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July 22, 2025
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: John Wolf, Sheila Lyons, Barbara Carboni, Ryan Curley, Josh Yeston
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Use of Town Property ~ Billie Starks & Bill Fitzgerald ~ Wedding on Mayo
Approve the consent agenda as presented
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
A. Application for a Special Event Liquor License, received by First
Approve the one-day special event liquor license to the First Congregational Church of Wellfleet on August 9, 2025, to sell beer and wine for their silent auction event
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the one-day special event liquor license to the First Congregational Church of Wellfleet on August 9, 2025, to sell beer and wine for their silent auction event.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the one-day special event liquor license to the First Congregational Church of Wellfleet on August 9, 2025, to sell beer and wine for their silent auction event. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
B. Application received June 13, 2025, for a special event liquor license, Billie
Approve Billie Starks and Bill Fitzgerald for a one-day special event liquor license for a wedding reception at the Mayo Beach Pavilion on September 27, 2025, from 11am to 8pm for a fee of $175.00
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve Billie Starks and Bill Fitzgerald for a one-day special event liquor license for a wedding reception at the Mayo Beach Pavilion on September 27, 2025, from 11am to 8pm for a fee of $175.00.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve Billie Starks and Bill Fitzgerald for a one-day special event liquor license for a wedding reception at the Mayo Beach Pavilion on September 27, 2025, from 11am to 8pm for a fee of $175.00. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
C. Application received July 9, 2025; for a special event liquor license, SMILE
The special one-day event liquor license to SMILE, MASS for an open house on July 27, 2025; for their clients and donors for a fee of $125.00
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to the special one-day event liquor license to SMILE, MASS for an open house on July 27, 2025; for their clients and donors for a fee of $125.00.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to the special one-day event liquor license to SMILE, MASS for an open house on July 27, 2025; for their clients and donors for a fee of $125.00. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
A. Interview and possible appointment of Florence Heller to the Wellfleet Cultural
Appoint Florence Heller as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council for a term of Three-years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting and to read all the
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Florence Heller as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council for a term of Three-years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting and to read all the materials from the town clerk regarding being a member of a Wellfleet Board and or Committee.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Florence Heller as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council for a term of Three-years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting and to read all the materials from the town clerk regarding being a member of a Wellfleet Board and or Committee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
B. Interview and possible appointments of the following to be at large members to
Appoint Karen Kaminski, Sarah Blackwell, and Joseph Vallely to the Wellfleet Local Housing Partnership for a term of three-years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Karen Kaminski, Sarah Blackwell, and Joseph Vallely to the Wellfleet Local Housing Partnership for a term of three-years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting and to read all the materials from the town clerk regarding being a member of a Wellfleet Board and or Committee.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Karen Kaminski, Sarah Blackwell, and Joseph Vallely to the Wellfleet Local Housing Partnership for a term of three-years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting and to read all the materials from the town clerk regarding being a member of a Wellfleet Board and or Committee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
A. Herring River Property Discussion ~ Williams Pond
That the Selectboard, having determined to offer property located at Williams Pond (Assessor's Map 4-40) to the Cape Cod National Seashore, in exchange for a fee interest in a parcel of land on
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard, having determined to offer property located at Williams Pond (Assessor's Map 4-40) to the Cape Cod National Seashore, in exchange for a fee interest in a parcel of land on Chequessett Neck Road and for easements off Bound Brook Island Road, vote that the acquisition and near contemporaneous transfer of the Williams Pond property to the Cape Cod National Seashore in furtherance of the Herring River Restoration project, are not subject to §70-1 of the Wellfleet General Bylaws (Disposal of Real Property) and/or the Policy on Disposition of Town-Owned Land (Policy 2003-1). I further move that the acquisition and near contemporaneous assignment of the easements off Bound Brook Island Road to the owner of the property at 695 Bound Brook Island Road, are, similarly, not subject to §70-1 of the Wellfleet General Bylaws and/or the Policy on Disposition of Town-owned Land. Furthermore ask the Open Space to hold a public hearing.
Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard, having determined to offer property located at Williams Pond (Assessor's Map 4-40) to the Cape Cod National Seashore, in exchange for a fee interest in a parcel of land on Chequessett Neck Road and for easements off Bound Brook Island Road, vote that the acquisition and near contemporaneous transfer of the Williams Pond property to the Cape Cod National Seashore in furtherance of the Herring River Restoration project, are not subject to §70-1 of the Wellfleet General Bylaws (Disposal of Real Property) and/or the Policy on Disposition of Town-Owned Land (Policy 2003-1). I further move that the acquisition and near contemporaneous assignment of the easements off Bound Brook Island Road to the owner of the property at 695 Bound Brook Island Road, are, similarly, not subject to §70-1 of the Wellfleet General Bylaws and/or the Policy on Disposition of Town-owned Land. Furthermore ask the Open Space to hold a public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni Recused from this agenda item.).” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
B. Determination to release or not to release opinions from town counsel.
That the Selectboard has determined that town counsel's opinion regarding Mr. Curley's appointment with Maurice's Planning Committee by the Town Administrator be made public
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard has determined that town counsel's opinion regarding Mr. Curley's appointment with Maurice's Planning Committee by the Town Administrator be made public.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard has determined that town counsel's opinion regarding Mr. Curley's appointment with Maurice's Planning Committee by the Town Administrator be made public. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
A. June 17, 2025, ~ Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni
Approve the meeting minutes of June 17, 2025, as printed
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of June 17, 2025, as printed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of June 17, 2025, as printed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
B. June 25, 2025, ~ Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons
Approve the meeting minutes as amended of June 25, 2025, as amended
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as amended of June 25, 2025, as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as amended of June 25, 2025, as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
C. July 8, 2025, ~ Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston
Approve the meeting minutes of July 8, 2025, as amended
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of July 8, 2025, as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of July 8, 2025, as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
D. July 14, 2025, Joint meeting with the Finance Committee ~ Board Member
Approve the meeting minutes of July 14, 2025, as printed
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of July 14, 2025, as printed
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of July 14, 2025, as printed Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
X. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
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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