Westport Matters Town Affairs

Records of; Candidates interviews, duties and people about Town Offices, activities related to Town infrastructure.

BILL AND EDNA PIERCE

Life long residents: Bill National league baseball pitcher whose career was cut short by injuries suffered during as a WWII soldier, Westport farmer, Former Town Deputy Chief of Police, operator of Blueberry Hill Farm.1921-2009
Edna: Of the Dartmouth Slocum family whose ancestor Joshua sailed around the world alone during the late 1800’s (voyages of the Spray) and wrote a still available fascinating book. Edna had a career in the postal service. They raised two sons, one was Town Police chief, the other a semi pro baseball pitcher who now operates the blueberry farm. 1923-2005

ANN CHANDANAIS AND GLORIA CHESTER,  3-1-1998

Life long residents talk about their lives and remarkable events that affected local and national societies.

NEW-BEDFORD REGISTER OF DEEDS

Elected Register and Lawyer Jim Henry fills us in on the workings of of the Registry of Deeds and the details of keeping the legal land records of a large population encompassing surrounding Cities and Towns.

SO.EA. SHELLFISH ASSO. 2

Volunteer Group of experienced commercial Fishermen dedicate efforts and resources to improving the Shellfish resources of the Westport Rivers.

1996 BOARD OF HEALTH CANDIDATES

Contested seat is advocated by two candidates of different generations.

TOWN NURSE KATHY BURNS

Seasonal and Daily tasks by Nurse Burns provides the services needed to keep Westport’s population Healthy.

2001 WESTPORT SELECTMEN CANDIDATES

Candidates deal with issues of the time and answer questions related to local concerns.

WESTPORT VETERANS AT AMERICAN LEGION POST. FIRST TIME USE OF THIS SITE FOR VIDEO TAPING

American Legion and VFW Representatives including Westport’s last Pearl Harbor veteran, Manny Martin discuss Veteran’s Affairs.

SELECTMAN CANDIDATE CHARLIE COSTA

Long time time Town Servant and Official discusses upcoming Town issues and taxes.

LONG EXISTING WESTPORT WOMEN’S CLUB

Discussion with members about the goals benefits and Club contributions to the community.