The Planning Board and Select Board have been looking at ways to be more consistent about following our own ordinances regarding business regulation for the sake of all residents (and the businesses too!). One requirement of our Building Code Ordinance, is that any businesses that can be seen or sensed from outside a residence (via traffic, lights, noise, smells, stuff, buildings, signs, etc.) are required to obtain a permit and may need to undergo a review with the Planning Board. If you have such a business, and have not done this before, that's okay! But now that you know, please complete our Business Registration Form to find out next steps. For the handful of businesses that have already gone through the process, please fill out the form if your business has expanded since then. Even if you have a business that you think wouldn't require a permit or Planning Board review, we encourage you to complete the form to make sure, and to qualify to be listed on our town website businesses webpage. We field A LOT of requests for referrals, and this is where we send folks!  

The long awaited Westport Island groundwater study is complete! This study is the culmination of two years of effort by our Conservation Commission and hydrogeologist Carol White. It provides valuable insight into the viability of our groundwater supply in the long term. Check out this delightful interactive presentation or nerd out on the raw data. Then join us on Thursday, 9/4, at 6:00 PM at the Old Town Hall on 1217 Main Rd. for a presentation and Q&A session with Carol. If you can't make it, but have a question you'd like to ask, email it to us and we will ask it for you! The session will be recorded.  

The Maine DOT is resurfacing the pavement on the Westport/Wiscasset bridge. This project is estimated to take about a month and will likely be completed by mid to late September. Please be patient and courteous at the temporary traffic lights.