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May 14, 2026
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Dave Sampson, Shane Hoctor, Patrick Ellis, Charles Holden, Dave Sullivan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Elect David Sampson as Chair and Shane Hoctor as Vice Chair of the Select Board
To elect David Sampson as Chair and Shane Hoctor as Vice Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ellis moved to elect David Sampson as Chair and Shane Hoctor as Vice Chair of the Select Board. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Mr. Sampson and Mr. Hoctor accepted their respective nominations. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Ellis, second: Hoctor)
Approve the minutes of April 23, 2026
To approve the minutes of April 23, 2026.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to approve the minutes of April 23, 2026. Seconded by Mr. Ellis. Approved with one abstention (4-0-1)..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Ellis)
Approve the minutes of April 27, 2026, as corrected
To approve the minutes of April 27, 2026, as corrected.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to approve the minutes of April 27, 2026, as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Ellis. Approved with two abstentions (3-0-2)..” (Motion: Holden, second: Ellis)
Approve the minutes of April 30, 2026, as presented
To approve the minutes of April 30, 2026, as presented.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ellis moved to approve the minutes of April 30, 2026, as presented. Approved with two abstentions (3-0-2)..” (Motion: Ellis)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Ellis. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Ellis)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Ellis. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Ellis)
Approve the Class II Used Car Dealer's License Request - Montero Towing LTD dba JP Auto Sales, 15 Jan Sebastian Drive, Unit 2C, Sandwich, MA 02563-Juan Montero, Manager
To approve the Class II Used Car Dealer's License Request - Montero Towing LTD dba JP Auto Sales, 15 Jan Sebastian Drive, Unit 2C, Sandwich, MA 02563-Juan Montero, Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to approve the Class II Used Car Dealer's License Request - Montero Towing LTD dba JP Auto Sales, 15 Jan Sebastian Drive, Unit 2C, Sandwich, MA 02563-Juan Montero, Manager. Seconded by Mr. Ellis. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Ellis)
Authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign a letter to the Secretary of Economic Development in support of the FY '27 Seaport Economic Council grant application for the Sandwich Marina Harbor...
To authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign a letter to the Secretary of Economic Development in support of the FY '27 Seaport Economic Council grant application for the Sandwich Marina Harbor Project.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign a letter to the Secretary of Economic Development in support of the FY '27 Seaport Economic Council grant application for the Sandwich Marina Harbor Project. Seconded by Mr. Ellis Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Ellis)
Accept donations for the third quarter of FY26 totaling $11,706.07, as itemized in the Board's packet
To accept donations for the third quarter of FY26 totaling $11,706.07, as itemized in the Board's packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to accept donations for the third quarter of FY26 totaling $11,706.07, as itemized in the Board's packet. Seconded by Mr. Ellis. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Ellis)
Appoint Susan Bauer to the Sandwich Cultural Council
To appoint Susan Bauer to the Sandwich Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to appoint Susan Bauer to the Sandwich Cultural Council. Seconded by Mr. Ellis. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Ellis)
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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