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Mashpee Select Board
How the Mashpee Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide. Same five members (David Weeden and Michaela Wyman-Colombo were re-elected in May 2026). On May 18, 2026 a motion to make Tracy Kelley-Wilson Chair failed 1-4; the board then chose John Cotton as Chair, Tracy Kelley-Wilson as Vice Chair and Michael Richardson as Clerk (5-0). Minutes after July 13, 2026 are not posted yet. Covers 4 meetings so far, May 18 to July 13, 2026.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetVote Transparency Score
Mashpee Select Board: 9 out of 10 · Open
How easy Mashpee makes it to see, online, how each member votes. It scores the town’s records, not any official. Checked October 5, 2026.
- Minutes postedMinutes are posted for nearly every meeting more than three months old.Full points: 2/2
- Each vote namedVotes are roll calls that name how each member voted.Full points: 3/3
- Posted quicklyMinutes usually go up within about one to two months.Part points: 1/2
- Past years onlineSelect Board minutes going back decades are online.Full points: 1/1
- Readable textThe minutes have searchable text in the town’s archive viewer.Full points: 1/1
- Member photosThe town’s website shows a photo of each member.Full points: 1/1
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What Town Meeting decided
In Mashpee, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Any registered voter can take part, and most votes are by voice or show of hands, so there is no list of who voted which way.
Special Town Meeting · May 4, 2026 14 votes: 13 passed, 1 failed
- Art. 1 Pay $175 owed to two employees for longevity payments Passed “Motion passes · 357 to 16”
- Art. 2 Transfer $632,490 to the Snow and Ice account Passed “Motion passes · 377 to 24”
- Art. 3 Transfer $1,619,900 to the Capital Stabilization Fund Passed “Motion passes · 366 to 28”
- Art. 4 Borrow $12,000,000 for planning and design of wastewater facilities Passed “Motion passes · 307 to 136”
- Art. 5 Transfer $250,000 from ambulance receipts for fire overtime Passed “Motion passes · 369 to 41”
- Art. 6 Transfer $225,000 from cemetery receipts to design and build the Great Neck Woods Cemetery expansion Passed “Motion passes · 361 to 41”
- Art. 7 Community Preservation reserves for open space, historic and housing purposes Passed “Motion passes · 377 to 37”
- Art. 8 $9,235 in CPA housing funds for the Barnstable County shared regional housing program Passed “Motion passes · 349 to 39”
- Art. 9 $135,000 in CPA funds for the KC Coombs Preschool playground Passed “Motion passes · 379 to 32”
- Art. 10 $222,565 in CPA funds for siding, windows and doors at Homeyer Village (Housing Authority) Passed “Motion passes · 367 to 53”
- Art. 11 $500,000 in CPA housing funds for the Mashpee Affordable Housing Trust Passed “Motion passes · 341 to 58”
- Art. 12 $100,000 in CPA funds for exterior renovation of the First Pentecostal Church, 258 Main Street Passed “Motion passes · 278 to 147”
- Art. 13 $428,000 in CPA historic funds for exterior preservation at 701 Great Neck Road South Failed “Motion fails · 20 to 417”
- Art. 14 Allow leasing parts of the police station property at 19 Frank E. Hicks Drive for private solar Passed “Motion passes · 314 to 61”
Source: Town Clerk's minutes of the May 4, 2026 Special Town Meeting (Town records archive).
Annual Town Meeting · May 4, 2026 34 votes: 33 passed, 1 failed
- Art. 1 Accept the reports of Town officers Passed “Motion passes · 305 to 16”
- Art. 2 FY2027 operating budget and elected officers' salaries: raise and appropriate $77,754,467, plus transfers Passed “Motion passes · 301 to 56”
- Art. 3 FY2027 capital budget: $3,234,745 from available funds Passed “Motion passes · 306 to39”
- Art. 4 Transfer $337,792 to fund Personnel Plan Appendix B and C employees Passed “Motion passes · 299 to 33”
- Art. 5 Transfer $205,990 to fund the firefighters union (IAFF Local 2519) contract Passed “Motion passes · 299 to 27”
- Art. 6 Transfer $171,495 to fund the police patrol officers union contract Passed “Motion passes · 295 to 27”
- Art. 7 Transfer $43,040 to fund the police sergeants union contract Passed “Motion passes · 270 to 30”
- Art. 8 Transfer $27,635 to fund the police lieutenants union contract Passed “Motion passes · 280 to 26”
- Art. 9 Transfer $190,163 to fund the SEIU clerical/library union contract Passed “Motion passes · 277 to 27”
- Art. 10 Transfer $38,702 to fund the SEIU dispatchers union contract Passed “Motion passes · 239 to 23”
- Art. 11 Transfer $107,685 to fund the SEIU Public Works Unit A contract Passed “Motion passes · 279 to 21”
- Art. 12 Transfer $132,740 to fund the SEIU Public Works Unit B contract Passed “Motion passes · 280 to 24”
- Art. 13 Cape Cod Regional Technical High School FY2027 assessment ($1,066,448) Passed “Motion passes · 303 to 24”
- Art. 14 Cape Cod Regional Technical High School building debt assessment ($367,635) Passed “Motion passes · 270 to 29”
- Art. 15 Transfer $250,000 to the OPEB trust fund Passed “Motion passes · 274 to 26”
- Art. 16 Transfer $250,000 to the Injured on Duty fund Passed “Motion passes · 254 to 21”
- Art. 17 Appropriate and borrow $975,742.66 for Chapter 90 road projects Passed “Motion passes · 269 to 11”
- Art. 18 Appropriate $549,112 for the PEG Access and Cable fund budget Passed “Motion passes · 284 to 26”
- Art. 19 Set FY2027 revolving fund spending limits Passed “Motion passes · 267 to 15”
- Art. 20 Transfer $50,000 in CPA funds for Community Preservation Committee expenses Passed “Motion passes · 251 to 26”
- Art. 21 Appropriate $705,075 for the Kids Klub Enterprise Fund Passed “Motion passes · 275 to 20”
- Art. 22 Approve the $1,988,862 FY2027 Wastewater Enterprise Fund budget Passed “Motion passes · 259 to 49”
- Art. 23 Transfer $100,000 from the Wastewater Stabilization Fund for legal services on borrowing Passed “Motion passes · 267 to 39”
- Art. 24 Borrow $11,500,000 for HVAC upgrades at Quashnet School, subject to a debt exclusion Passed “Motion passes · 272 to 53”
- Art. 25 Borrow $500,000 to replace the Senior Center HVAC system Passed “Motion passes · 252 to 34”
- Art. 26 Rescind authorized but unissued borrowing balances Passed “Motion passes · 270 to 14”
- Art. 27 Transfer $150,000 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for dredging and permitting Passed “Motion passes · 271 to 18”
- Art. 28 Create a full-time Wastewater Planning and Operations Coordinator position Passed “Motion passes · 232 to 41”
- Art. 29 Grant a conservation restriction on open space at 0 Gunters Lane (Pimlico Heights) Passed “Motion passes · 199 to 90”
- Art. 30 Continue the Cape Cod Aquifund septic loan program Passed “Motion passes · 250 to 21”
- Art. 31 Zoning: allow short-term rental of homes with a Rental Certificate, as amended on the floor Passed “Motion passes · 214 to 34”
- Art. 32 Zoning: revise rules for nonconforming buildings and raze-and-replace Passed “Motion passes · 206 to 28”
- Art. 33 New bylaw restricting trade in fur products, with a tribal exemption Failed “Motion fails · 115 to 133”
- Art. 34 Replace the bylaw on excessive noise by dogs Passed “Motion passes · 210 to 39”
Source: Town Clerk's minutes of the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting (Town records archive).
Annual Town Meeting · October 20, 2025 14 votes: 14 passed
- Art. 1 Pay prior-year unpaid bills of $290.90 Passed “Motion passes · 303 to 10”
- Art. 2 Accept MGL c.40 s.13E to create a Special Education Reserve Fund Passed “Motion passes · 313 to 30”
- Art. 3 Reserve FY2026 Community Preservation revenues for open space, historic and housing purposes Passed “Motion passes · 307 to 21”
- Art. 4 Borrow $25,900,000 for a remote wastewater collection, recharge and treatment facility Passed “Motion passes · 365 to 93”
- Art. 5 Transfer $221,831.92 from ambulance receipts for cardiac monitors and a CPR device Passed “Motion passes · 329 to 18”
- Art. 6 Zoning: change the special permit land expansion rule (s.174-24 C.9(g)) Passed “Motion passes · 333 to 44”
- Art. 7 Zoning: rule for lots located in more than one zoning district Passed “Motion passes · 322 to 29”
- Art. 8 Zoning: changes to solar energy system rules Passed “Motion passes · 346 to 31”
- Art. 9 Zoning: revise stormwater management rules Passed “Motion passes · 338 to 55”
- Art. 10 Noise bylaw: set allowed hours for construction, demolition and commercial landscaping Passed “Original motion passes · 212 to 110”
- Art. 11 Rental property bylaw: add inspection requirements Passed “Motion passes · 289 to 46”
- Art. 12 Charter change: add the Town website to the definition of town bulletin boards Passed “Motion passes · 300 to 31”
- Art. 13 Charter change: add a preamble Passed “Motion passes · 297 to 42”
- Art. 14 Accept Godfrey Road and Barbary Circle as public ways Passed “Motion passes · 234 to 70”
Source: Town Clerk's minutes of the October 20, 2025 Annual Town Meeting (Town records archive).
Special Town Meeting · May 5, 2025 12 votes: 11 passed, 1 passed as amended
- Art. 1 Pay prior-year unpaid bills of $2,857.75 Passed “Motion passes · 261 to 6”
- Art. 2 Transfer $68,000 to the Snow and Ice account Passed “Motion passes · 221 to 15”
- Art. 3 Transfer $2,205,560 to the Capital Stabilization Fund Passed “Motion passed · 228 to 8”
- Art. 4 Community Preservation reserves for open space, historic and housing purposes Passed “Motion passed · 209 to 7”
- Art. 5 $350,000 in CPA funds for the Mashpee-Wakeby boat ramp stormwater project, once grants are received Passed “Motion passed · 230 to 16”
- Art. 6 $13,000 in CPA funds for the Ancient Burial Ground Passed “Motion passed · 223 to 13”
- Art. 7 $425,645 in CPA historic funds to build and install Mashpee Veteran War Monument II Passed as amended “Motion to approve Article 7 as amended passes · 251 to 21”
- Art. 8 $40,500 in CPA funds for Boys & Girls Club basketball court rebuild and fencing Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 9 $210,000 in CPA funds for the LeClair Village playground Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 10 $59,500 in CPA historic funds for the Chopchaque Cranberry project Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 11 Borrow $2,500,000 for wastewater design and engineering Passed “Motion passes · 227 to 48”
- Art. 12 Transfer $150,000 from ambulance receipts for fire overtime Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
Source: Town Clerk's minutes of the May 5, 2025 Special Town Meeting (Town records archive).
Annual Town Meeting · May 5, 2025 27 votes: 26 passed, 1 indefinitely postponed
- Art. 1 Accept the reports of Town officers Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 2 FY2026 operating budget and elected officers' salaries: raise and appropriate $72,552,288, plus transfers Passed “Motion passes · 255 to 19”
- Art. 3 FY2026 capital budget: $7,378,686 from available funds Passed “Motion passes · 226 to 17”
- Art. 4 Rescind authorized but unissued borrowing balances Passed “Motion passes · 262 to 11”
- Art. 5 Borrow $37,150,000 to build a new police station Passed “Motion passes · 229-50”
- Art. 6 Borrow $200,000 for a Phase III wastewater recharge project Passed “Motion passes · 197 to 33”
- Art. 7 Borrow $250,000 for design, engineering and permitting (wastewater plan) Passed “Motion passes · 204 to 23”
- Art. 8 Cape Cod Regional Technical High School FY2026 assessment ($1,207,242) Passed “Motion passes · 162 to 9”
- Art. 9 Cape Cod Regional Technical High School building debt assessment ($457,093) Passed “Motion passes · 188 to 10”
- Art. 10 Appropriate and borrow $976,263 for Chapter 90 road projects Passed “Motion passes · 215 to 9”
- Art. 11 Transfer $250,000 to the OPEB trust fund Passed “Motion passes · 201 to 12”
- Art. 12 Transfer $250,000 to the Injured on Duty fund Passed “Motion passes · 208 to 13”
- Art. 13 Appropriate $520,105 for the PEG Access and Cable fund budget Passed “Motion passes · 203 to 9”
- Art. 14 Set FY2026 revolving fund spending limits Passed “Motion passes · 191 to 4”
- Art. 15 Appropriate $1,970,202 for the Utility Service (wastewater) Enterprise Fund Passed “Motion passes · 195 to 11”
- Art. 16 Appropriate $612,300 for the Kids Klub Enterprise Fund Passed “Motion passes · 207 to 2”
- Art. 17 Transfer $50,000 in CPA funds for Community Preservation Committee expenses Passed “Motion passes · 189 to 10”
- Art. 18 Transfer $150,000 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for dredging and permitting Passed “Motion passes · 191 to 12”
- Art. 19 Create a full-time DPW custodian position ($99,625) Passed “Motion passes · 173 to 16”
- Art. 20 Make the part-time plumbing and gas inspector position full-time Passed “Motion passes · 184 to 14”
- Art. 21 Make the Council on Aging activity coordinator position full-time Passed “Motion passes · 172 to 15”
- Art. 22 Create four seasonal parking resource officer positions ($37,821 wages, $1,500 expenses) Passed “Motion passes · 166 to 27”
- Art. 23 Continue the Cape Cod Aquifund septic loan program Passed “Motion passes · 187 to 7”
- Art. 24 Zoning: replace accessory apartment rules with accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules Passed “Motion passes · 182 to 20”
- Art. 25 Adopt a demolition delay bylaw for historic structures Passed “Motion passes · 190 to 14”
- Art. 26 Transfer land at 966 Falmouth Road and allow a lease to the Friends of Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge Passed “Motion passes · 175 to 8”
- Art. 27 Bylaw requiring public comment on all board and committee agendas Indefinitely postponed “Motion passes · 125 to 17”
Source: Town Clerk's minutes of the May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting (Town records archive).
Annual Town Meeting · October 21, 2024 4 votes: 3 passed, 1 passed as amended
- Art. 1 Reserve FY2025 Community Preservation revenues for open space, historic and housing purposes Passed “Motion passed · 143-3”
- Art. 2 $2,800,000 in CPA funds to buy land at 475 Nathan Ellis Highway Passed as amended “Motion to approve Article 2 as amended passed · 120-32”
- Art. 3 Re-purpose up to $80,000 from a 2022 groundwater study for a new study Passed “Motion passed · 144-7”
- Art. 4 Accept Watson Drive as a public way Passed “Motion passed · 131 to 11”
Source: Town Clerk's minutes of the October 21, 2024 Annual Town Meeting (Town records archive).
Special Town Meeting · May 6, 2024 10 votes: 10 passed
- Art. 1 Pay a prior-year unpaid bill of $864.05 Passed “Motion passes · 358 to 19”
- Art. 2 Transfer $2,629,134 to the Capital Stabilization Fund Passed “Motion passes · 381 to 13”
- Art. 3 Transfer $370,000 to the Human Resources Accrued Benefit Account Passed “Motion passes · 348 to 19”
- Art. 4 Transfer $1,400,000 from the Wastewater Stabilization Fund to pay down temporary borrowing Passed “Motion passes · 400 to 24”
- Art. 5 Transfer $1,600,000 from the Water Infrastructure Investment Fund and $500,000 to pay down temporary borrowing Passed “Motion passes · 377 to 23”
- Art. 6 Rescind authorized but unissued borrowing balances Passed “Motion passes · 365 to 15”
- Art. 7 Community Preservation reserves for open space, historic and housing purposes Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 8 Up to $100,000 in CPA funds for the Open Space and Recreation Plan Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 9 $550,000 in CPA funds for the Ashumet Pond restoration project Passed “Motion passes · 397 to 27”
- Art. 10 $2,821,000 in CPA funds for the Pickerel Cove Road/Circle project, including buying nine parcels Passed “Motion passes · 301 to 114”
Source: Town Clerk's minutes of the May 6, 2024 Special Town Meeting (Town records archive).
Annual Town Meeting · May 6, 2024 33 votes: 30 passed, 1 passed as amended, 1 failed, 1 indefinitely postponed
- Art. 1 Accept the reports of Town officers Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 2 FY2025 operating budget and elected officers' salaries: raise and appropriate $68,818,707, plus transfers Passed as amended “Motion to approve Article 2 as amended passes · 274 to 25”
- Art. 3 FY2025 capital budget: $4,526,634 from available funds Passed “Motion passes · 368 to 23”
- Art. 4 Borrow $96,100,000 for Phase 2 of the wastewater plan Passed “Motion passes · 358 to 27”
- Art. 5 Re-purpose 2023 borrowing: $2,780,000 for DPW masonry wall and police station design Passed “Motion passes · 252 to 90”
- Art. 6 Re-authorize $350,000 for resurfacing the middle-high school parking lot Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 7 Re-purpose $130,000 within Department of Natural Resources capital accounts Passed “Motion passes”
- Art. 8 Transfer $273,858 for loan origination fees on state wastewater loans Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 9 Cape Cod Regional Technical High School FY2025 assessment ($1,142,273) Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 10 Cape Cod Regional Technical High School building debt assessment ($476,292) Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 11 Transfer $250,000 to the OPEB trust fund Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 12 Transfer $250,000 to the Injured on Duty fund Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 13 Create a full-time Wastewater Executive Assistant position Passed “Motion passes · 275 to 30”
- Art. 14 Create a full-time Public Safety Technician position in IT Passed “Motion passes · 279 to 31”
- Art. 15 Make a police Administrative Clerk position full-time ($91,986) Passed “Motion passes · 265 to 25”
- Art. 16 Create a full-time DPW Maintainer I position ($102,859) Passed “Motion passes · 275 to 27”
- Art. 17 Create a full-time police officer position ($132,544) Passed “Motion passes · 289 to 24”
- Art. 18 Appropriate and borrow $596,056 for Chapter 90 road projects Passed “Motion passes · 284 to 9”
- Art. 19 Appropriate $636,113 for the PEG Access and Cable fund budget Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 20 Set FY2025 revolving fund spending limits Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 21 Appropriate $532,125 for the Kids Klub Enterprise Fund Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 22 Transfer $40,000 in CPA funds for Community Preservation Committee expenses Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 23 $74,160 in CPA funds for Heritage Park improvements, phase II Passed “Motion passes · 291 to 15”
- Art. 24 Continue the Community Septic Management loan program Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 25 Grant Eversource an electric easement on Town land Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 26 Make the Department of Wastewater Management an enterprise fund starting FY2026 Passed “Motion passes · 278 to 18”
- Art. 27 New bylaw banning discharge of water onto Town streets and sidewalks Failed “Motion to approve Article 27 as amended failed · 105 to 168”
- Art. 28 Zoning: allow indoor recreation by special permit in the I-1 district Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 29 Transfer $150,000 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for dredging and permitting Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 30 Extend for three years the 2022 appropriation for Santuit Pond projects Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 31 Authorize a school transportation agreement for students in foster care (Every Student Succeeds Act) Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 32 Accept Christopher Lane as a public way Passed “Motion passes unanimously”
- Art. 33 Accept ten South Cape Estates roads as public ways Indefinitely postponed “Motion passes unanimously”
Source: Town Clerk's minutes of the May 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting (Town records archive).
Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).
Members
ChairJohn CottonChair · Elected townwide · at 4 of 4 meetings✓ Every meeting 2026
Vice-ChairTracy WilsonVice Chair · Elected townwide · at 4 of 4 meetings
Michael RichardsonClerk · Elected townwide · at 4 of 4 meetings
David WeedenMember · Elected townwide · at 4 of 4 meetings
Michaela Wyman-ColomboMember · Elected townwide · at 4 of 4 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Attendance
15 full-board meetings so far this year, through July 13. Ties share a rank.
1John Cotton15 of 15 meetings Every meeting100%1Tracy Wilson15 of 15 meetings Every meeting100%3David Weeden14 of 15 meetings93%3Michaela Wyman-Colombo14 of 15 meetings93%5Michael Richardson13 of 15 meetings87%23 full-board meetings in 2025. Ties share a rank.
1Michaela Wyman-Colombo23 of 23 meetings Every meeting100%1Michael Richardson15 of 15 meetings · served from May Every meeting100%1Thomas O'Hara8 of 8 meetings · served until May Every meeting100%1Carol Sherman8 of 8 meetings · served until May Every meeting100%5Tracy Wilson14 of 15 meetings · served from May93%6John Cotton21 of 23 meetings91%6David Weeden21 of 23 meetings91%26 full-board meetings in 2024. Ties share a rank.
1John Cotton26 of 26 meetings Every meeting100%1Carol Sherman26 of 26 meetings Every meeting100%3David Weeden24 of 26 meetings92%3Michaela Wyman-Colombo24 of 26 meetings92%5Thomas O'Hara20 of 26 meetings77%28 full-board meetings in 2023. Ties share a rank.
1David Weeden28 of 28 meetings Every meeting100%1Michaela Wyman-Colombo28 of 28 meetings Every meeting100%3Carol Sherman27 of 28 meetings96%4John Cotton26 of 28 meetings93%4Thomas O'Hara26 of 28 meetings93%29 full-board meetings in 2022. Ties share a rank.
1Andrew Gottlieb16 of 16 meetings · served until Jul Every meeting100%1Michaela Wyman-Colombo5 of 5 meetings · served from Oct Every meeting100%3Thomas O'Hara28 of 29 meetings97%3David Weeden28 of 29 meetings97%5John Cotton27 of 29 meetings93%6Carol Sherman26 of 29 meetings90%28 full-board meetings in 2021. Ties share a rank.
1John Cotton28 of 28 meetings Every meeting100%1Andrew Gottlieb28 of 28 meetings Every meeting100%1Thomas O'Hara28 of 28 meetings Every meeting100%1Carol Sherman28 of 28 meetings Every meeting100%5David Weeden26 of 28 meetings93%28 full-board meetings in 2020. Ties share a rank.
1John Cotton28 of 28 meetings Every meeting100%1Andrew Gottlieb28 of 28 meetings Every meeting100%1Carol Sherman28 of 28 meetings Every meeting100%4Thomas O'Hara27 of 28 meetings96%4David Weeden27 of 28 meetings96%34 full-board meetings in 2019. Ties share a rank.
1Carol Sherman34 of 34 meetings Every meeting100%1David Weeden8 of 8 meetings · served from Oct Every meeting100%3Andrew Gottlieb33 of 34 meetings97%3Thomas O'Hara33 of 34 meetings97%5John Cotton32 of 34 meetings94%6John Cahalane14 of 15 meetings · served until Jun93%27 full-board meetings in 2018. Ties share a rank.
1Carol Sherman27 of 27 meetings Every meeting100%2John Cahalane26 of 27 meetings96%2Andrew Gottlieb26 of 27 meetings96%2Thomas O'Hara26 of 27 meetings96%5John Cotton25 of 27 meetings93%From the official minutes: full-board meetings only (committee meetings are not counted). Members are counted only for meetings held while they served, and arriving late counts as attending. The minutes rarely say why a member was absent.
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Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Select Board (until 2022, Board of Selectmen) minutes from January 8, 2018 through July 13, 2026, from the Select Board folder of the town’s Laserfiche records archive, which holds minutes back to the 1950s (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on). Anyone can open these minutes page by page without signing in; the original files cannot be downloaded without an account, so MassVoter read the text the archive shows with each page. Most minutes from 2018 to early 2026 are scanned copies whose text was produced by text-recognition software, so names and numbers are sometimes damaged; we matched damaged names to members only when the match was clear. Not here: minutes the town has not posted, including February 23, 2026 and meetings after July 13, 2026; the minutes of April 8, 2019, April 12, 2021 and March 17, 2025, whose files in the archive hold other papers or have no readable text for the minutes pages; and executive-session minutes, except two released sets (April 11 and 17, 2018) that are the only minutes for those dates. Mashpee’s minutes record almost every vote as a roll call by name ("Roll Call Vote: Selectman O’Hara, yes ..."), and we show each member’s vote from it. Where the roll call cannot be fully read, leaves out a member who was there without a count that explains it, lists a member twice, or does not match the count, we show the count only, or the result only when no count can be read, and add a note. Votes taken by other boards at joint meetings (such as the Finance Committee or the Affordable Housing Trust) are not included; at joint votes we show only the Select Board members’ roll-call votes. Votes choosing between candidates show the result only. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Jun 22Approve the recognition of Jack Borowski as a distinguished…Motion: to approve the recognition of Jack Borowski as a distinguished citizenPassed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
June 22, 2026: Approve the recognition of Jack Borowski as a distinguished citizen
To approve the recognition of Jack Borowski as a distinguished citizen
Joint vote with another board (the minutes give the combined count as 5-0); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the recognition of Jack Borowski as a distinguished citizen. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Robert Tomaino, Director of Natural Resources.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Jun 22Approve ABCC Advisory Regarding Local Licensing Authority's Option to…Motion: to approve ABCC Advisory Regarding Local Licensing Authority's Option to Temporarily…Passed 4–1 · No: Wilson
June 22, 2026: Approve ABCC Advisory Regarding Local Licensing Authority's Option to Temporarily Allow its On-Premises Licensees to Sell Alcoholic Beverages for One Additional Hour Not to Exceed 3 AM
To approve ABCC Advisory Regarding Local Licensing Authority's Option to Temporarily Allow its On-Premises Licensees to Sell Alcoholic Beverages for One Additional Hour Not to Exceed 3 AM
Yes: Cotton, Richardson, Weeden, Wyman-ColomboNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve ABCC Advisory Regarding Local Licensing Authority's Option to Temporarily Allow its On-Premises Licensees to Sell Alcoholic Beverages for One Additional Hour Not to Exceed 3 AM. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo. Vote: 4-1 Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-no Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Wyman-Colombo)
May 18Approve request for First Quarter Gap Funding for Continued…Motion: to approve request for First Quarter Gap Funding for Continued Participation…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
May 18, 2026: Approve request for First Quarter Gap Funding for Continued Participation in the Barnstable County Shared Regional Housing Services Program
To approve request for First Quarter Gap Funding for Continued Participation in the Barnstable County Shared Regional Housing Services Program
Joint vote with another board (the minutes give the combined count as 7-0); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve request for First Quarter Gap Funding for Continued Participation in the Barnstable County Shared Regional Housing Services Program. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 7-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Michael Sparkes-yes Richard Klein-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Richardson)
May 18Have KP Law draft a Selectboard Policy for our…Motion: to have KP Law draft a Selectboard Policy for our review…Passed 3–2 · No: Cotton, Richardson
May 18, 2026: Have KP Law draft a Selectboard Policy for our review as presented-to adhere to the most stringent application of bylaws and regulations as they relate to water quality, convey that…
To have KP Law draft a Selectboard Policy for our review as presented-to adhere to the most stringent application of bylaws and regulations as they relate to water quality, convey that the Select Board supports town sta? and members of its boards and commissions, will ensure they receive clear policy guidance, training and technical support, and will stand behind them when they take positions in accordance with the application of regulations and bylaws and hold them accountable if they do not apply regulations as delineated by KP Law
Yes: Weeden, Wilson, Wyman-ColomboNo: Cotton, Richardson
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to have KP Law draft a Selectboard Policy for our review as presented-to adhere to the most stringent application of bylaws and regulations as they relate to water quality, convey that the Select Board supports town sta? and members of its boards and commissions, will ensure they receive clear policy guidance, training and technical support, and will stand behind them when they take positions in accordance with the application of regulations and bylaws and hold them accountable if they do not apply regulations as delineated by KP Law. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson. Selectman Cotton expressed concern that pursuing an external review could be inappropriate and costly, and stated the matter had escalated beyond what was necessary. Cotton emphasized support for continued learning and respectful collaboration among Town boards and committees and suggested the issue could be addressed through the Town Manager without initiating a broader investigation. Chair Wyman-Colombo responded that the matter involved broader regulatory and environmental concerns, particularly related to wastewater investment and interpretation of bylaws. Wyman-Colombo supported an independent review and suggested that KP Law's environmental practice group could assist in evaluating Town bylaws and provide technical support to ensure consistent understanding across boards, committees, and commissions. Wyman-Colombo also suggested that any training or educational sessions be made available to the public for transparency. Selectman Richardson noted that disagreements are normal and suggested allowing the Town Manager to manage the process. Selectman Cotton reiterated support for ongoing training and respectful engagement among boards and committees, including onboarding and continued education for members. The Town Manager stated that the Town must comply with Massachusetts General Law and that bylaws and policies must be applied consistently. He also noted that operational and personnel-related matters should be handled through the Town Manager's o?ice in accordance with the Town Charter. Discussion continued regarding whether to prioritize a legal/bylaw review or professional development training. Wyman-Colombo emphasized the importance of a coordinated, shared understanding of regulations across boards and suggested joint workshops. Selectman Weeden expressed support for an outside legal review of bylaws and regulations prior to developing training programs, stating that external input would help ensure best practices and e?ective use of Town resources. The Town Manager noted that any proposed work would require scope clarification and cost estimates and could potentially be funded through legal expense accounts depending on the extent of services. He also indicated that options could include policy review, model policy drafting, or professional development sessions. Selectman Cotton expressed concern that the proposed scope could function as an open- ended expenditure and reiterated support for handling the matter internally through the Town Manager and executive session processes. Wyman-Colombo responded that the intent was not punitive but to establish a shared understanding of regulations across all boards and departments. The discussion concluded with continued di?ering views on the sequencing and scope of legal review versus training initiatives. Vote: 3-2 Motion Passes Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-no Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-no.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Wilson)
May 18Have KP Law's Environmental Practice group review bylaws and…Motion: to have KP Law's Environmental Practice group review bylaws and regulations…Passed 4–1 · No: Cotton
May 18, 2026: Have KP Law's Environmental Practice group review bylaws and regulations relating to water quality and our wastewater investment through the lens of what is best for the Town of Mashpee…
To have KP Law's Environmental Practice group review bylaws and regulations relating to water quality and our wastewater investment through the lens of what is best for the Town of Mashpee as we strive to solve water quality problems, and provide this board with suggestions to add or strengthen bylaws in advance of Town Meeting
Yes: Richardson, Weeden, Wilson, Wyman-ColomboNo: Cotton
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to have KP Law's Environmental Practice group review bylaws and regulations relating to water quality and our wastewater investment through the lens of what is best for the Town of Mashpee as we strive to solve water quality problems, and provide this board with suggestions to add or strengthen bylaws in advance of Town Meeting. Vote: 4-1 Motion Passes Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-no Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Weeden)
May 18Nominate Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson to serve as Chair of theMotion: Nominate Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson to serve as Chair of theFailed 1–4 · No: Cotton, Richardson, Wilson, Wyman-Colombo
May 18, 2026: Nominate Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson to serve as Chair of the
Nominate Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson to serve as Chair of the
Yes: WeedenNo: Cotton, Richardson, Wilson, Wyman-Colombo
From the minutes
“Selectman Weeden nominated Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson to serve as Chair of the Vote: 1-4 Motion does not pass Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-no Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-no Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-no Selectman Richardson-no.” (Motion: Weeden)
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