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September 16, 2025
16 recorded votes, 0 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
B. Use of Town Property ~ Deirdre Oringer ~ Sandy Strip of Mayo Beach, Makers
Approve the consent agenda as presented
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
A. HH3 to HH3A Hopkins Drive: place one (1) jointly owned two (2) inch
It was voted continue Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource to place 1 jointly owned 2-inch conduit beginning at HH3 near 200 Hopkins Drive until October 21, 2025, at 6pm
Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted continue Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource to place 1 jointly owned 2-inch conduit beginning at HH3 near 200 Hopkins Drive until October 21, 2025, at 6pm.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted continue Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource to place 1 jointly owned 2-inch conduit beginning at HH3 near 200 Hopkins Drive until October 21, 2025, at 6pm. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
B. HH5 Hopkins Drive to HH1X way 672: place one (1) four (4) inch conduit
Continue the hearing of Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource the placement of 1 4-inch conduit beginning at HH5, located between 240 Hopkins Drive and 260 Hopkins Drive
Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to continue the hearing of Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource the placement of 1 4-inch conduit beginning at HH5, located between 240 Hopkins Drive and 260 Hopkins Drive. Until October 21, 2025, at 6pm.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to continue the hearing of Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource the placement of 1 4-inch conduit beginning at HH5, located between 240 Hopkins Drive and 260 Hopkins Drive. Until October 21, 2025, at 6pm. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
C. Fresh Brook Lane: install one (1) jointly owned forty (40) foot tall CL1 mid-
Continue this hearing of Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource to Continue the hearing of the placement of a 40- foot jointly owned CL 1 midspan pole midspan pole
Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to continue this hearing of Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource to Continue the hearing of the placement of a 40- foot jointly owned CL 1 midspan pole midspan pole numbered 128/2-5 and attach facilities on the South side of Fresh Brook Lane to October 21, 2025, at 6pm.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to continue this hearing of Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource to Continue the hearing of the placement of a 40- foot jointly owned CL 1 midspan pole midspan pole numbered 128/2-5 and attach facilities on the South side of Fresh Brook Lane to October 21, 2025, at 6pm. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni)
D. Cahoon Hollow Road P28 to Great Pond Parking Lot: install one (1) two (2)
Approve Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource the installation of 1 2-inch conduit beginning at the existing utility pole numbered 28, located at the intersection of
Board Member Lyons Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource the installation of 1 2-inch conduit beginning at the existing utility pole numbered 28, located at the intersection of Cahoon Hollow Road and Old King's Highway.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource the installation of 1 2-inch conduit beginning at the existing utility pole numbered 28, located at the intersection of Cahoon Hollow Road and Old King's Highway. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
E. School House Hill Road to Black Pond Road: install one (1) two (2) inch
Approve Verizon New England Inc. and NStar Electric Company, dba Eversource the installation of 1 2-inch conduit beginning at existing pole numbered 28 on the East side of School House Hill Road
Board Member Yeston moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve Verizon New England Inc. and NStar Electric Company, dba Eversource the installation of 1 2-inch conduit beginning at existing pole numbered 28 on the East side of School House Hill Road near the intersection of Black Pond Road, running nine hundred and eighty-four feet.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve Verizon New England Inc. and NStar Electric Company, dba Eversource the installation of 1 2-inch conduit beginning at existing pole numbered 28 on the East side of School House Hill Road near the intersection of Black Pond Road, running nine hundred and eighty-four feet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
G. Bound Brook Island Road: petition for (1) one (2) two-inch conduit beginning
Continue the hearing of Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource the petition for 1 2-inch conduit beginning at existing utility pole 6 on Pamet Point Road, and running
Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to Continue the hearing of Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource the petition for 1 2-inch conduit beginning at existing utility pole 6 on Pamet Point Road, and running Southwest underground to Pedestal 1BB, running Southeast to Pedestal 3BB-1 near 189 Bound Brook Island Road until October 21, 2025, at 6pm.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to Continue the hearing of Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource the petition for 1 2-inch conduit beginning at existing utility pole 6 on Pamet Point Road, and running Southwest underground to Pedestal 1BB, running Southeast to Pedestal 3BB-1 near 189 Bound Brook Island Road until October 21, 2025, at 6pm. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
H. Old County Road: Proposed Pole Installation install one (1) jointly owned
Approve Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource the installation of one jointly owned mid-span pole numbered 194/7-5 on the East side of Old County Road
Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Lyons Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource the installation of one jointly owned mid-span pole numbered 194/7-5 on the East side of Old County Road.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Lyons Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve Verizon New England Inc. and Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource the installation of one jointly owned mid-span pole numbered 194/7-5 on the East side of Old County Road. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston)
I. To review and vote on the Wellfleet Marina change of fees, to their current
Continue the hearing until October 7, 2025, at 6pm
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to continue the hearing until October 7, 2025, at 6pm.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to continue the hearing until October 7, 2025, at 6pm. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
A. Interview and possible appointment of Robert Light to the Wellfleet Cultural
Appoint Robert Light as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council for a term of three years to expire September 16, 2028
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Robert Light as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council for a term of three years to expire September 16, 2028. To be Sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Robert Light as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council for a term of three years to expire September 16, 2028. To be Sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
A. Discuss and vote to approve the renewal of license agreement between Thomas
Approve the renewal of the license agreement between Thomas and Cathy Siggia and the Town of Wellfleet to grant permission to utilize the property for members of the public to pass and repass, on
Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of the license agreement between Thomas and Cathy Siggia and the Town of Wellfleet to grant permission to utilize the property for members of the public to pass and repass, on foot to and from Paine Hollow, and for swimming, boating, and the harvesting of shellfish from the wild and other water-related activities. To be renewed automatically annually unless revoked or suspended by the Siggia's or the town.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of the license agreement between Thomas and Cathy Siggia and the Town of Wellfleet to grant permission to utilize the property for members of the public to pass and repass, on foot to and from Paine Hollow, and for swimming, boating, and the harvesting of shellfish from the wild and other water-related activities. To be renewed automatically annually unless revoked or suspended by the Siggia's or the town. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
A. Kai Potter ~ discussion and possible vote to allow "Little Free Art Gallery".
Approve the placement of a small wooden "art box" located at the sidewalk outside the memorial garden in Wellfleet following all department head guidelines and following any provisions with
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the placement of a small wooden "art box" located at the sidewalk outside the memorial garden in Wellfleet following all department head guidelines and following any provisions with Preservation Hall.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the placement of a small wooden "art box" located at the sidewalk outside the memorial garden in Wellfleet following all department head guidelines and following any provisions with Preservation Hall. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
B. Fall Town Meeting Warrant ~ Board will review, discuss and possibly vote to
Insert and recommend article about expanding residential property home rule petition
Yeston moved; Board Member Carboni seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend article about expanding residential property home rule petition
From the minutes
“Yeston moved; Board Member Carboni seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend article about expanding residential property home rule petition Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
Not recommend the Wellfleet water, septic & Sewer utility petitioned article
Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Carboni seconded, and it was voted to not recommend the Wellfleet water, septic & Sewer utility petitioned article.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Carboni seconded, and it was voted to not recommend the Wellfleet water, septic & Sewer utility petitioned article. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
A. August 26, 2025 - correcting language and revote
Approve the meeting minutes as amended
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.”
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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