TOWN OF WESTPORT

Westport is a coastal community known for its beautiful scenary, natural resources and agricultural activities. Two areas have been identified for the concentration of economic development. Both areas are business corridors and have sites suitable for potential development. Prinicipal highways are Routes 6, 88 and 177 and Interstate 195. The individual site sheets will display a site plan or photo as they become available. For more information on Westport click here community profile.

Site: (WE-1) Route 6 Corridor (several potential areas for development)

Location: Northwest Westport at Fall River Line southeasterly to Forge Road at Dartmouth Line (GAR Highway)

Zoning: Business, Residential and Unrestricted

Permitted Use: Business, Office, R&D, Warehousing, Distribution, Service and Residential (single & multi-family)

Transpotation:

Highway Access:

@ Route 6 (GAR Highway)
@ Interstate 195
@ Route 177 and Route 88
@ Route 6 and I-195 Interchange
@ Route 6 and Route 88 Interchange
Rail: CSX, freight line
Bus: No
Airport Distance:
62.25 miles to Logan International Airport, Boston
34 miles to Green Airport, Warwick

Utility Information:

Electric Provider: Commonwealth & Eastern Edison

Water Provider: Private Wells & Limited Municipal

Gas Provider: Fall River Gas

Sewer Provider: On-Site Septic & Limited Municipal

Fiber Optic: Yes

Ecomomic Development Incentive:

The Town of Westport has identified this site as a Priority Development Area. Public funding and streamlined permitting maybe available to qualified projects.

Contact:

Timothy Gillespie, Chairman
Westport Planning Board
C/O John Dolan, Administratove Assistant
Town of Westport
Town Hall
816 Main Road
Westport, MA 02790
Tel: 508-636-1003
Fax: 508-636-1147
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Site: (WE-2) Route 177 (American Legion Highway)

Location: From Dartmouth Line extending west to the intersections of Greenfield Road (westbound) and Sodom Road (eastbound)

Zoning: Business and Residential

Permitted Use: Business, Office, R&D, Warehousing, Distribution, Service and Residential (single & multi-family)

Transpotation:

Highway Access:

@ Route 177 (American Legion Highway)
@ Route 6 (GAR Highway)
@ Intersection of Route 177 and Route 88
Rail: No
Bus: Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) fixed route
Airport Distance:
63.5 miles to Logan International Airport, Boston
35.25 miles to Green Airport, Warwick

Utility Information:

Electric Provider: Commonwealth & Eastern Edison

Water Provider: Private Wells & Limited Municipal

Gas Provider: Fall River Gas

Sewer Provider: On-Site Septic & Limited Municipal

Fiber Optic: Yes

Ecomomic Development Incentive:

The Town of Westport has identified this site as a Priority Development Area. Public funding and streamlined permitting maybe available to qualified projects.

Contact:

Timothy Gillespie, Chairman
Westport Planning Board
C/O John Dolan, Administrative Assistant
Town of Westport
Town Hall
816 Main Road
Westport, MA 02790
Tel: 508-636-1003
Fax: 508-636-1147
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