MassVoter.com← Mashpee Select BoardMashpee Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 28, 2025
26 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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, April 7,2025 (Regular Session)
To approve the Minutes of Monday, April 7,2025 (Regular Session)
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Minutes of Monday, April 7,2025 (Regular Session). 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)
Approval of Petition of WO #19540679
To approval of Petition of WO #19540679
From the minutes
“Motion for approval of Petition of WO #19540679 made by Selectman Cotton. 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)
Approve New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba New Seabury Country Club
To approve New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba New Seabury Country Club
From the minutes
“Motion made by David Weeden to approve New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba New Seabury Country Club. 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: Weeden, second: O'Hara)
Approve New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba New Seabury Athletic Club and Pool liquor license as presented
To approve New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba New Seabury Athletic Club and Pool liquor license as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba New Seabury Athletic Club and Pool liquor license as presented. 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: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Approve New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba Popponesset Inn liquor license as presented
To approve New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba Popponesset Inn liquor license as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba Popponesset Inn liquor license as presented. 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: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Approve New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba The Lure, liquor license as presented
To approve New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba The Lure, liquor license as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba The Lure, liquor license as presented. 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: 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 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)
Approve the transfer of liquor license from New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba The Lure at Popponesset to Concert of New Seabury, LLC dba The Lure at Poponnesett as presented
To approve the transfer of liquor license from New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba The Lure at Popponesset to Concert of New Seabury, LLC dba The Lure at Poponnesett as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the transfer of liquor license from New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba The Lure at Popponesset to Concert of New Seabury, LLC dba The Lure at Poponnesett as presented. 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: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Approve the transfer of the liquor license from New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba Popponessett Inn to Concert of New Seabury, LLC dba Popponessett Inn as presented
To approve the transfer of the liquor license from New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba Popponessett Inn to Concert of New Seabury, LLC dba Popponessett Inn as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the transfer of the liquor license from New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba Popponessett Inn to Concert of New Seabury, LLC dba Popponessett Inn as presented. 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: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Approve the transfer of liquor license from New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba New Seabury Golf Club to Concert of New Seabury, LLC dba the Club at New Seabury as presented
To approve the transfer of liquor license from New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba New Seabury Golf Club to Concert of New Seabury, LLC dba the Club at New Seabury as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the transfer of liquor license from New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba New Seabury Golf Club to Concert of New Seabury, LLC dba the Club at New Seabury as presented. 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: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Approve the transfer of liquor license from New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba Athletic Club and Pool to Concert of New Seabury, LLC dba New Seabury Athletic Club and Pool as presented
To approve the transfer of liquor license from New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba Athletic Club and Pool to Concert of New Seabury, LLC dba New Seabury Athletic Club and Pool as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the transfer of liquor license from New Seabury Beach Club, LLC dba Athletic Club and Pool to Concert of New Seabury, LLC dba New Seabury Athletic Club and Pool as presented. 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: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Review and approve the annual sign permit application for Race Amity Day
To review and approve the annual sign permit application for Race Amity Day
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to review and approve the annual sign permit application for Race Amity Day. 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: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Approve the proclamation of Race Amity Day
To approve the proclamation of Race Amity Day
From the minutes
“Motion Made by Selectman Cotton to approve the proclamation of Race Amity Day. 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)
Approve the Annual Race Amity Day event
To approve the Annual Race Amity Day event
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Annual Race Amity Day event. 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)
Approve special event Mashpee Health Fair, June 12, 5-7PM, Mashpee Community Park
To approve special event Mashpee Health Fair, June 12, 5-7PM, Mashpee Community Park
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo to approve special event Mashpee Health Fair, June 12, 5-7PM, Mashpee Community Park. 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)
Approve the Breakthrough T1D Charity Bike Ride
To approve the Breakthrough T1D Charity Bike Ride
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the Breakthrough T1D Charity Bike Ride. 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: Weeden, second: O'Hara)
Selectman Weed to appoint Stephanie Viva to the EDIC
Selectman Weed to appoint Stephanie Viva to the EDIC
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 Weed to appoint Stephanie Viva to the EDIC. 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 Election Warden - Christine Aziz Town Clerk Deborah Kaye explained the need for an intermittent Election Warden. Deborah Kaye recommends the appointment of Christine Aziz..” (second: Cotton)
Recommend Christine Aziz for the position of Warden for the Town of Mashpee
To recommend Christine Aziz for the position of Warden for the Town of Mashpee
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 Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo to recommend Christine Aziz for the position of Warden for the Town of Mashpee 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 Board of Registrars - Ernest Virgilio Ernest Virgilio is seeking reappointment to the Board of Registrars. Town Clerk Deborah Kaye.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: O'Hara)
Reappoint Ernest Virgilio to the Board of Registrars
To reappoint Ernest Virgilio to the Board of Registrars
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to reappoint Ernest Virgilio to the Board of Registrars. 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: O'Hara)
Approve Christine Young as an alternate member of the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group
To approve Christine Young as an alternate member of the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo to approve Christine Young as an alternate member of the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group. 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: Wyman-Colombo, second: O'Hara)
Approve the formation of the Mashpee Fresh water Ponds Committee to include three at large members
To approve the formation of the Mashpee Fresh water Ponds Committee to include three at large members
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectwoman Wyman- Colombo to approve the formation of the Mashpee Fresh water Ponds Committee to include three at large members. 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)
Approve the Make-up of the Mashpee Freshwater Ponds Committee as follows: Town Employee Representatives (Ex Officio): Water Quality Representative - Ashley Fisher, Water Quality Coordinator ...
To approve the Make-up of the Mashpee Freshwater Ponds Committee as follows: Town Employee Representatives (Ex Officio): Water Quality Representative - Ashley Fisher, Water Quality Coordinator Conservation Representative - Daniel Kent, Assistant Conservation Agent Volunteers from the Public John's Pond Community Representative - Amy Dufault Mashpee-Wakeby Pond Community Representative - Susan Dangel Ashumet Pond Community Representative - Diane Phillips Non-Profit Environmental Organization Representative - Irene Checkovich Member At-Large - Johnathan Small Member At-Large - Linda Farricy Member At-Large - Laurel Francke
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Make-up of the Mashpee Freshwater Ponds Committee as follows: Town Employee Representatives (Ex Officio): Water Quality Representative - Ashley Fisher, Water Quality Coordinator Conservation Representative - Daniel Kent, Assistant Conservation Agent Volunteers from the Public John's Pond Community Representative - Amy Dufault Mashpee-Wakeby Pond Community Representative - Susan Dangel Ashumet Pond Community Representative - Diane Phillips Non-Profit Environmental Organization Representative - Irene Checkovich Member At-Large - Johnathan Small Member At-Large - Linda Farricy Member At-Large - Laurel Francke 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)
Approve the release of deed as written
To approve the release of deed as written
From the minutes
“Motion made Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo to approve the release of deed as written. 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)
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a new lease agreement upon legal review
To authorize the Town Manager to execute a new lease agreement upon legal review
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo to authorize the Town Manager to execute a new lease agreement upon legal review. 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)
Approve the location of the Special & Annual Town Meeting
To approve the location of the Special & Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the location of the Special & Annual Town Meeting. 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: O'Hara, second: Cotton)
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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