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May 12, 2025
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Erik Borg, Austin Miller, Leslie Sandberg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
Chair Abramson declared the consent agenda approved without objection.
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..”
A. Bicycle Committee - Christina Tarvers, Regular, Karen Cappotto, Regular; Jennifer
Appoint Christina Tarvers as a Regular member on the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2027
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Christina Tarvers as a Regular member on the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Christina Tarvers as a Regular member on the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2027. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Appoint Karen Cappotto as a Regular member on the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2025
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Karen Cappotto as a Regular member on the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Karen Cappotto as a Regular member on the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2025. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
Appoint Jennifer Kopec as an alternate member on the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2027
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Jennifer Kopec as an alternate member on the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Jennifer Kopec as an alternate member on the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2027. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
B. Airport Commission - Michael Dulock, Alternate to Regular, Michael Colman,
Appoint Michael Dulock as a Regular member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2027
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Dulock as a Regular member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Dulock as a Regular member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2027. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
Appoint Michael Colman as an Alternate member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2025
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Colman as an Alternate member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Colman as an Alternate member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2025. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
D. Zoning Board of Appeals - Nathan Butera, Alternate; 2 alternate positions available
Appoint Nathan Butera as an alternate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire on December 31, 2027
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Nathan Butera as an alternate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire on December 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Nathan Butera as an alternate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire on December 31, 2027. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
A. Curb Cut 146 Commercial Street - Application by Bradford Walker, on behalf of
Approve the application by Bradford Walker, on behalf of Chambers- Kusy Living Trust, to construct a 9-foot curb cut on Conant Street for access to a proposed new driveway at the rear of the...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the application by Bradford Walker, on behalf of Chambers- Kusy Living Trust, to construct a 9-foot curb cut on Conant Street for access to a proposed new driveway at the rear of the property at 146 Commercial Street in support of building renovations.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the application by Bradford Walker, on behalf of Chambers- Kusy Living Trust, to construct a 9-foot curb cut on Conant Street for access to a proposed new driveway at the rear of the property at 146 Commercial Street in support of building renovations. Motion: John Golden Second: Austin Miller Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Miller)
B. Police Chief Appointment - Town Manager Alex Morse, Search Committee Chair Earl
Approve the appointment of Gregory Hennick as the Provincetown Chief of Police by Town Manager Alex Morse pending successful contract negotiations and review and approval by the Select Board
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the appointment of Gregory Hennick as the Provincetown Chief of Police by Town Manager Alex Morse pending successful contract negotiations and review and approval by the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the appointment of Gregory Hennick as the Provincetown Chief of Police by Town Manager Alex Morse pending successful contract negotiations and review and approval by the Select Board. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: April 28, 2025 6pm (Regular) with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: April 28, 2025 6pm (Regular) with changes so noted.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: April 28, 2025 6pm (Regular) with changes so noted. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
A. MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 6 for the purpose of: To consider the purchase, exchange,
Enter Executive Session: Leslie Sandberg
Motion to Enter Executive Session: Leslie Sandberg
From the minutes
“Motion to Enter Executive Session: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote: 5-0-0 Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye.” (second: Miller)
The Open Session adjourned at 7:29PM The Select Board Entered Executive Session at 7:30PM and voted to reconvene in Open Session at 8:21PM
The Open Session adjourned at 7:29PM The Select Board Entered Executive Session at 7:30PM and voted to reconvene in Open Session at 8:21PM
From the minutes
“The Open Session adjourned at 7:29PM The Select Board Entered Executive Session at 7:30PM and voted to reconvene in Open Session at 8:21PM: Motion: John Golden Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0 Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Borg)
Approve the form of lease by and between the United States of America Department of the Interior by the National Park Service, and the Town, and authorize and/or consent to the Airport Commission...
MOVE That the Select Board vote to approve the form of lease by and between the United States of America Department of the Interior by the National Park Service, and the Town, and authorize and/or consent to the Airport Commission to also vote to approve said lease as to form, and further to authorize Town Counsel to work with the Town Manager and Chair of the Airport Commission to effectuate any further revisions to said lease and to thereafter authorize the Town Manager or his designee and the Chair of the Airport Commission or his designee to execute said lease and any other documents as may be necessary or convenient in order to consummate the transaction.
From the minutes
“MOVE That the Select Board vote to approve the form of lease by and between the United States of America Department of the Interior by the National Park Service, and the Town, and authorize and/or consent to the Airport Commission to also vote to approve said lease as to form, and further to authorize Town Counsel to work with the Town Manager and Chair of the Airport Commission to effectuate any further revisions to said lease and to thereafter authorize the Town Manager or his designee and the Chair of the Airport Commission or his designee to execute said lease and any other documents as may be necessary or convenient in order to consummate the transaction. Motion: John Golden Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0 Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Borg)
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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