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September 25, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 13 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Truro Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Susan Areson, Susan Girard-Irwin, Nancy Medoff, John Dundas, Stephanie Rein
Absent: None
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Appoint Virginia McKniff to fill an unexpired vacancy for a term expiring at Annual Town Election 2026
To appoint Virginia McKniff to fill an unexpired vacancy for a term expiring at Annual Town Election 2026.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to appoint Virginia McKniff to fill an unexpired vacancy for a term expiring at Annual Town Election 2026. Member Rein seconded the motion. | Of is Roll Call Vote | or ; a ie Clerk Medoff- Aye AUST AN | Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye -I Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye - ROS . Chair Areson - Aye - So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Appoint Rose Wisotzky to the Truro Cultural Council as a full member for a term expiring June 30, 2026
To appoint Rose Wisotzky to the Truro Cultural Council as a full member for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to appoint Rose Wisotzky to the Truro Cultural Council as a full member for a term expiring June 30, 2026. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
For the Chair to authorize the Town Manager, the Ad Hoc Committee and Town staff to continue work on the Future DPW Facility final design based on scenario 2 recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee...
For the Chair to authorize the Town Manager, the Ad Hoc Committee and Town staff to continue work on the Future DPW Facility final design based on scenario 2 recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee and bid documents.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion for the Chair to authorize the Town Manager, the Ad Hoc Committee and Town staff to continue work on the Future DPW Facility final design based on scenario 2 recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee and bid documents. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Transfer $500,000 from projected Fiscal Year 2026 Community Preservation Act Surcharge Revenue to the Truro Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and to enter into and electronically sign the associated...
To transfer $500,000 from projected Fiscal Year 2026 Community Preservation Act Surcharge Revenue to the Truro Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and to enter into and electronically sign the associated CPA grant agreement with any non-substantive legal changes required, as the Truro Select Board.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to transfer $500,000 from projected Fiscal Year 2026 Community Preservation Act Surcharge Revenue to the Truro Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and to enter into and electronically sign the associated CPA grant agreement with any non-substantive legal changes required, as the Truro Select Board. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff-- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Rein)
Convene as the Truro Affordable Housing Trust
To convene as the Truro Affordable Housing Trust.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to convene as the Truro Affordable Housing Trust. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Enter into and electronically sign the CPA grant agreement with any non-substantive legal changes required, as the trustees of the Truro A iffordable Housing Trust
To enter into and electronically sign the CPA grant agreement with any non-substantive legal changes required, as the trustees of the Truro A iffordable Housing Trust.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to enter into and electronically sign the CPA grant agreement with any non-substantive legal changes required, as the trustees of the Truro A iffordable Housing Trust. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
The meeting of the Truro Affordable Housing Trust was adjourned
The meeting of the Truro Affordable Housing Trust was adjourned.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The meeting of the Truro Affordable Housing Trust was adjourned. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff- Aye Val Am Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye ee aS Chair Areson - Aye | So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (second: Medoff)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the grant amendment application for federal assistance, and any subsequent documents related thereto
To authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the grant amendment application for federal assistance, and any subsequent documents related thereto.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the grant amendment application for federal assistance, and any subsequent documents related thereto. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Rein)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the HRP Associates Inc. contract
To authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the HRP Associates Inc. contract.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the HRP Associates Inc. contract. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Sr Member Rein - Aye ABN BN Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries _ Ss.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Areson)
Make the changes to Policy 13 as discussed and amended
To make the changes to Policy 13 as discussed and amended.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to make the changes to Policy 13 as discussed and amended. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Sal AM Chair Areson - Aye.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Rein)
Approve the consent agenda as printed with edits and noting Member Rein's recusal
To approve the consent agenda as printed with edits and noting Member Rein's recusal.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to approve the consent agenda as printed with edits and noting Member Rein's recusal. Member Dundas seconded the motion Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff -- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Dundas)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting. Select Board Minutes of September 25, 2025 Page 9 of 11
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Select Board Minutes of September 25, 2025 Page 9 of 11 Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion Roll Cali Vote Clerk Medoff-- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Truro Select Board · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Board of Health. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Susan Areson, Susan Girard-Irwin, Nancy Medoff, John Dundas, Stephanie Rein
Absent: None
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjourn the Select Board meeting
To adjourn the Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“WHAM Chair Areson made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. } . Roll Call Vote =r Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
From the Truro Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agendas & Minutes calendar (CivicClerk). 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 Aden Choate and Nancy Bloom).
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