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February 9, 2026
14 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Austin Miller, Erik Borg, Leslie Sandberg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
Without objection, Chair Abramson waived the reading of the Consent Agenda and approved without
The minutes say this was approved "without objection" and do not record a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Without objection, Chair Abramson waived the reading of the Consent Agenda and approved without objection..”
F. Approve John Henry Trust Fund Transfer to the Cape Cod Children's Place in the amount of
Approve the Consent Agenda excluding Item 00C
Move that the Select Board approve the Consent Agenda excluding Item 00C.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the Consent Agenda excluding Item 00C. Motion: David Abramson Second: John Golden Roll: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
Approve Consent Agenda Item 00C with revisions as discussed
Move that the Select Board approve Consent Agenda Item 00C with revisions as discussed.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve Consent Agenda Item 00C with revisions as discussed. Motion: David Abramson Second: Austin Miller Roll: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Miller)
A. Reconsideration of Appointments for the Airport Commission - Dominick Tribone, Brian
Appoint Brian Orter as a Regular member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2028
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Brian Orter as a Regular member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2028.
Yes: Borg, GoldenNo: Abramson, Miller, Sandberg
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Brian Orter as a Regular member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2028. Motion: John Golden Second: Erik Borg Roll: David Abramson - Nay John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Nay Leslie Sandberg - Nay.” (Motion: Golden, second: Borg)
Appoint Brian Orter as a Regular member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2026
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Brian Orter as a Regular member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Brian Orter as a Regular member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2026. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
Appoint Dominic Tribone as a Regular member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2028
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Dominic Tribone as a Regular member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2028.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Dominic Tribone as a Regular member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2028. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Roll: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
B. Harbor Committee - Gavin Kennedy, Regular
Appoint Gavin Kennedy as a Regular member on the Harbor Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Gavin Kennedy as a Regular member on the Harbor Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Gavin Kennedy as a Regular member on the Harbor Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Roll: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
A. Review & Discuss Cannery Wharf Park Facility Use Policy
Approve and adopt the Cannery Wharf Park Facility Use Policy and fees as presented
Move that the Select Board vote to approve and adopt the Cannery Wharf Park Facility Use Policy and fees as presented.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve and adopt the Cannery Wharf Park Facility Use Policy and fees as presented. Motion: Austin Miller Second: John Golden Roll: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Golden)
B. Lease to Locals Update & Year 3 Program Discussion
Allocate $533,192 from the Housing Fund to continue the Lease to Locals Program through March 31, 2027, pending final review and approval by the Year-Round Market Rate Housing Trust
Move that the Select Board vote to allocate $533,192 from the Housing Fund to continue the Lease to Locals Program through March 31, 2027, pending final review and approval by the Year-Round Market Rate Housing Trust.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to allocate $533,192 from the Housing Fund to continue the Lease to Locals Program through March 31, 2027, pending final review and approval by the Year-Round Market Rate Housing Trust. Motion: John Golden Second: Austin Miller Roll: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Miller)
D. CIP Review
Direct Town staff to incorporate urinals into all public restroom renovation redesigns wherever feasible
Move that the Select Board vote to direct Town staff to incorporate urinals into all public restroom renovation redesigns wherever feasible.
Yes: Abramson, Borg, Golden, MillerAbstained: Sandberg
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to direct Town staff to incorporate urinals into all public restroom renovation redesigns wherever feasible. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Erik Borg Roll: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Abstain Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Miller, second: Borg)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: January 12, 2026, 6pm (Regular) as printed
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: January 12, 2026, 6pm (Regular) as printed.
The minutes name Austin Miller as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: January 12, 2026, 6pm (Regular) as printed. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Austin Miller Roll: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller)
January 27, 2026, 6pm (Special Budget Night 2) as printed
January 27, 2026, 6pm (Special Budget Night 2) as printed.
Yes: Golden, Miller, SandbergAbstained: Abramson, Borg
From the minutes
“January 27, 2026, 6pm (Special Budget Night 2) as printed. Motion: Austin Miller Second: John Golden Roll: David Abramson - Abstain John Golden - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Erik Borg - Abstain Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 3-0-2.” (Motion: Miller, second: Golden)
February 3, 2026, 6pm (Regular Rescheduled Budget Night 1) as printed
February 3, 2026, 6pm (Regular Rescheduled Budget Night 1) as printed
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but the roll call reads: David Abramson yes, John Golden yes, Austin Miller yes, Erik Borg abstained, Leslie Sandberg yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“February 3, 2026, 6pm (Regular Rescheduled Budget Night 1) as printed Motion: Austin Miller Second: John Golden Roll: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Erik Borg - Abstain Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Golden)
8. Select Board Closing Matter - Topics to Include but not limited to
Adjourn: Austin Miller
Motion to Adjourn: Austin Miller
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn: Austin Miller Second: John Golden The Select Board adjourned at 9:23PM Minutes transcribed by Amanda Perry.” (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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