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June 3, 2025
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Wolf, Sheila Lyons, Josh Yeston, Barbara Carboni, Ryan Curley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Contract for the beach bathroom survey ~ board to approve contract
Approve the beach bathroom survey contract as presented
Board Member Wolf Moved Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the beach bathroom survey contract as presented.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the beach bathroom survey contract as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Lyons)
A. To approve Skully Joe's owner Anthony Pasquale restaurant went from a
Approve Anthony Pasquale of Skully Joe's located at 15 Kendrick Ave for a new seasonal all alcohol licenses
Board Member Ryan Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve Anthony Pasquale of Skully Joe's located at 15 Kendrick Ave for a new seasonal all alcohol licenses.
From the minutes
“Board Member Ryan Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve Anthony Pasquale of Skully Joe's located at 15 Kendrick Ave for a new seasonal all alcohol licenses. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
B. Request for an initial term for shellfish grant license #01-06-B1 consisting of
Approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #01- 06-B1 consisting of 1.5 acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and
Board Member Wolf Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #01- 06-B1 consisting of 1.5 acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Daniel Ho (Wellfleet, MA) due to completed submission of all certifying paperwork for this new grant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #01- 06-B1 consisting of 1.5 acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Daniel Ho (Wellfleet, MA) due to completed submission of all certifying paperwork for this new grant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Yeston)
C. Request for an initial term for shellfish grant license #01-06-B2 consisting of
It was voted approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #01-06-B2 consisting of 1.5 acres in the deep- water area of Indian Neck, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #01-06-B2 consisting of 1.5 acres in the deep- water area of Indian Neck, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Raymond Rowell (Wellfleet, MA) due to completed submission of all certifying paperwork for this new grant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #01-06-B2 consisting of 1.5 acres in the deep- water area of Indian Neck, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Raymond Rowell (Wellfleet, MA) due to completed submission of all certifying paperwork for this new grant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
D. Request for an initial term for shellfish grant license #792-B1 consisting of
Approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #792- B1 consisting of 1.5 acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #792- B1 consisting of 1.5 acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Zachary Doucette (Wellfleet, MA) due to completed submission of all certifying paperwork for this new grant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #792- B1 consisting of 1.5 acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Zachary Doucette (Wellfleet, MA) due to completed submission of all certifying paperwork for this new grant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Yeston)
E. Request for an initial term for shellfish grant license #792-B2 consisting of
Approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #792- B2 consisting of 1.5 acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #792- B2 consisting of 1.5 acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Francis Travers (Wellfleet, MA) due to completed submission of all certifying paperwork for this new grant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #792- B2 consisting of 1.5 acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Francis Travers (Wellfleet, MA) due to completed submission of all certifying paperwork for this new grant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
F. Request for an initial term for shellfish grant license #2000-2 Ext. consisting of
Approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #2000-2 Ext consisting of 1.2 acres on Egg Island, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #2000-2 Ext consisting of 1.2 acres on Egg Island, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Stephen Pickard (Wellfleet, MA), Benjamin Pickard (Wellfleet, MA) and Iris Pickard (Wellfleet, MA) due to complete submission of all certifying paperwork for this new grant extension.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #2000-2 Ext consisting of 1.2 acres on Egg Island, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Stephen Pickard (Wellfleet, MA), Benjamin Pickard (Wellfleet, MA) and Iris Pickard (Wellfleet, MA) due to complete submission of all certifying paperwork for this new grant extension. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Curley)
H. Application received on May 13, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant license
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 2000-3 and 2000-3 Ext. consisting of approximately one acre and 0.6 acres, respectively, on Egg Island, from Robert Olson (Wellfleet, MA) and
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 2000-3 and 2000-3 Ext. consisting of approximately one acre and 0.6 acres, respectively, on Egg Island, from Robert Olson (Wellfleet, MA) and Barbara Olson (Wellfleet, MA) to Robert Olson and Daniel Ho (Wellfleet, MA)
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 2000-3 and 2000-3 Ext. consisting of approximately one acre and 0.6 acres, respectively, on Egg Island, from Robert Olson (Wellfleet, MA) and Barbara Olson (Wellfleet, MA) to Robert Olson and Daniel Ho (Wellfleet, MA) Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Wolf)
I. Request for an initial term for shellfish grant license #855-C consisting of
Approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #855- C consisting of 1.6 acres on Field Point, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #855- C consisting of 1.6 acres on Field Point, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Michael DeVasto (Wellfleet, MA) and Kathleen Murphy (Wellfleet, MA), contingent on a MESA determination being filed with the Town within 60 days.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #855- C consisting of 1.6 acres on Field Point, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Michael DeVasto (Wellfleet, MA) and Kathleen Murphy (Wellfleet, MA), contingent on a MESA determination being filed with the Town within 60 days. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
J. Request for an initial term for shellfish grant license #s 01-02-Ext-B and 2000-
Approve initial terms for shellfish grant license #s 01-02-Ext-B and 2000-7-B consisting of 0.22 and 1.05 acres, respectively, on Field Point, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve initial terms for shellfish grant license #s 01-02-Ext-B and 2000-7-B consisting of 0.22 and 1.05 acres, respectively, on Field Point, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Shea Murphy (Wellfleet, MA) due to completed submission of all certifying paperwork for these new grant extensions.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve initial terms for shellfish grant license #s 01-02-Ext-B and 2000-7-B consisting of 0.22 and 1.05 acres, respectively, on Field Point, for one year, ten months and 27 days, beginning June 3, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Shea Murphy (Wellfleet, MA) due to completed submission of all certifying paperwork for these new grant extensions. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Wolf)
K. Application received on May 15, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant license
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 01-02- Ext-B and 2000-7-B consisting of 0.22 and 1.05 acres, respectively, on Field Point, from Shea Murphy (Wellfleet, MA) to Shea Murphy and
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 01-02- Ext-B and 2000-7-B consisting of 0.22 and 1.05 acres, respectively, on Field Point, from Shea Murphy (Wellfleet, MA) to Shea Murphy and Saruta Murphy (Wellfleet, MA).
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 01-02- Ext-B and 2000-7-B consisting of 0.22 and 1.05 acres, respectively, on Field Point, from Shea Murphy (Wellfleet, MA) to Shea Murphy and Saruta Murphy (Wellfleet, MA). Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
Close the shellfish public hearings
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to close the shellfish public hearings.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to close the shellfish public hearings. Roll Call Vote; 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
A. To discuss and vote to appoint Board member Josh Yeston to the Affordable
Remove Mike DeVasto as a trustee of the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust and appoint Josh Yeston as a trustee to the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust for a term of 1 year and 27 days, ending
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to remove Mike DeVasto as a trustee of the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust and appoint Josh Yeston as a trustee to the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust for a term of 1 year and 27 days, ending June 30, 2026.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to remove Mike DeVasto as a trustee of the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust and appoint Josh Yeston as a trustee to the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust for a term of 1 year and 27 days, ending June 30, 2026. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Discuss the zoom platform ~ Board Member Carboni
Direct the town administrator to work with the media team to begin applying the zoom's webinar format
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to work with the media team to begin applying the zoom's webinar format. There was some more discussion about this and then Chair called for a vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to work with the media team to begin applying the zoom's webinar format. There was some more discussion about this and then Chair called for a vote. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
B. Request permission for 2 picnic tables on the front lawn of town hall ~ Rebekah
It was coted to approve the two tables on the town hall lawn and direct the town administrator to work on the purchase of the tables
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was coted to approve the two tables on the town hall lawn and direct the town administrator to work on the purchase of the tables.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was coted to approve the two tables on the town hall lawn and direct the town administrator to work on the purchase of the tables. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
A. May 20, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes as amended
Board Member Wolf Moved, Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as amended.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved, Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as amended..” (Motion: Wolf)
IX. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
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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