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April 1, 2025
21 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Wolf, Barbara Carboni, Sheila Lyons, Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto
Absent: None
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D. Provincetown Community Comp ~ Jay Critchley ~ Provincetown Swim for Life
Accept and approve the consent agenda as presented
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to accept and approve the consent agenda as presented.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to accept and approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto absent).” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
A. Use of Town Property ~ Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce ~ Brianna Sullivan &
Approve the use of Main Street to the Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce to hang a banner to advertise the July 4th parade from June 14, 2025, to July 4, 2025, at the end of the day
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Main Street to the Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce to hang a banner to advertise the July 4th parade from June 14, 2025, to July 4, 2025, at the end of the day.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (John Wolf, Barbara Carboni, Sheila Lyons, Ryan Curley and Michael DeVasto). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Main Street to the Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce to hang a banner to advertise the July 4th parade from June 14, 2025, to July 4, 2025, at the end of the day. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
B. Stephen Turcotte ~ Turcotte Gallery ~ Permission to sell framed artwork from a
Deny the use of town property to the Turcotte trailer gallery on the Wellfleet beaches
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to deny the use of town property to the Turcotte trailer gallery on the Wellfleet beaches.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, Lyons, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to deny the use of town property to the Turcotte trailer gallery on the Wellfleet beaches. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto abstained as he wasn't present for the full discussion).” (Motion: Curley)
C. Use of Town Property ~ Samantha Boland ~ National MS Society ~ Roads in
Approve the use of Wellfleet Roads (laid out in the selectboard packet) with a stop at the Wellfleet Elementary School for a rest area for the National MS Bike Ride on June 29, 2025, from 9am to
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Wellfleet Roads (laid out in the selectboard packet) with a stop at the Wellfleet Elementary School for a rest area for the National MS Bike Ride on June 29, 2025, from 9am to 1pm, for a fee of $500.00.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Wellfleet Roads (laid out in the selectboard packet) with a stop at the Wellfleet Elementary School for a rest area for the National MS Bike Ride on June 29, 2025, from 9am to 1pm, for a fee of $500.00. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
E. Application received on February 17, 2025, from Devon Nunez (Wellfleet, MA)
Approve the application received on February 17, 2025, from Devon Nunez (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #851 consisting of approximately one acre on Filed Point for five
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on February 17, 2025, from Devon Nunez (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #851 consisting of approximately one acre on Filed Point for five years beginning April 30, 2025, and expiring April 30, 20.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on February 17, 2025, from Devon Nunez (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #851 consisting of approximately one acre on Filed Point for five years beginning April 30, 2025, and expiring April 30, 20. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
F. Application received on February 17, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #851 consisting of approximately one acre on Field Point from Devon Nunez (Wellfleet, MA), to devon Nunez and Benjamin Pickard (Wellfleet, MA)
Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #851 consisting of approximately one acre on Field Point from Devon Nunez (Wellfleet, MA), to devon Nunez and Benjamin Pickard (Wellfleet, MA).
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #851 consisting of approximately one acre on Field Point from Devon Nunez (Wellfleet, MA), to devon Nunez and Benjamin Pickard (Wellfleet, MA). Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
G. Application received on February 24, 2025, from Ross Scherma (Wellfleet, MA)
Approve the application received February 24, 2025, from Ross Scherma (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #95-16 consisting of approximately 0.92 acres on Egg Island for
Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received February 24, 2025, from Ross Scherma (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #95-16 consisting of approximately 0.92 acres on Egg Island for five years beginning April 30, 2025, and expiring on April 30, 2030.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received February 24, 2025, from Ross Scherma (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #95-16 consisting of approximately 0.92 acres on Egg Island for five years beginning April 30, 2025, and expiring on April 30, 2030. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
H. Application received on February 20, 2025, from Robert Hautanen (Wellfleet,
Approve the application received February 20, 2025, from Robert Hautanen (Wellfleet, MA), Davin Hautanen (Wellfleet, MA), and Kelly Hautanen (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received February 20, 2025, from Robert Hautanen (Wellfleet, MA), Davin Hautanen (Wellfleet, MA), and Kelly Hautanen (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 738 & 738A, consisting of approximately 1.3 acres and 0.16 acres, respectively, on Indian Neck for nine years, 11 months and 29 days beginning March 1, 2025, and expiring April 30, 2035.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received February 20, 2025, from Robert Hautanen (Wellfleet, MA), Davin Hautanen (Wellfleet, MA), and Kelly Hautanen (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 738 & 738A, consisting of approximately 1.3 acres and 0.16 acres, respectively, on Indian Neck for nine years, 11 months and 29 days beginning March 1, 2025, and expiring April 30, 2035. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
Close the hearing
Chair Wolf moved to close the hearing
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Wolf moved to close the hearing; Curley Seconded Roll Call Vote 4-0-1.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Curley)
I. Application received on March 5, from Philip Morton (Wellfleet, MA), Bruce
Approve he application received March 5, 2025, from Philip Morton (Wellfleet, MA), Bruce Cole Morton (Wellfleet, MA), and Ethan Estey (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve he application received March 5, 2025, from Philip Morton (Wellfleet, MA), Bruce Cole Morton (Wellfleet, MA), and Ethan Estey (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 95-7 and 95-8, consisting of approximately one acre and one acre, respectively, on Egg Island, for nine years. eleven months, and nineteen days beginning May 11, 2025, and expiring April 30, 2035.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve he application received March 5, 2025, from Philip Morton (Wellfleet, MA), Bruce Cole Morton (Wellfleet, MA), and Ethan Estey (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 95-7 and 95-8, consisting of approximately one acre and one acre, respectively, on Egg Island, for nine years. eleven months, and nineteen days beginning May 11, 2025, and expiring April 30, 2035. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
Close to the public hearing
Chair Wolf moved close to the public hearing
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Wolf moved close to the public hearing; Board Member Curley seconded. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Curley)
J. Application received on March 4, 2025, from Russell Junkins (Wellfleet, MA)
Approve the application received on March 4, 2025, from Russel Junkins (Wellfleet, MA) and Sheila Avery (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #2008- 01 consisting of
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on March 4, 2025, from Russel Junkins (Wellfleet, MA) and Sheila Avery (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #2008- 01 consisting of approximately 0.5 acres on Lieutenant Island for nine years, seven months, and twenty-two days beginning September 8, 2025, and expiring April 30, 2035.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on March 4, 2025, from Russel Junkins (Wellfleet, MA) and Sheila Avery (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #2008- 01 consisting of approximately 0.5 acres on Lieutenant Island for nine years, seven months, and twenty-two days beginning September 8, 2025, and expiring April 30, 2035. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
Close the hearing
Chair Wolf moved to close the hearing
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Wolf moved to close the hearing; Curley Seconded Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Curley)
K. Application received on February 21, 2025, from Robert Wallace (Wellfleet, MA)
Approve the application received on February 21, 2025, from Robert Wallace (Wellfleet, MA), and John Wallace (Wellfleet, MA), for the renewal of shellfish grant license #737 consisting of
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on February 21, 2025, from Robert Wallace (Wellfleet, MA), and John Wallace (Wellfleet, MA), for the renewal of shellfish grant license #737 consisting of approximately 2.29 acres on Indian Neck for nine years, six months, and twenty-two days beginning October 8, 2025, and expiring April 30, 2035.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on February 21, 2025, from Robert Wallace (Wellfleet, MA), and John Wallace (Wellfleet, MA), for the renewal of shellfish grant license #737 consisting of approximately 2.29 acres on Indian Neck for nine years, six months, and twenty-two days beginning October 8, 2025, and expiring April 30, 2035. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
L. Application received on February 21, 2025, from Robert Wallace (Wellfleet, MA)
Approve the application received February 21, 2025, from Robert Wallace (Wellfleet, MA), and John Wallace (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 821 and 821A consisting of
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received February 21, 2025, from Robert Wallace (Wellfleet, MA), and John Wallace (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 821 and 821A consisting of 2.5 acres and 2.5 acres, respectively, on Old Wharf Point, for nine years, six months, and twenty-two days beginning October 8, 2025, and expiring April 30, 2035.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received February 21, 2025, from Robert Wallace (Wellfleet, MA), and John Wallace (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 821 and 821A consisting of 2.5 acres and 2.5 acres, respectively, on Old Wharf Point, for nine years, six months, and twenty-two days beginning October 8, 2025, and expiring April 30, 2035. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
M. Application received on March 5, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant license
Approve the application received on March 5, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant license #99-2 consisting of 0.68 acres in Paine Hollow, from Robert Paine (Wellfleet, MA) to Thomas Siggia
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on March 5, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant license #99-2 consisting of 0.68 acres in Paine Hollow, from Robert Paine (Wellfleet, MA) to Thomas Siggia (Wellfleet, MA).
The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on March 5, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant license #99-2 consisting of 0.68 acres in Paine Hollow, from Robert Paine (Wellfleet, MA) to Thomas Siggia (Wellfleet, MA). Roll Call Vote: 3-0-2.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
B. Presentation from Heather Doyle ~ Deputy Fire Chief Clark ~ Deputy Police
Support the proposal before the board tonight regarding the use of drones in partnership with Mass DOT. Guerino questioned the two-year agreement or a three-year agreement
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to support the proposal before the board tonight regarding the use of drones in partnership with Mass DOT. Guerino questioned the two-year agreement or a three-year agreement. It was explained that this is a two-year agreement.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to support the proposal before the board tonight regarding the use of drones in partnership with Mass DOT. Guerino questioned the two-year agreement or a three-year agreement. It was explained that this is a two-year agreement. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
A. Cape Cod Cannabis ~ Renewal of Community Host Agreement ~ Public
Approve the Cape Cod Cannabis host community agreement as presented, with the understanding that the town will reach out to the other cannabis businesses with the opportunity to seek additional
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Cape Cod Cannabis host community agreement as presented, with the understanding that the town will reach out to the other cannabis businesses with the opportunity to seek additional hours after checking with the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Yes: DeVasto, Lyons, WolfNo: Carboni, Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Cape Cod Cannabis host community agreement as presented, with the understanding that the town will reach out to the other cannabis businesses with the opportunity to seek additional hours after checking with the Zoning Board of Appeals. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (Carboni and Curley voted no).” (Motion: Lyons)
C. Wellfleet Fire Station HVAC Replacement Project contract award. ~ Public
Approve the fire station HVAC replacement project contract award as presented tonight, send to town counsel and direct the town administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the town
Board Member DeVasto Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the fire station HVAC replacement project contract award as presented tonight, send to town counsel and direct the town administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the town.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the fire station HVAC replacement project contract award as presented tonight, send to town counsel and direct the town administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the town. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Lyons)
B. March 4, 2025 - Curley spoke about Stern's public comments resigning from the
Approve the meeting minutes of March 3, 2025, and March 4, 2025, as printed
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of March 3, 2025, and March 4, 2025, as printed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of March 3, 2025, and March 4, 2025, as printed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
From the Wellfleet Selectboard’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Document Center (2018–2024) and Agenda Center (2025 on). We check every vote against the Selectboard members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Provincetown Independent (courtesy of the members, or by Michaela Chesin).
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