Mattapoisett Select Board — September 22, 2026

The Mattapoisett Select Board met on September 22, 2026, handling several administrative, licensing, and capital maintenance matters. The board opened the warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for November 9, 2026, approved the election warrant for the November 3, 2026 Massachusetts state election, and approved a $102,946.60 payment for Gateway Health Group unpaid claims. Longtime resident Gus Silvera, accompanied by his wife Beverly, petitioned the board for approval to install a memorial bench and monument at Ned's Point honoring himself and his late father; the board agreed to inspect the site and review precedent before taking action.

The board held a public hearing and unanimously approved a common victualler license, an all-alcohol license, and an entertainment license for Coco Bo's Coastal Cantina at 20 County Road, managed by Bryce Gilmore. Recreation Director Marissa Hughes presented a recap of the seven-week summer camp, beach operations, and new fall programs. Ray Andrews, keeper of the Center School clock, described structural sagging in the 128-year-old clock tower floor and requested funding for engineering work; the board unanimously approved spending $2,500 from the building and grounds budget to develop specifications for a Community Preservation Act application.

The board also discussed policies to improve transparency and recording consistency across municipal boards and committees. In announcements, Town Administrator Mike Gagne noted upcoming early voting dates, road closures on Water Street and Oakland Street for culvert and road reconstruction, and a Barrett Consulting housing workshop scheduled for November 17, 2026.

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