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August 7, 2025
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Charles Holden, Robert George, Shane Hoctor, Patrick Ellis, Dave Sampson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of July 1O, 2025
To approve the minutes of July 1O, 2025.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to approve the minutes of July 1O, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Hector. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Approve the minutes of July 17, 2025 as revised
To approve the minutes of July 17, 2025 as revised.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to approve the minutes of July 17, 2025 as revised. Seconded by Mr. Hector. Approved (4-0-1)..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
That the Board authorize Centerville Pie company to erect a temporary sign on one corner of the intersection of Rte. 130 and Jan Sebastian Drive that conforms to the 16 square foot sign limit...
That the Board authorize Centerville Pie company to erect a temporary sign on one corner of the intersection of Rte. 130 and Jan Sebastian Drive that conforms to the 16 square foot sign limit described for a temporary sign aligned with Bylaw 6.60, part 6 through December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sampson moved that the Board authorize Centerville Pie company to erect a temporary sign on one corner of the intersection of Rte. 130 and Jan Sebastian Drive that conforms to the 16 square foot sign limit described for a temporary sign aligned with Bylaw 6.60, part 6 through December 31, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Ellis. Mr. Hoctor expressed a concern that it be on town property and not private property. Mr. Ellis said that if the by-laws are being updated, enforcement should be addressed. Mr. Dunham responded that the Building Department is overworked with additions, short term rental inspections and other tasks, so enforcing the sign by-law is not a priority. It is not totally ignored, but it is less important. The motion was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Sampson, second: Ellis)
Change the manager for Amari Bar and Ristorante, 674 Route 6A as requested
To change the manager for Amari Bar and Ristorante, 674 Route 6A as requested.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sampson moved to change the manager for Amari Bar and Ristorante, 674 Route 6A as requested. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Sampson, second: Hoctor)
Appoint Gretchen Mulroy to the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Committee through June 30, 2026
To appoint Gretchen Mulroy to the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Committee through June 30, 2026.
The minutes name Shane Hoctor as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to appoint Gretchen Mulroy to the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Committee through June 30, 2026. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hoctor)
Accept donations totaling$13,754.62 as presented
To accept donations totaling$13,754.62 as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to accept donations totaling$13,754.62 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Ellis. Approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Ellis)
That we, the Sandwich Select Board do hereby proclaim the month of September, 2025, as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month In the Town of Sandwich
That we, the Sandwich Select Board do hereby proclaim the month of September, 2025, as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month In the Town of Sandwich.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved that we, the Sandwich Select Board do hereby proclaim the month of September, 2025, as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month In the Town of Sandwich. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously{50)..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
From the Sandwich Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Sandwich Enterprise (capenews.net).
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