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December 2, 2025
21 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. To review and vote on the Wellfleet Short Term Housing Registration Policy &
Continue the public hearing until December 16, 2025, 6pm
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to continue the public hearing until December 16, 2025, 6pm. Where the policy and fees will be voted on.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to continue the public hearing until December 16, 2025, 6pm. Where the policy and fees will be voted on. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
B. Initiate a temporary closure beginning December 10, 2025, for a small area in
Close the public hearing
Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded and it was voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
Approve the temporary closure of 0.25 acre in Duck Creek as an oyster-spawning sanctuary and to authorize the Shellfish Department to re- open the area at its informed discretion, but in no event
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the temporary closure of 0.25 acre in Duck Creek as an oyster-spawning sanctuary and to authorize the Shellfish Department to re- open the area at its informed discretion, but in no event longer than the Mass. Division of Marine Fisheries requirement of reopening in three years.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the temporary closure of 0.25 acre in Duck Creek as an oyster-spawning sanctuary and to authorize the Shellfish Department to re- open the area at its informed discretion, but in no event longer than the Mass. Division of Marine Fisheries requirement of reopening in three years. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
C. Application received on November 14, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
Approve the application received on November 14, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant license #01-03-B consisting of three acres in the deep-water area of Indian N eek from David Seitler
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on November 14, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant license #01-03-B consisting of three acres in the deep-water area of Indian N eek from David Seitler (Wellfleet, MA) and Christopher Milewski (Wellfleet, MA) to David Seitler.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on November 14, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant license #01-03-B consisting of three acres in the deep-water area of Indian N eek from David Seitler (Wellfleet, MA) and Christopher Milewski (Wellfleet, MA) to David Seitler. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
D. Application received on November 16, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded, and it was voted to close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded, and it was voted to close the public hearing Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
Approve the application received on November 16, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant license #'s 2000-3 and 2000-3 ext. consisting of approximately one acre and 0.6 acres, respectively, on
Board Member Lyons Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on November 16, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant license #'s 2000-3 and 2000-3 ext. consisting of approximately one acre and 0.6 acres, respectively, on Egg Island from Robert Olson (Wellfleet, MA) and Daniel Ho (Wellfleet, MA) to Daniel Ho.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on November 16, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant license #'s 2000-3 and 2000-3 ext. consisting of approximately one acre and 0.6 acres, respectively, on Egg Island from Robert Olson (Wellfleet, MA) and Daniel Ho (Wellfleet, MA) to Daniel Ho. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
E. Application received on November 17, 2025, for the transfer of shellfish grant
Close the public hearing
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #99-1 ext. consisting of approximately 0.3 acres on Mayo Beach from Angela Osowski to Angela Osowski and Christopher Pickard
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #99-1 ext. consisting of approximately 0.3 acres on Mayo Beach from Angela Osowski to Angela Osowski and Christopher Pickard.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #99-1 ext. consisting of approximately 0.3 acres on Mayo Beach from Angela Osowski to Angela Osowski and Christopher Pickard. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
F. Request for an initial term for shellfish grant license #01-04-B consisting of
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
Approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #01- 4-B consisting of three acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck, for one year and four months, beginning December 31, 2025, and ending
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #01- 4-B consisting of three acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck, for one year and four months, beginning December 31, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Andrew Young (Wellfleet, MA) contingent on Conservation Commission orders of condition and Army Corps of Engineers permit being received by December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve an initial term for shellfish grant license #01- 4-B consisting of three acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck, for one year and four months, beginning December 31, 2025, and ending April 30, 2027, for Andrew Young (Wellfleet, MA) contingent on Conservation Commission orders of condition and Army Corps of Engineers permit being received by December 31, 2025. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
A. Appointment of Elaine Baskin as a voting member to the Commission on
Appoint Elaine Baskin as a voting member to the Open Space Committee for a term of three years to end June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the Town Clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Elaine Baskin as a voting member to the Open Space Committee for a term of three years to end June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the Town Clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Elaine Baskin as a voting member to the Open Space Committee for a term of three years to end June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the Town Clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
B. Appointment of Katherine LeTourneau, D,ED. As a voting member to the
Appoint Katherine LeTourneau as a voting member to the Commission on Disabilities for a term of three years, to expire June 30, 2028
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Katherine LeTourneau as a voting member to the Commission on Disabilities for a term of three years, to expire June 30, 2028. To be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Katherine LeTourneau as a voting member to the Commission on Disabilities for a term of three years, to expire June 30, 2028. To be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
A. Hailee Wilcox & Matt Rivers ~ May 30, 2026, 8am-4pm, surf competition to
Approve the use of One of the Wellfleet Ocean front beaches subject to approval of the Community Services director on the weekend of May 30, 2026, from 8am to 4pm to Hailee Wilcox and Matt Rivers
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of One of the Wellfleet Ocean front beaches subject to approval of the Community Services director on the weekend of May 30, 2026, from 8am to 4pm to Hailee Wilcox and Matt Rivers from Pump House Surf Shop, for a local Surf Competition, for a fee of $300 and to make sure all food trucks if any are inspected by the fire chief and all vehicles associated with the event remain in the parking lot as any damage to vegetation or coastal dunes could result in fines from the conservation agent.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of One of the Wellfleet Ocean front beaches subject to approval of the Community Services director on the weekend of May 30, 2026, from 8am to 4pm to Hailee Wilcox and Matt Rivers from Pump House Surf Shop, for a local Surf Competition, for a fee of $300 and to make sure all food trucks if any are inspected by the fire chief and all vehicles associated with the event remain in the parking lot as any damage to vegetation or coastal dunes could result in fines from the conservation agent. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
B. Acceptance of Housing Works Infrastructure Program Grant for Paine Hollow
That the Selectboard accepts the Housing works infrastructure Program Grant for Paine Hollow Road Rental Hosing Improvement Project in the amount of $500,000.00
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard accepts the Housing works infrastructure Program Grant for Paine Hollow Road Rental Hosing Improvement Project in the amount of $500,000.00
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard accepts the Housing works infrastructure Program Grant for Paine Hollow Road Rental Hosing Improvement Project in the amount of $500,000.00 Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
C. Acceptance of Massachusetts Community Development Block grant program in
That the Wellfleet Selectboard accepts the Community Development Fund Grant in the amount of up to $1,250,000.00
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted that the Wellfleet Selectboard accepts the Community Development Fund Grant in the amount of up to $1,250,000.00.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted that the Wellfleet Selectboard accepts the Community Development Fund Grant in the amount of up to $1,250,000.00. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
D. Acceptance of Community One stop for Growth Grant from the Housing Choice
It was voted the Selectboard accepts the Community One Stop Growth form the Housing Choice Grant Program to support Maurice's Campground Redevelopment Master Plan Project in the amount of $150,000.00
Board Member Lyons Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted the Selectboard accepts the Community One Stop Growth form the Housing Choice Grant Program to support Maurice's Campground Redevelopment Master Plan Project in the amount of $150,000.00
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted the Selectboard accepts the Community One Stop Growth form the Housing Choice Grant Program to support Maurice's Campground Redevelopment Master Plan Project in the amount of $150,000.00 Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
G. Letter from Executive Assistant on behalf of staff asking for certain days off in
Approve that non-essential town offices close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and close Friday December 26, 2025
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve that non-essential town offices close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and close Friday December 26, 2025. To reopen for regular business hours Monday December 29, 2025.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve that non-essential town offices close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and close Friday December 26, 2025. To reopen for regular business hours Monday December 29, 2025. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
D. November 18, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes of October 28, 2025, as amended; November 14, 2025, as amended; and November 18, 2025, as printed
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Curley Member Seconded; it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of October 28, 2025, as amended; November 14, 2025, as amended; and November 18, 2025, as printed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Curley Member Seconded; it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of October 28, 2025, as amended; November 14, 2025, as amended; and November 18, 2025, as printed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons)
Approve November 4, 2025, as printed
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded and it was voted to approve November 4, 2025, as printed
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded and it was voted to approve November 4, 2025, as printed Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
XII. 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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