance

The Planning Board unanimously approved a change in fence material from chain-link to agro fencing for the solar array at 202 Pine Hill Road. The board also appointed John Bullard as its representative to the Open Space Committee and continued the public hearing for the Francis Estates subdivision to April 22, 2025. Several administrative items were discussed, including road construction schedules and landscaping issues, but no other binding decisions were made.

• Approved fence material change from chain-link to agro fencing at 202 Pine Hill Road (unanimous)
• Appointed John Bullard as Planning Board representative to Open Space Committee (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of subdivision by-law section IV.a.1.i design standards for Francis Estates (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Francis Estates to April 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved December 3, 2024 Executive Session minutes (3-0-1, Soares abstained)
• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes with correction (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission will review two septic permit applications and one wetlands-related notice of intent at its March 4 meeting. No formal decisions are scheduled; the body will only discuss these items.

• Susan Brayton – N.O.I. – 153 East Beach Road – Replace existing cesspool with tight tank in coastal resource areas
• Dolores Vivenzio – N.O.I. – 201 East Beach Road – Replace existing cesspool with tight tank in coastal resource areas
• Jenna Asermely – N.O.I. – 0 River Road – Construct single family dwelling with driveway, garage and other site improvements in buffer zone and bordering vegetated wetlands

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and vote on a $450,000 overlay release requested by the Select Board, and will decide on FY26 Chapter Land (61A & 61B) agricultural and recreational applications. The board will also sign monthly abatement and exemption reports, and consider approving prior meeting minutes.

• Review/approve Select Board $450,000 overlay release request
• Review/approve/deny FY26 Chapter Land (61A & 61B) Agricultural & Recreational Applications
• Sign monthly abatement and exemption reports
• Executive session to discuss FY25 statutory exemptions and abatements (litigation strategy)
• Approve/deny FY25 statutory exemptions and abatement applications

The Board of Assessors met on March 3, 2025, and approved the release of $450,000 from the overlay surplus. They also approved statutory exemptions and abatements for several properties, denied some personal property abatements, and discussed tax appeals in executive session. No substantive decisions were made on Chapter Land applications.

• Approved $450,000 overlay surplus release (unanimous)
• Approved statutory exemptions: Clause 22E for Map 25, Lot 68A and Map 25, Lot 114 (amended), and Clause 41C for Map 21A, Lot 17
• Denied FY25 Personal Property Abatements for accounts P86-42&46 and S72-32A
• Granted FY25 Personal Property Abatement for account PP-23-25A
• Granted FY25 Real Estate Withdrawals for Map 14, Lots 37&7, 63-19AM, 22-3G, and 47-5A
• Granted FY25 Real Estate Abatements for Map 5, Lot 1AH, 15-116, 16-69-74, 31-16C, 33-75E, and 71-48-49
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025
• Entered executive session to review exemptions and discuss tax appeals

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will meet on February 25, 2025, to discuss administrative items including an ANR endorsement for a 2-lot plan at 392 Sodom Road, and a public hearing for a subdivision modification at 1 Kaila’s Way. The board will also receive an assistant planner’s report covering open cases, the Old High School re-use, and a marshes restoration webinar.

• ANR endorsement request for 2-lot plan at 392 Sodom Road (25-004A)
• Public hearing for after-the-fact subdivision modification at 1 Kaila’s Way (25-001C)
• Follow-ups on open cases and Old High School re-use discussion
• Restoring Our Marshes webinar presentation

The Westport Planning Board approved an after-the-fact subdivision modification for paving Kaila's Way, originally approved in 2002 as a 12-ft gravel road but resurfaced with 10-ft bituminous concrete. The approval includes two waivers from stormwater management requirements and four conditions, including installing a road sign and monuments. The board also approved minutes from January 14 and January 28 meetings. An ANR request for 392 Sodom Road was moved to a later agenda due to incomplete documents.

• Approved subdivision modification for Kaila's Way paving with two waivers and four conditions (unanimous)
• Approved January 14, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved January 28, 2025 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Moved ANR request for 392 Sodom Road to March 11, 2025 agenda due to incomplete documents

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a hearing on Andrew Alasso's proposal to construct a deck and remove a garage in the buffer zone and riverfront area at 166 River Road. A continuance is scheduled for Lois Small's Notice of Intent to perform beach maintenance at 94 East Beach Road. No other business or discussions are listed.

• Hearing: Andrew Alasso – R.D.A. – 166 River Road – Construct deck and remove garage in buffer zone and riverfront area
• Continuance: Lois Small – N.O.I. – 94 East Beach Road – Perform beach maintenance

The Westport Conservation Commission held a brief meeting, approving a project to construct a deck and remove a garage in a buffer zone and riverfront area at 166 River Road. The commission also continued a project for beach maintenance at 94 East Beach Road pending receipt of Natural Heritage approval, and approved minutes and routine bills.

• Approved negative Box 2 and Certificate of Compliance for Andrew Alasso's deck/garage removal at 166 River Road (unanimous)
• Continued Lois Small's beach maintenance project at 94 East Beach Road pending Natural Heritage approval (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from meetings on 2-4-25, 6-11-24, and 9-17-24 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills to East Bay Media, Chris Capone Telephone, and Masons (unanimous)

Regular meeting

The Planning Board will hold two public hearings on the Marcotte subdivision (Map 52 Lot 20A, between 278 and 312 Drift Road): one to consider rescinding a previously approved definitive plan, and another to consider amending the plan to divide the property into nine lots. Other items include an ANR endorsement for a lot at 58 Charlotte White Road, release of lots on Rosewood Lane, a temporary certificate of occupancy for Silverback Construction, and an as-built review for 202 Pine Hill Road.

• Public hearing on rescission of definitive subdivision plan for Marcotte (23-031C)
• Public hearing on amendment of definitive subdivision plan for Marcotte Drive (25-002C-MOD) to create nine lots
• ANR endorsement for 58 Charlotte White Road (25-003A) to convey 3,626 sq ft
• Release of lots 1 & 2 on Rosewood Lane (23-039C) and establishment of performance surety
• Temporary Certificate of Occupancy request for 2 Cheryl's Way (Silverback Construction, 21-004SPA)

The Westport Planning Board approved a revised subdivision plan for Marcotte Drive, reducing the number of lots from nine to seven and imposing conditions including a ban on duplexes and relocation of an infiltration trench. The board also endorsed an ANR plan at 58 Charlotte White Road, released lots at Rosewood Lane with a $10,000 surety, and recommended a temporary occupancy permit for Silverback Construction. A public hearing on rescinding a prior subdivision approval was continued to March 25, 2025.

• Approved revised Marcotte Drive subdivision plan (7 lots, no duplexes, conditions) (4-0-1 abstention)
• Endorsed ANR 2-lot plan at 58 Charlotte White Road (unanimous)
• Released Lots 1 & 2 at Rosewood Lane with $10,000 surety (unanimous)
• Recommended 7-month temporary occupancy permit for Silverback Construction (unanimous)
• Partially released $25,000 surety, retained $75,000 for 202 Pine Hill Road fence issue (unanimous)
• Continued Marcotte rescission hearing to March 25, 2025 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Commission unanimously approved a fixed pier, gangway, and float at 104 Sylvia's Lane; a barn with a Negative Box 3 Determination at 100 Charlotte White Road; a Certificate of Compliance for the same property; extended floats at 504 River Road pending DMF comments; and a letter of support for a fish ladder at Forge Pond dam. Two continuances were granted: one for a dwelling at 0 River Road to March 4, and one for Pine Ridge Estates to March 18 pending ZBA approval. Minutes from January 21 were approved; minutes from June 11 and September 17 were held. Four small bills were paid.

• Approved dock/gangway/float at 104 Sylvia's Lane (unanimous)
• Approved barn with Negative Box 3 Determination at 100 Charlotte White Road (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Compliance for 100 Charlotte White Road (unanimous)
• Approved float extension at 504 River Road with new dock design, pending DMF comments (unanimous)
• Issued letter of support for fish ladder at Forge Pond dam (unanimous)
• Continued 0 River Road dwelling to March 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Pine Ridge Estates to March 18, 2025 pending ZBA approval (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2025 (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Westport Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from January 2025, sign monthly abatement reports, and review applications for FY26 Chapter 61, 61A, and 61B tax exemptions. The board will also consider personal property appraisal quotes for utility companies and hold an open forum for community input.

• Review/approve FY26 Chapter 61, 61A & 61B Applications
• Review Personal Property-RRC FY26 Appraisal Quote for Mass Elec, NSTAR, New England Gas, wireless/cable & new accounts
• Community speaks session
• Approve/Denial of FY25 Statutory Exemptions & Abatement Applications
• Executive session for FY25 tax exemptions and abatements per G.L.c.30A, Section 21(a)(7) & G.L.c.59, Section 60

The Board of Assessors approved several FY25 statutory exemptions for veterans, FY26 personal property abatements, and FY25 real property abatements. They also approved FY2026 Chapter 61A and 61B applications and a personal property valuation quote from RRC. The board entered executive session to discuss litigation-related matters.

• Approved Regular Board Minutes of January 6, 2025
• Signed January 2025 Abatement & Exemption Reports
• Approved FY2026 Chapter 61A and 61B (Agricultural & Recreational) applications as per attached list
• Voted to disallow Chapter 61A application for Map 50, Lot 21B (not contiguous, different ownership)
• Approved FY2026 Personal Property Quote from Real Estate Research Consultants Inc.
• Approved FY25 statutory exemptions for Veterans Clause 22 (Map 22, Lot 20; Map 23A, Lots 126-127) and Clause 22C (Map 30, Lot 25)
• Approved FY26 personal property abatements for accounts S73-20&22, P54-51, P34-4, P18-8, S50A-44-47, P20-104-105, S76-61-62
• Approved FY25 real property abatements for Map 68, Lot 101 and Map 91, Lots 29-30; signed FY23 & FY24 Late Filer Forms for accounts S58-153 and D0010100P

Regular meeting

The Planning Board will hold two public hearings: one for a 9-lot residential subdivision at 50-58 Charlotte White Road, and another to waive underground utility requirements for a lot on Inheritance Lane. The board will also consider a special permit extension for flexible frontage on Pine Hill Road and endorse a site plan for a 39,200-square-foot storage facility on American Legion Highway.

• Francis Estates: 9-lot subdivision at Charlotte White Road (public hearing at 6:00 p.m.)
• Inheritance Lane: request to allow overhead electric instead of underground utilities (public hearing at 6:30 p.m.)
• 1180 American Legion Highway: endorse site plan for 39,200 sq ft storage facility
• Instigator Enterprises: request to extend special permit for flexible frontage on Pine Hill Road
• Burke's V Twin: close out and release consultant review funds

The Westport Planning Board approved a three-year extension of a special permit for flexible frontage at a Pine Hill Road parcel, originally granted in 2020. The board also denied a sidewalk waiver for a proposed 9-lot subdivision on Charlotte White Road, continued that public hearing to March 11, 2025, and approved a waiver to allow overhead electric utilities at Inheritance Lane. Several other administrative items were endorsed, including release of consultant review funds and surety releases.

• Approved three-year extension of special permit for flexible frontage at Map 37 Parcel 9, Pine Hill Road (3-0)
• Denied sidewalk waiver request for Francis Estates subdivision on Charlotte White Road (3-0)
• Continued Francis Estates public hearing to March 11, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved waiver to allow overhead electric utilities at Inheritance Lane (3-0)
• Endorsed amended decision for site plan and low impact development at 1180 American Legion Highway
• Released $2,275 plus interest in consultant review funds for Burke's V Twin (3-0)
• Endorsed full release of $25,000 surety for Coastal Healing
• Endorsed partial release of $110,000 surety for Meadowbrook Farms, retaining $8,700

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on a cemetery expansion in a buffer zone and vegetation removal in a flood zone, and will continue a beach maintenance project. No other business is scheduled.

• Town of Westport – Beech Grove Cemetery expansion (N.O.I.) at 947 Main Road in buffer zone
• Christine Root – R.D.A. at 173, 177 & 181 Atlantic Ave – remove vegetation in flood zone
• Lois Small – N.O.I. at 94 East Beach Road – beach maintenance (continuance)
• Richard LeBlanc – septic discussion at 550 Adamsville Road

The Westport Conservation Commission approved several projects including a septic system replacement at 155 Plymouth Blvd, demolition and replacement of a cottage at 1782 Drift Road, and a new dwelling at 632 Old County Road. It also issued Certificates of Compliance for solar and residential projects, and ordered enforcement for unauthorized clearing at 533 Sodom Road.

• Approved septic replacement at 155 Plymouth Blvd with standard conditions (unanimous)
• Approved demolition and replacement at 1782 Drift Road with erosion controls (unanimous)
• Continued beach maintenance at 94 East Beach Road to January 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Determination Box 4 for dwelling at 632 Old County Road (4-1, with one member reconsidering)
• Approved retaining wall replacement at 735 Sodom Road pending file number (unanimous)
• Issued full Certificate of Compliance for Borrego Solar at 202 Pine Hill Road (4-1)
• Issued full Certificate of Compliance for Jay Raposa at 1 Kaila's Way (unanimous)
• Ordered Enforcement Order for unauthorized clearing at 533 Sodom Road (unanimous)

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will meet on January 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to consider several administrative items, including a surety release for Meadowbrook Farms Phase II, a site review for a solar project, and an ANR plan for a property on River Road. Two public hearings are scheduled: one at 6:15 p.m. for a proposal to construct three storage buildings at 1180 American Legion Highway, and another at 6:45 p.m. for a zoning bylaw hearing. The board will also receive updates on coastal resilience grants, a culvert redesign project, and financial support for the Climate Resilience Committee.

• Public hearing on three storage buildings at 1180 American Legion Highway (continued from Nov. 19, 2024)
• Public hearing on proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment
• Meadowbrook Farms Phase II surety release (13-002C)
• Westport Lakes Drive – letter on 40B proposal to Zoning Board of Appeals and notice to Blue Cat, LLC
• Coastal Healing LLC (19-015SPA) – as-built report, close-out surety, and consultant fund release

The Westport Planning Board approved a site plan and LID proposal for a multi-unit storage facility at 1180 American Legion Highway, with 15 conditions. The board also released surety for Meadowbrook Farms Phase III and Coastal Healing LLC, and authorized letters to the ZBA and Blue Cat LLC regarding Westport Lakes Drive. An ANR plan for 681 River Road was endorsed.

• Approved site plan for 3 storage buildings at 1180 American Legion Highway (unanimous)
• Released $10,250 plus interest for Meadowbrook Farms Phase III, retaining $8,700 surety (unanimous)
• Closed out and released $25,000 surety plus interest to Coastal Healing LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized letter to ZBA on 40B Pine Ridge Estates proposal (unanimous)
• Authorized letter to Blue Cat LLC regarding restrictive covenants and improvements (unanimous)
• Endorsed ANR plan for Katherine M Barnum Trust at 681 River Road (unanimous)
• Approved Assistant Planner to endorse ANR plans (unanimous)
• Kept Mello's Lane LID case open for spring assessment (no vote recorded)

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission approved several projects including a septic system replacement at 155 Plymouth Blvd, demolition and replacement of a cottage at 1782 Drift Road, and construction at 632 Old County Road. A beach maintenance project at 94 East Beach Road was continued to January 21, 2025. The commission also issued certificates of compliance and an enforcement order for a wetland violation.

• Approved septic system replacement at 155 Plymouth Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved demolition and replacement of cottage at 1782 Drift Road with Negative Determination Box 2 (unanimous)
• Continued beach maintenance at 94 East Beach Road to 1-21-25 (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Determination Box 4 for construction at 632 Old County Road (4-1, later unanimous)
• Approved retaining wall replacement at 735 Sodom Road pending file number (unanimous)
• Issued full Certificate of Compliance for Borrego Solar at 202 Pine Hill Road (4-1)
• Issued full Certificate of Compliance for Jay Raposa at 1 Kaila's Way (unanimous)
• Issued 3-year extension for David Brown at 148 West Beach Rd (unanimous)

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to review and approve minutes, sign monthly abatement and exemption reports, and sign warrants and commitments for FY25 taxes. They will also review and decide on FY26 Chapter 61, 61A, and 61B applications. The board will then enter executive session to discuss statutory exemptions and an abatement appeal.

• Review/approve/deny FY26 Chapter 61, 61A & 61B Applications
• Sign Monthly Abatement & Exemption Reports
• Sign Warrants & Commitments for FY25 Real, Personal, Community Preservation Act, Betterments & Water Liens
• Executive session to discuss FY25 Statutory Exemptions and Tax Board Appeal(s)

The Westport Board of Assessors approved FY2025 warrants and commitments for real property, personal property, CPA, septic betterments, and water liens. They also approved FY2026 Chapter 61A and 61B agricultural and recreational applications, and several FY2025 statutory exemptions and abatements. The board entered executive session to discuss exemptions and tax appeals, then adjourned.

• Approved Regular Board Minutes of December 2, 2024
• Signed December 2024 Abatement & Exemption Reports
• Signed FY2025 Warrants & Commitments for Real Property, Personal Property, CPA, Septic Betterments, and Water Liens
• Approved FY2026 Chapter 61A & 61B Applications
• Approved FY2025 exemptions: Clause 17D (Map 23A, Lot 214), Clause 22 (Map 40, Lot 48D), Clause 22E (Map 13, Lot 13-15), Clause 37 (Map 35, Lots 30&31D), Clause 41C (Map 5, Lot 4G, Map 14, Lot 22, Map 22, Lot 19B, Map 21A, Lot 1)
• Approved FY2025 abatements: Map 3, Lot 3 and Map 25, Lot 55C
• Entered executive session to discuss exemptions and tax appeals
• Scheduled next meeting for February 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm