MassVoter.com← Mashpee Select BoardMashpee Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 6, 2025
15 recorded votes, 1 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
Extend the Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station to the maximum allowed period through June 30, 2043
To extend the Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station to the maximum allowed period through June 30, 2043
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to extend the Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station to the maximum allowed period through June 30, 2043. 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)
Increase the signing bonus from $500 to $750
To increase the signing bonus from $500 to $750
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to increase the signing bonus from $500 to $750. 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)
Increase the pay rate as presented by the DPW Director
To increase the pay rate as presented by the DPW Director
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to increase the pay rate as presented by the DPW Director. 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)
That a contract for sand be awarded to G.Lopes Construction, Inc., who submitted the lowest qualified bid of $26.80 per ton
That a contract for sand be awarded to G.Lopes Construction, Inc., who submitted the lowest qualified bid of $26.80 per ton
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton that a contract for sand be awarded to G.Lopes Construction, Inc., who submitted the lowest qualified bid of $26.80 per ton. 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)
That a contract for salt be awarded to Eastern Minerals, Inc. who submitted the lowest qualified bid of $69.25 per ton
That a contract for salt be awarded to Eastern Minerals, Inc. who submitted the lowest qualified bid of $69.25 per ton
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton that a contract for salt be awarded to Eastern Minerals, Inc. who submitted the lowest qualified bid of $69.25 per ton. 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)
That a contract be awarded for pre-treated salt to Mid-American Salt who submitted the lowest qualified bid of $89.75 per ton
That a contract be awarded for pre-treated salt to Mid-American Salt who submitted the lowest qualified bid of $89.75 per ton
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton that a contract be awarded for pre-treated salt to Mid-American Salt who submitted the lowest qualified bid of $89.75 per ton. 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)
That a contract for agricultural by-products be awarded to G.B. Sons Construction CO., Inc, who submitted the lowest qualified bid of $2.52 per gallon (2,000-4,000 gallons)
That a contract for agricultural by-products be awarded to G.B. Sons Construction CO., Inc, who submitted the lowest qualified bid of $2.52 per gallon (2,000-4,000 gallons)
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton that a contract for agricultural by-products be awarded to G.B. Sons Construction CO., Inc, who submitted the lowest qualified bid of $2.52 per gallon (2,000-4,000 gallons) 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)
Adjourn the joint meeting with Affordable Housing Trust
To adjourn the joint meeting with Affordable Housing Trust
Moved by Greg McKelvey of another board. Joint vote with another board (the minutes give the combined count as 9-0); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Greg McKelvey to adjourn the joint meeting with Affordable Housing Trust. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Vote: 9-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson- yes Michael Sparkes-yes Greg McKelvey-yes Richard Klein-yes Patrice Pimental-yes.” (second: Cotton)
Approve the August 25,2025 Executive Session Minutes and the September 15,2025 Regular/Executive Session Minutes
To approve the August 25,2025 Executive Session Minutes and the September 15,2025 Regular/Executive Session Minutes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the August 25,2025 Executive Session Minutes and the September 15,2025 Regular/Executive Session Minutes. 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)
Table the minutes from September 8,2025
To table the minutes from September 8,2025
From the minutes
“Motion made Selectman Cotton to table the minutes from September 8,2025. 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 Certification of Hiring Process for Entry-Level Police Officer- Patrick Madden
To approve the Certification of Hiring Process for Entry-Level Police Officer- Patrick Madden
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the Certification of Hiring Process for Entry-Level Police Officer- Patrick Madden. 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)
Enable Marjorie Clapprood to move from a Full At-Large Member to Associate Member on the Conservation Commission
To enable Marjorie Clapprood to move from a Full At-Large Member to Associate Member on the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to enable Marjorie Clapprood to move from a Full At-Large Member to Associate Member on the Conservation Commission. 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)
Enable Seana Pitt to move from an Associate Member to Full At-Large Member
To enable Seana Pitt to move from an Associate Member to Full At-Large Member
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to enable Seana Pitt to move from an Associate Member to Full At-Large Member. 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)
Approve with a letter of gratitude
To approve with a letter of gratitude
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve with a letter of gratitude. 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)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:31pm
To adjourn the meeting at 7:31pm
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to adjourn the meeting at 7:31pm. 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)
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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