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February 24, 2025
9 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Austin Miller, Leslie Sandberg, Erik Borg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
Chair Abramson declared the consent agenda approved without objection, aside from item 00A, for
The minutes say this was approved "without objection" and do not record a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Abramson declared the consent agenda approved without objection, aside from item 00A, for which no vote was made..”
A. Annual Growth Management Report
Finds that the town is in compliance with the DEP's permitted average daily withdrawal of 850,000 with a 2024 average daily withdrawal of 740,213 GPD
Move that the Select Board finds that the town is in compliance with the DEP's permitted average daily withdrawal of 850,000 with a 2024 average daily withdrawal of 740,213 GPD.
Yes: Abramson, Golden, Miller, SandbergThe roll call lists Erik Borg as absent.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board finds that the town is in compliance with the DEP's permitted average daily withdrawal of 850,000 with a 2024 average daily withdrawal of 740,213 GPD. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - *Member Borg was not present for this vote* Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
Make the following 2025 allocations to growth management: Category 1a: 0 gallons Category 1b: 0 gallons Category 2: 2,750 gallons Category 3: [609, 1,100, 1,540] gallons Category 3a: 330 gallons...
Move that the Select Board make the following 2025 allocations to growth management: Category 1a: 0 gallons Category 1b: 0 gallons Category 2: 2,750 gallons Category 3: [609, 1,100, 1,540] gallons Category 3a: 330 gallons Category 4: 0 gallons Category 4a: 0 gallons
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board make the following 2025 allocations to growth management: Category 1a: 0 gallons Category 1b: 0 gallons Category 2: 2,750 gallons Category 3: [609, 1,100, 1,540] gallons Category 3a: 330 gallons Category 4: 0 gallons Category 4a: 0 gallons Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Assign 990 gallons from Category 1a to Category 2 and to assign 1,980 gallons from Category 1b to Category 2
Move that the Select Board vote to assign 990 gallons from Category 1a to Category 2 and to assign 1,980 gallons from Category 1b to Category 2.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to assign 990 gallons from Category 1a to Category 2 and to assign 1,980 gallons from Category 1b to Category 2. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
B. 6 Gosnold Street - Application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy
Continue to March 10th, 2025 at 7PM the Application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting permission to relocate JO Pole No. 2/43, anchor and guy along Bradford Street 35'
Move to continue to March 10th, 2025 at 7PM the Application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting permission to relocate JO Pole No. 2/43, anchor and guy along Bradford Street 35'.
Yes: Abramson, Borg, Miller, SandbergThe roll call lists John Golden as absent.
From the minutes
“Move to continue to March 10th, 2025 at 7PM the Application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting permission to relocate JO Pole No. 2/43, anchor and guy along Bradford Street 35'. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - *Member Golden was not present for this vote* Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
B. Joint Meeting with Finance Committee on the FY2026 budget reconciliation.
Approve as amended the FY2026 Operating Budget in the amount of $41,802,024
MOVE that the Select Board approve as amended the FY2026 Operating Budget in the amount of $41,802,024.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board approve as amended the FY2026 Operating Budget in the amount of $41,802,024. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
Approve as amended the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $7,771,999
MOVE that the Select Board approve as amended the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $7,771,999
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board approve as amended the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $7,771,999 Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of February 10, 2025 6 pm (Regular Meeting) as printed
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of February 10, 2025 6 pm (Regular Meeting) as printed.
Yes: Abramson, Borg, Golden, MillerAbstained: Sandberg
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of February 10, 2025 6 pm (Regular Meeting) as printed. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Abstain Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
8. Select Board Closing Matter - Topics to Include but not limited to
Adjourn the meeting
Motion to Adjourn: Austin Miller Austin Miller - Aye
The roll call for this vote is printed in two columns in the minutes; read together it lists all five members as "Aye" (Vote: 5-0-0).
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn: Austin Miller Austin Miller - Aye Second: Leslie Sandberg Leslie Sandberg - Aye Role: Vote: 5-0-0 David Abramson - Aye.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
From the Provincetown Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Select Board agendas and minutes archive. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Provincetown Independent (courtesy of the members, or by Paul Benson). John Golden: Provincetown Banner (Wicked Local), photo by Vincent Guadazno, February 2019.
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