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July 8, 2025
25 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Wolf, Sheila Lyons, Barbara Carboni, Ryan Curley, Josh Yeston
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
E. Tatiana Schultz, Use of Town Property, Indian Neck Beach, small wedding
Approve the consent agenda as presented
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
A. Wellfleet Oyster Alliance, Art & Oyster Crawl, special event liquor license,
Approve the special event liquor license (Beer and Wine only) to Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for their 6th annual Art & Oyster Crawl to be held on Saturday September 13, 2025; from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the special event liquor license (Beer and Wine only) to Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for their 6th annual Art & Oyster Crawl to be held on Saturday September 13, 2025; from 3:00pm to 6:00pm for a fee of $50.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the special event liquor license (Beer and Wine only) to Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for their 6th annual Art & Oyster Crawl to be held on Saturday September 13, 2025; from 3:00pm to 6:00pm for a fee of $50. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
B. Wellfleet Oyster Alliance, Wellfleet Oysterfest, Thursday October 16, 2025,
Approve the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance special event license for the Wellfleet Oysterfest to be held on Thursday October 16, 2025 - October 19, 2025, full details can be found on the application
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to approve the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance special event license for the Wellfleet Oysterfest to be held on Thursday October 16, 2025 - October 19, 2025, full details can be found on the application. For a fee of $500.00
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to approve the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance special event license for the Wellfleet Oysterfest to be held on Thursday October 16, 2025 - October 19, 2025, full details can be found on the application. For a fee of $500.00 Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
Closed the public hearing
Board Member Lyons moved to Closed the public hearing
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons moved to Closed the public hearing, Board Member Curley Seconded. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
C. Wellfleet Ice Machine schedule of fees.
Approve the Ice Machine schedule of fees as presented by the Shellfish Constable and Harbormaster
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Ice Machine schedule of fees as presented by the Shellfish Constable and Harbormaster.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Ice Machine schedule of fees as presented by the Shellfish Constable and Harbormaster. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
Close the hearing
Board Member moved to close the hearing
From the minutes
“Board Member moved to close the hearing, Board Member Seconded. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.”
A. Application to be appointed to Historical Commission ~ Russel Frank
Appoint Russel Frank as a voting member to the Wellfleet Historical Commission for a term of three years, to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting and to read the full packet
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Russel Frank as a voting member to the Wellfleet Historical Commission for a term of three years, to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting and to read the full packet for all town boards and committee volunteers.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Russel Frank as a voting member to the Wellfleet Historical Commission for a term of three years, to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting and to read the full packet for all town boards and committee volunteers. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
B. Appointments and Reappointments that were not done on the June 25th
Appoint Casey Schmidt as a voting member to the Wellfleet Board of Health
Board Member Moved, Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Casey Schmidt as a voting member to the Wellfleet Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved, Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Casey Schmidt as a voting member to the Wellfleet Board of Health. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.”
Appoint Andrea Pluhar to the Board of Registrars
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Andrea Pluhar to the Board of Registrars.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Andrea Pluhar to the Board of Registrars. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
Appoint Willam Jacobs to the Wellfleet Cultural Council
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Willam Jacobs to the Wellfleet Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Willam Jacobs to the Wellfleet Cultural Council. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
Appoint Julie Muszalski as an alternate member to the Wellfleet Energy and Climate Action Committee
Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Julie Muszalski as an alternate member to the Wellfleet Energy and Climate Action Committee.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Julie Muszalski as an alternate member to the Wellfleet Energy and Climate Action Committee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
Appoint Karen Kaminski to the Council on Aging Advisory Board
Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to appoint Karen Kaminski to the Council on Aging Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to appoint Karen Kaminski to the Council on Aging Advisory Board. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
Appoint the following people to the Maurice's Planning Committee as voting and alternate members: Lauren Arcomano - voting member Carl Sussman - voting member Gary Sorkin - voting member Roland
Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint the following people to the Maurice's Planning Committee as voting and alternate members: Lauren Arcomano - voting member Carl Sussman - voting member Gary Sorkin - voting member Roland Blair - voting member Emily Achtenberg - voting member Jeffrey Sacks - voting member Marianne Boswell - Alternate member Robert Dubuis - Alternate member
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint the following people to the Maurice's Planning Committee as voting and alternate members: Lauren Arcomano - voting member Carl Sussman - voting member Gary Sorkin - voting member Roland Blair - voting member Emily Achtenberg - voting member Jeffrey Sacks - voting member Marianne Boswell - Alternate member Robert Dubuis - Alternate member Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
Appoint Alexander Emmons to the Wellfleet Planning Board for a term of three years
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Alexander Emmons to the Wellfleet Planning Board for a term of three years.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Alexander Emmons to the Wellfleet Planning Board for a term of three years. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
Reappoint Gerald Parent to the Wellfleet Planning Board for a term of 3 years
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Gerald Parent to the Wellfleet Planning Board for a term of 3 years.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Gerald Parent to the Wellfleet Planning Board for a term of 3 years. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
Appoint Robert Fitzgerald as an alternate for a term of 3 years as a member to the Wellfleet Planning Board
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Robert Fitzgerald as an alternate for a term of 3 years as a member to the Wellfleet Planning Board.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Robert Fitzgerald as an alternate for a term of 3 years as a member to the Wellfleet Planning Board. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
A. Shellfish Constable Reappointment of John Mankevetch 20 Year Anniversary
Reappoint John Mankevetch aka: "Johnny Clam", to fulfill the duties and responsibilities as thee Town of Wellfleet's Assistant Shellfish Constable for Propagation, beginning on his 20th
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint John Mankevetch aka: "Johnny Clam", to fulfill the duties and responsibilities as thee Town of Wellfleet's Assistant Shellfish Constable for Propagation, beginning on his 20th Anniversary!!with the town, July 13, 2025, through July 12, 2028.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint John Mankevetch aka: "Johnny Clam", to fulfill the duties and responsibilities as thee Town of Wellfleet's Assistant Shellfish Constable for Propagation, beginning on his 20th Anniversary!!with the town, July 13, 2025, through July 12, 2028. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
B. Awarding a long-term lease of land to the Wellfleet Food Pantry ~ Cindy
Approve the award for the lease of town property to the Wellfleet Food Pantry, and to direct the Town Administrator to further negotiate the terms of the lease and bring it back to the board
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the award for the lease of town property to the Wellfleet Food Pantry, and to direct the Town Administrator to further negotiate the terms of the lease and bring it back to the board.
Josh Yeston stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the award for the lease of town property to the Wellfleet Food Pantry, and to direct the Town Administrator to further negotiate the terms of the lease and bring it back to the board. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Yeston recused).” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
C. Discussion of Fall Town Meeting Date and Closing the Fall Town Meeting
Set the annual fall town meeting to Wednesday October 22, 2025; 6pm to be held at the Wellfleet Elementary School
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to set the annual fall town meeting to Wednesday October 22, 2025; 6pm to be held at the Wellfleet Elementary School.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to set the annual fall town meeting to Wednesday October 22, 2025; 6pm to be held at the Wellfleet Elementary School. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
That the expected closing date of the fall town meeting warrant will be August 27, 2025
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted that the expected closing date of the fall town meeting warrant will be August 27, 2025.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted that the expected closing date of the fall town meeting warrant will be August 27, 2025. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
D. Outer Cape Town's Joint Letter on Seasonal Communities Draft Regulations
Approve the letter written to the executive office of housing Seasonal Communities on behalf of the town of Wellfleet and direct the town administrator to execute the letter and send it on behalf
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter written to the executive office of housing Seasonal Communities on behalf of the town of Wellfleet and direct the town administrator to execute the letter and send it on behalf of the board.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter written to the executive office of housing Seasonal Communities on behalf of the town of Wellfleet and direct the town administrator to execute the letter and send it on behalf of the board. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston)
F. The Selectboard to make a formal request to the Wellfleet Board of Health
That the Selectboard respectfully request that the board of health temporarily suspend its current regulations for septic and revert to the 2017 septic regulations while the town refines its
Chair Wolf Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard respectfully request that the board of health temporarily suspend its current regulations for septic and revert to the 2017 septic regulations while the town refines its implementation strategy and awaits DEP feedback on the targeted watershed management plan.
From the minutes
“Chair Wolf Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard respectfully request that the board of health temporarily suspend its current regulations for septic and revert to the 2017 septic regulations while the town refines its implementation strategy and awaits DEP feedback on the targeted watershed management plan. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Carboni)
Direct the town administrator to send the letter from the board to DEP asking for guidance on the town's town watershed management plan
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to send the letter from the board to DEP asking for guidance on the town's town watershed management plan.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to send the letter from the board to DEP asking for guidance on the town's town watershed management plan. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
Direct the town administrator to request a 30-day extension on the public comment period for MEPA
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to request a 30-day extension on the public comment period for MEPA.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to request a 30-day extension on the public comment period for MEPA. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board member Lyons moved, Board member Yeston seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board member Lyons moved, Board member Yeston seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
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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