The Westport Historical Commission approved an outdoor shower enclosure and a long-stalled pool terrace redesign in one meeting, while also clearing two stop-work orders.
The Westport Board of Health heard that its regional staffing collaborative still can't find a qualified inspector, even as a separate town committee moved to fund a new addiction advocate role.
Four Westport, Massachusetts obituaries were published this week: Briand, Ronald; Cabral, Elenor "Rego"; Farias, Paul E.; and Gifford, Jean Udall. Ronald Briand, 86, of Westport Point, died at the Chelsea Soldiers' Home; the family is being served by Oliveira Family Funeral Home & Crema…
Bristol County deed records show 49 Westport property transfers recorded between July 31 and Aug. 28, though only 18 listed a recorded sale price. Among those, prices ranged from $100,000 to $2,800,000, with a median of $572,500. The month's top sale was 177 Howland Rd. at $2,800,000, sold by John
Westport Housing Authority adopts a month-late annual plan and reports a stronger reserve. Executive Director Paul told the board the plan was delayed past EOHLC's July 31 deadline after the board lacked a quorum, but the state accepted the explanation.
The Westport Planning Board continued hearings on a nine-lot Old Harbor Road subdivision and a Central Village sensory-therapy retreat, both pushed to October 20.
The Westport Landing Commission unanimously endorsed a river-wide oyster restoration project staging shell at the town landing.
The Westport Select Board approved a notice of intent for a 10-acre oyster restoration project in the Westport River, giving the town permitting control over the Nature Conservancy-led effort.
The Westport Commission on Disability voted to spend up to $250 on redesigned outreach brochures and approved a final $200 payment toward a resident's wheelchair ramp.
One Westport obituary was published this week: Travers, Michael, 83. Mr. Travers died Sunday, August 16, 2026, with arrangements under the care of Potter Funeral Services of New Bedford; his notice was posted this week via Echovita. No other Westport, Massachusetts obituaries with a dea…