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December 15, 2025
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mary Chaffee, Amanda Bebrin, Ned Chatelain, Pete Dahl, Caroline McCarley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the consent agenda of December 15
To approve the consent agenda of December 15
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the consent agenda of December 15. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5-yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Support the Midwinter Festival with thanks to staff for coordinating the program3
To support the Midwinter Festival with thanks to staff for coordinating the program3
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to support the Midwinter Festival with thanks to staff for coordinating the program3. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Approve the Rocky Hill Road Drainage Agreement and to accept the gift
To approve the Rocky Hill Road Drainage Agreement and to accept the gift
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the Rocky Hill Road Drainage Agreement and to accept the gift. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the public hearing. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to close the public hearing. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Approve the New Annual General On - Premises Wine & Malt Beverages Liquor License for Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters LLC as submitted
To approve the New Annual General On - Premises Wine & Malt Beverages Liquor License for Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters LLC as submitted
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the New Annual General On - Premises Wine & Malt Beverages Liquor License for Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters LLC as submitted. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the public hearing. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to close the public hearing. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5-yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Approve the amendment to Annual Entertainment License held by Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters LLC with amplified indoor music only allowed from 6:30am- 10pm and live acoustic music permitted to start at...
To approve the amendment to Annual Entertainment License held by Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters LLC with amplified indoor music only allowed from 6:30am- 10pm and live acoustic music permitted to start at 10am or after
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the amendment to Annual Entertainment License held by Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters LLC with amplified indoor music only allowed from 6:30am- 10pm and live acoustic music permitted to start at 10am or after. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Approve the amendment to Common Victualler License held by Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters
To approve the amendment to Common Victualler License held by Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the amendment to Common Victualler License held by Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5-yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the public hearing. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to close the public hearing. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion, All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Approve a conditional one year extension to Ryan Stevens on his aquaculture lease
To approve a conditional one year extension to Ryan Stevens on his aquaculture lease
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve a conditional one year extension to Ryan Stevens on his aquaculture lease. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5-yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Support the expansion of the littleneck program as outlined in the packet
To support the expansion of the littleneck program as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to support the expansion of the littleneck program as outlined in the packet. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5-yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 8 of the May 7, 2018 Annual/ Special Town Meeting, to lease to POAH HAC Spring Rock LLC the Town -owned property located on Millstone Road for affordable...
Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 8 of the May 7, 2018 Annual/ Special Town Meeting, to lease to POAH HAC Spring Rock LLC the Town -owned property located on Millstone Road for affordable housing purposes for a term of 99 year and to execute the Ground Lease, the Notice of Lease, Landlord Estoppel, and, further, to authorize the Assistant Town Manager to execute, on behalf of the Board, any and all other documents appropriate to effectuate the foregoing
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Mary Chaffee, Amanda Bebrin, Ned Chatelain, Pete Dahl and Caroline McCarley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved, pursuant to the vote taken under Article 8 of the May 7, 2018 Annual/ Special Town Meeting, to lease to POAH HAC Spring Rock LLC the Town -owned property located on Millstone Road for affordable housing purposes for a term of 99 year and to execute the Ground Lease, the Notice of Lease, Landlord Estoppel, and, further, to authorize the Assistant Town Manager to execute, on behalf of the Board, any and all other documents appropriate to effectuate the foregoing. Selectperson McCarley seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4-yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: McCarley)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Regulatory Agreement & Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod Mackie Drive Community Housing
To authorize the Chair to sign the Regulatory Agreement & Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod Mackie Drive Community Housing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Regulatory Agreement & Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod Mackie Drive Community Housing. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The.vote was 5- yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Adjourn at 9: 42 pm. in favor of the motion
To adjourn at 9: 42 pm. in favor of the motion
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to adjourn at 9: 42 pm. in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain)
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