MassVoter.com← Mashpee Select BoardMashpee Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 9, 2025
21 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michaela Wyman-Colombo, John Cotton, Tracy Wilson, Michael Richardson
Absent: David Weeden
Every vote, in order
Fund the first quarter of the Barnstable County Shared Regional Housing Services Program
To fund the first quarter of the Barnstable County Shared Regional Housing Services Program
Moved by Richard Klien of another board. Seconded by Greg McKelvey of another board. Joint vote with another board (the minutes give the combined count as 6-0); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Richard Klien to fund the first quarter of the Barnstable County Shared Regional Housing Services Program. Motion seconded by Greg McKelvey VOTE: 6-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Greg McKelvey-yes Richard Klein-yes.”
Have the A?ordable Housing Trust meet on a quarterly basis decided on by the chair of the trust
To have the A?ordable Housing Trust meet on a quarterly basis decided on by the chair of the trust
Moved by Richard Klein of another board. Seconded by Greg McKelvey of another board. Joint vote with another board (the minutes give the combined count as 6-0); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Richard Klein to have the A?ordable Housing Trust meet on a quarterly basis decided on by the chair of the trust. Motion seconded by Greg McKelvey. VOTE: 6-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Greg McKelvey-yes Richard Klein-yes.”
Adjourn the joint meeting
To adjourn the joint meeting
Moved by Richard Klein of another board. Seconded by Greg McKelvey of another board. Joint vote with another board (the minutes give the combined count as 6-0); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Richard Klein to adjourn the joint meeting. Motion seconded by Greg McKelvey. VOTE: 6-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Greg McKelvey-yes Richard Klein-yes.”
Approve the Minutes of Monday, May 19, 2025 (Regular and Executive Session)
To approve the Minutes of Monday, May 19, 2025 (Regular and Executive Session)
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the Minutes of Monday, May 19, 2025 (Regular and Executive Session) Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Cotton)
Appoint Larry Ginsburg as the Santuit Pond Community Representative on the Freshwater Ponds Committee
To appoint Larry Ginsburg as the Santuit Pond Community Representative on the Freshwater Ponds Committee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to appoint Larry Ginsburg as the Santuit Pond Community Representative on the Freshwater Ponds Committee. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Cotton)
Accept the resignation of Phyliss Sprout from the Sewer Commission
To accept the resignation of Phyliss Sprout from the Sewer Commission
Joint vote with another board (the minutes give the combined count as 4-0); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to accept the resignation of Phyliss Sprout from the Sewer Commission. Motion secounded by Selectman Cotton VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Review of Special Event Permit Applications: Music Worship, June 22, 2025 (no rain date) - Robert Hu?, Pastor, River of Life.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Cotton)
Approve Music Worship, June 22,2025 (no rain date)
To approve Music Worship, June 22,2025 (no rain date)
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve Music Worship, June 22,2025 (no rain date) Motion secounded by Selectman Richardson. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Approve the Social Justice Rally, July th 13,2025(rain date July 12)
To approve the Social Justice Rally, July th 13,2025(rain date July 12)
Yes: Wilson, Wyman-ColomboNo: Cotton, Richardson
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson to approve the Social Justice Rally, July th 13,2025(rain date July 12) Motion seconded by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo. VOTE: 2-2 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-no Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-no.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve the Head of the Ponds Regatta, September 6, 2025
To approve the Head of the Ponds Regatta, September 6, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Head of the Ponds Regatta, September 6, 2025. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Approve the Temporary Sign Permit for the Mashpee Farmers Market
To approve the Temporary Sign Permit for the Mashpee Farmers Market
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for the Mashpee Farmers Market. Motion secounded by Selectman Richardson. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson- yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Approve the Temporary Sign Permit for the Mashpee Wampanoag Powwow
To approve the Temporary Sign Permit for the Mashpee Wampanoag Powwow
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for the Mashpee Wampanoag Powwow. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson- yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Cotton)
Recomend Selectwoman Wyman- Colombo to the Community Preservation Act Committee
To recomend Selectwoman Wyman- Colombo to the Community Preservation Act Committee
From the minutes
“Motion made from Selecectman Cotton to recomend Selectwoman Wyman- Colombo to the Community Preservation Act Committee. Motion secounded by Selectman Richardson. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (second: Richardson)
Recomend Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo to the Capital Imporvement Program Committee
To recomend Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo to the Capital Imporvement Program Committee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to recomend Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo to the Capital Imporvement Program Committee. Motion secounded by Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Wilson)
Recomend Selectman Weeden to the Environmental Oversight Committee
To recomend Selectman Weeden to the Environmental Oversight Committee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to recomend Selectman Weeden to the Environmental Oversight Committee. Motion secounded by Selectman Richardson. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Recomend Selctman Richardson to the Economic Development Industrial Corporation
To recomend Selctman Richardson to the Economic Development Industrial Corporation
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to recomend Selctman Richardson to the Economic Development Industrial Corporation Motion secounded by Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Wilson)
Recommend Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson to the Human Services Committee
To recommend Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson to the Human Services Committee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to recommend Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson to the Human Services Committee. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Approve October 25, 2025, Special Town Election, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and approval of The Town Meeting (Special or Regular Session) pending legal council
To approve October 25, 2025, Special Town Election, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and approval of The Town Meeting (Special or Regular Session) pending legal council
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve October 25, 2025, Special Town Election, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and approval of The Town Meeting (Special or Regular Session) pending legal council. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
From the minutes
“Selectman Richardson seconded the motion. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (second: Richardson)
Support the letter to retain the sandwich access gate to Joint Base Cape Cod
To support the letter to retain the sandwich access gate to Joint Base Cape Cod
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to support the letter to retain the sandwich access gate to Joint Base Cape Cod. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Support the Town Manager's letter to MassDevelopment titled Master Planning Efforts at JBCC/Airport Relocation Study
To support the Town Manager's letter to MassDevelopment titled Master Planning Efforts at JBCC/Airport Relocation Study
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support the Town Manager's letter to MassDevelopment titled Master Planning Efforts at JBCC/Airport Relocation Study. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson Selectman Cotton noted that the document does not clearly state their position. Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson responded by referring to a specific section, and Cotton requested that the key points be highlighted. Town Manager Collins agreed they could emphasize the language, and the Chair supported moving the clarification to the beginning of the document. Selectman Cotton opposed the study, citing concerns about increased air tra?ic over residential areas. Cotton stated the amendment motion would clearly indicate opposition to the feasibility study in its opening paragraph Selectman Cotton made an amendment to the motion to support the Town Manager's letter to MassDevelopment regarding the Master Planning E?orts at JBCC, with the amendment being that it clearly states opposition to the Airport Relocation Study. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Wilson)
Enter Executive Session G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a) Clause 6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental e?ect...
To enter Executive Session G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a) Clause 6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental e?ect on the negotiating position of the public body - Purchase of 9, 17, 25, and 33 Pickerel Cove Road, Mashpee. and to adjourn the meeting at its conclusion
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to enter Executive Session G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a) Clause 6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental e?ect on the negotiating position of the public body - Purchase of 9, 17, 25, and 33 Pickerel Cove Road, Mashpee. and to adjourn the meeting at its conclusion. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Chair Wyman-Colombo declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental e?ect on the negotiating position of the public body - Purchase of 9, 17, 25, and 33 Pickerel Cove Road, Mashpee. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
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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