MassVoter.com← Mashpee Select BoardMashpee Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 11, 2025
30 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michaela Wyman-Colombo, David Weeden, John Cotton, Michael Richardson, Tracy Wilson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of Monday,August 11, 2025, Regular Session
To approve the minutes of Monday,August 11, 2025, Regular Session
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the minutes of Monday,August 11, 2025, Regular Session. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Close public the hearing
To close public the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to close public the hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Approve the application to increase on site fuel tank capacity at 135 Main Street from 18,000 gallons to 28,000 gallons
To approve the application to increase on site fuel tank capacity at 135 Main Street from 18,000 gallons to 28,000 gallons
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the application to increase on site fuel tank capacity at 135 Main Street from 18,000 gallons to 28,000 gallons. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Approve the recommendation for Award of Contract for Santuit Town Landing Site Improvements to J.W. Dubois of Chatham
To approve the recommendation for Award of Contract for Santuit Town Landing Site Improvements to J.W. Dubois of Chatham
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the recommendation for Award of Contract for Santuit Town Landing Site Improvements to J.W. Dubois of Chatham. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Weeden)
Approve and recommend Article 7 pending Legal review
To approve and recommend Article 7 pending Legal review
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve and recommend Article 7 pending Legal review. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Richardson)
Hold Article 8
To hold Article 8
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to hold Article 8. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Approve and recommend Article 9 as written in the warrant
To approve and recommend Article 9 as written in the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and recommend Article 9 as written in the warrant. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Kelley-Willson Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Wilson)
Hold Article 10
To hold Article 10
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to hold Article 10. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Approve and recommend Article 11 as written in the warrant
To approve and recommend Article 11 as written in the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve and recommend Article 11 as written in the warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Cotton)
Make a recommendation to change the time from 7:00pm to 8:00 pm
To make a recommendation to change the time from 7:00pm to 8:00 pm
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to make a recommendation to change the time from 7:00pm to 8:00 pm. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Richardson)
Recommend that Zackary Seaburyworks with Legal to omit"the making of loud outcries"and come back before the board
To recommend that Zackary Seaburyworks with Legal to omit"the making of loud outcries"and come back before the board
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to recommend that Zackary Seaburyworks with Legal to omit"the making of loud outcries"and come back before the board. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Approve and recommend Article 13 as written in the warrant
To approve and recommend Article 13 as written in the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and recommend Article 13 as written in the warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Approve and recommend Article 1
To approve and recommend Article 1
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and recommend Article 1. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Approve and recommend Article 2 as written
To approve and recommend Article 2 as written
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve and recommend Article 2 as written. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Selectman Cotton acknowledged that unexpected mid-year enrollments, particularly of students requiring special education services, can significantly impact the school budget. He referenced a recent instance where the school district had not anticipated a student transfer involving special needs and noted that even a small number of such cases could quickly strain available resources. Town Manager Rodney Collins clarified that the funds within the Special Education Reserve can only be used for special education purposes. Chair Wyman-Colombo emphasized that regardless of budgeting challenges, the Town has an obligation to meetthe needs of all students, reinforcing the importance of maintaining adequate reserves to ensure compliance and support for all learners. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Richardson)
Approve and recommend Article 3 with edits
To approve and recommend Article 3 with edits
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve and recommend Article 3 with edits. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Hold Article 4
To hold Article 4
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to hold Article 4. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Weeden)
Hold Article 5 pending more information
To hold Article 5 pending more information
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to hold Article 5 pending more information. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Hold Article 6
To hold Article 6
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to hold Article 6. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Approve and recommend Article 14
To approve and recommend Article 14
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and recommend Article 14. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Approve and recommend Article 15
To approve and recommend Article 15
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and recommend Article 15. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Approve the betterment assessment and certification of betterment assessment for Christopher Lane in an amount not to exceed$51,506.24
To approve the betterment assessment and certification of betterment assessment for Christopher Lane in an amount not to exceed$51,506.24
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the betterment assessment and certification of betterment assessment for Christopher Lane in an amount not to exceed$51,506.24. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Approve the betterment assessment and certification of betterment assessment for Oldham Circle in an amount not to exceed $348,386.93
To approve the betterment assessment and certification of betterment assessment for Oldham Circle in an amount not to exceed $348,386.93
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the betterment assessment and certification of betterment assessment for Oldham Circle in an amount not to exceed $348,386.93 Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Approve the betterment assessment and certification of betterment assessment For Watson Drive in an amount not to exceed $166,467.88 and to correct the typo updating Watson Lane to Watson Drive
To approve the betterment assessment and certification of betterment assessment For Watson Drive in an amount not to exceed $166,467.88 and to correct the typo updating Watson Lane to Watson Drive
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the betterment assessment and certification of betterment assessment For Watson Drive in an amount not to exceed $166,467.88 and to correct the typo updating Watson Lane to Watson Drive. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Approve application for One-Day All Liquor License
To approve application for One-Day All Liquor License
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve application for One-Day All Liquor License. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Expand the Environmental Oversight Committee from seven to nine members
To expand the Environmental Oversight Committee from seven to nine members
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to expand the Environmental Oversight Committee from seven to nine members. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Appoint Ashley Fisher as one of the additional members of the Environmental Oversight Committee
To appoint Ashley Fisher as one of the additional members of the Environmental Oversight Committee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to appoint Ashley Fisher as one of the additional members of the Environmental Oversight Committee. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Accept the resignation of Krysten Kelliherfrom the Special Events Committee
To accept the resignation of Krysten Kelliherfrom the Special Events Committee
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the resignation of Krysten Kelliherfrom the Special Events Committee made by Selectman Richardson. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Weeden)
Accept the resignation of Mark Weissman from the Shellfish Commission made bySelectmanCotton
To accept the resignation of Mark Weissman from the Shellfish Commission made bySelectmanCotton
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the resignation of Mark Weissman from the Shellfish Commission made bySelectmanCotton. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Accept the resignation of Michael Scirpoli from the Cemetery Commission
To accept the resignation of Michael Scirpoli from the Cemetery Commission
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the resignation of Michael Scirpoli from the Cemetery Commission made by Selectman Weeden. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:OOpm
To adjourn the meeting at 8:OOpm
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to adjourn the meeting at 8:OOpm. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
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