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March 5, 2026
8 recorded votes, 0 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 February 12, 2026
To approve the minutes of February 12, 2026.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to approve the minutes of February 12, 2026. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (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..” (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 recommend approval of the budget as presented with any necessary changes added
That the Board recommend approval of the budget as presented with any necessary changes added.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved that the Board recommend approval of the budget as presented with any necessary changes added. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
That the Board waive the $235 fee for an emergency permit along the beaches to the town line from March 5th to April 6th
That the Board waive the $235 fee for an emergency permit along the beaches to the town line from March 5th to April 6th
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved that the Board waive the $235 fee for an emergency permit along the beaches to the town line from March 5th to April 6th Seconded by Mr. Sampson. There might also be some associated follow-up charges, however. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: George, second: Sampson)
Accept the proclamation proclaiming March 8-14 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness week
To accept the proclamation proclaiming March 8-14 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness week.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to accept the proclamation proclaiming March 8-14 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness week. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 54, Section 34 we hereby vote to discontinue the use of the Accuvote Optical Scan Tabulators within the Town of Sandwich and replace the Accuvote Optical Scan Tabulators...
Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 54, Section 34 we hereby vote to discontinue the use of the Accuvote Optical Scan Tabulators within the Town of Sandwich and replace the Accuvote Optical Scan Tabulators with the lmageCast Precinct 2 (ICP) Tabulators. The use of the ICP Tabulators will commence with the May 7, 2026 Annual town Election and will continue in use for all future elections held within the Town of Sandwich. Seconded by mr. Hoctor.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 54, Section 34 we hereby vote to discontinue the use of the Accuvote Optical Scan Tabulators within the Town of Sandwich and replace the Accuvote Optical Scan Tabulators with the lmageCast Precinct 2 (ICP) Tabulators. The use of the ICP Tabulators will commence with the May 7, 2026 Annual town Election and will continue in use for all future elections held within the Town of Sandwich. Seconded by mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: George)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (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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