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November 18, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 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
C. Common Victualler 2026 License - Blackfish Variety Route 6, Wellfleet
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented with no objections
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with no objections.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with no objections. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
A. Verizon New England, Inc & NSTAR Electric Company dba: Eversource
Close the public hearing
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
Approve the Verizon New England, Inc. & NSTAR Electric Company's request for the installation of the 1 (one) jointly owned mid- span pole number 29 ½ on the West Side of Chequessett Neck Road
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded, and it was voted to approve the Verizon New England, Inc. & NSTAR Electric Company's request for the installation of the 1 (one) jointly owned mid- span pole number 29 ½ on the West Side of Chequessett Neck Road.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded, and it was voted to approve the Verizon New England, Inc. & NSTAR Electric Company's request for the installation of the 1 (one) jointly owned mid- span pole number 29 ½ on the West Side of Chequessett Neck Road. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
A. Appointment of Peggy Oliver as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural
Appoint Peggy Oliver as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council for a term of three years to expire November 18, 2028, to be sworn in by the town clerk
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Peggy Oliver as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council for a term of three years to expire November 18, 2028, to be sworn in by the town clerk
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Peggy Oliver as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council for a term of three years to expire November 18, 2028, to be sworn in by the town clerk Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
A. Approval of Notice of Award letter to Veolia Water North America, LLC for the
Approve the notice of award letter to Veolia Water North America, LLC for the purposes of awarding Water Operations Contract, and direct the Town Administrator to prepare a contract with Town
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the notice of award letter to Veolia Water North America, LLC for the purposes of awarding Water Operations Contract, and direct the Town Administrator to prepare a contract with Town Counsel and bring it back to the Selectboard to be reviewed and signed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the notice of award letter to Veolia Water North America, LLC for the purposes of awarding Water Operations Contract, and direct the Town Administrator to prepare a contract with Town Counsel and bring it back to the Selectboard to be reviewed and signed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni)
B. The Bookstore Restaurant ~ Request to close for six (6) weeks beginning
Approve the closing of the Bomb Shelter and The Bookstore and Restaurant for 6 weeks beginning January 1, 2026, for updates and renovations necessary to operate the business properly, safely, and
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the closing of the Bomb Shelter and The Bookstore and Restaurant for 6 weeks beginning January 1, 2026, for updates and renovations necessary to operate the business properly, safely, and sufficiently for the future. For a fee of $250.00
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the closing of the Bomb Shelter and The Bookstore and Restaurant for 6 weeks beginning January 1, 2026, for updates and renovations necessary to operate the business properly, safely, and sufficiently for the future. For a fee of $250.00 Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
D. Policy of the Selectboard Clerk; Board to vote the policy into effect.
Adopt the policy of the role of the selectboard clerk as amended on October 28, 2025, draft
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the policy of the role of the selectboard clerk as amended on October 28, 2025, draft.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the policy of the role of the selectboard clerk as amended on October 28, 2025, draft. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
E. October 27, 2025,
Approve the meeting minutes of September 24, 2025, as amended; September 30, 2025, as written, October 20, 2025, as written, October 21, 2025, as written, October 27, 2025, as written
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of September 24, 2025, as amended; September 30, 2025, as written, October 20, 2025, as written, October 21, 2025, as written, October 27, 2025, as written.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of September 24, 2025, as amended; September 30, 2025, as written, October 20, 2025, as written, October 21, 2025, as written, October 27, 2025, as written. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn. 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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