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August 11, 2026
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Nancy Medoff, Susan Girard-Irwin, John Dundas, Susan Areson, Mara Glatzel
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Donald Greenstein to the Council on Aging board for a full-term expiring June 30th, 2029
To appoint Donald Greenstein to the Council on Aging board for a full-term expiring June 30th, 2029.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to appoint Donald Greenstein to the Council on Aging board for a full-term expiring June 30th, 2029. Clerk Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Dundas - Aye Member Glatzel - Aye Member Areson - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye _- Chair Medoff - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Dundas)
Approve the Transfer of Dan Smith's Aquaculture Licenses for two acres off Beach Point Landing in North Truro at the coordinates noticed on the public meeting agenda to Orion White and Authorize...
To Approve the Transfer of Dan Smith's Aquaculture Licenses for two acres off Beach Point Landing in North Truro at the coordinates noticed on the public meeting agenda to Orion White and Authorize Staff to Electronically Insert Select Board Signatures into New Aquaculture License.
From the minutes
“Chair Medoff made a motion to Approve the Transfer of Dan Smith's Aquaculture Licenses for two acres off Beach Point Landing in North Truro at the coordinates noticed on the public meeting agenda to Orion White and Authorize Staff to Electronically Insert Select Board Signatures into New Aquaculture License. Member Glatzel seconded the motion. Select Board Minutes of August 11, 2026 Page 3 of 11 Roll Call Vote Clerk Dundas - Aye Member Glatzel - Aye Member Areson - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Medoff - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Glatzel)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Chair Medoff made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Dundas - Aye Member Glatzel - Aye Member Areson - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Medoff- Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
Reappoint Rex McKinsey to the position of Warden, Julie Cataldo to the position of Deputy Warden, Shawn Grunwald to the position of Clerk, Mary Abt to the position of Deputy Clerk, Bonnie Sollog...
To reappoint Rex McKinsey to the position of Warden, Julie Cataldo to the position of Deputy Warden, Shawn Grunwald to the position of Clerk, Mary Abt to the position of Deputy Clerk, Bonnie Sollog to the position of Inspector, Dennis O'Brien to the position of Deputy Inspector, Tracey Rose to the position of Inspector, Dennis Clark to the position of Deputy Inspector, for a one-year term to start September 1, 2026, and expire on August 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“Chair Medoff made a motion to reappoint Rex McKinsey to the position of Warden, Julie Cataldo to the position of Deputy Warden, Shawn Grunwald to the position of Clerk, Mary Abt to the position of Deputy Clerk, Bonnie Sollog to the position of Inspector, Dennis O'Brien to the position of Deputy Inspector, Tracey Rose to the position of Inspector, Dennis Clark to the position of Deputy Inspector, for a one-year term to start September 1, 2026, and expire on August 31, 2027. Member Areson seconded the motion. _- - -_-, Roll Call Vote | | Clerk Dundas - Aye | | 4 Member Glatzel - Aye | Member Areson - Aye | | Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye i. i 50 | Chair Medoff - Aye - So voted, 5-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Areson)
Appoint remaining Republican Town Committee members and poll workers as listed on August 11th Memo for election staffing needs on election day
To appoint remaining Republican Town Committee members and poll workers as listed on August 11th Memo for election staffing needs on election day.
From the minutes
“Chair Medoff made a motion to appoint remaining Republican Town Committee members and poll workers as listed on August 11th Memo for election staffing needs on election day. Clerk Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Dundas - Aye Member Glatzel - Aye Member Areson - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Medoff - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Dundas)
Accept the Cape Cod Conservation District funding and authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the grant agreement with the Cape Cod Conservation District, and any subsequent documents...
To accept the Cape Cod Conservation District funding and authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the grant agreement with the Cape Cod Conservation District, and any subsequent documents related thereto.
From the minutes
“Clerk Dundas made a motion to accept the Cape Cod Conservation District funding and authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the grant agreement with the Cape Cod Conservation District, and any subsequent documents related thereto. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. | Affing | . Roll Call Vote -- | Clerk Dundas - Aye | } a4 ON | | Member Glatzel - Aye | Member Areson - Aye = ___} Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye in" Chair Medoff - Aye : = - So voted, 5-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Girard-Irwin)
Respond to the Provincetown Select Board as discussed. |
To respond to the Provincetown Select Board as discussed. |
From the minutes
“Member Medoff made a motion to respond to the Provincetown Select Board as discussed. | Clerk Dundas seconded the motion. Ay em i | Roll Call Vote | Clerk Dundas - Aye Member Glatzel - Aye or: Member Areson - Aye ae Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Medoff - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Dundas)
Formally sunset the Cable & Internet Committee, Taxation Aid Committee, Town Seal Committee, and Zoning Task Force, and direct the Town Manager to complete the related administrative, records,...
To formally sunset the Cable & Internet Committee, Taxation Aid Committee, Town Seal Committee, and Zoning Task Force, and direct the Town Manager to complete the related administrative, records, notification, and website updates necessary to close out these committees, subject to any required legal or procedural steps effective August 14, 2026.
From the minutes
“Chair Medoff made a motion to formally sunset the Cable & Internet Committee, Taxation Aid Committee, Town Seal Committee, and Zoning Task Force, and direct the Town Manager to complete the related administrative, records, notification, and website updates necessary to close out these committees, subject to any required legal or procedural steps effective August 14, 2026. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. | mY Roll Call Vote | Qh Us pr Clerk Dundas - Aye i Member Glatzel - Aye | | Member Areson - Aye : i RO | Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye a- = Chair Medoff -- Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
Approve the temporary Select Board liaison assignments, continuing current assignments on an interim basis, with the amendments that Member Areson serve as liaison to the Walsh Property Advisory...
To approve the temporary Select Board liaison assignments, continuing current assignments on an interim basis, with the amendments that Member Areson serve as liaison to the Walsh Property Advisory Committee (replacing Member Glatzel) and Member Areson serve as liaison to the Bike and Walkway Committee (replacing Vice Chair Girard-Irwin).
From the minutes
“Chair Medoff made a motion to approve the temporary Select Board liaison assignments, continuing current assignments on an interim basis, with the amendments that Member Areson serve as liaison to the Walsh Property Advisory Committee (replacing Member Glatzel) and Member Areson serve as liaison to the Bike and Walkway Committee (replacing Vice Chair Girard-Irwin). Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Dundas - Aye Member Glatzel - Aye Member Areson - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Medoff - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
Accept the Consent Agenda as written with the corrections to the Select Board Minutes from July 14, 2026
To accept the Consent Agenda as written with the corrections to the Select Board Minutes from July 14, 2026. Select Board Minutes of August 11, 2026 Page 8 of 11
From the minutes
“Meeting Chair Medoff made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as written with the corrections to the Select Board Minutes from July 14, 2026. Select Board Minutes of August 11, 2026 Page 8 of 11 Member Glatzel seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Dundas - Aye Member Glatzel - Aye Member Areson - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Medoff - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Glatzel)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Clerk Dundas made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote -- Clerk Dundas - Aye yl TK | Member Glatzel - Aye te Pm | Member Areson - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye } | | | Chair Medoff- Aye A 20 | So voted, 5-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Girard-Irwin)
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