MassVoter.com← Mashpee Select BoardMashpee Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 25, 2025
16 recorded votes, 2 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
Yes: Cotton, Richardson, Weeden, Wyman-ColomboThe roll call does not list Tracy Wilson, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.
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:4-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectman Richardson-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Cotton)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to close the public hearing Motion seconded by Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson 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: Wilson)
Approve the application to Reconfigure Permitted Aquaculture Grant Site#1414
To approve the application to Reconfigure Permitted Aquaculture Grant Site#1414
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the application to Reconfigure Permitted Aquaculture Grant Site#1414. 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 award of contract for drainage structures to Acme Shorey Precast Co. Inc, as stated
To approve award of contract for drainage structures to Acme Shorey Precast Co. Inc, as stated
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve award of contract for drainage structures to Acme Shorey Precast Co. Inc, as stated. 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)
Increase Short-Term Rental Inspection Fee from $100 to$125
To Increase Short-Term Rental Inspection Fee from $100 to$125
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to Increase Short-Term Rental Inspection Fee from $100 to$125. 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)
Add Processing Fee of $50 for Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
To Add Processing Fee of $50 for Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to Add Processing Fee of $50 for Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy 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)
Add the newly proposed article to see how the town will vote
To add the newly proposed article to see how the town will vote
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to add the newly proposed article to see how the town will vote. 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 the article
To approve and recommend the article
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and recommend the article. 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 4 with the amended language per the memo recommendation of bond council
To approve and recommend Article 4 with the amended language per the memo recommendation of bond council
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve and recommend Article 4 with the amended language per the memo recommendation of bond council. 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)
Add a visual aid to accompany the newlywritten article
To add a visual aid to accompany the newlywritten article
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to add a visual aid to accompany the newlywritten article. 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)
Withdraw Articles 5 &6
To withdraw Articles 5 &6
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to withdraw Articles 5 &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 10
To approve and recommend Article 10
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and recommend Article 10. 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 12
To approve and recommend Article 12
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and recommend Article 12. 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 One-Day Expansion of Entertainment License at 10 Evergreen Circle
To approve the One-Day Expansion of Entertainment License at 10 Evergreen Circle
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the One-Day Expansion of Entertainment License at 10 Evergreen Circle. 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 Michael Morizio as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board
To appoint Michael Morizio as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but the roll call reads: Michaela Wyman-Colombo yes, David Weeden yes, John Cotton yes, Tracy Wilson yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to appoint Michael Morizio as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board. 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.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Richardson)
Move into executive session to consider the purchase of 9, 17, 25, and 33 Pickerel Cove Road, Mashpee
To move into executive session to consider the purchase of 9, 17, 25, and 33 Pickerel Cove Road, Mashpee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to move into executive session to consider the purchase of 9, 17, 25, and 33 Pickerel Cove Road, Mashpee. 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)
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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