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July 13, 2026
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Cotton, Tracy Wilson, Michael Richardson, David Weeden, Michaela Wyman-Colombo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Revised Minutes from May 18,2026
To approve the Revised Minutes from May 18,2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the Revised Minutes from May 18,2026. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Wilson)
Approve the Draft Minutes from June 22,2026 Regular Session
To approve the Draft Minutes from June 22,2026 Regular Session
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the Draft Minutes from June 22,2026 Regular Session. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Wyman-Colombo)
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 Wyman-Colombo. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve Joint Eversource/Verizon Petition #23782915 as presented
To approve Joint Eversource/Verizon Petition #23782915 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve Joint Eversource/Verizon Petition #23782915 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
Joint vote with another board (the minutes give the combined count as 5-0); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to open the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes The Assistant Town Manager explained that Common Victualler licenses are required for any restaurant operating in the Town that serves food to be consumed on the premise. The Town Manager confirmed the process was reviewed through legal counsel. With no questions or public comment, the Select Board took the following actions:.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Wyman-Colombo)
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 Wyman-Colombo. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve the Common Victualler Licenses as presented
To approve the Common Victualler Licenses as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the Common Victualler Licenses as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Weeden)
Authorize GHD to prepare and submit on behalf of the Town a Project Evaluation Form (PEF) for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan for the following projects: 1) Mashpee Wakeby Watershed Wastewater...
Authorize GHD to prepare and submit on behalf of the Town a Project Evaluation Form (PEF) for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan for the following projects: 1) Mashpee Wakeby Watershed Wastewater System; and 2) Mashpee Waquoit Bay WRRF and Collection System-Phase 3. And to further authorize Town Manager, Rodney C. Collins, as the Authorized Representative/ Applicant/ Loan Signatory for each PEF
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden authorize GHD to prepare and submit on behalf of the Town a Project Evaluation Form (PEF) for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan for the following projects: 1) Mashpee Wakeby Watershed Wastewater System; and 2) Mashpee Waquoit Bay WRRF and Collection System-Phase 3. And to further authorize Town Manager, Rodney C. Collins, as the Authorized Representative/ Applicant/ Loan Signatory for each PEF. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Wilson)
Approve the request to extend the construction work schedule on Route 28 on Tuesday/Wednesday between the hours of 9AM-3PM with the exact dates to be decided by the Town Manager
To approve the request to extend the construction work schedule on Route 28 on Tuesday/Wednesday between the hours of 9AM-3PM with the exact dates to be decided by the Town Manager
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the request to extend the construction work schedule on Route 28 on Tuesday/Wednesday between the hours of 9AM-3PM with the exact dates to be decided by the Town Manager. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Wilson)
Approve annual reappointment of Gerald Tutor, Sharon Muller, Denise Geo?rion, and Michael Sparkes to the A?ordable Housing Committee, Term Expiration June 30,2027
To approve annual reappointment of Gerald Tutor, Sharon Muller, Denise Geo?rion, and Michael Sparkes to the A?ordable Housing Committee, Term Expiration June 30,2027
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve annual reappointment of Gerald Tutor, Sharon Muller, Denise Geo?rion, and Michael Sparkes to the A?ordable Housing Committee, Term Expiration June 30,2027. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve recommendation for appointment to the Mashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee, Term Expiration June 30,2028
To approve recommendation for appointment to the Mashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee, Term Expiration June 30,2028
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson to approve recommendation for appointment to the Mashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee, Term Expiration June 30,2028. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Richardson)
Approve recommendation for appointment to the Mashpee Inclusion & Diversity Committee, Term Expiration June 30,2027
To approve recommendation for appointment to the Mashpee Inclusion & Diversity Committee, Term Expiration June 30,2027
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve recommendation for appointment to the Mashpee Inclusion & Diversity Committee, Term Expiration June 30,2027. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve the Acceptance of Resignation of Alexandra Zollo from the Conservation Commission, e?ective immediately
To approve the Acceptance of Resignation of Alexandra Zollo from the Conservation Commission, e?ective immediately
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the Acceptance of Resignation of Alexandra Zollo from the Conservation Commission, e?ective immediately. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve adoption of the Cyber Incident Response Policy as Select Board Policy 085
To approve adoption of the Cyber Incident Response Policy as Select Board Policy 085
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve adoption of the Cyber Incident Response Policy as Select Board Policy 085. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Enter Executive pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(7) (Purpose 7) and G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) (Purpose 3) : to review and approve the Select Board executive session meeting minutes from the following...
To enter Executive pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(7) (Purpose 7) and G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) (Purpose 3) : to review and approve the Select Board executive session meeting minutes from the following date: June 22, 2026; votes may be taken and discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental e?ect on the litigating position of the Town - Earnest Barrows, pickleball courts, threatened litigation against the Town and to not reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion made by Chair Cotton to enter Executive pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(7) (Purpose 7) and G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) (Purpose 3) : to review and approve the Select Board executive session meeting minutes from the following date: June 22, 2026; votes may be taken and discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental e?ect on the litigating position of the Town - Earnest Barrows, pickleball courts, threatened litigation against the Town and to not reconvene in Open Session. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Wyman-Colombo)
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