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July 28, 2025
7 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, except for item 00H.
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, except for item 00H..”
H. Approve and sign the Proclamation from the Select Board to Attorney John Giorgio thanking
Sign the proclamation for Attorney John Giorgio for his many years of service to the Town of Provincetown
MOVE That the Select Board vote to sign the proclamation for Attorney John Giorgio for his many years of service to the Town of Provincetown.
From the minutes
“MOVE That the Select Board vote to sign the proclamation for Attorney John Giorgio for his many years of service to the Town of Provincetown. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
A. License Agreement: 27 Captain Bertie's Way - Application by Robin Reid on behalf
Post pone the application by Robin Reid on behalf of Family Dog of Massachusetts, Inc., requesting a License Agreement between Family Dog of Massachusetts, Inc., and the Town of Provincetown for...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to post pone the application by Robin Reid on behalf of Family Dog of Massachusetts, Inc., requesting a License Agreement between Family Dog of Massachusetts, Inc., and the Town of Provincetown for the construction and use of two driveways on Town-owned property to provide parking to the property located at 27 Captain Bertie's Way to October 14, 2025 at 7PM.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to post pone the application by Robin Reid on behalf of Family Dog of Massachusetts, Inc., requesting a License Agreement between Family Dog of Massachusetts, Inc., and the Town of Provincetown for the construction and use of two driveways on Town-owned property to provide parking to the property located at 27 Captain Bertie's Way to October 14, 2025 at 7PM. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
B. License Agreement: 19 Ryder Street - Application by Brandt Allen and Michael
Postpone the application by Brandt Allen and Michael Santos requesting a License Agreement with the Town of Provincetown to occupy two Town parking spaces at the Municipal Parking Lot to place a...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to postpone the application by Brandt Allen and Michael Santos requesting a License Agreement with the Town of Provincetown to occupy two Town parking spaces at the Municipal Parking Lot to place a 40ft. by 8ft. storage container which will provide luggage storage to visitors and to utilize the adjacent 24ft. by 12ft. area for a pedestrian entry zone, to October 14, 2025 at 7PM.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to postpone the application by Brandt Allen and Michael Santos requesting a License Agreement with the Town of Provincetown to occupy two Town parking spaces at the Municipal Parking Lot to place a 40ft. by 8ft. storage container which will provide luggage storage to visitors and to utilize the adjacent 24ft. by 12ft. area for a pedestrian entry zone, to October 14, 2025 at 7PM. Motion: Erik Borg Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Borg, second: Sandberg)
C. Curb Cut: 519 Commercial Street - Application by Carla Davis on behalf of Saint
Postpone the application by Carla Davis on behalf of Saint Mary's of the Harbor requesting a 15 foot curb cut for the creation of a driveway for access to the Rectory building on the property
MOVE that the Select Board vote to postpone the application by Carla Davis on behalf of Saint Mary's of the Harbor requesting a 15 foot curb cut for the creation of a driveway for access to the Rectory building on the property.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to postpone the application by Carla Davis on behalf of Saint Mary's of the Harbor requesting a 15 foot curb cut for the creation of a driveway for access to the Rectory building on the property. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: June 23, 2025 6pm (Regular) as printed
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: June 23, 2025 6pm (Regular) as printed.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: June 23, 2025 6pm (Regular) as printed. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
9. Executive Session - Vote to go into Executive Session
Go into Executive Session Pursuant to: A. Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session Pursuant to: A. Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: 1. Curaleaf Massachusetts Inc. v. Town of Provincetown Barnstable Superior Court, Case No. 2472CV00467 2. Lauren Johnson et al. v. Larry J. Luster et al. (Provincetown Zoning Board of Appeals) Land Court, Case No. 23 MISC 000194 (RBF) 3. Richard O'Connor v. William G. Dugan, as Trustee of Delft Haven II Condominium Trust, Delft Haven II Condominium Trust, Provincetown Conservation Commission and the Town of Provincetown Barnstable Superior Court, Case No. 2472CV00012 4. Jonathan Sinaiko v. Town of Provincetown, et al Barnstable Superior Court, Case No. 2472CV00385 5. Daniele C. Taddei v. Provincetown Zoning Board of Appeals et al Barnstable Superior Court, Case No. 2472CV00434 6. Nicolas Patrick v. James F. Golden, in their official capacity as Chief of Police of the Provincetown Police Department Orleans District Court, Case No. 2526CV000051 7. Deckelbaum, Trustee of the Huey Trust v. Provincetown Zoning Board of Appeals and Siobhan Carew; and Lora Papetsas, Individually and as Trustee of the Jack Papetsas Revocable Living Trust Land Court, Case No. 16 MISC 000014 8. Reis-Dennis v. Provincetown Board of Appeals and Nancy Lockwood as Trustee
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session Pursuant to: A. Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: 1. Curaleaf Massachusetts Inc. v. Town of Provincetown Barnstable Superior Court, Case No. 2472CV00467 2. Lauren Johnson et al. v. Larry J. Luster et al. (Provincetown Zoning Board of Appeals) Land Court, Case No. 23 MISC 000194 (RBF) 3. Richard O'Connor v. William G. Dugan, as Trustee of Delft Haven II Condominium Trust, Delft Haven II Condominium Trust, Provincetown Conservation Commission and the Town of Provincetown Barnstable Superior Court, Case No. 2472CV00012 4. Jonathan Sinaiko v. Town of Provincetown, et al Barnstable Superior Court, Case No. 2472CV00385 5. Daniele C. Taddei v. Provincetown Zoning Board of Appeals et al Barnstable Superior Court, Case No. 2472CV00434 6. Nicolas Patrick v. James F. Golden, in their official capacity as Chief of Police of the Provincetown Police Department Orleans District Court, Case No. 2526CV000051 7. Deckelbaum, Trustee of the Huey Trust v. Provincetown Zoning Board of Appeals and Siobhan Carew; and Lora Papetsas, Individually and as Trustee of the Jack Papetsas Revocable Living Trust Land Court, Case No. 16 MISC 000014 8. Reis-Dennis v. Provincetown Board of Appeals and Nancy Lockwood as Trustee Barnstable Superior Court, Case No. 2172CV00190 9. Hydraulic Dredge - Requests for Determination of Applicability Mass. Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") 10. Town of Provincetown v. United States Postal Service Orleans District Court, Case No. 2026CV000017 11. Meredith Lobur v. Town of Provincetown, et al. Mass. Commission Against Discrimination 12. King's County, et al. v. Turner, et al. U.S. District Court for Seattle, Case No. 2:25-CV-814 13. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, et al. v. United States Department of Transportation, et al. U.S. District Court for Rhode Island, Case No. 25-CV-208 B. MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 or 10, to consider and approve previous executive session minutes from May 27, 2025. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0 Roll Call: David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Erik Borg: Aye Austin Miller: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, 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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