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September 2, 2025
11 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Wolf, Sheila Lyons, Barbara Carboni, Josh Yeston, Ryan Curley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Reappointment of the Wellfleet Election Officials for a term of one-year
Appoint Peter Cook, Roberta Ward, and Martha Dilts as Wellfleet Election officials for a one-year term
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Peter Cook, Roberta Ward, and Martha Dilts as Wellfleet Election officials for a one-year term.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Peter Cook, Roberta Ward, and Martha Dilts as Wellfleet Election officials for a one-year term. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
B. Use of Town Property ~ Peter McMahon ~ Cape Cod Modern House trust~
Approve the use of town property to Peter McMahon for the open house at the newly restored Breuer House
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of town property to Peter McMahon for the open house at the newly restored Breuer House.
Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of town property to Peter McMahon for the open house at the newly restored Breuer House. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni recused).” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
A. Interview and possible appointment of Adrienne Brewer as a voting member to
Appoint Adrienne Brewer to the Cemetery Commissioners until the May election in 2026
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Adrienne Brewer to the Cemetery Commissioners until the May election in 2026.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Adrienne Brewer to the Cemetery Commissioners until the May election in 2026. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston)
B. Interview and possible appointment of Sara Blanford as a voting member to the
Appoint Sara Blanford to the Wellfleet Board of Health for a one-year term to fill Janet Drohan's term
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Sara Blanford to the Wellfleet Board of Health for a one-year term to fill Janet Drohan's term.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Sara Blanford to the Wellfleet Board of Health for a one-year term to fill Janet Drohan's term. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons)
A. Winslow's Tavern to extend their seasonal liquor license after the Wellfleet
Approve Winslow's Tavern to be open until December 28, 2026
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve Winslow's Tavern to be open until December 28, 2026.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve Winslow's Tavern to be open until December 28, 2026. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
A. Board to discuss the official role and responsibilities of the Selectboard Clerk
Refer the draft policy on the roles and responsibilities of the selectboard clerk to the town administration and appropriate department heads for comment
Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Lyons seconded, and it was voted to refer the draft policy on the roles and responsibilities of the selectboard clerk to the town administration and appropriate department heads for comment.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Lyons seconded, and it was voted to refer the draft policy on the roles and responsibilities of the selectboard clerk to the town administration and appropriate department heads for comment. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
B. Fall Town Meeting Warrant; Review, insert and recommend articles.
Insert and recommend an article to acquire 4 Williams Pond Road for the Herring River Restoration Project for utilization for the land exchange with the Cape Cod National Seashore
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend an article to acquire 4 Williams Pond Road for the Herring River Restoration Project for utilization for the land exchange with the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend an article to acquire 4 Williams Pond Road for the Herring River Restoration Project for utilization for the land exchange with the Cape Cod National Seashore. Roll Call Vote 4-0-1 (Carboni recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
Insert and recommend an article for the land exchange with the Cape Cod National Seashore regarding the Herring River Restoration Project as drafted
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend an article for the land exchange with the Cape Cod National Seashore regarding the Herring River Restoration Project as drafted.
Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend an article for the land exchange with the Cape Cod National Seashore regarding the Herring River Restoration Project as drafted. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
A. August 19, 2025 - Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons
The meeting minutes of August 19, 2025, were approved as amended
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and the meeting minutes of August 19, 2025, were approved as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and the meeting minutes of August 19, 2025, were approved as amended. Roll Call Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
B. August 26, 2025, Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston
Approve the meeting minutes of August 26, 2025
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of August 26, 2025.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of August 26, 2025..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
IX. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Curley moved, Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved, Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, 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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