MassVoter.com← Mashpee Select BoardMashpee Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 8, 2025
14 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 25,2025 with corrections
To approve the minutes of Monday, August 25,2025 with corrections
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the minutes of Monday, August 25,2025 with corrections. 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)
Award the winning bid to Oppenheimer & CO for the full amount of the Bond Anticipation Notes with a premium of $405 and a net interest cost of 3.8909%
To award the winning bid to Oppenheimer & CO for the full amount of the Bond Anticipation Notes with a premium of $405 and a net interest cost of 3.8909%
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to award the winning bid to Oppenheimer & CO for the full amount of the Bond Anticipation Notes with a premium of $405 and a net interest cost of 3.8909% 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 Request for Early Voting in Person for the October 25,2025 Special Town Election
To approve the Request for Early Voting in Person for the October 25,2025 Special Town Election
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the Request for Early Voting in Person for the October 25,2025 Special Town Election. 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)
Review and approve of October 25, 2025, Special Election Warrant
To review and approve of October 25, 2025, Special Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to review and approve of October 25, 2025, Special Election 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: Weeden, second: Richardson)
Approve, based on Town Clerk's recommendation, that the Quashnet Elementary School gymnasium be deemed an alternate polling location for the October 25,2025 Special Election
To approve, based on Town Clerk's recommendation, that the Quashnet Elementary School gymnasium be deemed an alternate polling location for the October 25,2025 Special Election
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve, based on Town Clerk's recommendation, that the Quashnet Elementary School gymnasium be deemed an alternate polling location for the October 25,2025 Special Election. 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)
Approve the Certification of Hiring Process for Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic Zackary Ribas
To approve the Certification of Hiring Process for Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic Zackary Ribas
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the Certification of Hiring Process for Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic Zackary Ribas. 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)
Approve the resignation of Ken Hannaford from the Mashpee Cable & Advanced Technology Board with a letter of appreciation
To approve the resignation of Ken Hannaford from the Mashpee Cable & Advanced Technology Board with a letter of appreciation
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the resignation of Ken Hannaford from the Mashpee Cable & Advanced Technology Board with a letter of appreciation. 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)
Resend the vote on warrant article 10 to remove it from the warrant
To resend the vote on warrant article 10 to remove it from the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to resend the vote on warrant article 10 to remove it from the warrant. 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: Cotton, second: Wilson)
Amend the vote on Article 4 to 5-0
To amend the vote on Article 4 to 5-0
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to amend the vote on Article 4 to 5-0. 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)
Remove the hold on Article 7
To remove the hold on Article 7
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to remove the hold on Article 7. 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)
Approve and recommend Article 7
To approve and recommend Article 7
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve and recommend Article 7. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. Selectman Weeden asked whether the Planning Board held a public hearing on Warrant Article 10 and inquired about the outcome of that hearing. Assistant Town Manager Wayne Taylor confirmed that a public hearing was held, and that the Planning Board did vote on the article. However, he did not have the specific details or vote results available at the meeting and stated he would follow up with the information the following day. 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)
Approve the amendment to Article 4 adding the phrase "town owned property located at 0 Gunters Lane," and including the relevant book and page numbers
To approve the amendment to Article 4 adding the phrase "town owned property located at 0 Gunters Lane," and including the relevant book and page numbers
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the amendment to Article 4 adding the phrase "town owned property located at 0 Gunters Lane," and including the relevant book and page numbers. 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: Weeden, second: Wilson)
Execute the warrant with supplemental visual aids as recommended
To execute the warrant with supplemental visual aids as recommended
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to execute the warrant with supplemental visual aids as recommended. 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)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:35pm
To adjourn the meeting at 7:35pm
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to adjourn the meeting at 7:35pm. 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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