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Saturday,
September 6, 2025 - WESTPORT - Scams
targeting U.S. smartphone users have reportedly surged, with
impersonators posing as federal officials demanding payments. The FBI has
warned that criminals have used phone spoofing and false claims, such as
frozen Social Security numbers.
‘Just Hang Up’: FBI Warns of New Scam.
Saturday,
September 6, 2025 - Today is National Hummingbird Day. National Hummingbird
Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in September every year and this
year it falls on September 6. Use this opportunity to educate yourself and
others on how to care for, and support these amazing creatures, while also
partaking in a variety of activities focused on them. Some communities
celebrate this day with activities that include educational programs,
hummingbird viewings, and field trips. Hummingbirds share the raising of
the chicks and males live a lot shorter because they use so much energy in
defending their nests. They use a lot of energy in flying and need to rest
every 15 minutes, so we must make our gardens hummingbird friendly.
Saturday,
September 6, 2025 -
Westport Select Board meeting this week in Westport
on Monday, September 8th, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Town Hall, 816 Main Road
Click
here to review agenda . . .
6:00 p.m. Call To order & Pledge of Allegiance
Under MGL Chapter 30A, section 20(f) – this meeting
is being recorded.
Welcome Comments from the Chair
Acknowledgments & Recognitions
1. Public Hearings – 6:05PM
a. Petition from NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A Eversource
Energy to install
approximately 723’ (feet) of conduit and three new
MH’s – MH10267/130,
MH10267/140 and MH10267/150; and 10’ (feet) of
conduit from new MH 10267/150 to existing pole 83/6 in the Right of Way of
Horseneck Road.
Friday,
September 5, 2025- Obituary
 Ann E. (Ronayne) Cabral,
85, of Westport, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. She
was the wife of the late Armond E. Cabral, they shared 53 years of
marriage.
Mrs. Cabral was born in Medford, MA
daughter of the late James J. and Elizabeth A. (Hanley) Ronayne and had
resided in Westport since 1972. Prior to retirement, she worked as office
manager at Westport Family Medicine. She enjoyed gardening, bowling and
watching the N.E. Patriots, especially when Tom Brady was quarterback. She
enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She will be remembered for
her extremely kind, caring spirit.
Survivors include her children: David M. Cabral, Stephen
M. Cabral and Diane M. Feliciano, all of Westport; 5 grandchildren: Alex,
Wyatt, Tenley, Sophie and Coltin; a niece: Michelle Ronayne; and 2 nephews:
Charles Ronayne and Christopher Ronayne.
She was the sister of the late James Ronayne and John
Ronayne and aunt of the late Jimmy Ronayne.
Funeral service to which relatives and friends are
invited will be Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at
Potter Funeral Home at 7:30 P.M.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5-7:30 P.M., prior to
the service.
Interment will be private.
Saturday,
September 6, 2025 –
Westport Selectmen’s meeting; Monday, September 8, 2025; 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Town Hall, 816 Main
Road.
6:00
p.m. Call To order & Pledge of
Allegiance
Under
MGL Chapter 30A, section 20(f) – this meeting is being recorded.
Welcome
Comments from the Chair; Acknowledgments & Recognitions
1.
Public Hearings – 6:05PM
a. Petition from NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A
Eversource Energy to install approximately 723’ (feet) of conduit and
three new MH’s – MH10267/130, MH10267/140 and MH10267/150; and
10’ (feet) of conduit from new MH 10267/150 to existing pole 83/6 in
the Right of Way of Horseneck Road.
b. Request from Compton Clambakes, LLC, 140
Charlotte White Road Extension for the Change of Ownership Interest to
Jason Oliveira and Nathan Brown, change of Manager to Nathan Brown, and
requested new dba, Backyard Westport. For the Wine
& Malt Beverage License at 140 Charlotte White Road Extension.
More . . .
Power
Surge Incident – August 29, 2025
James
K. Hartnett reporting
On
Friday, August 29, 2025, a severe
storm passed through the area, during which a nearby lightning strike impacted the Westport Police and Fire Departments. As a
result, the Communications Center experienced a temporary outage affecting
critical systems, including phone lines, E-911 services, and radio
communications.
Additionally,
the surge disrupted several internal systems, such as backup generators,
fire alarms, phone systems, lighting, and mechanical controls. Police, Fire
and the IT Departments are actively working with system vendors and the
Town’s insurance provider to assess the damage and implement
permanent solutions.
Despite
the challenges, the Police, Fire, and IT Departments were able to provide
temporary solutions to restore essential public safety functions. S
Special
thanks to all involved for their dedication and rapid response in ensuring
that emergency services remained operational
during the outage.
Wednesday,
September 3, 2025 -
Tuesday,
September 2, 2025 - Susan K.
(Fernandes) McCarthy, 66, of Tiverton, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025
at St. Anne's Hospital following a brief illness. She was the wife of the
late John H. McCarthy and former wife of Russell A. Boulay of AZ.
Mrs.
McCarthy was born in Fall River, daughter of the late Louis Fernandes, Jr.
and the late Isabel (Pacheco) Fernandes and had been a longtime resident of
Tiverton. She served her country in the U.S. Army. She had worked as Deputy
Town Clerk for the town of Tiverton for many years. She enjoyed music,
dancing, the beach and playing slots at the casino. Mrs. McCarthy will be
remembered for being a true friend and her willingness to help anyone in
need. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her
granddaughter, Maddie Mae.
Survivors
along with her former husband include her son: Justin L. McCarthy and his
wife Eliza of Tiverton; her 3 brothers: Michael Fernandes of Tiverton,
David Fernandes of Fall River and Jamie Fernandes of AZ; her granddaughter:
Madelyn McCarthy; best friend: Gail Neeld of Tiverton, along with many
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She
was the sister of the late Louis Fernandes III.
Memorial
service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, October
3, 2025 at Potter Funeral Home at 7:30 P.M.
Memorial
visitation will be Friday, October 3, 2025 from 5-7:30 P.M. prior to the service.
Interment
will be private.
Monday,
September 1, 2025 - Bad boys,
bad boys, watcha going to do now!
WESTPORT,
Mass. (WJAR) — A new policy
from Westport’s incoming harbormaster helped lead to a major illegal
fishing bust this week, resulting in $51,000 in civil fines for five
out-of-state men.
Officials
say the men — four from Maryland and one from Pennsylvania —
were caught with five coolers packed with more than 1,000 illegally caught
fish Wednesday evening.
The
haul included undersized black seabass, tautog and scup.
“They
were counted out one at a time,” assistant harbormaster Rick Smith
said. “So pretty much, if it bit the hook, they took.”
Read more . . .
Monday,
September 1, 2025 - WESTPORT,
Mass. (WPRI) — A
New Bedford man is facing charges after leading police on a chase that
ended in a crash early Wednesday morning.
Massachusetts
State Police said the driver refused to pull over around 3 a.m. and sped
off down Route 24 South.
The
trooper pursued the car onto I-195 East, then Route 88 and Route 6 West until
the driver hit a telephone pole in Westport.
Police
said the driver, Tyvaughn Petifort, 21, was charged with negligent
operation of a motor vehicle, operating with a suspended license, speeding,
a marked lanes violation, leaving the scene of property damage, and
concealing a license plate.
The
crash remains under investigation.
 Sunday, August 31, 2025 –
OBITUARY - John E. Perry, Jr., 81, of Westport, passed away on Saturday,
August 30, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of
Marguerite F. (Cabral) Perry, they shared 23 years of marriage.
Mr. Perry was born in Acushnet,
son of the late John E. Perry, Sr. and the late Josephine (Sekonda) Perry and had been a lifelong resident of
Westport. He served his country in the National Guard. Prior to retirement,
he worked as office manager for Algonquin Gas Co.
Survivors along with his wife
include his 6 children: John E. Perry III, Jillian Perry, Robert Ledoux,
Julie Foster, Patricia Patria and Tammy Camillo; 2 sisters: Marion Macomber
and Mary Ellen Perry; 8 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late
Betty Borden.
Memorial visitation to which
relatives and friends are invited will be Saturday, September 13, 2025 at
the Potter Funeral Home from 9-10:30 A.M.
Interment to follow in Maple
Grove Cemetery, Westport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St.
Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38101.
Sunday,
August 31, 2025 - Top 10
snobby Towns on the SouthCoast.
. . .
Westport
Ma is number 4!
Saturday,
August 30, 2025 - Deb Weaver
leaving Watershed Alliance
Deborah
Weaver, who guided the Westport River Watershed Alliance through some of
the biggest changes it has seen in its nearly half century of existence,
will retire at the end of the year, ending a storied career.
The
Executive director will serve through December; a national search is
underway for new leader.
More
later . . .
Former owners of the
Country Store move on
Saturday,
August 30, 2025 - Popular
Westport cafe, creamery, bakery, and convenience store under new owners
this week.
By
Ken Paiva
A
popular Westport store will be under new ownership this week. The Head
Town Landing Country Store on Old County Road announced in February
that Rory and Kathy Couturier were transitioning to new owners.
The
pair issued an update on social media on Thursday.
“Our
Sincere Thanks and Warm Farewell”
“After
17 wonderful years, our time as owners of the Country Store is coming to a close. This week, we’re officially
passing the torch to new ownership — marking the start of an exciting
new chapter for the store and our community.
“Building
this business has been such a big part of our lives. From the bottom of our
hearts, thank you for your support over the years — and for all the
memories, friendships, and everyday moments we’ve shared. Getting to
know so many of you and being part of your daily routines has meant the
world to us, and it’s what we’ll miss most.
Read
full article – https://fallriverreporter.com/popular-westport-cafe-creamery-bakery-and-convenience-store-under-new-owners-this-week/
Saturday,
August 30, 2025 – FALL
RIVER REPORTER - What would you do if you found a coyote in your home? A Fall River area home faced that question on
Thursday.
Westport
Animal Control received a call about a coyote that made its way into a  north end residence through a basement
window.
Animal
Control and Westport Police Department went out and swiftly moved the
animal out of the house.
The
coyote looked to be experiencing mange and
behavioral issues as it was in the house for several hours.
After
reaching out to the state and Cape Wildlife, it was decided to humanely
euthanize the animal and test for rabies due to it being inside the house
for a long-extended period of time.
Westport
Animal Control thanked the resident for calling the office/ the police
department about the situation and Westport Police for responding.
Friday,
August 29, 2025 - President
Trump’s administration has ordered a developer to halt construction on a nearly complete offshore wind farm off
Rhode Island’s coast, casting the future of the state’s largest
renewable energy project into doubt.
In a
stop-work order issued on Friday afternoon, the federal Bureau of Ocean
Energy Management said it is seeking to address national security concerns
raised by the construction of Revolution Wind.
The
brief letter signed by BOEM’s acting director Matthew Giacona did not
specify what those security concerns are.
Orsted,
a Danish energy company developing the wind farm, received construction
permits from the Biden administration in 2023.
More >>
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - Westport will
wait and see following wind farm halt . . .
Westport officials are
waiting and watching, but so far have heard no news on whether Vineyard
Wind is next on a list of threatened projects following news late last week
that work on Revolution … more
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - Rabies Clinic at the Hix Bridge Fire Station
Wednesday,
August 27, 2025 - WESTPORT,
Mass. (WPRI) — A New Bedford man is facing charges after leading police on a chase that ended in
a crash early Wednesday morning.
Massachusetts
State Police said the driver refused to pull over around 3 a.m. and sped
off down Route 24 South.
The
trooper pursued the car onto I-195 East, then Route 88 and Route 6 West
until the driver hit a telephone pole in Westport.
Police
said the driver, Tyvaughn Petifort, 21, was charged with negligent
operation of a motor vehicle, operating with a suspended license, speeding,
a marked lanes violation, leaving the scene of property damage, and
concealing a license plate.
The
crash remains under investigation.
 Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - Recall effort gains steam following
Soares’ latest arrest
Westport
resident Keith Dias expects to have required signatures needed for first
phase within a week or so.
Posted
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:10 pm
By
Ted Hayes
Westport
resident Keith Dias has renewed his effort to force the recall and
replacement of selectman and planning board member Manuel Soares Jr.,
following his arrest Monday evening at Westport Town Hall.
Soares,
63, was arrested by Westport police shortly before the board’s 6 p.m.
regular meeting was set to begin. Charged with violating an abuse
prevention order, he was held overnight at the Ash Street Jail in New
Bedford and on Tuesday was ordered held until his next court appearance in
late September.
More
. . .
Monday,
August 25, 2025 - On Sunday, September 14, 2025, enjoy a beautiful run through Westport Rivers
Vineyard & Winery in Westport, MA.
Grab some friends and enjoy a trail run along gorgeous farms and
finishing amongst the vines.
After the race, there will be dinner, wine, and music in the
vineyard. Race participants
will receive a souvenir wine glass as a memento of their experience.
The Wine Run
at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery
The
course is approximately 3 miles along varying trails. The race begins at 3pm with bib pick
up starting at 1p, all at Westport Vineyards. Please plan on arriving at least one
hour before the race starts to get checked in and settled for an on-time
start.
General
Race Entry includes parking, race entry, professional race timing, t-shirt,
wine glass and wine, dinner and music.
Dinner
only includes parking, wine, dinner and music.
Please
review the 2025 Participant Guide for all your event information.
For
even more information check out our YouTube video and blog.
***New - Join us for the Wine Run tour! Sign up for both the Sakonnet and
Westport Wine Runs and SAVE! Select
the bundle option.
Please
Note: The Wine Run will be happening
rain or shine. Because of the logistics of planning for a race of this
size, we cannot offer refunds for any reason. If the weather is severe
enough to create an unsafe environment for participants, organizers will
cancel the event with no refunds issued.
August
22, 2025 - Scene
from Atlantis Charter/Westport co-op football on Friday. More
Scenes
Monday, August 25, 2025 - Sunset
Music Series on Fridays at Westport Rivers Westport Rivers Winery, 417 Hixbridge Rd., Westport, MA 02790
The 18th season of Sunset
Music Series is underway on Fridays (and two Saturdays) this summer.
Bring your blankets, bug spray and lawn chairs. Wine, beer and food are
available for purchase, with multiple food trucks on site. Concert-goers
cannot bring alcohol or food to these events. Fridays at 6 p.m. through Sept. 13
(at 5 p.m. in September). Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery, 417 Hix
Bridge Road, Westport. More info: Musical lineup and tickets
at www.westportrivers.com. These usually sell out.
Monday, August 25, 2025 – OBITUARY - Bernice A. Vieira, 86, of Westport, Massachusetts,
passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by her
loving family.
Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of
the late Manuel and Elsie (Medeiros)Theodore. Bernice began her career as a
stitcher in New Bedford and later found joy working for the Westport  Community Schools in the school lunch
program. She loved serving the students—often a little too
much—and was always in “trouble” for her generosity and
big heart. After retiring from the school department, Bernice devoted her
time to babysitting her grandchildren, and eventually, her
great-grandchildren. She and her beloved husband, the late Robert
“Bob” Vieira, spent many happy years RVing around Cape Cod and
Florida, embracing retirement to the fullest. She loved dancing, laughing,
and being the life of every party. Bernice cherished time with her family
above all. She loved being in the kitchen. She loved her sweets. She put
the S in the word “stubborn”. She could often be found in her
rocking chair with a coffee ice cream cone. She was a devoted wife, loving
mother to her “girls,” and a proud grandmother and great-grandmother.She is survived by
her daughter Michelle Rapoza, son-in-law Michael Metivier, and her
grandchildren Katelyn Rapoza (and partner Beau), Tayla Rapoza, Ryan Rapoza
(and wife Kayla), and Dylan Metivier. She also leaves behind her
great-grandchildren: Ryder, Weston, Kenlie, Zane, and Callum. She was
predeceased by her daughter, Robin Metivier and her grandmother whom she love and adored Eulilia Medeiros.Bernice is also
survived by her cousin Arlene Medeiros Rodrigues (Russell) and her in-laws:
Richard Vieira, Antone Vieira, and Veronica Beaulieu along with
godchildren, nieces and nephews which she adored.
The
family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the Westport Council on
Aging’s Supportive Day Program and the compassionate staff who filled
each day with fun, love, and kindness.
Special
thanks to Sandi Mauk for her unwavering support through every chapter. As
well as Sydnie Pierce and Shannon Smeaton for their love and caring for
Bernice. The family would like to also thank Southcoast Hospice for all
their love and support.
Visitation
to which relatives and friends are invited, will be held on Wednesday,
August 27, 2025, at Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Road., Westport from
9-10:30 A.M., followed by a funeral Mass of Christian Burial at St. John
the Baptist Church, 945 Main Road, Westport at 11:00 A.M.
 Sunday, August 24, 2025 - OBITUARY
Richard
A. Costa, 81, of Westport, passed
away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was
the husband of Jeanne (Fontaine) Costa and the late Ruth (Zawrotny) Costa.
Mr.
Costa was born in Fall River, son of the late John and Marion (Martin)
Costa and had been a lifelong resident of Westport. He served his country
in the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, he worked as a computer operator for
Verizon, the former New England Telephone, New Bedford. He was a member of
the Knights of Columbus in Fall River, the New England Showman's
Association and the Westport Fair Committee. He was a communicant of St.
John the Baptist Church, Westport.
Survivors
along with his wife include his 2 sons: Richard M. Costa of Taunton and
David J. Costa of Tampa, FL; 2 grandchildren: Kyrstie Gosselin and Jacob
Costa; 4 great grandchildren: Selena, Mikaila, Availea
and Inara; along with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral
Mass to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, August 26,
2025 at St. John the Baptist Church, Westport at
10:00 A.M.
Calling
hours Monday at the Potter Funeral Home from 4-7 P.M.
Interment
will be private.
In
lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,
in memory of Richard A. Costa Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at P.O. Box
849168, Boston, MA 02284 or at:
https://www.dana-farber.org/how-you-can-help/ways-to-give/make-a-memorial-or-tribute-gift
South Coast Harvest Festival 2025
Your favorite New England fall festival is
returning to the iconic Westport Fairgrounds!
Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual South
Coast Harvest Festival- the ultimate family fall experience! Explore
stunning professional garden displays by local landscapers and designers,
savor delicious bites from local food vendors, discover unique treasures in
our artisan marketplace, and enjoy a weekend itinerary packed with live
entertainment and music.
Bring the whole family and experience the
magic of harvest season on the South Coast, where the land meets the sea.
Friday, September 26th through Sunday,
September 28th, 2025
200 Pine Hill Rd, Westport, MA
https://southcoastharvestfestival.com/
Also check out other Festivals and Art Events
in Westport.
Importance of Westport MA House Numbers
Saturday,
August 23, 2025 - Lives on
the Land: Westport’s Farming Families
Exhibition
open from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wednesdays and Saturdays; June 25 – Sep 20, 2025
at the Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport, MA.
https://allevents.in/westport/lives-on-the-land-westports-farming-families/200028711790354
The
stories of Westport’s farming families chronicle at a micro-level the
broader 20th-century agricultural shift in this region — the demise of
small-scale family farms and the beginning of industrial, global-scale
“bigger is better” events.
The
20th century was an era of change for Westport’s farming community, a
century that began with 400 farms and ended with fewer than 30 farms. This
is not just a story of potatoes, cows, turnips and chickens, but also a
topic that connects people of diverse origins — Portuguese, French
Canadian, Polish, Scots, and early English settlers — as well as
highlighting an extraordinary example of a farm owned and operated by a
Native American family throughout the 19th and early 20th century.
 Friday, August 22, 2025 - Dartmouth, MA - According to PREIT, Dartmouth Mall, the dominant
enclosed retail destination in Southeastern Mass., will welcome the
region’s first Boot Barn this fall. The nearly 15,000
s/f western and work wear retailer joins several other new tenants
as part of the mall’s continued strategic remerchandising efforts to
enhance its diverse mix of retail, dining, fitness, and entertainment
offerings.
Joining
Boot Barn as the mall’s latest addition is Locker Room by Lids, the
specialty retailer offering a wide selection of licensed and branded
merchandise for sports enthusiasts, will open later this month. The mall
has also recently welcomed Cinnabon and Carvel to enhance its specialty
food options, with Chick-fil-A planned to open. More >>
 Friday, August 22, 2025 - OBITUARY
Ronald
A. Halbardier of Westport,
MA passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025 at the
age of 86. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late George Halbardier
and Blanche (DuPont) Halbardier. Ron was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High
School and entered the United States Navy in 1955 where he proudly served
his country for 6 years, including tours on the U.S.S. Davis.
Thursday,
August 21, 2025 –
Upcoming Westport meetings
Friday,
August 22, 2025 - Westport
Police have announced with heavy hearts the passing of their beloved comfort dog, K-9 Barry.
Around
the station he was affectionately known as “Barry The Dog”.
PD
states that Barry was more than just a member of the Westport Police
Department, he was family. He and his handler, Officer Kyle Fernandes,
could be seen throughout town. Over the years, he brought comfort, joy, and
calm to countless members of our community. Whether visiting schools or
attending various community events, Barry served with unwavering loyalty
and love.
Thursday,
August 21, 2025 WESTPORT, Mass. — Several
Massachusetts beaches have been closed to swimming as monstrous Hurricane Erin moves north in
the Atlantic Ocean, churning up high surf and treacherous rip currents.
The
closures affect several beaches along the southern coast of the Bay State,
with Horseneck Beach in Westport prominently displaying signs
prohibiting entry into the parking lot.
Beaches in Westport are closed due to high surf and rip currents as
Massachusetts feels impacts of Hurricane Erin pic.twitter.com/MEmPqKTZp7
https://x.com/i/status/1958486915289588056
Serious
threat to swimmers
The
National Weather Service has issued a forecast warning of rip currents that
can pull swimmers away from the shore and into deep water, Massachusetts
Gov. Maura Healey reminded residents.
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Article/Photo courtesy of The Herald News
Wednesday,
August 20, 2025 - Film
crews get 'Lost In' Greater Fall River; travel show visiting these local
spots.
Portrait
of Ashley Schuler
The
Herald News
FALL
RIVER — Big Mamie is
ready for her closeup, as crews get lost in Fall River this week during
filming for the national series aptly named “Lost In.”
Cameras
will be rolling Aug. 11 through 13 at various locations across the Fall
River and Westport gathering footage for an episode titled “LOST IN
the Southeast Coast of Massachusetts,” highlighting the local flavor
— from cuisine to culture to attractions.
More. . .
Wednesday,
August 20, 2025 - OBITUARY
 Raymond Arruda, Sr. 87 of Westport,
Massachusetts passed away
on Monday, August 18, 2025 while surrounded by his
loved ones.
Born
in Westport, he was the son of Ida Cardoza and Joseph Arruda, Sr.
He
served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He was the business owner of R.A. Floor
Service for 40+ years.
He
was an avid sports fan who loved spending time with his family, especially
his grandchildren. He was a devoted husband and companion to his wife Lucia
Arruda for 65 years. He loved Elvis and his favorite dessert, cookies.
Raymond
is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Lucia
Arruda, son Raymond Arruda. Jr. and wife Cidalia, daughters Debra Raposo
and late husband Antero, Jennifer Capucci and husband Ryan, grandchildren
Christopher Raposo and his wife Adele, Kyle Raposo, Tayla Arruda and her
fiancé Nick, Brittany Arruda, beloved great grandson Weston Raposo.
He is survived by sister Pauline Stack, late
brothers Norman, Joseph Jr, James R and Ernest Arruda.
Funeral
to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Saturday, August
23rd 2025 at 8:30 A.M. from the Potter Funeral
Home, 81 Reed Road, Westport followed by Mass of Christian burial at St.
George Church at 9:30 A.M. located at 12 Highland Ave., Westport, MA.
Visitation
will be from 5 to 8 P.M. at the Potter Funeral Home in Westport on Friday,
August 22, 2025.
Interment
in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
Article/Photo courtesy of Fall River Reporter
Tuesday,
August 20 - Community
Westport Police, Fire/Paramedics respond to multi-vehicle highway crash
with serious injuries.
Westport
Police, Fire/Paramedics respond to multi-vehicle highway crash with serious
injuries – Fall River Reporter
WESTPORT
- A multi-vehicle crash on a local
highway resulted in injuries to one of the drivers.
According
to the Westport Fire Department, just after 11:00 p.m. on Friday,
Westport’s Firefighter/Paramedics and Westport Police responded to a
serious 2 car crash at the intersection of Route 88 & Briggs Road.
One
patient was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries.
Scanner transmissions revealed that the female had head trauma.
The
patient was treated and transported by Westport Firefighter/Paramedics to a
local trauma center.
The
crash is under investigation.
The
patient was treated and transported by Westport Firefighters to a local
trauma center.
The
crash is under investigation.
Tuesday,
August 20 –
Community Concert - Get tickets now
 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – WESTPORT - The state-wide opioid settlement abatement payments
involve funding allocated to states and municipalities to address the
opioid crisis.
In 2021, Massachusetts secured vital settlement funds
from pharmaceutical companies, earmarked to address the opioid crisis and repercussions.
The Commonwealth is committed to allocating these resources to communities
annually until 2038, with an anticipated total of $1 billion from
settlements.
Frequently Asked Questions About the AG's
Statewide Opioid Settlements:
Funding
Distribution: Most of
these funds are divided 60/40, with 60% going to the state and 40% to participating municipalities.
State
Announcements: States have
announced awards from settlement funding and published priorities to guide
their spending decisions.
Expenditure
Reports: Independent trackers provide
detailed information on state and local expenditures related to opioid
settlements.
Guidance
for Municipalities:
Municipalities can utilize these payments to support individuals and
families affected by opioid use disorder.
For
more detailed information, you can visit the respective links provided in
the results.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-ags-statewide-opioid-settlements
Tuesday,
August 19, 2025 - Over the
next two months, every city and town in Massachusetts is eligible to sign
on to an agreement that will fund work to address the opioid crisis.
In
July, Attorney General Maura Healey announced a resolution with three
opioid distributors — Cardinal, McKesson and Amerisource Bergen
— and opioid-maker Johnson & Johnson that will provide up to $537
million in “abatement funds” to the Commonwealth and its cities
and towns over 18 years to fund additional prevention, harm reduction,
treatment and recovery efforts across Massachusetts.
All
Massachusetts cities and towns are eligible to receive a portion of the
settlement funds directly, regardless of their size or whether they filed a
lawsuit, so long as they sign up and agree to use the payments to abate the
opioid crisis in their communities. Healey and lawyers representing
thousands of municipalities in the national opioid litigation strongly
encourage municipalities to join.
Municipalities
received a notice regarding the national opioids’ settlement in
September. The notice, sent by National Opioids Settlement, states,
“Please note that there is no need for subdivisions to be represented
by an attorney or to have filed a lawsuit to participate in the
Settlements.”
According
to the Attorney General’s Office, municipalities that join will
receive direct annual payments to expend on municipal abatement strategies
developed with input from public health experts, municipal leaders, and
families affected by the crisis.
Monday,
August 18, 2025 - Lives on
the Land: Westport’s Farming Families
Lives
on the Land
Exhibition
open 10 AM – 1 PM Weds/Sats; from June 25 – Sep 20, 2025
at
the Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport MA
The
stories of Westport’s farming families chronicle at a micro-level the
broader 20th-century agricultural shift in this region — the demise
of small-scale family farms and the beginning of industrial, global-scale
“bigger is better” agriculture.
Monday,
August 18, 2025 - Event by
Westport Recreation Outdoor Stage behind the Annex, 856 Main Road, Westport, MA 02790
Public
· Anyone on or off Facebook
5th Annual
Westport Summer Concert Series!
Thursdays,
July 17th; 6:00-8:00pm
It
takes place outside behind the Town Hall Annex building, 856 Main Road,
Westport, MA. Bands perform on our outdoor stage.
Tickets:
$5 per person or $15 per family. Pre-Register online or pay at the gate.
*If
you pre-register, please
print your receipt and show it at the gate.
*If
there is inclement weather, the concert will be rescheduled to an
alternate date or possibly canceled.
Made
possible by the Westport Cultural Council, Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust
Grant administered by Bank of America.
Also
coming . . . . . .
Thursday,
August 21st - Noise in
the Basement. Classic rock
from the 60's, 70's & 80's.
https://westportma.myrec.com/.../program_details.aspx...
www.westportrec.com
Monday,
August 18, 2025 - OBITUARY
 We are sad to announce that on August 1,
2025, at the age of 88, Ilda M. Arruda of Westport, Massachusetts
passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory
of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial
page of Ilda M. Arruda to pay them a last tribute.
She
was predeceased by her husband Manuel S. Arruda; her parents, Joseph Rosa
and Mariana Rosa (Grota); and her siblings, Manuel Rosa, Eduarda Rodrigues,
Jermana Rosa and Lurdes Rosa.
She
is survived by her children, Liduino "Lenny" Arruda, Lina Pedro
(Joao), Maria Goncalo, Regina "Reggie" Arruda (Frank), Ana
"Bella" Hager and Natalie Gomes (Manny); and her sisters, Maria
Lopes, Fatima Sandavol, Anna Correia and Rosa Mello. She is also survived
by 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
Visitation
was held on Tuesday, August 5th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Manuel Rogers
Funeral Home (1521 N Main St, Fall River, MA 02720). A funeral service was
held on Wednesday, August 6th at 8:00 AM at the same location. A Mass of
Christian burial was held on Wednesday, August 6th at 9:00 AM at the St.
Joseph's Church (1335 N Main St, Fall River, MA 02720). A burial was held
on Wednesday, August 6 at the Saint Patrick's Cemetery (2233 Robeson St,
Fall River, MA 02720).
Monday,
August 18, 2025 –
Standard Times
PHOTO – Standard Times
WESTPORT
— If you sit down at the bar at The
Galley Grille you’ll likely be served by Mike Baylies, who’ll be
telling stories and greeting old friends by name (or at least by their
drink).
After
23 years behind the bar, Baylies has become a
local institution at the Westport hotspot.
“It’s
been nothing but positive,” he said. “I worked at a bunch of
other places...but I found a home here.”
More . . .
Tuesday,
August 12, 2025 –
OBITUARY
Bruce
J. Cordeiro, 79, of Westport,
passed away on  Tuesday,
August 12, 2025 at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the
husband of Mary E. (Corboy) Cordeiro, they shared 59 years of marriage.
Mr.
Cordeiro was born in Fall River, son of the late Silvino "Steve"
and Theresa (Lewis) Cordeiro had been a longtime resident of Fall River
before relocating to Westport a couple of years ago. Prior to retirement,
he worked as a truck driver for Fall River Florist Supply for 30 years. He
enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors
along with his wife include his son: Michael Cordeiro of Fall River; his
daughter: Rhonda Pietrzyk and her husband Mark of Westport; a sister:
Patricia Arruda of Steubenville, OH; 6 grandchildren; 3 great
grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial
service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, August
22, 2025 at the Potter Funeral Home at 11:00
A.M.
Visitation
will be Friday, August 22, 2025 from 9:30-11:00
A.M., prior to the service.
Interment
in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to the American Lung Association at https://www.lung.org/
Saturday,
August 16, 2025 - OBITUARY
 Michael F. Kut, Sr., 82, of Westport, passed away on Sunday, August
10, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the
husband of the late Anna (Mewald) Kut, they
shared 57 years of marriage.
Mr.
Kut was born in Fall River, son of the late Sigmund and Rita (Foley) Kut
and had resided in Westport for over 50 years. He served his country in the
U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Independence during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Prior to retirement, he worked as a department manager for Quaker Fabrics,
Fall River. He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church, Westport.
He was happiest when spending time with his family.
Survivors
include his 2 sons: Michael F. Kut, Jr. of Warren, RI and Mark S. Kut of
Westport; his daughter: Beth-Ann Kut-Fay of Scituate, RI; 3 grandchildren:
Amber Lopes, Fox Fay and Xen Fay; a great grandson: Addison; along with
many nieces and nephews.
He
was predeceased by 4 siblings: twin brother Sigmund Kut, Steven S. Kut,
Joan E. Peters and John Kut.
Funeral
service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, August
15, 2025 at the Potter Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M.
Visitation
will be Friday from 10-11 A.M., prior to the
service. Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box
840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or at
https://www.heart.org/
Saturday,
August 16, 2025 - OBITUARY
 Raymond L. Phenix, Sr., 79, of Westport, passed away on Friday, August 1,
2025 at Catholic Memorial Home. He was the husband
of the late Carol A. (Garand) Phenix.
Mr.
Phenix was born in Fall River, son of the late Leo and Annette (Coulombe)
Phenix and had resided in Westport for most of his life. Prior to
retirement, he worked as a mechanic and went on to become a teacher at
Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Fall River
until retirement. He enjoyed tinkering with his antiques and his Plymouths but his greatest joy was spending time with
family.
Survivors
include his son: Raymond L. Phenix, Jr. and his wife Cheryl of Tiverton;
his 2 brothers: Norm Phenix and his wife Susan and Leo Phenix and his wife
Chris, all of Swansea; sister: Lillian Caron and her husband Ron of FL; 3
grandchildren; Amanda, Bobby and Ryan; 2 great granddaughters: Madison and
Ava; daughter-in-law: Cheryl Phenix; the entire Caramos
Family; and many nieces and nephews.
He
was the father of the late Mary Ellen Phenix and Robert M. Phenix; brother
of the late Bob Phenix and longtime companion of the late Katie Caramos.
The
Phenix Family wishes to extend their gratitude to all of
the staff at Catholic Memorial Home for the compassionate care they gave to
Mr. Phenix.
Funeral
service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Wednesday,
August 6, 2025 at the Potter Funeral Home at 10:30
A.M.
Visitation
will be Wednesday from 9-10:30 A.M. prior to the service.
Interment
will be private.
In
Lui of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catholic Memorial Home,
2446 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02790.
 Monday,
August 11, 2025 – OBITUARY
Alden
C. Kirby, 87, of
Westport, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 with family by his side. He was the husband of
Veronica (Ferreira) Kirby, they shared 64 years of marriage.
Mr.
Kirby was born in Fall River, son of the late Walter S. and Marjorie R.
(Perry) Kirby and had been a lifelong resident of Westport. He served his
country in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a dairy farmer and owned/operated
Herring Run Farm, Westport. He enjoyed bowling, gardening and splitting
wood. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
Survivors
along with his wife include his 6 children: Alden F. Kirby and his wife
Peggy of Dartmouth, Kevin L. Kirby and his wife Lisa of Westport, Wayne S.
Kirby and his wife Cheryl of Westport, Mark A. Kirby and his wife Fatima of
Westport, Wendy M. Kirby and her spouse Amy Sassin of Westport and Heidi J.
Kirby of Exeter, NH; 10 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.
Graveside
service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Monday, August
11, 2025 at Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport at
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Wednesday,
July 30, 2025 - Westport
beaches issued red flag warning after lifeguards make several rescues.
The
Westport Fire Department issued a warning on Friday afternoon.
According
to the department, all Westport beaches are now flying a
Red Flag due to strong currents and rough surf.
Horseneck
Beach lifeguards have performed several rescues today.
WFD
asks the public to follow the instructions of the lifeguards and if you do
enter the water, do so carefully. - FALL River Reporter
Wednesday,
July 23, 2025 - Westport
MA Junkyard Fire
ABC
6 Providence Now - The
Westport Fire Department responded to a deep-seated fire at Excel Recycling
on Charlotte White Road. The fire involved a very large pile of recyclables
materials and required the assistance of 13 tankers due to the lack of fire
hydrants in the area. Firefighters used tens of thousands of gallons of
water to extinguish the fire, and the Westport Police Department provided
drone assistance, which was described as "unbelievably effective"
in aiding fireground operations. Despite limited staffing, the Westport
Fire Department members performed an excellent job of setting up the scene
and formulating a plan, which proved effective once enough water was on the
scene.
ABC6
The
fire took four hours to contain, and the cause is currently under
investigation. The incident involved mutual aid from multiple departments,
including Dartmouth, Rochester, Freetown, Raynham, Berkley, Swansea,
Rehoboth, Tiverton, and Little Compton.
WJAR
PHOTO - Firefighters across multiple departments
battled a fire at a scrap yard in Westport on Tuesday. (courtesy: Rehoboth Fire Department)
Monday,
July 21, 2025 – 2016
Open Space and Recreation Plan
The
Town of Westport is updating its 2016 Open Space and Recreation Plan!
This plan will outline priorities for outdoor recreation and conservation
in Westport for the next ten years. Public feedback is an important part of
this process, and the town would like to hear from YOU about the outdoor
recreational and conservation opportunities that are most important to you.
Please follow the survey link to tell your town representatives what you
would like to see in this new plan!
An
up-to-date open space plan will enable the town to evaluate past goals,
objectives, and accomplishments and develop new strategies to address
changing needs and population. The OSRP also makes the Town of Westport
eligible for grants administered by the state for land acquisition,
preservation, and recreation projects (trails, parks, fields). The Westport OSRP survey can
be accessed here.
Tuesday,
June 24, 2025 – ICE raid in New Bedford leads to
entire staff of drywall company being detained in targeted sweep
Click here for full article
Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted an operation in New Bedford,
resulting in the detention of approximately 8 individuals. The workers,
reportedly Mexican nationals employed by a local drywall company, were
apprehended during what authorities described as a targeted enforcement
action. According to ICE officials, the operation focused on individuals
suspected of violating immigration laws. Reportedly it was their entire
staff that were detained because none of them had documentation or IDs.
Read full article
 Tuesday, June 24, 2025
WESTPORT,
Mass. (WJAR) — A
new policy from Westport’s incoming harbormaster helped lead to a
major illegal fishing bust this week, resulting in $51,000 in civil fines
for five out-of-state men.
Officials
say the men — four from Maryland and one from Pennsylvania —
were caught with five coolers packed with more than 1,000 illegally caught
fish Wednesday evening.
The
haul included undersized black seabass, tautog and scup.
“They
were counted out one at a time,” assistant harbormaster Rick Smith
said. “So pretty much, if it bit the hook, they took.”
No
criminal charges have been filed.
Read more >>
Tuesday,
June 3, 2025 - This Westport food stand is taking the
Dubai chocolate craze to the next level with its new Dubai chocolate
ice cream flavor.
We
have been seeing and hearing about Dubai chocolate ad nauseam over the last
few weeks, with many local businesses creating their own versions of the
social media craze. The latest take on the trend comes out of Wood's Ice
Cream in Westport.
Wood's
Farm, which is where the ice cream stand is located, has been around since
1900 and added the ice cream stand back in 2001 with James and Joan Wood.
Their daughter Liz took over operations back in 2011.
Read More: The History of Wood's Ice Cream in
Westport
Thursday, May 29, 2025 -
Causeway - and effect - in Westport:
Three-year
Buzzards Bay Coalition study finds
causeway is not the source of Westport’s coastal issues
The
study found in large part that Gooseberry Island, not the causeway
connecting it to the mainland, has a greater impact on many of the issues
coastal Westport faces.
BUZZARDS
BAY COALITION
Posted Thursday, May
29, 2025 12:16 pm
By
Ted Hayes
The Gooseberry
Causeway has long been at least partially blamed for many of coastal
Westport’s environmental troubles, from nitrogen pollution in the
Westport River estuary to erosion at East Beach. But the results of a
three-year, $1.325 million Buzzards
Bay Coalition study point elsewhere — to the island itself,
sea level rise and overall climate change.
The
study
The
causeway issue “has always been one of the big outstanding questions
on Buzzards Bay," Mark Rasmussen, the president of the Buzzards
Bay Coalition, said at the study’s outset. "It's always been too
scientifically complicated to settle and it's very frustrating to never
have an answer."
But
the coalition’s three-year “Gooseberry
Causeway Impact Study” was launched to provide those answers.
Funded mostly by a $1 million private grant, the $1.325 million study
brought together scientists and partners from Boston University, the Woods
Hole Group and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science who sought to
understand the causeway and its impact on Buzzards Bay, from the Westport
River east to the Slocum River in Dartmouth.
Other
results focusing on Dartmouth, the Slocum River and Allens Pond, are
expected later this year.
The
causeway
The
causeway was built by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1943,
replacing a smaller causeway built in 1922 but destroyed in the Hurricane
of 1938.
https://www.eastbayri.com/stories/causeway-and-effect-in-westport,131555
https://youtu.be/g_WRORo9J9Q
Westport Annual Town Meeting 2025
Thursday,
May 15, 2025 – Click on the link below to view 2025 Annual Town
Meeting. Be patient; long introductory beginning with no sound!
Watch
2025 Town Meeting
Click here - Westport looks to rebuild
Bicentennial Park
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - Fresh off last
year’s construction of a new playground at the Town Hall Annex, members of
the recreation department hope to renovate Bicentennial Park, a much-loved
playground at 192 Gifford Road that has seen better days.
If all goes as planned and they receive
funding at Town Meeting in May, volunteers and recreation director Dana
Stewart said they hope to have the first of three phases in an ambitious
improvement plan completed by the summer or fall.
“We do have the funds to get
started this year,” Stewart told the select board last Monday.
“This park I think, just needs it, really bad.
It’s time for a facelift.”
The park is in poor condition, with
crumbling basketball court surfaces, rusty playground equipment and little
access for those who are wheelchair bound or have other physical
limitations.
Click
here for more information . . .
2025
Westport Budget in Brief!!!
Westport, Massachusetts's 2025 town
budget is $52,859,194, which is $22,707 more than the original
budget.
This figure was reached after amendments
were made at the Town Meeting, including adding $5,000 to the library
budget and reducing the principal payment’s line
item by $134,418.
The Massachusetts Legislature's 2025
budget includes investments in education, transportation, health care,
housing assistance, and workforce development. Some of the budget's
highlights include:
Transportation
$1.3 billion in investments in
transportation and education, including funding for the MBTA and Regional
Transit Authorities
Early intervention
$30.9 million for early intervention
services for infants and young toddlers with disabilities and developmental
delays
Housing
$231.5 million for the Massachusetts
Rental Voucher Program (MRVP), $115 million for local housing authorities,
and more
Libraries
$46.6 million for libraries, including
$15.6 million for regional library local aid
Cultural Council
$25 million for the Massachusetts
Cultural Council to support local arts, culture, and creative economic
initiatives
Saturday,
September 6, 2025 –
Geese invading the Head waters of the Westport River by land, sea and
air!!!
PHOTO | Jon Alden © 2025
Friday, December
27, 2024 –
WESTPORT, Mass. (Boston Globe) Why the deer population in Westport and
surrounding communities is getting out-of-hand.
The deer population uptick statewide has been fueled by a decline in
deer's top predators: wolves, mountain lions, and bears. And it comes with
a host of negative consequences affecting motorists, the environment, and
even public health, including the spread of Lyme disease.
Read more>>
WESTPORT
PUBLIC NOTICE!
Click Here to review all the details!
Town Of Westport Greater Route 6 Water And Sewer Project
Frequently Asked Questions March 2024
* * * * * * *
FOWL
Spring/Summer 2025 Newsletter Now Available!
Click Here to view current Newsletter
Friday, December
27, 2024 – The Westport Food Pantry now
has a permanent home at Westport Grange on 931 Main Road.
Volunteers
are on site Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. –
noon to receive food, gift cards and monetary donations.
They
also distribute food every Monday, 9:00 a.m. – noon. Recipients
remain in their cars while their volunteers place a grocery bag of basic
items in the car trunk. All CDC protocols are followed.
Checks
can be made out to The Town of Westport with Food Pantry written on the
memo line. All monetary donations go into a specific account for pantry use
only.
The
pantry was started by the town as an emergency response to the chaos
created by the COVID-19 pandemic and Westporters have been extremely
generous. To date they have been able to distribute 28,000 lbs. of basic
food and household items, all made possible by town resident donations, and
over 20,000 lbs. of produce provided by a Farms to Family program of the
USDA by way of the United Way of New Bedford. Thank you everyone!
Stop
by, say hello, see what we do. And donate.
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Join a relaxing guided paddle on the Westport River! They’ll meet at the Westport Town
Landing (western launch) to check in and get ready. Then, they’ll hit
the water and explore the peaceful river at a comfortable pace. Perfect for
taking in the scenery and enjoying time on the water.
Free to join! Register today to reserve
your spot.
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On Saturday, 13, celebrate a
significant milestone—the 40th Annual SHARE Foundation Walk &
Roll! For four decades, this community event has brought together friends,
families, and supporters to raise essential funds for our mission:
empowering people with disabilities through technology, training, and
support.
Whether you walk, roll, sponsor, or cheer from the sidelines, your
participation makes a lasting difference. Every step and every donation
help someone communicate, connect, and live more independently.
💙 Mark your calendar. Let’s make
this Walk & Roll one for the history books!
Where is it happening?
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Woods
Ice Cream closed for Winter as of Sunday, August 31, 2025
See you all next year!
Beaches
are closed, for now.
WESTPORT, Mass. (WLNE) All Westport
beaches are closed to swimming until
further notice, according to a social media post from the Westport Fire
Department.
While beaches are still open for
walkers, swimmers must stay out of the water due to “dangerous surf
conditions and rip currents,” according to the department.
The Horseneck Beach parking lot will close Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Town
Clerk - Mission Statement
The mission of the Town Clerk’s
Office is to uphold the integrity of the Town’s democratic process,
to maintain and preserve public records, and to act in the best interest of
the Town and the Commonwealth by providing efficient, innovative, and
quality services in a fair and impartial manner to all.
Today’s
Events in and around Westport
Event by Holy Ghost
Club
171 Sodom Road, Westport, MA
Public - Anyone on or off
Facebook
End the Summer with an unforgettable
Experience; join us and the Beach Bums, a Beach Boy Tribute Band. Spend the
night listening to all the hits you Love and enjoy affordable food and
spirits!!!!!
30th Anniversary
Westport Rock, Rhythm & Blues Festival | Facebook
Event by A Wish Come True, Inc.
Westport Holy Ghost Club Inc.
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Bands for Saturday, September 6th
1:00 PM Louie Leeman & Cheap Sneakers
2:30 PM Paul Petit & Double Shot
4:00 PM Shot in the Dark
4:30 PM Steve Puccio with Hot Potato
Bands for Sunday, September 7th
1:00 PM Mr. Chubb
2:30 PM All Horn'd
Up
4:00 PM Wild Nites
Tickets: $20 per day - Kids 12 &
under are free!
Admissions Special:
Saturday Motorcycles — $20 per bike, includes
admission for 2 people
Barbara Healey paints Westport!
A
popular summer event in Westport is back again in 2025.
Westport Friends are excited for the
return of their Book Fair beginning July 12th, rain or shine at 938 Main
Road
What started as a seven-table book
fair in 1961, the Westport Friends Annual Book Fair, now in its 62nd year,
has grown into a locally anticipated event that attracts book lovers from
throughout the region.
The breakdown:
10:00 AM: 6/$1.00 paperbacks and puzzles go
on sale
10:45 AM: KIDS ONLY in Meeting House
11:00 AM: Three huge main tents/Community
House open with over 30,000 high quality books for sale including
children’s books.
7:00 PM: Grounds close for the night, but
sales continue the next day, every day, through July 20th! Hours for
7/13-7/19: 9AM-7PM, 7/20: 9AM-4PM
Payment Methods: Cash, checks, and
credit cards (MasterCard or Visa) accepted.
Thousands of gently used books for
sale organized by genre including Art, Literature, Cooking, Gardening,
Local Features, Poetry, Non-Fiction, Rare Books, Children’s Books and
more.
Want to donate books? CLICK HERE
June through September!
Click here for full article
Special
exhibition at the Handy House
Infinite
Details: Reshaping Everyday Life 1700-1850
Handy
House Artisan Fair and Vintage Market
10 AM – 3 PM
Saturday September 20, 2025
(Rain date Sunday Sep 21)
202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport MA
Handy House Artisan Fair, organized by
the Westport Historical Society, showcases 30 local craftspeople who
specialize in skills and traditional crafts commonly practiced in the 18th and
19th century.
Traditional craftsmanship, from
blacksmithing to green woodworking, is still very much alive in Westport.
The Artisan Fair offers a rare opportunity to meet these craftspeople,
learn about their skilled hand work and human powered technologies through
hands on demonstrations. Some artisans will have their work for sale,
so it will also be a chance to get a jumpstart on holiday shopping! This
event not only preserves and perpetuates knowledge about traditional crafts
but is also an opportunity for the community to reconnect to its own
history, to visit the Handy House and to celebrate the special heritage of
the town of Westport.
Westport
Animal Control announces Feral Cat Policy
You assume ownership and will be
financially responsible for any sickness or injury if you are feeding feral
cats. – Westport
Animal Control
Providing a food source for wild animals can
have a negative impact on wildlife, domestic animals and raises human
health concerns:
·
Removing
the food source will discourage wildlife from frequenting your property.
·
Take
in bird feeders as well as dog and cat food dishes at night.
·
Be
sure trash receptacles have secured tops or place them in a shed or garage.
To aid the overpopulation of feral
cats the town participates in a Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) program where
feral cats are trapped, spayed/neutered and returned to their trapping
locations.
Funding is sometimes available for
this service. Also, cats in the TNR program get vaccinated for rabies and
are ear-tipped; some are also micro-chipped for further identification
purposes. Kittens trapped in feral colonies that can be socialized are transferred
to an adoption agency.
Recent
programs and conversations: Westport’s Lobstering History
A conversation with some of
Westport’s longtime lobster fishermen, including David Borden, Richie
Earle, Grant Moore, and Russell Walters looking back on the evolution of
lobstering over a 70-year span and its impact on Westport, the changing
technology and the Cold War confrontation between the Westport-based
Prelude Corporation, an offshore lobstering company, and Russia. View at:
https://wpthistory.org/westport-historical-society-programs/
Wednesday, August
22, 2024 – Emergency Preparedness Tips
provided by our local Fire Department.
Even though
getting prepared may seem overwhelming, it’s easy to do by breaking
it down into smaller, more manageable steps.
Click here
for all the info on the department’s Facebook page.
Events
by Westport Recreation
Town
Hall Annex Gym, 856 Main Rd., Westport
Public · Anyone on or off
Facebook
Westport
Recreation Department: Programs & Memberships
https://www.westportma.myrec.com
Westport Recreation Department:
Online Registration by MyRec.com Recreation Management Software
Register online for activities,
memberships, facility reservations, and more.
Westport
Historical Society calls out for volunteers for transcribing historic
journals!
Click
here for all the information!
Small
Group Exhibits planned for this summer at Westport Art Group
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Here for more information
The Periwinkle Shop
WELCOME to the NEW Periwinkle Gift
Shop at Westport Art Group!
The Periwinkle Shop features small
art items, handcrafted gifts and small wall-hung works made by our members
and is located in the Westport Art Group lobby.
The Periwinkle Shop is open during classes, exhibits, and by appointment at
1740 Main Road, Westport Point, MA.
Call to Artists
FREE SHELF & WALL SPACE AVAILABLE
NOW IN THE PERIWINKLE SHOP!
Knuble Beach, Westport MA
Beach
Permits
ONLINE
ORDERING GUIDE WESTPORT, MASSACHUSETTS
Westport offers several beach options for
Residents and Non-Resident Property
Owners.
Parking permits are required at all beach
locations which can be obtained through the Beach Committee using their
online system. Permits are not available to non-residents who do not own
property in town.
Please see https://www.westport-ma.com/town-clerk/pages/town-beaches
for rules and regulations.
Horseneck Beach and Gooseberry Neck are
State Beaches. For more information regarding Massachusetts Parks and
Facilities, please go to: https://www.mass.gov/locations/horseneck-beach-state-reservation
The Westport Free Library may have a
Horseneck Reserve Beach Pass available for check out as well.
How to Purchase Beach Passes Online: Westport will be using City Hall Systems
for all purchases. You are also able to use this system to pay town tax
bills in the same cart. Please log into the website and follow the prompts.
Log in here: https://epay.cityhallsystems.com
Beach
permit ordering guide 1.pdf (westport-ma.com)
COUNTRY
TRAVELERS 2025 Schedule!
Veronica F Beaulieu – 646 Main Rd, Westport, MA 02790
– 508.636.4889 vfb0859@aol.com
brancom@westport-ma.gov
2025
Schedule Revised
COUNTRY TRAVELERS
Veronica F Beaulieu – 646 Main Rd,
Westport, MA 02790 - 508-636-4889 vfb0859@aol.com
In addition to Encore Casino trips on
last Tuesday of each month for which reservations are needed, the following
trips are planned (subject to change)
Additional 2026 scheduled trips not
planned as of Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Schedule subject to changes and modifications.
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Westport
Community TV Videos
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here to watch Westport Community Videos!
Westport Community TV -
YouTube
www.youtube.com/@westportcommunitytv/videos
15 Best Things to Do in Westport
Above: Cherry & Web Beach
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