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November 20, 2025
8 recorded votes, 1 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
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Unanimous by roll call vote..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
That the Board approve the new fee charges for the Sandwich Hollows Golf Club as presented
That the Board approve the new fee charges for the Sandwich Hollows Golf Club as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved that the Board approve the new fee charges for the Sandwich Hollows Golf Club as presented. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (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)
Approve the fee increases for the DPW as presented
To approve the fee increases for the DPW as presented.
The minutes say "Approved with one abstention." but do not give a count or say who abstained. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to approve the fee increases for the DPW as presented. Seconded by Mr. George. Approved with one abstention..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: George)
Approve the Charter Change Home Rule Petition with revisions proposed by the General Court as set forth in the document presented to us tonight by the Town Manager, and, in connection therewith,...
To approve the Charter Change Home Rule Petition with revisions proposed by the General Court as set forth in the document presented to us tonight by the Town Manager, and, in connection therewith, to find that such revisions are consistent with the public purposes of the petition; and, further, to request that the Town Manager forward a certified copy of this vote to the Town's Legislative Delegation and Senate Counsel.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to approve the Charter Change Home Rule Petition with revisions proposed by the General Court as set forth in the document presented to us tonight by the Town Manager, and, in connection therewith, to find that such revisions are consistent with the public purposes of the petition; and, further, to request that the Town Manager forward a certified copy of this vote to the Town's Legislative Delegation and Senate Counsel. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Approve Richard Anderson as an at-large appointment to the Community Preservation Committee
To approve Richard Anderson as an at-large appointment to the Community Preservation Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to approve Richard Anderson as an at-large appointment to the Community Preservation Committee. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Accept the third quarter 2025 donations totaling $13,303.27
To accept the third quarter 2025 donations totaling $13,303.27.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to accept the third quarter 2025 donations totaling $13,303.27. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Go into executive session not to return to public session after
To go into executive session not to return to public session after.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to go into executive session not to return to public session after. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously by roll call vote..” (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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