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June 25, 2025
22 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Wolf, Sheila Lyons, Ryan Curley, Josh Yeston, Barbara Carboni
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. The Board will interview and appoint and reappoint members of the Town's
Appoint Elaine Mcllroy, Gary Sorkin, Sharon Rule-Agger, James Hood, Carl Sussman, Kathleen Nagle, and Josh Yeston as Trustees to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term of three-years to be sworn
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Elaine Mcllroy, Gary Sorkin, Sharon Rule-Agger, James Hood, Carl Sussman, Kathleen Nagle, and Josh Yeston as Trustees to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term of three-years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, Lyons, WolfAbstained: Yeston
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Elaine Mcllroy, Gary Sorkin, Sharon Rule-Agger, James Hood, Carl Sussman, Kathleen Nagle, and Josh Yeston as Trustees to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term of three-years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0- 1 (Yeston Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
Appoint Robert Stewart as a voting member to the Board of Water Commissioners for a term of three-years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a regular meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Robert Stewart as a voting member to the Board of Water Commissioners for a term of three-years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a regular meeting. Wilson spoke to the board about Stewart being on two regulatory boards. She stated Stewart is on another board and thinks in the Charter for the town. The board stated they would take the vote and if this was the case, they would annul this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Robert Stewart as a voting member to the Board of Water Commissioners for a term of three-years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a regular meeting. Wilson spoke to the board about Stewart being on two regulatory boards. She stated Stewart is on another board and thinks in the Charter for the town. The board stated they would take the vote and if this was the case, they would annul this vote. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
Reappoint Nick Picariello to the Wellfleet Board of Health for a term of three years
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Nick Picariello to the Wellfleet Board of Health for a term of three years.
Yes: Carboni, Lyons, Wolf, YestonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Nick Picariello to the Wellfleet Board of Health for a term of three years. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley Abstained).” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
Reappoint Deborah Freeman to the Board of Health for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk
Board Member Lyons Moved: Board Member Carboni Seconded, to reappoint Deborah Freeman to the Board of Health for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk.
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved: Board Member Carboni Seconded, to reappoint Deborah Freeman to the Board of Health for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk..” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
Reappoint Katy Cushman for a term of three years and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to reappoint Katy Cushman for a term of three years and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to reappoint Katy Cushman for a term of three years and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
Appoint James McAuliffe to the Community Preservation Committee for a term of three years to expire on June 30, 2028, to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to appoint James McAuliffe to the Community Preservation Committee for a term of three years to expire on June 30, 2028, to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to appoint James McAuliffe to the Community Preservation Committee for a term of three years to expire on June 30, 2028, to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
Reappoint Suzanne Ryan and Carol (Mary) Magenau, for a term of three years to the Energy Climate Action Committee and to be sworn in by the town clerk
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Suzanne Ryan and Carol (Mary) Magenau, for a term of three years to the Energy Climate Action Committee and to be sworn in by the town clerk.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Suzanne Ryan and Carol (Mary) Magenau, for a term of three years to the Energy Climate Action Committee and to be sworn in by the town clerk. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
Appoint Dave Kornetsky to the Historical Commission for a term of three years to Expire June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the town clerk
Board member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Dave Kornetsky to the Historical Commission for a term of three years to Expire June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the town clerk.
From the minutes
“Board member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Dave Kornetsky to the Historical Commission for a term of three years to Expire June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the town clerk. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons)
Appoint Bridgett Badams to the Housing Authority to serve out the remainder of the term for the vacant spot until the next annual town election
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded, and it was voted to appoint Bridgett Badams to the Housing Authority to serve out the remainder of the term for the vacant spot until the next annual town election.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded, and it was voted to appoint Bridgett Badams to the Housing Authority to serve out the remainder of the term for the vacant spot until the next annual town election. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Reappoint Karen Kaminsky and Judy Taylor as at large members of the Local Housing Partnership for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Karen Kaminsky and Judy Taylor as at large members of the Local Housing Partnership for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Karen Kaminsky and Judy Taylor as at large members of the Local Housing Partnership for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
Appoint Gary Sorkin to the Local Housing Partnership as at large member for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Gary Sorkin to the Local Housing Partnership as at large member for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Gary Sorkin to the Local Housing Partnership as at large member for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Appoint Laura Hewitt to the Natural Resources Advisory Board for a term of three years, to be sworn in by the town clerk and received all the documents, not to vote at a meeting until sworn in
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Laura Hewitt to the Natural Resources Advisory Board for a term of three years, to be sworn in by the town clerk and received all the documents, not to vote at a meeting until sworn in.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Laura Hewitt to the Natural Resources Advisory Board for a term of three years, to be sworn in by the town clerk and received all the documents, not to vote at a meeting until sworn in. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
Appoint Mollie Baird and Ariana Bradford to the recreation Committee for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting
Board Member Yeston moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Mollie Baird and Ariana Bradford to the recreation Committee for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Mollie Baird and Ariana Bradford to the recreation Committee for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
Reappoint Lydia Vivante to the Wellfleet Recycling committee for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and ti was voted to reappoint Lydia Vivante to the Wellfleet Recycling committee for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and ti was voted to reappoint Lydia Vivante to the Wellfleet Recycling committee for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
Reappoint Theodore Heyliger to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Theodore Heyliger to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Theodore Heyliger to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting..” (Motion: Curley)
Reappoint Nick Sirucek and Stephen Pickard to the Wellfleet Shellfish Advisory Board for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting
Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Nick Sirucek and Stephen Pickard to the Wellfleet Shellfish Advisory Board for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Nick Sirucek and Stephen Pickard to the Wellfleet Shellfish Advisory Board for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons)
Rescind the appointment of Robert Stewart to the Board of Water Commissioners as he already holds a seat on another regulatory board
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to rescind the appointment of Robert Stewart to the Board of Water Commissioners as he already holds a seat on another regulatory board.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to rescind the appointment of Robert Stewart to the Board of Water Commissioners as he already holds a seat on another regulatory board. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
A. Chequessett Neck Bridge Construction Update and Contracts
Approve Change Order# 8 for the Chequessett Neck Road Bridge and Water Access Facility Construction Project prepared by Project Engineer Fuss & O'Neill and Project Contractor MIG Corporation, Inc
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded, and it was voted to approve Change Order# 8 for the Chequessett Neck Road Bridge and Water Access Facility Construction Project prepared by Project Engineer Fuss & O'Neill and Project Contractor MIG Corporation, Inc, dated June 18, 2025, in the amount of $438,855.14, bringing the total contract price incorporating the change order to $31,798,557.85.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded, and it was voted to approve Change Order# 8 for the Chequessett Neck Road Bridge and Water Access Facility Construction Project prepared by Project Engineer Fuss & O'Neill and Project Contractor MIG Corporation, Inc, dated June 18, 2025, in the amount of $438,855.14, bringing the total contract price incorporating the change order to $31,798,557.85. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
Approve Fuss & O'Neil's second contract amendment of their original contract dated July 26, 2023, for year three Construction Services extending from July 27, 2025, through July 26, 2026
Board Member Curley moved, Board Member Lyons seconded, to approve Fuss & O'Neil's second contract amendment of their original contract dated July 26, 2023, for year three Construction Services extending from July 27, 2025, through July 26, 2026.
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, to approve Fuss & O'Neil's second contract amendment of their original contract dated July 26, 2023, for year three Construction Services extending from July 27, 2025, through July 26, 2026. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
C. Road Widening Easement Deed from National Park Service for Low-lying Road
Move to accept the final Road Widening Easement Deed (v.5.21.2025) included in the Selectboard's meeting package and to authorize the Selectboard to execute the Easement Deed once prepared for
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to move to accept the final Road Widening Easement Deed (v.5.21.2025) included in the Selectboard's meeting package and to authorize the Selectboard to execute the Easement Deed once prepared for signature by the National Park Service Lands Office, and to take such other steps necessary to record the executed deed with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to move to accept the final Road Widening Easement Deed (v.5.21.2025) included in the Selectboard's meeting package and to authorize the Selectboard to execute the Easement Deed once prepared for signature by the National Park Service Lands Office, and to take such other steps necessary to record the executed deed with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
D. Elements of Land Exchange with National Park Service
That the Wellfleet Selectboard support the land transfer with the National Park Service Cape Cod National Seashore, whereby the Town will obtain the Duck Harbor Road Parking Area and easements
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted that the Wellfleet Selectboard support the land transfer with the National Park Service Cape Cod National Seashore, whereby the Town will obtain the Duck Harbor Road Parking Area and easements adjacent to a private accessway off Bound Brook Island Road West in exchange for the Williams Pond parcel; and that the Selectboard will take measures necessary to confirm title to the Williams Pond parcel and prepare the necessary warrant articles for Town Meeting.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted that the Wellfleet Selectboard support the land transfer with the National Park Service Cape Cod National Seashore, whereby the Town will obtain the Duck Harbor Road Parking Area and easements adjacent to a private accessway off Bound Brook Island Road West in exchange for the Williams Pond parcel; and that the Selectboard will take measures necessary to confirm title to the Williams Pond parcel and prepare the necessary warrant articles for Town Meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
IV. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
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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