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Mashpee Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

February 10, 2025

14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Carol Sherman, David Weeden, Michaela Wyman-Colombo, John Cotton, Thomas O'Hara

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday; January 27,2025 as presented

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday; January 27,2025 as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday; January 27,2025 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman-Colombo. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,absent for vote Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed,none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Wyman-Colombo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the Public Hearing

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden, absent for vote Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Api'move N'STAR Petition #195421,56 for the Installation of Conduit and C 1an able with 1dhole on Main

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To api'move N'STAR Petition #195421,56 for the Installation of Conduit and C 1an able with 1dhole on Main. Street; ]NIa ship ee as referenced

From the minutes

“Motion made by Sclectman Wyman-Colombo to api'move N'STAR Petition #195421,56 for the Installation of Conduit and C 1an able with 1dhole on Main. Street; ]NIa ship ee as referenced. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 44, Unanimous. i c)Tll Eall Vote: Sep eetnmn Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,absent for of Selectman Wyman-Colornbo,yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman OHara,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: Cotton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Continue the Public Hearing on the application of Uva,Wine Boutique,20 North Street,Mashpee for a New Annual Wine & Malt Beverages Package Store License to Monday; February 24,2025

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To continue the Public Hearing on the application of Uva,Wine Boutique,20 North Street,Mashpee for a New Annual Wine & Malt Beverages Package Store License to Monday; February 24,2025

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to continue the Public Hearing on the application of Uva,Wine Boutique,20 North Street,Mashpee for a New Annual Wine & Malt Beverages Package Store License to Monday; February 24,2025. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden, absent for vote Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the Public Hearing

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,absent for vote Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed,none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the application of Richard J.C-ook,Jr.d/b/A Popponesset Oyster Company, LLC for Renewal of Shellfish Grant#013-Popponesset Bay, 1.99 acres for a term of 5-years

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the application of Richard J.C-ook,Jr.d/b/A Popponesset Oyster Company, LLC for Renewal of Shellfish Grant#013-Popponesset Bay, 1.99 acres for a term of 5-years

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the application of Richard J.C-ook,Jr.d/b/A Popponesset Oyster Company, LLC for Renewal of Shellfish Grant#013-Popponesset Bay, 1.99 acres for a term of 5-years. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,absent for vote Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed,none.” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Cotton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Early Voting-In-Person from Monday,April 28,2025 through Friday,May 2,2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, at the Mashpee Town Hall,Waquoit Meeting Room

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Early Voting-In-Person from Monday,April 28,2025 through Friday,May 2,2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, at the Mashpee Town Hall,Waquoit Meeting Room

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Wyman-Colombo to approve the Early Voting-In-Person from Monday,April 28,2025 through Friday,May 2,2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, at the Mashpee Town Hall,Waquoit Meeting Room. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,absent for vote Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed,none.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: Cotton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Selectman ynrranr-Colombo to postpone the appointment of a Board of Health member to the next Select Board Meeting on February 2 ,202

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Selectman ynrranr-Colombo to postpone the appointment of a Board of Health member to the next Select Board Meeting on February 2 ,202

The roll call in the town's text does not list Michaela Wyman-Colombo, who was on the attendance line, and no count can be read. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“Motion, made by Selectman ynrranr-Colombo to postpone the appointment of a Board of Health member to the next Select Board Meeting on February 2 ,202 . Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. 017E: -0. Ilnnauimous. I rrll E'allVote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden, absent for vote Se:lectman y earn.--t.:,"irlo lnm ,ye Selectnrnarn Cotton,yes SelectmanO'Hara,yes Opposed,none.” (second: Cotton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Robert'I"orrnaino as a Deputy Shellfish t,onstabple as recommended to remain consistent with enforcement ennt provisions

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · 3–0

To appoint Robert'I"orrnaino as a Deputy Shellfish t,onstabple as recommended to remain consistent with enforcement ennt provisions

Part of the roll call cannot be read in the town's text of these minutes ("Selectman Sbernrnanrr"). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“otiomn made by Selectman Wyman-Colombo to appoint Robert'I"orrnaino as a Deputy Shellfish t,onstabple as recommended to remain consistent with enforcement ennt provisions. Motion seconmded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE- 4 0. t..luanninr us. loll Call Vote: Selectman Sbernrnanrr,yes Selectman Weeden, absent for vote Selectman Wyman,,,,.Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara,;yes Opposed,moue.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Mashpee Youth Baseball as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Mashpee Youth Baseball as presented

Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, Sherman, Wyman-ColomboAbstained: Weeden

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Mashpee Youth Baseball as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-0-1.Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,abstained Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Continue the review of the Temporary Sign Request from the Native Land Conservancy to the next Select Board Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To continue the review of the Temporary Sign Request from the Native Land Conservancy to the next Select Board Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to continue the review of the Temporary Sign Request from the Native Land Conservancy to the next Select Board Meeting. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the Special Event Application for the Annual Ruck 4 HIT as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Special Event Application for the Annual Ruck 4 HIT as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the Special Event Application for the Annual Ruck 4 HIT as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Cotton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter to Governor Healey strongly opposing the proposed closure of the Pocasset Mental Health Center

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter to Governor Healey strongly opposing the proposed closure of the Pocasset Mental Health Center

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter to Governor Healey strongly opposing the proposed closure of the Pocasset Mental Health Center. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed,none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Selectman C,otton to adjourn at 6:12 p.m

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman C,otton to adjourn at 6:12 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman C,otton to adjourn at 6:12 p.m. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. V10"FE: 5 0. Unanimous, R;TTA Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectmain Weeden,yes Selectman Wynian-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman OHara,yes Opposed, none.” (second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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