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December 9, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Susan Areson, Susan Girard-Irwin, John Dundas, Stephanie Rein
Absent: Nancy Medoff
Every vote, in order
Appoint Gabrielle Ment to the Recreation Advisory Committee for a full three-year term which will expire on June 30, 2028
To appoint Gabrielle Ment to the Recreation Advisory Committee for a full three-year term which will expire on June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to appoint Gabrielle Ment to the Recreation Advisory Committee for a full three-year term which will expire on June 30, 2028. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye BAS PN Member Rein - Aye Select Board Minutes of December 9, 2025 Page 2 of 11 Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Areson)
Appoint Loren Shure to the Climate Action Committee filling an unexpired three-year term which will end on June 30, 2026
To appoint Loren Shure to the Climate Action Committee filling an unexpired three-year term which will end on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to appoint Loren Shure to the Climate Action Committee filling an unexpired three-year term which will end on June 30, 2026. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Approve the Use of Town-Owned Land in the General Location for the Proposed Paomet Memorial and the Maintenance Plan that will be Presented at the Select Board Meeting
To Approve the Use of Town-Owned Land in the General Location for the Proposed Paomet Memorial and the Maintenance Plan that will be Presented at the Select Board Meeting.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to Approve the Use of Town-Owned Land in the General Location for the Proposed Paomet Memorial and the Maintenance Plan that will be Presented at the Select Board Meeting. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Areson)
Adopt the Whole Government Approach to Climate Leadership and to direct the Energy Committee, Climate Action Committee and Town Staff to work collaboratively to develop policy recommendations that...
To adopt the Whole Government Approach to Climate Leadership and to direct the Energy Committee, Climate Action Committee and Town Staff to work collaboratively to develop policy recommendations that will encourage implementation of the Whole Government Approach to Climate Leadership for future consideration by the Select Board and to adopt the value statement with the suggested edits.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to adopt the Whole Government Approach to Climate Leadership and to direct the Energy Committee, Climate Action Committee and Town Staff to work collaboratively to develop policy recommendations that will encourage implementation of the Whole Government Approach to Climate Leadership for future consideration by the Select Board and to adopt the value statement with the suggested edits. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye on FH PM Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Table the Discussion and Possible Vote to Revise Policy 13 to a later date
To table the Discussion and Possible Vote to Revise Policy 13 to a later date.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to table the Discussion and Possible Vote to Revise Policy 13 to a later date. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Allocate $5,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to pay for fees associated with continued participation in the Barnstable County Shared Regional Housing program
To allocate $5,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to pay for fees associated with continued participation in the Barnstable County Shared Regional Housing program.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to allocate $5,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to pay for fees associated with continued participation in the Barnstable County Shared Regional Housing program. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote VAT PN Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye ns ks Chair Areson - Aye -_ Select Board Minutes of December 9, 2025 Page 5 of 11 So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Rein)
Set the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Date for May 16, 2026 and the 2026 Annual Town Election Date for May 19, 2026, and to direct staff to adjust and publish the Annual Municipal Calendar in...
To set the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Date for May 16, 2026 and the 2026 Annual Town Election Date for May 19, 2026, and to direct staff to adjust and publish the Annual Municipal Calendar in accordance with these dates and to approve the 2026 Select Board Meeting Schedule.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to set the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Date for May 16, 2026 and the 2026 Annual Town Election Date for May 19, 2026, and to direct staff to adjust and publish the Annual Municipal Calendar in accordance with these dates and to approve the 2026 Select Board Meeting Schedule. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote = Member Dundas - Aye RIES PIN Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye Poa So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Direct staff to send out the Senior Perks survey as discussed, and to provide the survey results to the Select Board at a future meeting
To direct staff to send out the Senior Perks survey as discussed, and to provide the survey results to the Select Board at a future meeting.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to direct staff to send out the Senior Perks survey as discussed, and to provide the survey results to the Select Board at a future meeting. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries DAS PM.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Rein)
Approve the Consent Agenda as printed with edits from Vice Chair Girard-Irwin
To approve the Consent Agenda as printed with edits from Vice Chair Girard-Irwin.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as printed with edits from Vice Chair Girard-Irwin. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Adjourn the meeting. "cc Chek Cheatin | 2.95 PIN
To adjourn the meeting. "cc Chek Cheatin | 2.95 PIN
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. "cc Chek Cheatin | 2.95 PIN Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye PAS Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
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