Westport, MA

Meeting

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission will hold discussions, hearings, and continuances on several projects affecting wetlands and coastal areas. These include a septic system replacement, a seawall rebuild, a house demolition on a coastal bank, and two continued projects involving a barn headquarters and a garage in a dune. The commission will also consider certificates of compliance for two properties.

• Joseph Silva – N.O.I. – 36 Newton Street – Replace septic system with erosion control barrier in buffer zone
• Dennis Hammond – N.O.I. – 2032 Main Road – Rebuild seawall on East Branch of Westport River
• Alexander Chen – R.D.A. – 304 Brayton Point Road – Demolish house, remove foundation, fill with loam and seed on coastal bank
• Christopher Antao-Gnome Surf – N.O.I. – 0 Main Road – Construction of barn condominium style headquarters building with parking, septic, utilities, stormwater management
• David Pettey – N.O.I. – 144 Cherry & Webb Lane – Garage in coastal dune/Barrier Beach

Planning Board

The Westport Planning Board will hold two public hearings: one for a nine-lot subdivision with a common driveway and flexible frontage at Old Harbor Road, and another for a surf-therapy camp by Gnome Surf. The board will also consider two Approval Not Required (ANR) plans and close out consultant review fees for two subdivisions.

• ANR request by Andrew Kaplan to create three parcels at 0 Elise Michelle Way (Plat 63, Lot 17, combined with Lots 4, 5, 16)
• ANR request by Shauna Haines to create a parcel at 0 Old Horseneck Road (Plat 45, Lot 7, combined with Lot 8)
• Public hearing: Long Built Homes and Charles Merrow, nine lots at 435, 461, and 0 Old Harbor Road (Map 87, Lots 2, 3, 5)
• Public hearing (continued): Gnome Surf surf-therapy camp with education center, office, and five cottages
• Close out and release of consultant review fees for Inheritance Lane (23-010C) and Rosewood Lane (23-039C)

Board Of Assessors

The Westport Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to review and vote on several property tax matters, including revised Chapter 61A and 61B applications, motor vehicle excise commitments, and abatement reports. The board will also enter executive session to discuss real property exemption applications, then vote on their approval or denial.

• Review/sign Monthly Abatement and Exemption Reports
• Sign Motor Vehicle Commitment & Warrant #4
• Chapter land 61A Lien release on Assessors Map 52, Lot 20
• Review FY27 Chapter 61B application Map 91, Lot 54
• Vote on revised FY27 61A applications (Map 73, Lots 61, 62-63, 64, 65, 66) and 61B (Map 41, Lots 1 and 1C)

Meeting

The Westport Board of Health will review the Director's written and verbal reports, approve septic system repair and construction plans for ten properties, and discuss a proposal for private and semi-public beach testing for 2027. The board will also hear from Jake McGuigan regarding a failed beach sample at Baker's Beach. Minutes from February and July will be considered.

• Approved plans for septic repairs/construction at 22 Lighthouse Lane, 36 Newton Street, 50 Benoit Street, 97 Main Road, 537 Horseneck Road, 38 Bayberry Drive, Marcotte Drive, 20 Rita Lane, 100 D Drive, and 18 James Avenue
• Discussion of private & semi-public beach testing proposal for 2027
• Discussion with Jake McGuigan regarding failed beach sample for Baker's Beach
• Selectboard request and board member updates

Planning Board

The Westport Planning Board will take action on two key items: endorsing the Homeowners’ Association document for Cory Ridge Estates and approving a 450 sq. ft. enlargement of a garage at 493 American Legion Highway. A public hearing will continue for a proposed surf-therapy camp at Gnome Surf, which includes an education center, office building, and five cottages. The board will also review planner reports on the Aquatic Organism Passage Grant and the Route 6 Corridor Plan, as well as site inspection reports for Francis Estates and 222 State Road.

• Endorsement of Homeowners’ Association document for Cory Ridge Estates (23-035C)
• Approval of 450 sq. ft. garage enlargement at 493 American Legion Highway (26-4586SPA-Minor Mod)
• Public hearing for Gnome Surf (26-3662SPA) surf-therapy camp proposal
• Planner’s report on Aquatic Organism Passage Grant
• Planner’s report on Route 6 Corridor Plan

The Westport Planning Board endorsed the Cory Ridge Estates Homeowners' Association document with a modification to transfer control after two of three lots are sold, and approved a minor modification to enlarge a garage at 493 American Legion Highway by 450 sq ft. The board also continued the public hearing for Gnome Surf to August 25, 2026, and voted to change its regular meeting start time to 4:00 p.m. beginning September 1, 2026.

• Endorsed Cory Ridge Estates HOA document with control transfer after two of three lots sold (4-0)
• Approved minor modification for 493 American Legion Highway garage expansion by 450 sq ft (4-0)
• Continued Gnome Surf public hearing to August 25, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2026 (3-0, Whitin abstained)
• Changed regular meeting start time to 4:00 p.m. effective September 1, 2026 (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission will hold hearings on multiple Notices of Intent (NOIs) for work in buffer zones and flood zones, including a 9-lot subdivision, a new town dock, and several residential projects. Soil permits and certificates of compliance are also on the agenda.

• Cornerstone Place – NOI – 392 Sodom Road – 9-lot subdivision with roadway in buffer zone
• Town of Westport – 0 & 279 Hixbridge Road – improvements to landing and construction of a new dock
• Dudley Millikin – NOI – 14 First Street – demolish and rebuild garage in buffer zone and flood zone
• Ryan Mello – NOI – 79 D Drive – replace failed septic system in buffer zone
• Soil permit: River Falls Landscaping – #458 – 251 State Road

Meeting

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.

• Discussion: Replacement well for 424 River Road
• Variance Hearing: 12 Old John Reed Road, 2-bedroom repair with stone bed (82,764sf)
• Variance Hearing: 101 John Reed Road, 2-bedroom repair with stone bed (10,000sf)
• Variance Hearing: 3 Donna Street, 3-B repair with Presby SAS (8,406sf)

Regular Meeting

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.

• Endorse Cory Ridge Estates (23-035C) Homeowners’ Association document
• Approve 450 sq. ft. garage enlargement at 493 American Legion Highway (26-4586SPA-Minor Mod)
• Public hearing on surf-therapy camp at Gnome Surf (26-3662SPA): education center, office building, outdoor space, five cottages
• Pre-application consultation for single dwelling unit at 0 Euclide Street, Map 7, Lot 210 (26-006PAC)
• Review Aquatic Organism Passage Grant and Route 6 Corridor Plan reports

The Westport Planning Board approved an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for Brian & Kristen Mullaney to reconfigure two lots at 512 River Road into two parcels, with a 3-0 vote. The board also endorsed the Francis Estates Homeowners' Association document as revised. Updates were provided on the Barrier Beach Management Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, and several ongoing projects, but no other decisions were made.

• Approved ANR plan 26-4657A for 512 River Road lot reconfiguration (3-0)
• Endorsed Francis Estates Homeowners' Association document as revised (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 30, 2026 (3-0)

Conservation Commission

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.

• Discussion: Nature Conservancy – Daniel Goulart – R.D.A. coastal survey for soil and shellfish observation in East and West branches of Westport River
• Hearing: David Pettey – NOI for addition and septic tank replacement at 144 Cherry & Webb Lane (flood zone)
• Hearing: Jonathan Levi – NOI at 418G Drift Road – dock construction and waterfront activities
• Certificate of Compliance: R. Turner Tr. – SE 80-2682
• Extension: Westlook Farm Dock Assoc. – 33 Westlook Farm Lane – SE 80-2444

The Westport Conservation Commission approved a one-year renewal of three soil permits and approved three Notices of Intent, including a barrier beach management plan for Atlantic Ave., Beach Ave., and East Beach. The commission also granted three Certificates of Compliance and continued one hearing to September 29, 2026. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved one-year renewal of soil permit #488 for George Brown (unanimous)
• Approved one-year renewal of soil permit #452 for Kevin Candeias (unanimous)
• Approved one-year renewal of soil permit #497 for John Silvia (unanimous)
• Approved NOI for John Fobanjong at 27 Eddy Drive with standard conditions (unanimous)
• Approved NOI for Jeffrey Wade at 2034 Main Road for seawall reconstruction with standard conditions (unanimous)
• Approved barrier beach management plan for Atlantic Ave., Beach Ave., and East Beach pending file number and NHESP comments (unanimous)
• Continued NOI for Jonathan Levi at 418G Drift Road to 9-29-26 (unanimous)
• Granted Certificates of Compliance for SE 80-2621, SE 80-2421, and SE 80-1895 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

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.

• Cornerstone Place – N.O.I. for 9-lot subdivision with roadway in buffer zone at 392 Sodom Road
• Ryan Cabral – N.O.I. for in-ground pool, patio, and landscaping in buffer zone at 537 Sodom Road
• Christopher Antao (Gnome Surf) – N.O.I. for barn-style headquarters building with parking, driveway, and septic at 0 Main Road
• David Pettey – N.O.I. for garage in coastal dune/barrier beach at 144 Cherry & Webb Lane
• Certificates of Compliance for several septic systems at various addresses

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

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.

• Update from Director Bill Chace, Marine Services Dept
• Update on Relay Program
• Bruce's status regarding delivery of shellstock for planting
• Ram Island Opening Discussion
• Opening in West Branch Point Bial to Tom's Point

The Westport Shellfish Advisory Board voted unanimously to delay the opening of Ram Island and to open the area from Bial Point to Tom's Point for shellfish harvesting. The board also approved the purchase of 200 totes to support the quahog relay program, which is expected to save fuel and man-hours. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM.

• Unanimously approved delaying the opening of Ram Island
• Unanimously approved opening the area from Bial Point to Tom's Point
• Unanimously approved purchasing 200 totes for the quahog relay program

Planning Board

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.

• Public hearing on Route 88 Solar minor modification (26-3937SPA-MINOR-MOD)
• ANR request by Adam Nelson for reconfiguring lots at 0 Meadowbrook Lane
• Support letter for Kathleen Stanley for Green School Works Grant for Elementary School
• Final review and surety release for Inheritance Lane (23-010C)
• Route 6 Neighborhood Plan complete draft

The Westport Planning Board approved an after-the-fact modification to the Route 88 Solar 1, LLC large-scale solar special permit, allowing above-ground utility poles instead of underground installation, subject to four conditions including a landscape plan and field inspection. The board also endorsed an ANR plan for 119 Meadowbrook Lane, released surety for Inheritance Lane, approved a corrective filing for a special permit at 0 Highridge Road, and authorized a support letter for a school HVAC grant. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved after-the-fact modification of solar special permit for Route 88 Solar 1, LLC to allow above-ground utility poles (4-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 119 Meadowbrook Lane, finding no subdivision approval required (4-0)
• Granted full release of surety for Inheritance Lane (4-0)
• Endorsed corrective filing of special permit decision for 0 Highridge Road (4-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign support letter for Green School Works Grant application (4-0)
• Approved June 16 Planning Board minutes as amended (all in favor)

Public Hearing

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.

• Public hearing on after-the-fact Low Impact Development approval for paving over 40,000 sq. ft. at 222 State Road
• Continued discussion of flexible frontage and shared driveway subdivision at 435 Old Harbor Road
• Endorsement of Homeowners' Association Trust for Francis Estates
• Surety reduction for Inheritance Lane (23-010C)
• Release of consultant review fees for 431 Fisher Road (AKA Stacy Lane)

The Planning Board continued the public hearing for 222 State Road to August 11, 2026, for after-the-fact LID approval and site plan review. The Board approved a $55,550 surety reduction for Inheritance Lane, retaining $10,000, and released $1,517 plus interest in consultant review fees for 431 Fisher Road. No votes were taken on Francis Estates HOA endorsement or 435 Old Harbor Road subdivision discussion.

• Continued public hearing for 222 State Road to August 11, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved $55,550 surety reduction for Inheritance Lane, retaining $10,000 balance (4-0)
• Released $1,517 plus interest in consultant review fees for 431 Fisher Road (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2026 as written (4-0)
• Discussed but passed over Francis Estates HOA endorsement; no vote taken
• Discussed 435 Old Harbor Road subdivision; no vote taken

Board Of Assessors

The Westport Board of Assessors approved FY2026 real property abatement applications for 26 Third Street (adjusted assessed value $695,000) and 354 Sodom Road (adjusted assessed value $1,074,300) following executive session. The board tabled FY2027 revised Chapter 61A applications for Map 73, Lots 61, 62-63, 65, and 66 pending additional information from the property owner. The board also approved prior meeting minutes, signed monthly reports, and signed the 2026 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment and Warrant No. 3.

• Approved FY2026 abatement for 26 Third Street, adjusted assessed value $695,000
• Approved FY2026 abatement for 354 Sodom Road, adjusted assessed value $1,074,300
• Tabled FY2027 Chapter 61A applications for Map 73, Lots 61, 62-63, 65, 66
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2026
• Signed monthly abatement and exemption reports
• Signed 2026 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment and Warrant No. 3

Meeting

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.

• Variance hearing for Greg Nicholas at 53-B Cummings Lane, 3-bedroom repair with Presby system (35,112 sq ft)
• Variance hearing for Len Potter at 54 Holly Lane, 3-bedroom repair with Quick 4 system (45,000 sq ft)
• Variance hearing for Outback Eng. at 51 Holly Lane, 3-bedroom repair with Stone Bed system (20,000 sq ft)
• Director's report includes CDC advisory on 1,645 confirmed domestic Cyclosporiasis cases since May 1, 2026
• Approved plans for new construction at 307 Gifford Road and 1520 Drift Road, and upgrade at 181 Blossom Road

The Board of Health unanimously approved several septic system repair and construction plans, including variances for properties on Old Bedford Road and Velvet Avenue. It also approved job descriptions for a Public Health Nurse and a Part-Time Clerk, annual appointments for FY2027, and a policy prohibiting Health Department staff from responding to Animal Control calls. The board endorsed releasing five property owners from layer cake leaching field monitoring requirements.

• Approved septic plans for 8 Strawberry Ln, 30 William St, 29 Bayberry Dr, 752 River Rd, and River Road new construction (3-0)
• Approved Public Health Nurse job description for publication (3-0)
• Approved Part-Time Clerk job description (3-0)
• Approved annual appointments for FY2027 (3-0)
• Approved policy prohibiting Health Dept personnel from Animal Control response (3-0)
• Endorsed release of five property owners from layer cake monitoring (3-0)
• Approved 4-bedroom repair plan for 128 Old Bedford Road with variances (3-0)
• Approved 4-bedroom repair plan for 3 Velvet Avenue with variances (3-0)

Regular Meeting

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.

• Public hearing on Route 88 Solar after-the-fact modification to allow aboveground utility poles instead of underground installation
• Public hearing on Gnome Surf surf-therapy camp for children and young adults, including education center, two-story building, and five cottages
• ANR endorsement request for 1065 Horseneck Road to create a nonbuildable parcel
• Cory Ridge Estates construction observation report from S.W. Cole dated May 11, 2026

The Westport Planning Board approved an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for 1065 Horseneck Road, allowing a non-buildable lot to be conveyed to an abutter. Two public hearings were continued: Route 88 Solar's request for above-ground utility poles was continued to June 30, and Gnome Surf Inc.'s surf-therapy camp site plan was continued to July 28. The Board also authorized a memorandum to the Select Board on reusing the former high school property.

• Approved ANR plan for 1065 Horseneck Road (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for Route 88 Solar minor modification to June 30, 2026 (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for Gnome Surf Inc. site plan to July 28, 2026 (4-0)
• Authorized Chair and Vice Chair to present memorandum to Select Board on high school reuse (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2026 (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission will hold discussions and public hearings on several projects, including a coastal survey, a septic system replacement, a dock construction, and a road widening. They will also consider certificates of compliance and an extension request.

• Nature Conservancy – Daniel Goulart – R.D.A. Coastal survey for soil and shellfish observation in East and West branches of Westport River
• David Pettey – N.O.I. – 144 Cherry & Webb Lane – Construct addition and replace septic tank in flood zone
• Jonathan Levi – N.O.I. – 418G Drift Road – Construct dock and perform waterfront activities
• MA DCR – N.O.I. – John Reed Road – SE 80-2822 – Proposed widening of Beach Access Road within Coastal Barrier Beach
• R. Turner Tr. – SE 80-2682 – 44 Old Harbor Road – Certificate of Compliance

Regular Meeting

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.

• Pre-application consultation for a 9-lot subdivision on Old Harbor Road (20.558 acres) by Long Built Homes
• ANR plan to adjust lot lines at 121 Adamsville Road and 966 Drift Road
• Road adequacy determinations for 0 Horseneck Road and 0 Register Avenue
• Close public hearings for 856 State Road-Macedo and 82 Highridge Road
• Nomination of a Planning Board representative to the Community Preservation Committee

The Westport Planning Board approved four ANR plans, two adequacy-of-way findings, and closed two public hearings. The board also appointed members to the CPC and SRPEDD, authorized support letters for a Master Plan grant and a starter home zoning grant, and received updates on a $10,000 BayCoast Bank donation and a $2 million Hix Bridge Landing grant application.

• Approved ANR for 121 Adamsville Road lot line adjustment (4-0)
• Approved adequacy-of-way finding for 0 Horseneck Road (4-0)
• Approved ANR for 966 Drift Road lot transfer (4-0)
• Approved adequacy-of-way finding for 0 Register Avenue (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for 854 State Road (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for 82 High Ridge Road (4-0)
• Appointed Jared Potteiger as CPC representative (4-0)
• Appointed Jim Whitin as SRPEDD representative for FY27 (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission unanimously approved a septic system for Jared and Katherine Potteiger at 752 Drift Road with a Negative Determination. It also unanimously continued a public hearing for Jonathan Levi's dock project at 418G Drift Road to May 26, 2026. Additionally, the commission unanimously approved a dock for John Foley at 246 River Road, issued certificates of compliance for two projects, and granted a three-year extension for Douglas Clarke at 166 East Beach Road.

• Approved septic system for Jared & Katherine Potteiger at 752 Drift Road with Negative Box 3 Determination (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Jonathan Levi's dock project at 418G Drift Road to May 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved dock for John Foley at 246 River Road with standard conditions and Flow-Thru decking (unanimous)
• Approved dock for Timothy Twomey at 39 E American Legion Highway with helical piles and Flow-Thru panels (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Jonathan Levi at 418G Drift Road (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Michael Brilhante at 983 State Road (unanimous)
• Granted three-year extension for Douglas Clarke at 166 East Beach Road (unanimous)
• Approved bills and minutes from April 28, 2026 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

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.

• Discussion: Jared & Katherine Potteiger – septic system at 752 Drift Road
• Hearing: Jonathan Levi – construct dock and perform waterfront activities at 418G Drift Road
• Continuance: John Foley – new fixed pier, gangway, float, and access platform at 246 River Road (SE 80-2931)
• Continuance: Timothy Twomey – fixed pier on Sawdy Pond at 39 E American Legion Highway (SE 80-2832)
• Certificates of Compliance: Jonathan Levi (418G Drift Road, SE 80-2243) and Michael Brilhante (983 State Road, SE 80-639)

Board Of Assessors

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.

• Review and vote on revised FY27 61A Applications for Map 73, Lots 61, 62-63, 64, 65, and 66
• Discuss renewal of Principal Assessor's employment contract
• Review/sign Monthly Abatement and Exemption Reports
• Executive session on FY26 real property abatement applications

The Board of Assessors re-elected Stephen J. Medeiros as chairman and approved prior meeting minutes. They tabled a vote on FY2027 Chapter 61A applications for Map 73, Lots 61, 62-63, 65, and 66 until the next meeting. The board also reviewed monthly reports and discussed the MAAO 2026 Summer Conference, with Medeiros and Principal Assessor Theodora Gabriel planning to attend. No public comments were made, and the board entered executive session to discuss abatement applications and appeals.

• Re-elected Stephen J. Medeiros as Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 27, 2026 meeting
• Signed Monthly Abatement and Exemption Reports
• Tabled FY2027 Chapter 61A applications for Map 73, Lots 61, 62-63, 65, 66
• Scheduled next meeting for June 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
• Adjourned at 11:15 a.m. (all in favor)

Meeting

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.

• Septic plan review for 1148 American Legion Hwy. (Len Potter)
• Variance hearing for 147-E Cadman’s Neck Road septic repair (Rolande Sullivan)
• Variance hearing for 128 Old Bedford Road stone bed repair (Pro Home Buyers)

The Westport Board of Health approved two septic system repair plans and continued a third variance hearing. The board also discussed the Mid-City Scrap fire, well testing advisories, and upcoming public health events.

• Approved septic repair plan for 1148 American Legion Highway (2-0), conditioned on 13-bedroom deed restriction
• Approved tight tank variance for 147-E Cadman's Neck Road (2-0), with conditions including deed restriction and testing
• Continued variance hearing for 128 Old Bedford Road to June 8, 2026 (2-0), pending site visit for bedroom count

ATM-Public Meeting

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss Town Meeting articles. The agenda is limited to this single item, with no other business listed.

• Planning Board Town Meeting articles

Conservation Commission

The Westport Conservation Commission approved two dock/float projects on the Westport River, continued three hearings for further review, and granted certificates of compliance for completed stabilization work. The commission also issued an enforcement order for vegetation removal and discussed a neighborhood dispute and well interference concerns.

• Approved Scott and Jones dock, float and gangway at 1 Carter's Way (unanimous)
• Approved Doyle dock extension with new floats and gangway at 1794 E Drift Road (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Continued Antao-Gnome Surf hearing to obtain Planning Board comments (unanimous)
• Continued Foley pier/gangway hearing to 5-12-26 for resource area delineation (unanimous)
• Continued Twomey fixed pier hearing for smaller structure consideration (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Compliance to Lance Humphrey at 218 Hix Bridge Road (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Compliance to Olivia McCullough at 942 Drift Road (unanimous)
• Issued Enforcement Order for vegetation removal at Warren Messier property (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

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.

• Christopher Antao-Gnome Surf – NOI for barn headquarters building, parking, driveway, septic, utilities, and stormwater at 0 Main Road
• Scott and Barbara Jones – NOI for dock, float, and gangway in West Branch of Westport River at 1 Carter's Way
• Matthew and Christine Doyle – NOI for dock extension and two new floats in East Branch of Westport River at 1794 E Drift Road
• John Foley – NOI for new fixed pier, gangway, float, and access platform in West Branch of Westport River at 246 River Road
• Timothy Twomey – NOI for fixed pier on Sawdy Pond at 39 E American Legion Highway

Meeting

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.

• Public hearing on revisions to the Stormwater Regulation at 4:30 PM
• Approval of septic system repairs: 128 Old Bedford Rd (5-B, stone bed), 45 Greenfield Rd (4-B, Presby), 196 Tickle Rd (3-B, stone bed)
• Application extensions for beach testing sampling at Atlantic Beach Club and Knubble Beach
• Annual Town Meeting planning discussion

The Board of Health approved septic system repair plans for two properties, extended monthly beach testing for two Tier 3 beaches, and cancelled the May 25 meeting due to the holiday. A public hearing on stormwater regulation revisions was closed, with further revisions planned before a new hearing. The board also discussed Town Meeting articles affecting its budget and operations.

• Approved septic repair plans for 45 Greenfield Road and 196 Tickle Road with Sieve Analysis Board Approval (3-0)
• Postponed action on 128 Old Bedford Road septic plan until next meeting
• Approved extension of monthly beach testing for Atlantic Beach Club (3-0)
• Approved extension of monthly beach testing for Knubble Beach (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 2, 2026 regular meeting (2-0-1, Amaral abstaining)
• Approved minutes of March 16, 2026 regular meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 30, 2026 regular meeting (2-0-1, Weinberg abstaining)
• Cancelled May 25, 2026 regular meeting; next meeting set for June 8 (3-0)

Board Of Assessors

The Westport Board of Assessors approved four FY2026 real property abatement applications and denied eight others. The board also voted for the FY27 farmland valuation above-average rate and signed a Chapter 61 forest lien release for Map 86, Lot 21.

• Approved FY2026 abatements for Map 52, Lot 51; Map 52, Lot 52; Map 36, Lot 57-56; Map 36, 61 & 62
• Denied FY2026 abatements for Map 54, Lot 43; Map 64, Lot 2G; Map 36, Lot 48; Map 36, Lot 49; Map 36, Lot 52 & 53; Map 36, Lot 55; Map 36, Lot 58; Map 36, Lot 59
• Approved three FY2026 real property abatement extension requests
• Approved minutes of April 13, 2026
• Voted for FY27 Chapter land above-average per acres valuation
• Signed Chapter 61 Forest Lien Release for Assessors Map 86, Lot 21

Regular Meeting - Cancelled

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.

Board Of Assessors

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.

• Review, approve or disallow FY27 Chapter 61, 61A & 61B land applications
• Review revised Chapter 61 Plan for Map 57, Lots 7, 7C & 7D
• Town Meeting Article #24: Personal Property Exemption
• Sign Monthly Abatement & Exemption Reports
• Executive session on FY26 Real Property Abatement Applications and FY26 Statutory Exemptions

The Board of Assessors approved multiple FY2026 statutory exemptions and real property abatements, and rescinded one prior exemption. They also signed Chapter 61 and Chapter Land Lien certificates, monthly abatement reports, and motor vehicle excise commitments. Discussion on Town Meeting Article #24 and a property abatement application was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved FY2026 Clause 22 exemptions for 6 properties
• Approved FY2026 Clause 22E exemptions for 2 properties
• Approved FY2026 Clause 17D exemptions for 2 properties
• Rescinded Clause 22E exemption for Map 20, Lot 129A (previously approved March 30, 2026)
• Approved FY2026 real property abatements for 4 properties
• Denied FY2026 real property abatement for Map 88, Lot 61
• Signed Chapter 61 Certificate for Map 57, Lots 7, 7C, 7D
• Signed Chapter Land Lien for Map 84, Lot 12

Public Hearing

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.

• Public hearing on storage unit at 854 State Road (corner of Washington Street and Route 6) for light welding work
• ANR plan to combine Lot 1 and Lot 2 into Parcel A at 0 Soules' Way, with a 1,850 sq ft transfer from Parcel B
• ANR plan to convey Parcel A from 528 American Legion Highway to 522 American Legion Highway

The Westport Planning Board unanimously approved two Approval Not Required (ANR) plans: one for Soules' Way to consolidate solar panel parcels, and another for 528 American Legion Highway to adjust lot lines. The board also unanimously approved a minor site plan for a storage building at 854 State Road with conditions including a public water tie-in and screening. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved ANR plan for Soules' Way to combine lots for solar array (4-0)
• Approved ANR plan for 528 American Legion Highway to convey 59,413 sq. ft. (4-0)
• Approved minor site plan for 854 State Road storage building with conditions (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 18, 2026 (3-0, one abstention)

Conservation Commission

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.

• AllisonCoolidge/Thomas Boreiko – Construct residential pier on West Branch of Westport River at 39 Scotch Pine Lane
• Linda Burch – Construct stone rip rap seawall extension on ocean at 329 Brayton Point Road
• Westport Yacht Club – Repair existing boat ramp in flood zone and buffer zone at 193 Cherry & Webb Lane
• MA DCR – Proposed widening of Beach Access Road within Coastal Barrier Beach on John Reed Road
• William and Harley Creelman – Selective pruning, invasive plant removal and driveway expansion in riverfront area at 136 & 140 Cadman’s Neck Road