MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Meeting night
June 17, 2026
2 meetings this evening, 15 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Orleans Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Mefford Runyon, Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Kevin Galligan, Mary Wright
Absent: None
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Appoint Ryan Birchall to the Agricultural Advisory Council for a term ending June 30, 2029
To appoint Ryan Birchall to the Agricultural Advisory Council for a term ending June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to appoint Ryan Birchall to the Agricultural Advisory Council for a term ending June 30, 2029. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. During the discussion, Ms. Birchall disclosed that her husband currently serves on the Agricultural Advisory Council. The Select Board acknowledged the relationship and noted that similar husband-and-wife service arrangements have existed on Town committees in the past. Board members expressed appreciation for the family's commitment to agricultural interests in Orleans and indicated that any potential conflict-of-interest considerations would be addressed through the Town's required ethics and conflict-of-interest training. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Appoint Jack Kadzick to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners through June 30, 2029
To appoint Jack Kadzick to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners through June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Ms. Wright made the motion to appoint Jack Kadzick to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners through June 30, 2029. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Wright, second: Herman)
Appoint Janet Van Tassal as a regular member of Council on Aging for a term ending in June 30, 2029
To appoint Janet Van Tassal as a regular member of Council on Aging for a term ending in June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman made the motion to appoint Janet Van Tassal as a regular member of Council on Aging for a term ending in June 30, 2029. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Appoint Joan Kozon as a member of the Human Services Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2029
To appoint Joan Kozon as a member of the Human Services Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Joan Kozon as a member of the Human Services Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2029. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Appoint Cecil Newcomb as a regular member to the Veterans Committee with a term ending June 30, 2029
To appoint Cecil Newcomb as a regular member to the Veterans Committee with a term ending June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Cecil Newcomb as a regular member to the Veterans Committee with a term ending June 30, 2029. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
The Select Board support the use of Nauset Beach and Town staff support for the Outermost Roots and Blues Festival to be held on October 10 and 11, 2026
That the Select Board support the use of Nauset Beach and Town staff support for the Outermost Roots and Blues Festival to be held on October 10 and 11, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved that the Select Board support the use of Nauset Beach and Town staff support for the Outermost Roots and Blues Festival to be held on October 10 and 11, 2026. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. During discussion, Mr. Runyon asked whether festival organizers would return to the Select Board prior to the event to provide an update on planning efforts and organizational decisions. Mr. McNamara confirmed that organizers would return to the Board with additional updates as planning progresses. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Adopt a statement of support that endorses the Coastal Stewardship Initiative and authorizes the Town staff to participate in ongoing efforts toward the initiative
To adopt a statement of support that endorses the Coastal Stewardship Initiative and authorizes the Town staff to participate in ongoing efforts toward the initiative
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to adopt a statement of support that endorses the Coastal Stewardship Initiative and authorizes the Town staff to participate in ongoing efforts toward the initiative. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Herman)
Adopt the proclamation honoring Bonnie Snow for contributions to the preservation, interpretation, and celebration of Orleans history
To adopt the proclamation honoring Bonnie Snow for contributions to the preservation, interpretation, and celebration of Orleans history
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to adopt the proclamation honoring Bonnie Snow for contributions to the preservation, interpretation, and celebration of Orleans history. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Approve the proposed revisions to the Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Policy with revisions as presented in the Select Board packet
To approve the proposed revisions to the Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Policy with revisions as presented in the Select Board packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the proposed revisions to the Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Policy with revisions as presented in the Select Board packet. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Approve the three batches of Fiscal Year 2026 year-end budget transfers as presented
To approve the three batches of Fiscal Year 2026 year-end budget transfers as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the three batches of Fiscal Year 2026 year-end budget transfers as presented. Ms. Wright seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Wright)
Approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda, excluding Item 13B, as presented
To approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda, excluding Item 13B, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda, excluding Item 13B, as presented. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Approve Consent Agenda Item 13B as presented
To approve Consent Agenda Item 13B as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 13B as presented. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
The Select Board enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located on Namequoit Road, as discussion in open...
That the Select Board enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located on Namequoit Road, as discussion in open session could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and to reconvene in open session solely for the purpose of adjournment or any unfinished business. The Chair declared that discussion in open session could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. The motion was seconded
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved that the Select Board enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located on Namequoit Road, as discussion in open session could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and to reconvene in open session solely for the purpose of adjournment or any unfinished business. The Chair declared that discussion in open session could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. The motion was seconded. Roll Call Vote: Galligan - Aye; Wright - Aye; Runyon - Aye; Herman - Aye; Matheson - Aye. Motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: Galligan)
Adjourn at 6:49pm
To adjourn at 6:49pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn at 6:49pm. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Orleans Select Board · Work Session meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Mefford Runyon, Michael Herman, Mary Wright
Absent: Mark Mathison, Kevin Galligan
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjourn the Workshop at 4:35pm
To adjourn the Workshop at 4:35pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to adjourn the Workshop at 4:35pm. Ms. Wright seconded. All voted AYE..” (Motion: Herman, second: Wright)
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