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July 24, 2023
7 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Cotton, Thomas O'Hara, Carol Sherman, David Weeden, Michaela Wyman-Colombo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Regular & Executive minutes of Monday, June 26, 2023 with amendments as presented
To approve the Regular & Executive minutes of Monday, June 26, 2023 with amendments as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Regular & Executive minutes of Monday, June 26, 2023 with amendments as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, absent for vote Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Appoint Pamela N. Joseph to the Mashpee Cultural Council for a term to expire; September 30, 2026
To appoint Pamela N. Joseph to the Mashpee Cultural Council for a term to expire; September 30, 2026
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, Sherman, WeedenAbstained: Wyman-Colombo
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Pamela N. Joseph to the Mashpee Cultural Council for a term to expire; September 30, 2026. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, abstained Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Appoint Diane Scott to the Mashpee Cultural Council for a term to expire; September 30, 2025
To appoint Diane Scott to the Mashpee Cultural Council for a term to expire; September 30, 2025
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, Sherman, WeedenAbstained: Wyman-Colombo
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Diane Scott to the Mashpee Cultural Council for a term to expire; September 30, 2025. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, abstained Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Proclaim the month of September 2023 as National Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Mashpee
To proclaim the month of September 2023 as National Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Mashpee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to proclaim the month of September 2023 as National Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Mashpee. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Remove Article #8 from the October Town Meeting warrant
To remove Article #8 from the October Town Meeting warrant
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, Sherman, Wyman-ColomboNo: Weeden
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to remove Article #8 from the October Town Meeting warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, no Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Remove Article #7 from the October Town Meeting warrant
To remove Article #7 from the October Town Meeting warrant
Yes: O'Hara, Sherman, Weeden, Wyman-ColomboNo: Cotton
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to remove Article #7 from the October Town Meeting warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, no Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
From the minutes
“Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Una,imous. 5-0..” (second: Wyman-Colombo)
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