MassVoter.com← Provincetown Select BoardProvincetown Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 27, 2026
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Dana Masterpolo, Austin Miller, Leslie Sandberg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Airport Commission - One Regular seat available: Joseph Castellana (current Alternate
Appoint Joseph Castellana as a Regular member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2027
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Joseph Castellana as a Regular member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Joseph Castellana as a Regular member on the Airport Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2027. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
B. 1 Two-Year At-Large seat: (former Women Innkeeper's)
Appoint Anna Meade as a 3-year At-Large member on the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2029
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Anna Meade as a 3-year At-Large member on the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Anna Meade as a 3-year At-Large member on the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2029. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
Appoint Sam Sewell as a 3-year At-Large member on the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2029
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Sam Sewell as a 3-year At-Large member on the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Sam Sewell as a 3-year At-Large member on the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2029. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
Appoint Joseph Rogers as a 2-year At-Large member on the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2028
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Joseph Rogers as a 2-year At-Large member on the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Joseph Rogers as a 2-year At-Large member on the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2028. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
A. Economic Development Permit - 512 Commercial Street: Application for EDP 26-3, 512
Approve the Application for EDP-26-3, 512 Commercial Street, by Thomas Biggert requesting an additional 18 gallons to accommodate retail use
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the Application for EDP-26-3, 512 Commercial Street, by Thomas Biggert requesting an additional 18 gallons to accommodate retail use.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the Application for EDP-26-3, 512 Commercial Street, by Thomas Biggert requesting an additional 18 gallons to accommodate retail use. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
B. Reid, Esq. on behalf of Marcus Builders, LLC, requesting to eliminate the 'uncontrolled'
Approve the curb cut application from Robin B. Reid, Esq. on behalf of Marcus Builders, LLC, requesting to eliminate the 'uncontrolled' curb cut of 54' along Commercial Street, and create a new...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the curb cut application from Robin B. Reid, Esq. on behalf of Marcus Builders, LLC, requesting to eliminate the 'uncontrolled' curb cut of 54' along Commercial Street, and create a new 23' curb cut at Town Landing #4 (361837 - Zero Court Street located at Firehouse #2) for a 18' driveway to the proposed garage that will provide 6 parking spaces in the proposed redevelopment of the property as revised.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the curb cut application from Robin B. Reid, Esq. on behalf of Marcus Builders, LLC, requesting to eliminate the 'uncontrolled' curb cut of 54' along Commercial Street, and create a new 23' curb cut at Town Landing #4 (361837 - Zero Court Street located at Firehouse #2) for a 18' driveway to the proposed garage that will provide 6 parking spaces in the proposed redevelopment of the property as revised. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 4-1-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
5. Town Manager's Report
Direct the Town Manager to draft a request to the Finance Committee to fund winter air service and negotiate with Cape Air to identify potential options and sources of funds
Move that the Select Board direct the Town Manager to draft a request to the Finance Committee to fund winter air service and negotiate with Cape Air to identify potential options and sources of funds.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board direct the Town Manager to draft a request to the Finance Committee to fund winter air service and negotiate with Cape Air to identify potential options and sources of funds. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
Direct the Town Manager to send a letter to Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, and Orleans to ask if they can provide funds for Cape Air
Move to direct the Town Manager to send a letter to Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, and Orleans to ask if they can provide funds for Cape Air.
From the minutes
“Move to direct the Town Manager to send a letter to Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, and Orleans to ask if they can provide funds for Cape Air. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
G. Pamet Lense District of Critical Planning Concern Nomination Preparation and Invitation
Direct the Town Manager to prepare a nomination of the Pamet Lens watershed as a District of Critical Planning Concern pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Cape Cod Commission Act, including...
MOVE that the Select Board direct the Town Manager to prepare a nomination of the Pamet Lens watershed as a District of Critical Planning Concern pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Cape Cod Commission Act, including completion of required boundary mapping and supporting analyses, and a pre-application conference with Cape Cod Commission staff pursuant to the Commission's District of Critical Planning Concern Regulations, provided that no nomination shall be filed with the Commission except upon a further vote of this Board MOVE that the Select Board approve and transmit a letter extending a written invitation to the Truro Select Board to join the Town of Provincetown as co-nominator and to participate jointly in the pre- application conference and in shaping the proposed district guidelines
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board direct the Town Manager to prepare a nomination of the Pamet Lens watershed as a District of Critical Planning Concern pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Cape Cod Commission Act, including completion of required boundary mapping and supporting analyses, and a pre-application conference with Cape Cod Commission staff pursuant to the Commission's District of Critical Planning Concern Regulations, provided that no nomination shall be filed with the Commission except upon a further vote of this Board And MOVE that the Select Board approve and transmit a letter extending a written invitation to the Truro Select Board to join the Town of Provincetown as co-nominator and to participate jointly in the pre- application conference and in shaping the proposed district guidelines Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: Monday, June 22, 2026, 6PM with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: Monday, June 22, 2026, 6PM with changes so noted.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: Monday, June 22, 2026, 6PM with changes so noted. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
9. Executive Session - Vote to go into Execute Session and to not Reconvene in Open Session
Go into Executive Session pursuant to: MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 or 10, to consider and approve and/or release previous executive session minutes: And NOT to reconvene in open...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to: MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 or 10, to consider and approve and/or release previous executive session minutes: And NOT to reconvene in open session.
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to: MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 or 10, to consider and approve and/or release previous executive session minutes: And NOT to reconvene in open session. Roll Call Vote: David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Dana Masterpolo: Aye Austin Miller: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye.”
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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