{
 "city": "Westport",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-westport-ma.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/8-18-26%20Agenda.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health to hold variance hearings for three residential properties",
   "summary": "The Board of Health will discuss a replacement well and hold variance hearings regarding bedroom repairs and septic systems. The meeting includes reports from the Director of Public Health.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Health/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/Agenda/2026/8-04-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to endorse HOA docs, review garage expansion, and hear surf-therapy camp proposal",
   "summary": "The Westport Planning Board will act on a homeowners’ association document for Cory Ridge Estates and review a minor garage enlargement at 493 American Legion Highway. A public hearing will consider a surf-therapy camp with an education center and campsite cottages at Gnome Surf. Pre-application consultation covers a single dwelling unit at 0 Euclide Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Planning/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/2026%20Agenda%202026-07-28.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Westport Conservation Commission to review 9-lot subdivision at 392 Sodom Road",
   "summary": "The Westport Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a 9-lot subdivision at 392 Sodom Road (Cornerstone Place). The commission will also discuss several soil permit applications and notices of intent for construction projects, including a garage, in-law pool, and barn-style headquarters building.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/7-7-26%20Agenda.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Shellfish Advisory Board Meeting 5:30PM Select Board Meeting Room",
   "headline": "Shellfish Advisory Board to discuss relay program, shellstock planting, and openings",
   "summary": "The Shellfish Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates from the Director of Marine Services, the relay program, and the status of shellstock delivery for planting. They will also consider openings at Ram Island and West Branch Point Bial to Tom's Point, and the purchase of totes for the relay program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/06.30.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/6-30-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review solar project, ANR, and school grant",
   "summary": "The Westport Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor modification to the Route 88 Solar project, consider an Approval Not Required plan for land at 0 Meadowbrook Lane, and discuss a support letter for a Green School Works Grant for the Elementary School. The board will also review final reports and surety releases for Inheritance Lane and receive updates on the Route 6 Neighborhood Plan, MassTrails Grant, and other projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Planning/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/2026%20June%2030%20AGENDA.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Public Hearing",
   "headline": "Westport Planning Board to hold public hearing on 222 State Road paving",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an after-the-fact approval for paving over 40,000 square feet at 222 State Road, and continue discussion of a shared driveway at 435 Old Harbor Road. Other items include endorsing a homeowners' association trust for Francis Estates, a surety reduction for Inheritance Lane, and release of consultant fees for 431 Fisher Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Planning/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/2026%20June%2016%20Agenda_R1.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Planning/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/2026/Minutes/26%20Minutes%2006-16-2026_FINAL.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": "Assessors to vote on revised FY27 61A applications for 6 parcels on Map 73",
   "summary": "The Board of Assessors will review and vote on revised FY27 61A applications for six lots on Map 73. They will also discuss renewal of the Principal Assessor's employment contract and review/sign monthly abatement and exemption reports. An executive session is scheduled to discuss FY26 real property abatement applications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Government/Boards%20And%20Committees/Board%20of%20Assessors/Agendas/2026%20Agendas/AGENDA%2006.08.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health to hear three variance hearings for septic repairs",
   "summary": "The Westport Board of Health will hold three variance hearings for septic system repairs at residential properties, including 53-B Cummings Lane, 54 Holly Lane, and 51 Holly Lane. The board will also receive a director's report on a CDC advisory about domestically acquired Cyclosporiasis cases and air quality guidance for outdoor workers. Minutes from previous meetings and updates on open positions are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Health/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/Agenda/2026/6-08-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearings on solar pole change and surf-therapy camp",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold two public hearings: one on a solar project seeking approval for aboveground utility poles instead of underground, and another on a proposed surf-therapy camp. The board will also consider an ANR plan for a nonbuildable lot and receive updates on the Northern Scenic Greenway, Barrier Beach Management Plan, and Hazard Mitigation Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Planning/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/2026%2002%20June%20Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Planning/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/2026/Minutes/26%20Minutes%2006-02-2026_FINAL.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to hear septic, dock, and road projects",
   "summary": "The Westport Conservation Commission will discuss septic system proposals, hold public hearings on a coastal survey and a construction project in a flood zone, and consider a dock extension and a certificate of compliance. The agenda also includes correspondence, minutes, bills, and agent reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/5-26-26.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review 9-lot subdivision on Old Harbor Road",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a pre-application consultation for a proposed 9-lot single-family subdivision on Old Harbor Road, and will also consider several lot adjustments and road-access determinations. The board will close public hearings on two previously discussed projects and appoint a representative to the Community Preservation Committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Planning/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/2025-05-19%20PB%20Posting_Rev1.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Planning/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/2026/Minutes/26%20Minutes%2005-19-2026%20FINAL.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Westport Conservation Commission to hear dock and waterfront projects, discuss septic system at 752 Drift Road",
   "summary": "The Westport Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Notices of Intent for dock and waterfront construction, discuss a septic system at 752 Drift Road, and consider certificates of compliance for two previously permitted projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/5-12-26.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/5-12-26%20Minutes.doc",
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health to hear septic and zoning variance cases Monday",
   "summary": "The Westport Board of Health will convene on May 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM to receive written and verbal reports from the Director of Public Health and conduct public hearings on two septic-related zoning variances. The meeting is being recorded under state open-meeting law.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Health/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/Agenda/2026/5-11-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Health/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/Minutes/2026/5-11-26%20Regular%20Meeting%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "ATM-Public Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board reviews Town Meeting articles",
   "summary": "The Planning Board is meeting to discuss Town Meeting articles. The agenda is limited to this single item, with no other business listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Planning/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/2026%20May%2005%20Agenda_R.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/4-28-26%20Minutes.doc",
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to hold hearings on five NOIs for docks, piers, and a barn headquarters building",
   "summary": "The Westport Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings on five Notices of Intent (NOIs) for projects including a barn-style headquarters building at 0 Main Road, and dock/float installations at 1 Carter's Way, 1794 E Drift Road, 246 River Road, and 39 E American Legion Highway. The commission will also consider Certificates of Compliance for three properties and an extension request.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/4-28-26%20Agenda.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Government/Boards%20And%20Committees/Board%20of%20Assessors/Minutes/2026%20Minutes/MINUTES%20BOA%20REG%2004.27.2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health to hold public hearing on stormwater regulation revisions",
   "summary": "The Westport Board of Health will meet to receive the Director's report, approve septic system plans at three addresses, and hold a public hearing on revisions to the stormwater regulation. The meeting also includes discussion of annual Town Meeting planning and beach testing sample extensions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Health/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/Agenda/2026/4-27-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Health/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/Minutes/2026/4-27-26%20Regular%20Meeting%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Regular Meeting - Cancelled",
   "headline": "Westport Planning Board meeting cancelled for April 21, 2026",
   "summary": "The Westport Planning Board did not meet on April 21, 2026, as the regular meeting was cancelled. No decisions were made or votes taken. The board’s next meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Planning/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/2026-04-21%20Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Board Of Assessors",
   "headline": "Westport Board of Assessors to vote on FY27 Chapter Land applications",
   "summary": "The Westport Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to review and act on FY27 Chapter 61, 61A, and 61B land applications, and to consider revised Chapter 61 plans for four lots on Map 57. The board will also sign monthly abatement and exemption reports and discuss Town Meeting Article 24 regarding a personal property exemption. An executive session is scheduled to discuss FY26 real property abatement and exemption applications, citing litigation concerns.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Government/Boards%20And%20Committees/Board%20of%20Assessors/Agendas/2026%20Agendas/AGENDA%2004.13.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Government/Boards%20And%20Committees/Board%20of%20Assessors/Minutes/2026%20Minutes/MINUTES%20BOA%20REG%2004.13.2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Public Hearing",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hold public hearing on storage unit at 854 State Road",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to construct a storage unit at 854 State Road for light welding work, continued from March 24, 2026. The board will also consider two Approval Not Required (ANR) plans for lot adjustments on Soules' Way and 528 American Legion Highway.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Planning/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/04%202026%20April%207%20Agenda%20.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Planning/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/2026/Minutes/Minutes%202026%2007%20April_FINAL.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/3-31-26%20Minutes.docx",
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to hear 5 notices of intent for coastal and riverfront projects",
   "summary": "The Westport Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on five Notices of Intent for work in wetlands, flood zones, and buffer zones. Projects include a residential pier, a seawall extension, a boat ramp repair, a beach access road widening, and vegetation removal with driveway expansion. The commission will also consider Certificates of Compliance for two previously permitted projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/3-31-26%20Agenda.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-30",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health to review septic plans and discuss public health director's report",
   "summary": "The Westport Board of Health will review a septic plan for 61 American Legion Highway and a variance request for 431 Fisher Road, and discuss the director's written report covering inspections, a public health nurse retirement, and an informational item on alpha-gal syndrome.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Health/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/Agenda/2026/3-30-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westport-ma.com/Documents/Departments/Health/Agendas%20And%20Minutes/Minutes/2026/3-30-26%20Regular%20Meeting%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.westport-ma.gov"
  }
 ]
}