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August 5, 2025
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Sheila Lyons, Barbara Carboni, Ryan Curley
Absent: John Wolf, Josh Yeston
Every vote, in order
A. Application received July 11, 2025, Special Event Alcohol License; Outer Cape Music
Approve the one-day special event liquor license to David White, organizer of Outer Cape Music Festival for August 31, 2025, to be held at the Marina Pier Stage
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the one-day special event liquor license to David White, organizer of Outer Cape Music Festival for August 31, 2025, to be held at the Marina Pier Stage.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted. 3 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the one-day special event liquor license to David White, organizer of Outer Cape Music Festival for August 31, 2025, to be held at the Marina Pier Stage. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-2.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
Vote on: Application received July 11, 2025, Special Event Alcohol License; Outer Cape Music
Curley Moved; Carboni Seconded; and the hearing B.
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Curley Moved; Carboni Seconded; and the hearing B..” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
B. Petition for Verizon New England, Inc and NSTAR Electric Company DBA
Approve the installation of one jointly owned midspan pole numbered P20/77-5 on the Northwest side of Gross Hill Road
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the installation of one jointly owned midspan pole numbered P20/77-5 on the Northwest side of Gross Hill Road. Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonable straight and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked "1656462-1A7Y7AL_Petition Plan" in a package dated July 14, 2025, - filed with said petition.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted. 3 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the installation of one jointly owned midspan pole numbered P20/77-5 on the Northwest side of Gross Hill Road. Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonable straight and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked "1656462-1A7Y7AL_Petition Plan" in a package dated July 14, 2025, - filed with said petition. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-2.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
A. Approval of proposal from the Wastewater Consultant, Tighe & Bond
Authorize the town administrator to negotiate a contract with Tighe & Bond regarding the wastewater project as consultants to the town and bring back the contract to the board to be approved
Board member Carboni moved; Board member Curley seconded; and it was voted to authorize the town administrator to negotiate a contract with Tighe & Bond regarding the wastewater project as consultants to the town and bring back the contract to the board to be approved.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted. 3 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board member Carboni moved; Board member Curley seconded; and it was voted to authorize the town administrator to negotiate a contract with Tighe & Bond regarding the wastewater project as consultants to the town and bring back the contract to the board to be approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-2.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
B. Discussion on future action by the board regarding new policy for financial
Direct the town administrator to send the draft policy to the department heads and other appropriate members of town government including the board of health and then town counsel, then to have
Board Member Carboni Moved, Chair Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to send the draft policy to the department heads and other appropriate members of town government including the board of health and then town counsel, then to have this policy be placed on August 19, 2025, meeting agenda for the board to review and possibly approve.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted. 3 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved, Chair Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to send the draft policy to the department heads and other appropriate members of town government including the board of health and then town counsel, then to have this policy be placed on August 19, 2025, meeting agenda for the board to review and possibly approve. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-2.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
C. Select/Appoint a Wellfleet representative to be on the Nauset Regional
Appoint Barbara Carbonis as a Wellfleet Representative to the Nauset Regional Agreement Subcommittee
Board Member Curley Moved; Chair Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Barbara Carbonis as a Wellfleet Representative to the Nauset Regional Agreement Subcommittee.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted. 3 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Chair Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Barbara Carbonis as a Wellfleet Representative to the Nauset Regional Agreement Subcommittee. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-2.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
D. Board's Approval for Barbara Carboni to be on a regional meeting committee
Approve Barbara Carboni's participation in a regional committee working group looking at shared services on behalf of Wellfleet
Board Member Curley Moved; Chair Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve Barbara Carboni's participation in a regional committee working group looking at shared services on behalf of Wellfleet.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted. 3 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Chair Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve Barbara Carboni's participation in a regional committee working group looking at shared services on behalf of Wellfleet. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-2.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
A. July 22, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes as amended
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as amended.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted. 3 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as amended. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-2.” (Motion: Carboni)
IX. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted. 3 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-2.” (Motion: Curley, 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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