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October 27, 2025
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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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. Curb Cut: 124 Alden Street - Application by Gerald Carreiro on behalf of the Roman
Continue the request from Gerald Carreiro on behalf of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River to install a 16-foot-wide curb cut on the Winslow Street side of 124 Alden Street for access into the...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to continue the request from Gerald Carreiro on behalf of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River to install a 16-foot-wide curb cut on the Winslow Street side of 124 Alden Street for access into the new area of the cemetery on Winslow Street, according to the plan submitted, to January 26, 2026 at 7PM.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to continue the request from Gerald Carreiro on behalf of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River to install a 16-foot-wide curb cut on the Winslow Street side of 124 Alden Street for access into the new area of the cemetery on Winslow Street, according to the plan submitted, to January 26, 2026 at 7PM. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
B. Curb Cut: 519 Commercial Street - Application by Carla Davis on behalf of Saint Mary's
Approve the application by Carla Davis on behalf of Saint Mary's of the Harbor (519 Commercial Street) requesting an 18-foot curb cut for the creation of a driveway for access to the rectory...
MOVE that the select board vote to approve the application by Carla Davis on behalf of Saint Mary's of the Harbor (519 Commercial Street) requesting an 18-foot curb cut for the creation of a driveway for access to the rectory building on the property as conditioned, with the following conditions be that; 1)The hedges on the property along Commercial St. be trimmed and maintained at a height of not more than three feet from the ground measured on the South side of the hedges, as shown on the revised site plan 2. 2)That the applicant first obtains all necessary approvals from the Conservation Commission, the Historic District Commission, the Planning Board and or Zoning Board of Appeals for the Stockade fence proposed to be installed along the eastern boundary of the parcel abutting Actins Atkins Lane Town, landing plus police and Fire Chief approvals. 3) To restore the landscaping along the fencing.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the select board vote to approve the application by Carla Davis on behalf of Saint Mary's of the Harbor (519 Commercial Street) requesting an 18-foot curb cut for the creation of a driveway for access to the rectory building on the property as conditioned, with the following conditions be that; 1)The hedges on the property along Commercial St. be trimmed and maintained at a height of not more than three feet from the ground measured on the South side of the hedges, as shown on the revised site plan 2. 2)That the applicant first obtains all necessary approvals from the Conservation Commission, the Historic District Commission, the Planning Board and or Zoning Board of Appeals for the Stockade fence proposed to be installed along the eastern boundary of the parcel abutting Actins Atkins Lane Town, landing plus police and Fire Chief approvals. And 3) To restore the landscaping along the fencing. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
C. Curb Cut: 404 Commercial Street - Application by Robin Reid on behalf of Latasa-Nicks
Continue the application by Robin Reid on behalf of Latasa-Nicks Properties LLC requesting to separate an existing double-length curb cut at the south-west corner of the property, and to relocate...
Move that the Select Board vote to continue the application by Robin Reid on behalf of Latasa-Nicks Properties LLC requesting to separate an existing double-length curb cut at the south-west corner of the property, and to relocate the separated curb cut to the south-east corner of the property, to January 26, 2025, at 7PM.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to continue the application by Robin Reid on behalf of Latasa-Nicks Properties LLC requesting to separate an existing double-length curb cut at the south-west corner of the property, and to relocate the separated curb cut to the south-east corner of the property, to January 26, 2025, at 7PM. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 4-1-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
A. Tourism Budget Recommendations - Assistant Tourism Director Nina Cantor, Visitor
Approve the fiscal year 2027 Tourism Budget proposal for Tourism Fund Expenditures and recommend it for 2026 Annual Town Meeting
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the fiscal year 2027 Tourism Budget proposal for Tourism Fund Expenditures and recommend it for 2026 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the fiscal year 2027 Tourism Budget proposal for Tourism Fund Expenditures and recommend it for 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
B. Discussion of 'Shared Street' designation and regulations for Commercial Street
Direct the town manager to work with the select board clerk Miller to parse out short term and long-term initiatives for Commercial Street Corridor Safety
MOVE that the Select Board direct the town manager to work with the select board clerk Miller to parse out short term and long-term initiatives for Commercial Street Corridor Safety.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board direct the town manager to work with the select board clerk Miller to parse out short term and long-term initiatives for Commercial Street Corridor Safety. 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: October 27, 2025, 6pm (Regular) with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: October 27, 2025, 6pm (Regular) with changes so noted.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: October 27, 2025, 6pm (Regular) with changes so noted. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 4-0-1 with Chair Abramson abstaining due to his absence at the 10/14 meeting..” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
8. Select Board Closing Matter - Topics to Include but not limited to
Items) Austin Miller: Yield
Items) Austin Miller: Yield. Leslie Sandberg: Yield. John Golden: Yield. Erik Borg: Yield David Abramson - Thanked Clerk Miller for his proposal on Shared Streets.
From the minutes
“items) Austin Miller: Yield. Leslie Sandberg: Yield. John Golden: Yield. Erik Borg: Yield David Abramson - Thanked Clerk Miller for his proposal on Shared Streets. Movement to Adjourn: Erik Borg Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Borg, 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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