Government · Conservation
Commission OKs barrier-beach garage, flags DCR fence plan
The Westport Conservation Commission approved an elevated garage in a coastal dune area and pressed a state contractor for clarity on a disputed access route.
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Morning Brief
Westport Morning Brief, Oct. 27: Weekly obituary notes resident's death in Florida
Westport's weekly obituary roundup names one resident, Randy E. Gifford, who died in Florida at 65. From our own coverage: Westport obituary notices for week of Oct. 19-25.
Government · Other Committee
Disability panel skips fall meetings, resumes in January
The Westport Commission on Disability reported a $14,376.47 fund balance and informally agreed to skip meetings until January 25, 2027.
Government · Board of Health
Health Board Approves Multiple Septic Variances
Westport's Board of Health approved septic variances for three properties and advanced plans for a new opioid-funded advocate position.
Morning Brief
Westport Morning Brief, Oct. 26: Library hosts Houdini talk, youth programs
Westport Public Library opens Halloween week with Houdini talk and youth programs. From our own coverage: Boys JV soccer plays at Monomoy.
Sports
Recreation Department Praised for Halloween Happenings Event
Westport's Recreation Department was recognized at the Oct. 19 Select Board meeting for organizing the town's Halloween Happenings event, which also drew support from police and fire personnel.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of 2026-10-19 through 2026-10-25
One Westport, Massachusetts resident obituary was published this week: Gifford, Randy E., 65, who died October 14, 2026, in Florida; the notice, posted October 19, 2026, was carried by Connors Funeral Home - Portsmouth via Legacy.com.
Morning Brief
Westport Morning Brief, Oct. 24: Varsity boys soccer plays at Monomoy
Westport varsity boys soccer travels to Monomoy Regional for a non-conference match Monday afternoon. Also in today's brief (6 items): Westport boys soccer heads to Beckwith Middle; Westport girls soccer visits Beckwith Middle; JV boys soccer plays at Monomoy; Varsity boys soccer heads to Monomoy.
Morning Brief
Westport Morning Brief, Oct. 23: JV football hosts Arlington Saturday morning
Westport's junior varsity football squad hosts Arlington Saturday morning in a non-conference matchup.
Government · Other Committee
Beach panel holds sticker fee, studies lifeguard hours
A Westport beach committee held off on raising sticker fees while reviewing a budget about $7,000 in the red. Members reviewed $175,165 in sticker revenue from 3,757 passes against a $186,850 budget. Professional services reached $12,485 against $5,000 budgeted, largely bird monitoring.
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