MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Meeting night
July 15, 2026
2 meetings this evening, 11 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Orleans Select Board · Work Session meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Mefford Runyon, Michael Herman, Mary Wright, Kevin Galligan
Absent: Mark Mathison
2 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Approve the pending motion on the financial policy recommendations (motion wording not recorded)
(the minutes say the motion was "not on the recording")
The minutes say "The recorded discussion concluded with a vote on the pending (not on the recording) motion, which was approved by unanimous voice vote." The work session reviewed financial policy recommendations; policies E8 and E9 were held. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The recorded discussion concluded with a vote on the pending (not on the recording) motion, which was approved by unanimous voice vote..”
Adjourn the Workshop at 3:56 p.m
To adjourn the Workshop at 3:56 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn the Workshop at 3:56 p.m. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Orleans Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Mefford Runyon, Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Kevin Galligan, Mary Wright
Absent: None
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
The Board
The Board
From the minutes
“motion by Mr. Herman, seconded by Ms. Wright, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding Item 6(g) (Senior Tax Work-Off Program Guidelines), which was removed for separate consideration..” (Motion: Herman, second: Wright)
The Board
From the minutes
“motion by Ms. Wright, seconded by Vice Chair Herman, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the amendments to the 2026 Senior Tax Work-Off Program Guidelines as presented in the Select Board packet..” (Motion: Wright, second: Herman)
Affirm the Affordable Housing Trust's declaration that 22 Old Tote Road is available for disposition and to authorize staff to submit the required notice to the Central Register for publication
To affirm the Affordable Housing Trust's declaration that 22 Old Tote Road is available for disposition and to authorize staff to submit the required notice to the Central Register for publication
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Runyon, WrightAbstained: Mathison
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Herman made the motion to affirm the Affordable Housing Trust's declaration that 22 Old Tote Road is available for disposition and to authorize staff to submit the required notice to the Central Register for publication. Ms. Wright seconded the motion. Discussion: In response to a question regarding the project schedule, Ms. Jenkins reported that the project remained on track and that the parties were awaiting the purchase and sale agreement from legal counsel. She stated that Housing Assistance Corporation was prepared to move forward, a walkthrough of the property had been completed, and the deed restrictions and regulatory agreements had been finalized, including one of the Cape's first affordable housing deed restrictions at 120% Area Median Income. She indicated that the project was ready to proceed once the purchase and sale agreement was completed. Vote: The Board voted 4-0-1, with Mr. Mathison abstaining..” (Motion: Herman, second: Wright)
Call a Special Town Meeting for Wednesday, November 18, 2026
To call a Special Town Meeting for Wednesday, November 18, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan then moved to call a Special Town Meeting for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, seconded by Ms. Wright. The motion carried unanimously (5-0-0)..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Wright)
The Board
The Board
From the minutes
“motion by Mr. Herman, seconded by Ms. Wright, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant on Monday, August 3, 2026, and close the Warrant on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m..” (Motion: Herman, second: Wright)
The Board
From the minutes
“motion by Mr. Herman, seconded by Ms. Wright, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the amendments to Sections C and D of the Select Board Policies, excluding Policy D6..” (Motion: Herman, second: Wright)
Approve the FY26 year-end budget transfers as presented in the Select Board packet
To approve the FY26 year-end budget transfers as presented in the Select Board packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the FY26 year-end budget transfers as presented in the Select Board packet, : seconded by Ms. Wright. During discussion, staff explained that the proposed transfer of approximately $82,000 from the Fire Department's expense budget to salaries was necessary because the Department's collective bargaining agreement was ratified after the FY26 budget had been prepared. The Board also discussed the proposed $80,000 transfer to establish first-year funding for the Police Department's body- worn camera program. It was noted that the Police Chief would provide a future public presentation regarding implementation of the program. Staff further explained that year-end budget transfers allow unused departmental appropriations to be redirected to cover unanticipated expenses, avoiding the need to seek additional appropriation from Free Cash at a future Town Meeting. Vote: The motion carried unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the FY26 year-end budget transfers as presented..” (Motion: Herman, second: Wright)
The Board
The Board
From the minutes
“motion by Mr. Galligan, seconded by Ms. Wright, the Board voted by roll call to enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6), to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, with the Chair declaring that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position. The Board indicated it would return to open session solely for the purpose of adjournment. Roll call vote: Mr. Runyon - AYE; Mr. Herman - AYE; Mr. Mathison - AYE; Ms. Wright - AYE; Mr. Galligan - AYE.” (Motion: Galligan, second: Wright)
The Board
From the minutes
“motion by Mr. Herman, seconded by Ms. Wright, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m..” (Motion: Herman, second: Wright)
From the Orleans Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Cape Cod Chronicle.
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