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Provincetown Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Meeting night

March 23, 2026

2 meetings this evening, 15 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.

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Provincetown Select Board · Regular meeting

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

Attendance

Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Erik Borg, Austin Miller, Leslie Sandberg

Absent: None

7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Consent Agenda

Approve the consent agenda

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Without objection, Chair Abramson waived the reading of the Consent Agenda and approved all items Consent

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 all items Consent Without Objection..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

A. Annual Shellfish Permit Issuance, Transfers, Renewals - Stephen Wisbauer

Pursuant to MGL C.130 and the Town Shellfish Aquaculture Regulations, to: Approve the following aquaculture license renewals for a period of five (5) years

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOVE that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.130 and the Town Shellfish Aquaculture Regulations, to: Approve the following aquaculture license renewals for a period of five (5) years. Grant #101 issued to Daniel DeGruttola Grants #108, 201E & ADA 13-16 issued to David Flattery & Bethany Tasha Grants #111 & 112 issued to Andre Bois Grant #119 issued to Dale Gorman Grant #120 & 128 issued to Kalliope and Michael Chute Approve a new contingent aquaculture license for Grant # 121 issued to Alex & Joady Brown for two( 2) years Approve the transfer of Grant #'s 37 & 37 extension from Alex & Joady Brown to Michael Dulock for two( 2) years Approve the transfer of Grant # 110 from Alex Iacono to Anne O'Hara for two( 2) years.

From the minutes

“MOVE that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.130 and the Town Shellfish Aquaculture Regulations, to: Approve the following aquaculture license renewals for a period of five (5) years. Grant #101 issued to Daniel DeGruttola Grants #108, 201E & ADA 13-16 issued to David Flattery & Bethany Tasha Grants #111 & 112 issued to Andre Bois Grant #119 issued to Dale Gorman Grant #120 & 128 issued to Kalliope and Michael Chute and Approve a new contingent aquaculture license for Grant # 121 issued to Alex & Joady Brown for two( 2) years and Approve the transfer of Grant #'s 37 & 37 extension from Alex & Joady Brown to Michael Dulock for two( 2) years and Approve the transfer of Grant # 110 from Alex Iacono to Anne O'Hara for two( 2) years. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0 Approved.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

B. Pole Hearing: 12 Winslow Street - Application from Marissa Jackson on behalf of

Eversource Energy requesting to install 30' +/- of 1-3" conduit beginning at pole 73/13 under Captain Berties Way to customer installed handhole 73/H13-B in the parking lot of 12 Winslow Street

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Eversource Energy requesting to install 30' +/- of 1-3" conduit beginning at pole 73/13 under Captain Berties Way to customer installed handhole 73/H13-B in the parking lot of 12 Winslow Street. Erik Borg opened the hearing at 8:09 PM. Austin Miller was out of the room at that time. Applicant Marissa Jackson was available remotely to present the proposal for 12 Winslow Street.

From the minutes

“Eversource Energy requesting to install 30' +/- of 1-3" conduit beginning at pole 73/13 under Captain Berties Way to customer installed handhole 73/H13-B in the parking lot of 12 Winslow Street. Erik Borg opened the hearing at 8:09 PM. Austin Miller was out of the room at that time. Applicant Marissa Jackson was available remotely to present the proposal for 12 Winslow Street. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0 Approved.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

F. Town Meeting Follow Up

Direct Town Administration to adjust the signage at all public restrooms to convert back to Male and Female with signage to indicate inclusivity

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOVE that the Select Board vote to direct Town Administration to adjust the signage at all public restrooms to convert back to Male and Female with signage to indicate inclusivity.

From the minutes

“MOVE that the Select Board vote to direct Town Administration to adjust the signage at all public restrooms to convert back to Male and Female with signage to indicate inclusivity. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Vote: 5-0-0 Approved.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Town manager work to ensure that the amount of pickle ball courts that were voted on in the Motta Field plan in Town Meeting 2024 be adhered to

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOVE that the town manager work to ensure that the amount of pickle ball courts that were voted on in the Motta Field plan in Town Meeting 2024 be adhered to.

From the minutes

“MOVE that the town manager work to ensure that the amount of pickle ball courts that were voted on in the Motta Field plan in Town Meeting 2024 be adhered to. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0 Approved.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings

Approve the minutes of: Monday, March 23, 2026, 6PM (Regular) as printed

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: Monday, March 23, 2026, 6PM (Regular) as printed. Monday, April 6, 2026, 5:30PM (Special) as printed.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: Monday, March 23, 2026, 6PM (Regular) as printed. And Monday, April 6, 2026, 5:30PM (Special) as printed. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0 Approved.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

8. Select Board Closing Matter - Topics to Include but not limited to

Adjourn: John Golden

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to Adjourn: John Golden

From the minutes

“Motion to Adjourn: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (second: Sandberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Provincetown Select Board · Regular meeting

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

Attendance

Present: David Abramson, Austin Miller, Leslie Sandberg

Absent: John Golden, Erik Borg

8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

N. Approve the proclamation for Fire Chief James Roderick for his more than 40 years of dedication to

Approve the proclamation for Fire Chief James Roderick for his more than 40 years of dedication to the Town of Provincetown in honor of his retirement

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the proclamation for Fire Chief James Roderick for his more than 40 years of dedication to the Town of Provincetown in honor of his retirement.

From the minutes

“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the proclamation for Fire Chief James Roderick for his more than 40 years of dedication to the Town of Provincetown in honor of his retirement. Motion: Austin Miller Second: David Abramson Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Abramson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

A. Cultural Council -Taryn Miller Stevens (New), Myra Kooy (New); There are currently two

Appoint Taryn Miller-Stevens as a Regular member on the Cultural Council with a term to expire on December 31, 2028

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Taryn Miller-Stevens as a Regular member on the Cultural Council with a term to expire on December 31, 2028. Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Myra Kooy as a Regular member on the Cultural Council with a term to expire on December 31, 2028.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Taryn Miller-Stevens as a Regular member on the Cultural Council with a term to expire on December 31, 2028. Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Myra Kooy as a Regular member on the Cultural Council with a term to expire on December 31, 2028. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

B. Disability Commission - Sarah Rose (New); There is currently one vacant Alternate

Appoint Sarah Rose as an Alternate member on the Disability Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2028

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Sarah Rose as an Alternate member on the Disability Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2028.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Sarah Rose as an Alternate member on the Disability Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2028. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

C. Planning Board - Michael Gaucher (Current Alternate seeking Regular), Eric Bromage

Appoint Eric Bromage as a Regular member on the Planning Board with a term to expire on December 31, 2027

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Eric Bromage as a Regular member on the Planning Board with a term to expire on December 31, 2027.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Eric Bromage as a Regular member on the Planning Board with a term to expire on December 31, 2027. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

A. Annual Growth Management Report - Community Development Director Timothy

Finds that the town is in compliance with the DEP's permitted average daily withdrawal of 850,000 with a 2025 average daily withdrawal of 757,553 GPD. Move that the Select Board make the following...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Move that the Select Board finds that the town is in compliance with the DEP's permitted average daily withdrawal of 850,000 with a 2025 average daily withdrawal of 757,553 GPD. Move that the Select Board make the following 2026 allocations to growth management: Category 1a: 0 gallons Category 1b: 0 gallons Category 2: 4,290 gallons Category 3: 0 gallons Category 3a: 0 gallons Category 4: 0 gallons Category 4a: 0 gallons Move that the Select Board determine that. although the Town remains in compliance with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection water withdrawal permit, the Town's limited water supply and infrastructure constraints require prioritization of available Title 5 gallonage: and further, that the Select Board make a 2026 allocation of zero (0) gallons to General Use Category 3 (new market-rate housing). In support of this determination. the Select Board makes the following findings: 1. Provincetown's public water supply operated in 2025 at 89% of its permitted level of 850,000 gallons per day, established by the DEP's water withdrawal permit, and is projected to be increasingly constrained; 2. The Water Department is preparing to implement a State of Limited Capacity for Provincetown's public drinking water supply, allocating gallons to discretionary uses like Category 3 ahead of this threshold would reduce flexibility for higher priority needs; 3. There is a clear and urgent demand for housing that serves community needs, which is projected to be

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board finds that the town is in compliance with the DEP's permitted average daily withdrawal of 850,000 with a 2025 average daily withdrawal of 757,553 GPD. and Move that the Select Board make the following 2026 allocations to growth management: Category 1a: 0 gallons Category 1b: 0 gallons Category 2: 4,290 gallons Category 3: 0 gallons Category 3a: 0 gallons Category 4: 0 gallons Category 4a: 0 gallons Move that the Select Board determine that. although the Town remains in compliance with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection water withdrawal permit, the Town's limited water supply and infrastructure constraints require prioritization of available Title 5 gallonage: and further, that the Select Board make a 2026 allocation of zero (0) gallons to General Use Category 3 (new market-rate housing). In support of this determination. the Select Board makes the following findings: 1. Provincetown's public water supply operated in 2025 at 89% of its permitted level of 850,000 gallons per day, established by the DEP's water withdrawal permit, and is projected to be increasingly constrained; 2. The Water Department is preparing to implement a State of Limited Capacity for Provincetown's public drinking water supply, allocating gallons to discretionary uses like Category 3 ahead of this threshold would reduce flexibility for higher priority needs; 3. There is a clear and urgent demand for housing that serves community needs, which is projected to be met under the existing balances of Categories 1 & 2 and by allocating additional gallons to Category 2: and 4. Market-rate housing does not advance the established policy goals of the Select Board to incentivize affordable, community or year-round housing goals; Category 3 units are new market-rate dwellings with no affordability or occupancy restrictions and therefore do not directly address these policy goals. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

B. Housing Fund Request/Appropriations

Allocate $100,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund to partially fund design and plan documents for renovations to the Freeman St. Building to provide future year- round housing units

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVE that the Select Board vote to allocate $100,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund to partially fund design and plan documents for renovations to the Freeman St. Building to provide future year- round housing units. MOVE that the Select Board vote to allocate $100,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund to partially fund design and plan documents for renovations to the Main Fire Station and Johnson St. Firehouse for public safety employee housing. MOVE that the Select Board vote to allocate $185,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund to partially fund the Harbor Hill Capital Plan.

From the minutes

“MOVE that the Select Board vote to allocate $100,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund to partially fund design and plan documents for renovations to the Freeman St. Building to provide future year- round housing units. and MOVE that the Select Board vote to allocate $100,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund to partially fund design and plan documents for renovations to the Main Fire Station and Johnson St. Firehouse for public safety employee housing. and MOVE that the Select Board vote to allocate $185,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund to partially fund the Harbor Hill Capital Plan. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings

Approve the minutes of: Friday, March 6, 2026, 11:15AM (Special) as printed

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: Friday, March 6, 2026, 11:15AM (Special) as printed. Monday, March 9, 2026, 6PM (Regular) as printed.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: Friday, March 6, 2026, 11:15AM (Special) as printed. And Monday, March 9, 2026, 6PM (Regular) as printed. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

8. Select Board Closing Matter - Topics to Include but not limited to

Adjourn: Austin Miller

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion to Adjourn: Austin Miller

From the minutes

“Motion to Adjourn: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 3-0-0.” (second: Sandberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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