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September 8, 2025
8 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..”
B. Curb Cut: 16A Jerome Smith - Application by Braden Witt on behalf of Provincetown
Approve the application by Braden Witt on behalf of Provincetown Department of Public Works requesting to establish two 24-foot-wide access points on Route 6 to serve the new Satellite Wastewater...
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the application by Braden Witt on behalf of Provincetown Department of Public Works requesting to establish two 24-foot-wide access points on Route 6 to serve the new Satellite Wastewater Treatment Facility.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the application by Braden Witt on behalf of Provincetown Department of Public Works requesting to establish two 24-foot-wide access points on Route 6 to serve the new Satellite Wastewater Treatment Facility. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
C. Curb Cut: 404 Commercial Street - Application by Robin Reid on behalf of Latasa
Continue the hearing for 404 Commercial Street to September 22, 2025, at 7PM
MOVE that the Select Board vote to continue the hearing for 404 Commercial Street to September 22, 2025, at 7PM.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to continue the hearing for 404 Commercial Street to September 22, 2025, at 7PM. Motion: David Abramson Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Sandberg)
B. Proposed County-Wide Local Option Luxury Real Estate Transfer Fee.
Direct the Chair and Town Manager to draft a letter of support to the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates for a county-wide transfer fee provided that it is consistent in principle with home...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to direct the Chair and Town Manager to draft a letter of support to the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates for a county-wide transfer fee provided that it is consistent in principle with home rule petitions previously authorized by Provincetown Town Meeting with the local control therein and recently proposed Seasonal Communities legislation.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to direct the Chair and Town Manager to draft a letter of support to the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates for a county-wide transfer fee provided that it is consistent in principle with home rule petitions previously authorized by Provincetown Town Meeting with the local control therein and recently proposed Seasonal Communities legislation. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
C. Discussion and response to Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Ronald Beaty on
Approve the response to the filed Open Meeting Law complaint as amended and to authorize Town Counsel to send the response on behalf of the Town
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the response to the filed Open Meeting Law complaint as amended and to authorize Town Counsel to send the response on behalf of the Town.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the response to the filed Open Meeting Law complaint as amended and to authorize Town Counsel to send the response on behalf of the Town. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Borg)
D. Select Board Curb Cut Policy Updates
Approve and adopt the Curb Cut Policy as amended
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve and adopt the Curb Cut Policy as amended.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve and adopt the Curb Cut Policy as amended. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Borg)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: August 25, 2025, 6pm (Regular) as printed
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: August 25, 2025, 6pm (Regular) as printed.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: August 25, 2025, 6pm (Regular) as printed. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
A. Pursuant to G.L. c 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective
Go into Executive Session pursuant to: 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...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to: 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 - In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division, Case No. 17-md-2804 (Hon. Dan Aaron Polster) and to not reconvene in open session.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to: 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 - In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division, Case No. 17-md-2804 (Hon. Dan Aaron Polster) and to not reconvene in open session. Motion: Erik Borg Second: John Golden Vote: 5-0-0 Roll Call Vote: David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Erik Borg: Aye Austin Miller: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye.” (Motion: Borg, second: Golden)
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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