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August 25, 2025
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, Erik Borg, Austin Miller, Leslie Sandberg
Absent: John Golden
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 - Calin Duke, Regular
Appoint Calin Duke as a Regular member on the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2026
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Calin Duke as a Regular member on the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Calin Duke as a Regular member on the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2026. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
B. Disability Committee - Richard Kapler, Regular
Appoint Richard Kaplar as a Regular member on the Disability Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2027
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Richard Kaplar as a Regular member on the Disability Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Richard Kaplar as a Regular member on the Disability Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2027. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
A. FY2026 Property Tax Rate Classification - Chief Assessor Scott Fahle
Establish a residential factor of "1" Establishing a residential factor of 1 would keep the tax rate the same for all classes of property MOVE that the Select Board vote not to adopt a split tax rate
MOVE that the Select Board vote to establish a residential factor of "1" Establishing a residential factor of 1 would keep the tax rate the same for all classes of property MOVE that the Select Board vote not to adopt a split tax rate. Voting for a split tax rate would tax Commercial Property at a higher tax rate. MOVE that the Select Board vote not to adopt a "small business exemption". [an exemption of up to 10% may be adopted, which shifts the tax burden from certain qualifying small businesses to all other commercial and industrial property]; and MOVE that the Select Board vote to identify 23,529.97 in unused property tax levy capacity.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to establish a residential factor of "1" Establishing a residential factor of 1 would keep the tax rate the same for all classes of property MOVE that the Select Board vote not to adopt a split tax rate. Voting for a split tax rate would tax Commercial Property at a higher tax rate. MOVE that the Select Board vote not to adopt a "small business exemption". [an exemption of up to 10% may be adopted, which shifts the tax burden from certain qualifying small businesses to all other commercial and industrial property]; and MOVE that the Select Board vote to identify 23,529.97 in unused property tax levy capacity. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
Adopt a "residential exemption" of 35 % [an exemption of up to 35% may be adopted, to shift the tax burden from residents to non-residents, within the residential class]
MOVE that the Select Board vote to adopt a "residential exemption" of 35 % [an exemption of up to 35% may be adopted, to shift the tax burden from residents to non-residents, within the residential class].
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to adopt a "residential exemption" of 35 % [an exemption of up to 35% may be adopted, to shift the tax burden from residents to non-residents, within the residential class]. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 3-1-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
B. Curb Cut - 44 Captain Bertie's Way: Request from Doug Dolezal on behalf of 44
Approve the request from Doug Dolezal on behalf of 44 Captain Bertie's Way LLC to requesting to extend an existing curb cut from 19 feet to 29 feet wide to provide a driveway and parking area to...
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the request from Doug Dolezal on behalf of 44 Captain Bertie's Way LLC to requesting to extend an existing curb cut from 19 feet to 29 feet wide to provide a driveway and parking area to the proposed inclusionary zoning housing project at 44 Captain Bertie's Way Provincetown, MA, according to the plan submitted.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the request from Doug Dolezal on behalf of 44 Captain Bertie's Way LLC to requesting to extend an existing curb cut from 19 feet to 29 feet wide to provide a driveway and parking area to the proposed inclusionary zoning housing project at 44 Captain Bertie's Way Provincetown, MA, according to the plan submitted. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
A. Appoint Select Board Clerk
Appoint Austin Miller as the Clerk to the Select Board, to work in conjunction with the Select Board Secretary with a term of one year, commencing immediately
MOVE that the Select Board vote to appoint Austin Miller as the Clerk to the Select Board, to work in conjunction with the Select Board Secretary with a term of one year, commencing immediately.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to appoint Austin Miller as the Clerk to the Select Board, to work in conjunction with the Select Board Secretary with a term of one year, commencing immediately. Motion: Erik Borg Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Borg, second: Sandberg)
B. Select Board Policies & Procedures Updates
Approve and adopt the updates to the Select Board Policies & Procedures handbook as amended
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve and adopt the updates to the Select Board Policies & Procedures handbook as amended.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve and adopt the updates to the Select Board Policies & Procedures handbook as amended. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: July 28, 2025, 6pm (Regular) as printed
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: July 28, 2025, 6pm (Regular) as printed.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: July 28, 2025, 6pm (Regular) as printed. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
A. MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 3, 6, to consider and approve previous executive session
Go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 3,6, to consider and approve previous executive session minutes from May 27, 2025 and July 28, 2025. and to not reconvene in open...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 3,6, to consider and approve previous executive session minutes from May 27, 2025 and July 28, 2025. and to not reconvene in open session.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 3,6, to consider and approve previous executive session minutes from May 27, 2025 and July 28, 2025. and to not reconvene in open session. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Erik Borg Vote: 4-0-0 Roll Call Vote: David Abramson: Aye Erik Borg: Aye Austin Miller: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye.” (Motion: Miller, 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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