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April 7, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 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 Minutes of Monday, March 10, 2025 (Regular Session and Executive Session) and Monday, March 17, 2025 (Regular Session)
To approve the Minutes of Monday, March 10, 2025 (Regular Session and Executive Session) and Monday, March 17, 2025 (Regular Session)
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the Minutes of Monday, March 10, 2025 (Regular Session and Executive Session) and Monday, March 17, 2025 (Regular Session). Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Vote: 4-0. Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Sherman-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectman O'Hara-absent.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo. Vote: 4-0. Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Sherman-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectman O'Hara-absent.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve the renewal of Shellfish Grant #012 (8 acres) for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe
To approve the renewal of Shellfish Grant #012 (8 acres) for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo to approve the renewal of Shellfish Grant #012 (8 acres) for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Vote: 5-0. Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Sherman-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectman O'Hara-yes.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: Cotton)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo. Vote 5-0. Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Sherman-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectman O'Hara-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approval of Petition of WO #19543911
To approval of Petition of WO #19543911
From the minutes
“Motion for approval of Petition of WO #19543911 made by Selectman Cotton. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. Vote 5-0. Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Sherman-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectman O'Hara-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Close the public hearing
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 5-0. Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Sherman-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectman O'Hara-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. Vote 5-0. Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Sherman-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectman O'Hara-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Weeden)
Submit a single activity FY 2025 Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant application for up to $850,000 to fund a town-wide housing rehabilitation program and authorize the Chair of the...
To submit a single activity FY 2025 Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant application for up to $850,000 to fund a town-wide housing rehabilitation program and authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign forms as required to complete the application process
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo to submit a single activity FY 2025 Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant application for up to $850,000 to fund a town-wide housing rehabilitation program and authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign forms as required to complete the application process. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. Vote 5-0. Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Sherman-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectman O'Hara-yes.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: Weeden)
Appoint Ashley Fisher, Water Quality Coordinator, as the Environmental Certifying Officer (ECO) for the environmental review record for the FY 2025 CDBG application
To appoint Ashley Fisher, Water Quality Coordinator, as the Environmental Certifying Officer (ECO) for the environmental review record for the FY 2025 CDBG application
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo to appoint Ashley Fisher, Water Quality Coordinator, as the Environmental Certifying Officer (ECO) for the environmental review record for the FY 2025 CDBG application. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. Vote 5-0. Unanimous Selectwoman Sherman-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectman O'Hara-yes.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: Weeden)
Approve "Peters/Weeden Wedding Friday April 11, 2026, from 2-5 p.m. to be held at the Mashpee Community Gazebo
To approve "Peters/Weeden Wedding Friday April 11, 2026, from 2-5 p.m. to be held at the Mashpee Community Gazebo"
From the minutes
“Motion to approve "Peters/Weeden Wedding Friday April 11, 2026, from 2-5 p.m. to be held at the Mashpee Community Gazebo" made by Selectman Weeden. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo. Vote 5-0. Unanimous Selectwoman Sherman-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectman O'Hara-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve the "Respect Our Constitution Gathering
To approve the "Respect Our Constitution Gathering"
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the "Respect Our Constitution Gathering". Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. Vote 5-0. Unanimous Selectwoman Sherman-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectman O'Hara-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: O'Hara)
Reaffirm the appointment of Denise Geoffrion to the Mashpee Affordable Housing Commission
To reaffirm the appointment of Denise Geoffrion to the Mashpee Affordable Housing Commission
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to reaffirm the appointment of Denise Geoffrion to the Mashpee Affordable Housing Commission. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Vote 5-0. Unanimous Selectwoman Sherman-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectman O'Hara-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Approve the letter of support
To approve the letter of support
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the letter of support. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. Selectwoman Sherman-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectman O'Hara-yes PUBLIC COMMENT Chris Ball, a longtime resident and voter, spoke on the need for respectful and professional leadership in volunteer roles, emphasizing the importance of character assessment when making voting decisions. Irene Checkovich, President of Mashpee Inc. Environmental Coalition, announced the Second Annual Earth Day event on April 19, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Mashpee Senior Center. The free event will include textile recycling, secure shredding, composting information, and recycling of media storage items in compliance with Massachusetts solid waste laws prohibiting textile disposal in trash. TOWN MANAGER UPDATES Town Manager Collins informed the rollout of Phase 1 in terms of the connection notices that will be sent via mail in flyer form describing the hookup process. Also stated, that the state has extended the authorization for allowing public bodies to hold remote or hybrid meeting through June of 2027. It was stated that the Barnstable County Home Consortium Advisory council needs a member after Gary Shuman resigned as the town of Mashpee representative. M.T.V report is available to all Select Board members with copies available in the office or can be sent electronically. Town Manager Collins concluded by stating that on Thursday April 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mashpee High School auditorium a public information session will be held regarding the new police station. Selectman Cotton motion to adjourn at 6:03 p.m. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. Vote 5-0. Unanimous Selectwoman Sherman-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectman O'Hara-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: O'Hara)
From the Mashpee Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Laserfiche records archive (linked as “View Most Recent Minutes” on the town’s Select Board page). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Mashpee (Select Board page)
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