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August 17, 2026
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Suzanne Bryan, Bob Bruns, Hope Plavin, Jamie Demetri, Jerry Cerasale
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adopt a residential factor of one (1), not grant an open space discount, and not grant a small commercial exemption
To adopt a residential factor of one (1), not grant an open space discount, and not grant a small commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“Jerry made a motion to adopt a residential factor of one (1), not grant an open space discount, and not grant a small commercial exemption. Bob seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Suzanne, Yes, Bob, Yes, Hope, Yes, Jerry, Yes, Jamie, Yes.” (Motion: Cerasale, second: Bruns)
Continue the implementation of the Residential Tax Exemption for FY27
To continue the implementation of the Residential Tax Exemption for FY27.
Yes: Bryan, Cerasale, Demetri, PlavinNo: Bruns
From the minutes
“Jamie made a motion to continue the implementation of the Residential Tax Exemption for FY27. Hope seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Suzanne, Yes, Bob, No, Hope, Yes, Jerry, Yes, Jamie, Yes.” (Motion: Demetri, second: Plavin)
Set the FY27 Residential Tax Exemption at 8%
To set the FY27 Residential Tax Exemption at 8%.
Yes: Bryan, Demetri, PlavinNo: Bruns, Cerasale
From the minutes
“Jamie made a motion to set the FY27 Residential Tax Exemption at 8%. Hope seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Suzanne, Yes, Bob, No, Hope, Yes, Jerry, No, Jamie, Yes.” (Motion: Demetri, second: Plavin)
Adopt the revised eligibility guidelines for the Taxpayer Assistance/Community Fund
To adopt the revised eligibility guidelines for the Taxpayer Assistance/Community Fund.
From the minutes
“Jerry made a motion to adopt the revised eligibility guidelines for the Taxpayer Assistance/Community Fund. Jamie seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Suzanne, Yes, Bob, Yes, Hope, Yes, Jerry, Yes, Jamie, Yes.” (Motion: Cerasale, second: Demetri)
Take an Easement on 10 Thoreau Drive
To take an Easement on 10 Thoreau Drive.
From the minutes
“Bob made a motion to take an Easement on 10 Thoreau Drive. Jerry seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Suzanne, Yes, Bob, Yes, Hope, Yes, Jerry, Yes, Jamie, Yes.” (Motion: Bruns, second: Cerasale)
That the Town add a lien onto the 157 Brownell Road property
That the Town add a lien onto the 157 Brownell Road property.
From the minutes
“Jerry made a motion that the Town add a lien onto the 157 Brownell Road property. Jamie seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Suzanne, Yes, Bob, Yes, Hope, Yes, Jerry, Yes, Jamie, Yes.” (Motion: Cerasale, second: Demetri)
That the Eastham Select Board execute the discharge of mortgage from Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod Inc., dated September 30, 2015, in the original amount of Forty-Five Thousand ($45,000.00)...
That the Eastham Select Board execute the discharge of mortgage from Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod Inc., dated September 30, 2015, in the original amount of Forty-Five Thousand ($45,000.00) dollars, recorded with the Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Book 29216 for the land, together with the improvements thereon situated at 2 Rabbit Run, Eastham, Barnstable County.
From the minutes
“Jamie made a motion that the Eastham Select Board execute the discharge of mortgage from Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod Inc., dated September 30, 2015, in the original amount of Forty-Five Thousand ($45,000.00) dollars, recorded with the Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Book 29216 for the land, together with the improvements thereon situated at 2 Rabbit Run, Eastham, Barnstable County. Bob seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Suzanne, Yes, Bob, Yes, Hope, Yes, Jerry, Yes, Jamie, Yes.” (Motion: Demetri, second: Bruns)
Approve the new committee member appointment as referenced in the Town Clerks Office memo
To approve the new committee member appointment as referenced in the Town Clerks Office memo.
From the minutes
“Bob made a motion to approve the new committee member appointment as referenced in the Town Clerks Office memo. Hope seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Suzanne, Yes, Bob, Yes, Hope, Yes, Jerry, Yes, Jamie, Yes.” (Motion: Bruns, second: Plavin)
Accept the resignation as referenced in the Town Clerks Office memo
To accept the resignation as referenced in the Town Clerks Office memo.
From the minutes
“Bob made a motion to accept the resignation as referenced in the Town Clerks Office memo. Jerry seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Suzanne, Yes, Bob, Yes, Hope, Yes, Jerry, Yes, Jamie, Yes.” (Motion: Bruns, second: Cerasale)
Accept the donation and utilization of one container for the Swap Shop
To accept the donation and utilization of one container for the Swap Shop.
From the minutes
“Jamie made a motion to accept the donation and utilization of one container for the Swap Shop. Bob seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Suzanne, Yes, Bob, Yes, Hope, Yes, Jerry, Yes, Jamie, Yes.” (Motion: Demetri, second: Bruns)
Approve the meeting minutes
To approve the meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Jamie made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Jerry seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Suzanne, Yes, Bob, Yes, Hope, Yes, Jerry, Yes, Jamie, Yes.” (Motion: Demetri, second: Cerasale)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Bob made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Jamie seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Suzanne, Yes, Bob, Yes, Hope, Yes, Jerry, Yes, Jamie, Yes.” (Motion: Bruns, second: Demetri)
From the Eastham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Provincetown Independent (courtesy of the members, or by Nigel Diamond and Joe Navas).
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