George Richardson Jr. has been reelected as chairman for the Westport Island board of selectmen. Richardson was elected to lead the board for the coming year by his fellow selectmen Ross Norton and Gerald Bodmer at their regular meeting on Monday, July 13. Richardson has served as chairman of the board of selectmen since 1997.

The board also voted to  appoint Raye Amirault as the no. 1 alternate to the island’s board of appeals and to appoint Cathy Fuller to the board of appeals for a five year term.

William Cooney, chairman of the town hall committee, attended the meeting to report on the condition of the building. According to Cooney, trim work needs to be replaced and the selectmen approved the repairs. Additional work is needed on portions of the main doors and the board tabled a vote on the door repair until a future date.

Champagne on the Sheepscot

A request from the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association was reviewed and approved by the selectmen after a brief discussion. The request was for a permit to serve alcoholic beverages at the upcoming Champagne on the Sheepscot fundraising event planned for later this summer.

Ann Springhorn, secretary of the SVCA board and Steve Patton, SVCA executive director attended the meeting to explain the event and to answer questions.

The fundraiser will take place at 94 Oak Run Road on Westport Island between 4:30 and 7 p.m. on Sept. 12. Tickets prices are $45 for general admission and $125 for those wishing to purchase a “Patron” ticket to the event. Funds will support operations, programs, education and trail maintenance for the SVCA.