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Provincetown Select Board
How the Provincetown Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide. Same five members (the 2020 town election was held later than usual because of COVID-19). On July 13, 2020 the board chose David Abramson as Chair (5-0) and John Golden as Vice Chair (3-2, Lise King and Louise Venden voting no), by roll call. Covers 36 meetings, July 13 to May 10, 2021.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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What Town Meeting decided
In Provincetown, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Any registered voter can take part, and most votes are by voice or show of hands, so there is no list of who voted which way.
Annual Town Meeting · April 6, 2026 55 votes: 47 passed, 1 passed as amended, 5 failed, 2 indefinitely postponed
- Art. 1 Pay prior-year unpaid bills Passed “Article passed by a unanimous Vote as declared by the Moderator at 6:12 pm.”
- Art. 2 Approve the $44,831,316 FY2027 operating budget Passed “Article passed by a Majority Vote In Favor declared by the Moderator at 6:14 pm.”
- Art. 3 Appropriate $176,941 for Cape Cod Regional Technical High School assessments Passed “Article passed by a Majority Vote In Favor declared by the Moderator at 6:17 pm.”
- Art. 4 Appropriate FY2027 enterprise fund budgets Passed “Article passed by a unanimous Vote as declared by the Moderator at 6:22 pm.”
- Art. 5 Appropriate $153,319.83 from the PEG Access fund for Provincetown public television Passed “Article passed by a unanimous Vote as declared by the Moderator at 6:24 pm”
- Art. 6 Close the Airport Revenue Fund and move its balance to the Airport Enterprise Fund Passed “Article passed by a unanimous Vote as declared by the Moderator at 6:25 pm”
- Art. 7 Transfer $21,720 from the Waterways Fund to remove a derelict boat Passed “Article passed by a Majority Vote In Favor declared by the Moderator at 6:30 pm.”
- Art. 8 Transfer up to $110,000 for Town Cemetery capital improvements Passed “Article passed by a unanimous Vote as declared by the Moderator at 6:31 pm”
- Art. 9 Transfer up to $7,000 for a Town Cemetery self-guided GPS/QR tour Passed “Article passed by a unanimous Vote as declared by the Moderator at 6:32 pm”
- Art. 10 Acquire 43 Atkins Mayo Road for open space; $935,000 Passed “Motion to passed by more than two thirds vote as declared by the Moderator at 6:37 pm”
- Art. 11 Transfer $200,000 from the General Stabilization Fund to the snow and ice budget Passed “Motion to passed by more than two thirds vote as declared by the Moderator at 6:40 pm”
- Art. 12 Appropriate $332,000 for an airline minimum revenue guarantee for year-round air service, contingent on an override Failed “Motion failed as declared by the Moderator at 7:12 pm”
- Art. 13 Return unspent Community Preservation appropriations to CPA reserves Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:14 pm”
- Art. 14 · motion 1 Community Preservation FY2027: reserves and debt service Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:15 pm”
- Art. 14 · motion 2 Community Preservation FY2027: grants and administrative expenses Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:21 pm”
- Art. 15 Transfer unspent capital authorizations to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:23 pm.”
- Art. 16 Rescind an unused capital borrowing authorization Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:24 pm.”
- Art. 17 Transfer unspent water capital authorizations to Water Enterprise retained earnings Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:25pm.”
- Art. 18 Move $300,000 of Motta Field pickleball borrowing to courts and acoustic upgrades at Jerome Smith Road Failed “Motion failed 238 in favor and 133 opposed as declared by the Moderator. At 7:42 pm. · 238 in favor and 133 opposed”
- Art. 19 · motion 1 FY2027 capital program from free cash, except item 19-6 (coastal resilience plan, zoning study, sewer and more) Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:09”
- 19.1-6 FY2027 capital program item 19-6: $380,000 for public bathroom improvements and renovation Failed “Motion failed as declared by the Moderator at 8:24 pm.”
- Art. 19 · motion 2 FY2027 capital program: $1,338,500 from the Capital Stabilization Fund Passed “Motion passed by a unanimous Vote as declared by the Moderator at 8:39 pm”
- Art. 19 · motion 3 FY2027 capital program: $100,000 from the Parking Fund Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:40 pm”
- Art. 19 · motion 4 FY2027 capital program: MacMillan Pier modernization and fender pile replacement Passed “Motion passed by a Two-Thirds Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:41 pm.”
- Art. 19 · motion 5 FY2027 capital program: $330,000 from Water Enterprise retained earnings Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:44 pm.”
- Art. 19 · motion 6 FY2027 capital program: water borrowing including $2,700,000 for Winslow 2 water storage tank rehabilitation Passed “Motion passed by a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:44 pm.”
- Art. 20 Acquire about 300 square feet at 27 Cemetery Road to expand the cemetery Passed “Motion passed by a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:45 pm”
- Art. 21 Ryder Street dune enhancement and stormwater improvement project Passed “Motion passed by a unanimous Vote as declared by the Moderator at 7:34 pm”
- Art. 22 Home rule petition to expand who seasonal community housing may serve Indefinitely postponed “Motion indefinitely postponed as declared by the Moderator at 8:47 pm”
- Art. 23 Charter amendment (home rule petition) on public hearing notice requirements Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:48 pm.”
- Art. 24 Charter amendment (home rule petition) on the Town Meeting warrant Indefinitely postponed “Motion indefinitely postponed as declared by the Moderator at 8:49 pm”
- Art. 25 Charter amendment (home rule petition) on forming town boards Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:50 pm”
- Art. 26 Charter amendment (home rule petition) on membership of town boards Passed “Motion passed with a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:50 pm”
- Art. 27 Charter amendment (home rule petition) on officers of town boards Failed “Motion failed as declared by the Moderator at 8:56 pm.”
- Art. 28 Home rule petition for a Coastal Resilience Gift Fund donation check-off on tax bills Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:57 pm”
- Art. 29 Non-binding resolution to reduce the spread of invasive plant species Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:31 pm”
- Art. 30 Home rule petition to let the town prohibit the sale and use of glue traps Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:59 pm”
- Art. 31 Amend the General Bylaw on employment (Chapter 6) Failed “Motion failed as declared by the Moderator at 9:04 pm.”
- Art. 32 Add a pedicab licensing bylaw with license limits (licenses by lottery) Passed as amended “Motion as amended passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:36”
- Art. 33 Amend the Local Historic District bylaw (Chapter 15) Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:36 pm”
- Art. 34 Add a Blighted Properties bylaw with registration fees Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:40 pm”
- Art. 35 Amend the Floodplain District zoning bylaw and map Passed “Motion passed by a Two-Thirds Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:50 pm”
- Art. 36 Amend Growth Management goal allocations Passed “Motion passed by a Two-Thirds Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 37 Amend the Historic Preservation zoning section Passed “Motion passed by a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:52 pm”
- Art. 38 Appropriate $50,000 from free cash for a grant toward a Fishermen's Memorial Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 10:02 pm”
- Art. 39 Home rule petition amending the Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust special act Passed “Motion passed by a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:55 pm”
- Art. 40 Home rule petition for a 0.5% real estate transfer fee Passed “Motion passed by a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:55 pm”
- Art. 41 Renumber the General Bylaw section on lodging establishment prohibitions Passed “Motion passed by a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:55 pm”
- Art. 42 Appropriate $2,304 for the Greenhead Fly Control District Passed “Motion passed by a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:55 pm”
- Art. 43 Transfer $1,000,000 from the Tourism Fund for tourism expenses Passed “Motion passed by a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:55 pm”
- Art. 44 Appropriate $126,820 for FY2027 human services grants Passed “Motion passed by a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:55 pm”
- Art. 45 Set FY2027 revolving fund spending limits Passed “Motion passed by a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:55 pm”
- Art. 46 Appropriate $76,000 for the Economic Development Committee Passed “Motion passed by a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:55 pm”
- Art. 47 Appropriate $10,000 for Cultural Council grants Passed “Motion passed by a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:55 pm”
- Art. 48 Amend the personnel classification and compensation plan Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 10:04 pm”
Annual Town Meeting · April 7, 2025 54 votes: 48 passed, 2 passed as amended, 2 failed, 2 indefinitely postponed
- Art. 1 Pay prior-year unpaid bills Passed “Article passed by a unanimous Vote as declared by the Moderator at 6:10 pm.”
- Art. 2 Approve the $41,802,024 FY2026 operating budget, $1,412,853 of it contingent on a Proposition 2½ override Passed “Article passed by a Majority Vote In Favor declared by the Moderator at 6:46 pm.”
- Art. 3 Appropriate $176,385 for Cape Cod Regional Technical High School assessments Passed “Article passed by a Majority Vote In Favor declared by the Moderator at 6:46 pm.”
- Art. 4 Appropriate FY2026 enterprise fund budgets Passed “Article passed by a Majority Vote In Favor declared by the Moderator at 6:48 pm.”
- Art. 5 Appropriate $167,110.54 from the PEG Access fund for Provincetown public television Passed “Article passed by a Majority Vote In Favor declared by the Moderator at 6:48 pm.”
- Art. 6 Rescind unused borrowing authorizations Passed “Article passed by a Majority Vote In Favor declared by the Moderator at 6:48 pm.”
- Art. 7 Transfer $80,000 from the Waterways Fund to replace the courtesy float Passed “Article passed by a Majority Vote In Favor declared by the Moderator at 6:51 pm.”
- Art. 8 Appropriate $4,000,000 toward housing development at 26 Shank Painter Road Passed “Motion passed by a Two-Thirds Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator 7:14 pm”
- Art. 9 Appropriate $1,300,000 toward housing development at 207 Route 6 (Barracks project) Passed “Motion passed by a Two-Thirds Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator 7:17 pm”
- Art. 10 Transfer funds to the General Stabilization Fund Indefinitely postponed “Motion to Indefinitely Postpone passed with a majority vote as declared by the Moderator at 7:18 pm”
- Art. 11 Appropriate $200,000 from free cash to resurface the Chelsea Earnest Playground Passed “Motion passed by Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:19 pm”
- Art. 12 Amend the FY2022 CPA Homeowners Assistance grant to help with condominium repair costs Passed “Motion passed by Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:20 pm”
- Art. 13 · motion 1 Community Preservation FY2026: set aside reserves and fund $206,215 in debt service Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:21 pm.”
- Art. 13 · motion 2 Community Preservation FY2026: grants and administrative expenses Passed “Motion passed by Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:22 pm”
- Art. 14 Rescind unspent capital authorizations and move them to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund Passed “Motion passed by Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:23 pm.”
- Art. 15 Rescind unspent water capital authorizations and return them to Water Enterprise retained earnings Passed “Motion passed by Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:23 pm.”
- Art. 16 · motion 1 FY2026 capital program: $2,839,999 from free cash (airport gas tank item withdrawn, one airport item cut) Passed as amended “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:25 pm.”
- Art. 16 · motion 2 FY2026 capital program: $300,000 from the Ambulance Fund Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:25 pm.”
- Art. 16 · motion 3 FY2026 capital program: $1,240,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund Passed “Motion passed by a Two-Thirds Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:26 pm.”
- Art. 16 · motion 4 FY2026 capital program: $400,000 from the Parking Fund Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:27 pm.”
- Art. 16 · motion 5 FY2026 capital program: borrow $1,600,000 for MacMillan Pier fender piles and switch gear Passed “Motion passes by a Two-Thirds Vote in Favor as Declared by the Moderator at 7:27 pm”
- Art. 16 · motion 6 FY2026 capital program: $377,000 from Water Enterprise retained earnings Passed “Motion passed by a unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:27 pm”
- Art. 16 · motion 7 FY2026 capital program: borrow $600,000 for North Truro Air Force Base well upgrades Passed “Motion passed with a unanimous vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:28 pm”
- Art. 17 Accept the Seasonal Community designation under state law Passed “Motion passed a majority vote as declared by the Moderator at 7:40 pm”
- Art. 18 Authorize a design-build-operate contract for the wastewater treatment system Passed “Motion passed by majority vote at 7:42pm”
- Art. 19 Charter amendment (home rule petition) on the Fire Department Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 7:46 pm”
- Art. 20 Petition (non-binding): convert public restrooms to gender-inclusive standards Passed “Motion passed by a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:17 pm”
- Art. 21 Petition (non-binding): require plastic trim to be cut in a contained space Passed “Motion passed by a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:21 pm”
- Art. 22 Petition (non-binding): permit and encourage Class A fire-retardant siding and roofing Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:28 pm.”
- Art. 23 Petition: General Bylaw cap on short-term rentals Failed “Motion failed as declared by the Moderator 8:47 pm”
- Art. 24 Charter amendment (home rule petition) on alternate members of town boards Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:48 pm”
- Art. 25 Home rule petition to let the town prohibit second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides Passed “Motion passed with a Majority Vote at 8:49 pm”
- Art. 26 Make 61-Rear Howland Street park and conservation land under the Conservation Commission Passed “Motion passed by a Two-Thirds Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:50 pm”
- Art. 27 General Bylaw: limit additional lodging licenses for owners of more than three establishments Passed as amended “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:50 pm”
- Art. 28 Accept state law (Chapter 40U) for administering fines and amend the General Bylaws Passed “Motion passed with a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:52 pm”
- Art. 29 Replace the General Bylaw on alarm systems Passed “Motion passed with a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:53 pm”
- Art. 30 Amend the Inclusionary and Incentive Zoning Bylaw Passed “Motion Passed with a Two-Thirds Vote in favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:54 pm”
- Art. 31 Amend Growth Management Bylaw goal allocations Passed “Motion passed with a Two Thirds Vote in favor as declared by the Moderator at 8:56 pm”
- Art. 32 East End rezoning: expand the Town Center Commercial district Failed “Motion failed at 9:08 pm”
- Art. 33 Change permitted principal uses in the Res1 zoning district Passed “Motion passed by a Two-Thirds Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:10 pm”
- Art. 34 Amend the Formula Business Regulated District Indefinitely postponed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:11 pm”
- Art. 35 Mixed-Use Overlay District: amend permitted principal uses (Section 2440) Passed “Motion to passed with a Two Thirds vote at 9:22 pm”
- Art. 36 Mixed-Use Overlay District: amend Section 2370 requirements Passed “Motion passed with a Two-Thirds Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:28 pm”
- Art. 37 Amend zoning rules for accessory dwelling units Passed “Motion passed with a Majority Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:30 pm”
- Art. 38 Add a Shank Painter form-based code to the Zoning Bylaw and map Passed “Motion passed with a Two-Thirds Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:38 pm”
- Art. 39 Home rule petition for a 0.5% real estate transfer fee Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 40 Appropriate $2,247 for the Greenhead Fly Control District Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 41 Transfer $1,130,000 from the Tourism Fund for tourism expenses Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 42 Appropriate $107,620 for FY2026 human services grants Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 43 Set FY2026 revolving fund spending limits Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 44 Appropriate $76,000 for the Economic Development Committee Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 45 Appropriate $15,000 for Cultural Council grants Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 46 Grant Eversource an easement at 16 Jerome Smith Road Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 47 Amend the personnel classification and compensation plan Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote in Favor as declared by the Moderator at 9:51 pm”
Annual Town Meeting · April 1, 2024 47 votes: 45 passed, 1 failed, 1 indefinitely postponed
- Art. 1 Pay $12,129.40 in prior-year unpaid bills Passed “Motion passed unanimously at 6:13 pm.”
- Art. 2 Approve the $37,223,560 FY2025 operating budget Passed “Motion passed by a majority at 6:12 pm.”
- Art. 3 Appropriate $120,685 for FY2025 Cape Cod Regional Technical High School assessments Passed “Motion passed by a majority vote at 6:17 pm.”
- Art. 4 Appropriate FY2025 enterprise fund budgets Passed “Motion passed with a majority vote at 6:18 pm.”
- Art. 5 Appropriate $187,296.11 from the PEG Access fund for Provincetown public television Passed “Motion passed with a majority vote at 6:19 pm”
- Art. 6 Transfer $46,445.03 from free cash for a regional substance use disorder program Passed “Motion Passed with a majority vote at 6:20 pm”
- Art. 7 Appropriate $1,235,000 to pay off debt for the 22/22R/24 Nelson Avenue property Passed “Motion passed with a majority vote at 6:22 pm.”
- Art. 8 Appropriate $11,734,657 for the Motta Field master plan redevelopment Passed “Motion passed with a Majority Vote ate 6:56 pm”
- Art. 9 Transfer $100,000 from free cash to the General Stabilization Fund Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote at 6:57 pm”
- Art. 10 Delay the Airport Enterprise Fund until FY2026 Passed “Motion passed by with a Majority Vote at 6:58 pm”
- Art. 11 Rescind unspent prior Community Preservation Act appropriations Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote at 7 pm”
- Art. 12 · motion 1 Community Preservation FY2025: set aside reserves and fund $263,438 in debt service Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote at 7:02 pm.”
- Art. 12 · motion 2 Community Preservation FY2025: grants and administrative expenses Passed “Motion Passed by a Majority Vote at 7:04 pm.”
- Art. 13 Rescind $266,328.35 in unspent capital authorizations and move it to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund Passed “Motion passed by a majority vote at 7:06 pm.”
- Art. 14 · motion 1 FY2025 capital program: $1,890,002 from free cash (ambulance, police and DPW fleets, flood mitigation and more) Passed “Motion Passes with a Majority Vote at 7:11 pm.”
- Art. 14 · motion 2 FY2025 capital program: $1,425,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund Passed “Motion passed by a Majority Vote at 7:13 pm”
- Art. 14 · motion 3 FY2025 capital program: $235,000 from Water Enterprise retained earnings Passed “Motion passes by a Majority Vote at 7:14 pm”
- Art. 14 · motion 4 FY2025 capital program: borrow $2,950,000 for water storage tank rehabilitation and SCADA upgrades Passed “Motion passed with a unanimous vote at 7:16 pm”
- Art. 15 Dissolve the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation Passed “Motion passed unanimously at 7:30 pm”
- Art. 16 Establish a MacMillan Pier Enterprise Fund Passed “Motion passed by unanimously at 7:30 pm”
- Art. 17 Acquire land and easements for the Shank Painter Road and Route 6 reconstruction project Passed “Motion passed unanimously at 7:32 pm”
- Art. 18 Discontinue Collyer Street as a public way for Motta Field Passed “Motion passed unanimously at 7:34 pm”
- Art. 19 Charter amendment (home rule petition) on the Fire Department Failed “Motion Failed at 8:25 pm”
- Art. 20 Charter amendment (home rule petition) on residency requirements for public safety and DPW leaders Passed “Motion passed by a majority vote at 8:54 pm.”
- Art. 21 Home rule petition to allow parking fines higher than state law allows Passed “Motion passed with a Majority Vote at 8:56 pm”
- Art. 22 Home rule petition amending the Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust special act Passed “Motion passed with a Majority Vote at 8:58 pm”
- Art. 23 Petition (non-binding): request blinking stop signs at Standish and Commercial Streets Passed “Motion passed with a Majority Vote at 9:06 pm”
- Art. 24 Petition: direct the Select Board to evaluate limiting how many lodging establishments one owner may operate Passed “Motion to passed with a Majority vote at 9:29 pm”
- Art. 25 Transfer 63-Rear Howland Street to the Conservation Commission Passed “Motion passed with a Two-Thirds Vote at 9:30”
- Art. 26 Make 2 Sandy Hill Lane park and conservation land under the Conservation Commission Passed “Motion passed with a Two-Thirds Vote at 9:31 pm”
- Art. 27 Make 30 Creek Road park and conservation land under the Conservation Commission Passed “Motion passed with a Two-Thirds Vote at 9:31 pm”
- Art. 28 Transfer the Old Colony Nature Pathway (61 Howland Street) to the Conservation Commission Passed “Motion Passed with a Two-Thirds Vote at 9:31 pm”
- Art. 29 Adopt the Local Comprehensive Plan as the town's master plan Passed “Motion passed with a Majority Vote at 9:33 pm”
- Art. 30 Raise the Select Board stipend from $2,000 to $6,000 ($6,500 for the Chair) Passed “Motion passed with a Majority Vote at 9:35 pm”
- Art. 31 Amend zoning to allow more accessory dwelling units Passed “Motion passed with a Two-Thirds Vote at 9:40 pm”
- Art. 32 Add a Historic Preservation Incentives section to the Zoning Bylaw Passed “Motion passed with a Two-Thirds Vote at 9:42 pm”
- Art. 33 Amend zoning on permitted occupancy Indefinitely postponed “Motion to indefinitely postpone passed at 9:50 pm”
- Art. 34 Amend the Growth Management zoning bylaw use categories for housing projects Passed “Motion passed with a Two-Thirds Vote at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 35 Appropriate $2,193 for the Greenhead Fly Control District Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 36 Transfer $1,075,000 from the Tourism Fund for tourism expenses Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 37 Appropriate $94,900 for FY2025 human services grants Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 38 Set FY2025 revolving fund spending limits Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 39 Fund the Economic Development Committee ($76,000 plus $50,000 from the Tourism Fund) Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 40 Appropriate $10,000 for Cultural Council grants Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 41 Transfer $50,000 from free cash to the Town Scholarship Fund Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 42 Accept state law allowing higher local parking fines Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote at 9:51 pm”
- Art. 43 Amend the personnel classification and compensation plan Passed “Motion passed with a Unanimous Vote at 9:51 pm”
Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).
Members
ChairDavid AbramsonChair · Elected townwide · at 31 of 36 meetings
Vice-ChairJohn GoldenVice Chair · Elected townwide · at 35 of 36 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Select Board minutes (called the Board of Selectmen in early 2018) from January 2, 2018 through September 14, 2026, from the town’s online Select Board agendas and minutes archive, which holds minutes back to late 1998 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on). All of these minutes are typed. Not here: released executive-session minutes when open-session minutes exist for the same date; two files that are not full-board meetings (a March 2018 forum the board did not convene, and a July 2, 2018 two-member subcommittee meeting); minutes the town has not posted, including February 23 and March 30, 2026; and every meeting after September 14, 2026. Provincetown’s minutes give the mover, the seconder and a count for each motion, most often written as “Vote: 4-0-0” (yes-no-abstain). In 2018 and 2019 the minutes usually name the members who voted no or abstained by their initials, as in “Opposed: 1 (ca)”, and in 2020-2021, when the board met remotely, most votes were roll calls that list each member’s vote by name; roll calls return in some 2024-2026 minutes. When the count matches the members present, we show every member present as voting yes; when the minutes name the members who voted no or abstained, we show everyone else present as voting yes. Where the minutes give only a split count without names, a roll call leaves out a member who was there or names one who was not, or the count does not match the members present, we show the count only and add a note. Consent agendas the minutes say were approved “without objection,” motions with blank vote lines and motions with no vote written down are shown with no count. Members who stepped aside (recused), had not yet arrived or had left are left out of that vote. Votes taken by other boards at joint meetings (such as the Board of Health or the Finance Committee) are not included. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 26Approve the temporary outdoor dining on Town Land application…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to approve the temporary outdoor…Passed 4–1 · No: Abramson
April 26, 2021: Approve the temporary outdoor dining on Town Land application by Steven Schnitzev on behalf of Saki LLC., subject to the attach Temporary License For Use of Property For Outdoor Dining…
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the temporary outdoor dining on Town Land application by Steven Schnitzev on behalf of Saki LLC., subject to the attach Temporary License For Use of Property For Outdoor Dining drafted to form by Town Counsel and according to the attached plan with the provision that fencing shall be of the rope and bollard type and the lighting be similar to lighting used at Saki's in the outdoor tables and that there would be a condition that the lawn would be restored at the end of the season.
Yes: Anthony, Golden, King, VendenNo: Abramson
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the temporary outdoor dining on Town Land application by Steven Schnitzev on behalf of Saki LLC., subject to the attach Temporary License For Use of Property For Outdoor Dining drafted to form by Town Counsel and according to the attached plan with the provision that fencing shall be of the rope and bollard type and the lighting be similar to lighting used at Saki's in the outdoor tables and that there would be a condition that the lawn would be restored at the end of the season. Motion: Louise Venden Second: Lise King Roll Call Chair David Abramson: no Vice Chair John Golden: yes Member Robert Anthony: yes Member Lise King: yes Member Louise Venden: yes.” (Motion: Venden, second: King)
Apr 26Direct the TM to reissue the solicitation of price…Motion: Move that Select Board direct the TM to reissue the solicitation…Passed · see note
April 26, 2021: Direct the TM to reissue the solicitation of price quotations for consulting services to advise the town on indigenous projects and execute the contract and refer this request to that…
Move that Select Board direct the TM to reissue the solicitation of price quotations for consulting services to advise the town on indigenous projects and execute the contract and refer this request to that consultant.
The minutes say "Roll Call" but do not list the votes.
From the minutes
“Move that Select Board direct the TM to reissue the solicitation of price quotations for consulting services to advise the town on indigenous projects and execute the contract and refer this request to that consultant. Motion: David Abramson Second: Lise King Member Lise King gave an update on the indigenous consultant and suggested going out to solicited quotes. Town Manager Alex Morse also suggested going out to bid again. The Board supports moving forward with looking for another consultant. Roll Call.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
Apr 12Approve the $222,300 of funding from the Tourism Fund…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to approve the $222,300 of…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 12, 2021: Approve the $222,300 of funding from the Tourism Fund for the following FY2022 Tourism Event and Matching Marketing Grants as recommended by the Visitor Services Board
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the $222,300 of funding from the Tourism Fund for the following FY2022 Tourism Event and Matching Marketing Grants as recommended by the Visitor Services Board.
The roll call does not give a vote for Louise Venden, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the $222,300 of funding from the Tourism Fund for the following FY2022 Tourism Event and Matching Marketing Grants as recommended by the Visitor Services Board. Motion: David Abramson Second: John Golden Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
Apr 12Approve the Economic Development Committee's FY2021 grant recommendations as…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Economic Development…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 12, 2021: Approve the Economic Development Committee's FY2021 grant recommendations as presented
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Economic Development Committee's FY2021 grant recommendations as presented.
The roll call does not give a vote for Lise King, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Economic Development Committee's FY2021 grant recommendations as presented. Motion: David Abramson Second: Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson)
Mar 22Proclaim Friday, April 2, 2021 Charles Sumner DayMotion: Move that the Select Board vote to proclaim Friday, April 2,…Passed · see note
March 22, 2021: Proclaim Friday, April 2, 2021 Charles Sumner Day
Move that the Select Board vote to proclaim Friday, April 2, 2021 Charles Sumner Day.
The minutes say "Roll Call" but do not list the votes.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to proclaim Friday, April 2, 2021 Charles Sumner Day. Motion: David Abramson Second: Lise King Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
Mar 22Asked David Gardner and Town Counsel work on a…Motion: Move that the Select Board asked David Gardner and Town Counsel…Passed 4–1 · No: Abramson
March 22, 2021: Asked David Gardner and Town Counsel work on a warrant article that would create an advisory board that is attached to the PPPC that would allow for input from stakeholders…
Move that the Select Board asked David Gardner and Town Counsel work on a warrant article that would create an advisory board that is attached to the PPPC that would allow for input from stakeholders and pier services.
Yes: Anthony, Golden, King, VendenNo: Abramson
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board asked David Gardner and Town Counsel work on a warrant article that would create an advisory board that is attached to the PPPC that would allow for input from stakeholders and pier services. Motion Louise Venden Second John Golden Chair David Abramson: No Chair John Golden: Yes Member Robert Anthony: Yes Lise King: Yes Louise Venden: Yes Motion passes 4-1-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
Feb 25Offer Alex Morse the position of Town ManagerMotion: Move the Select Board offer Alex Morse the position of Town…Passed · see note
February 25, 2021 (Special meeting): Offer Alex Morse the position of Town Manager
Move the Select Board offer Alex Morse the position of Town Manager.
The minutes say "Roll Call" but do not list the votes.
From the minutes
“Move the Select Board offer Alex Morse the position of Town Manager. Motion: David Abramson Second: Lise King Roll Call.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
Feb 25Chair David Abramson and Lise King be the negotiating…Motion: Move that Chair David Abramson and Lise King be the negotiating…Passed · see note
February 25, 2021 (Special meeting): Chair David Abramson and Lise King be the negotiating team with the candidate
Move that Chair David Abramson and Lise King be the negotiating team with the candidate.
The minutes say "Roll Call" but do not list the votes.
From the minutes
“Move that Chair David Abramson and Lise King be the negotiating team with the candidate. Motion: David Abramson Second Lise King Roll Call.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
Feb 8Refer the Policy Code of Conduct for Boards/Commissions/Committees to…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to refer the Policy Code…Passed 4–1 · No: Venden
February 8, 2021: Refer the Policy Code of Conduct for Boards/Commissions/Committees to Board and Committee members to solicit feedback
Move that the Select Board vote to refer the Policy Code of Conduct for Boards/Commissions/Committees to Board and Committee members to solicit feedback.
Yes: Abramson, Anthony, Golden, KingNo: Venden
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to refer the Policy Code of Conduct for Boards/Commissions/Committees to Board and Committee members to solicit feedback. Motion: David Abramson Second: John Golden For Discussion: Member Venden and Member King expressed concerns soliciting feedback from all the board and committee members. Vice Chair Golden and Member Anthony supported soliciting feedback. Roll Call David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: No.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
Jan 11Joint Meeting with Visitor Services BoardMotion: A. Joint Meeting with Visitor Services BoardPassed · see note
January 11, 2021: Joint Meeting with Visitor Services Board
A. Joint Meeting with Visitor Services Board
The minutes say "Roll Call" but do not list the votes. The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“A. Joint Meeting with Visitor Services Board Roll Call.”
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