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December 16, 2025
16 recorded votes, 3 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
A. Re-appointment of Deputy Shellfish Constable Chris Manulla
Reappoint Chris Manulla as Deputy Shellfish Constable for the Town of Wellfleet continuing until October 30, 2028, and the board congratulated him for his 25 years of service to the town
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Chris Manulla as Deputy Shellfish Constable for the Town of Wellfleet continuing until October 30, 2028, and the board congratulated him for his 25 years of service to the town.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Chris Manulla as Deputy Shellfish Constable for the Town of Wellfleet continuing until October 30, 2028, and the board congratulated him for his 25 years of service to the town. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
A. The board will vote to approve the interim loan note and bond to be issued to the
Vote on: The board will vote to approve the interim loan note and bond to be issued to the
Board Member Yeston moved, Board Member Seconded; and it was voted
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston moved, Board Member Seconded; and it was voted.” (Motion: Yeston)
A. Renewal of Year-Round Alcohol Licenses
Approve the consent agenda as printed
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
A. Continued hearing for Rental Registration Policy and fees from December 2,
Approve the short-term registration rental fees as amended at tonight's meeting to set the fee at $300 annually per unit and to set inspection fee $120 per inspection $75 reinspection required
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the short-term registration rental fees as amended at tonight's meeting to set the fee at $300 annually per unit and to set inspection fee $120 per inspection $75 reinspection required
John Wolf stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the short-term registration rental fees as amended at tonight's meeting to set the fee at $300 annually per unit and to set inspection fee $120 per inspection $75 reinspection required Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Wolf recused).” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
Establish a registry for short term rentals
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to establish a registry for short term rentals.
John Wolf stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to establish a registry for short term rentals. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Wolf Recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
B. To approve the Wellfleet Beach sticker fee, increase as discussed and approved as
Close the public hearing
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Approve the beach fees as presented to the board within the five-year fee scheduled
Board Member Lyons Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the beach fees as presented to the board within the five-year fee scheduled.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the beach fees as presented to the board within the five-year fee scheduled. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
A. Interview and possible appointment of Thomas Janssen as a voting member to the
Appoint Thomas Janssen as a voting member to the Open Space Committee for a term of five years to expire June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Thomas Janssen as a voting member to the Open Space Committee for a term of five years to expire June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Thomas Janssen as a voting member to the Open Space Committee for a term of five years to expire June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
B. Re-Appointment of Tim Sayre to the Shellfish Advisory Committee for a term of
Reappoint Tim Sayre to the Shellfish Advisory Committee as a voting member for a term of three years to expire June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the town clerk before January 31, 2026
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Tim Sayre to the Shellfish Advisory Committee as a voting member for a term of three years to expire June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the town clerk before January 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Tim Sayre to the Shellfish Advisory Committee as a voting member for a term of three years to expire June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the town clerk before January 31, 2026. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
C. Interview and possible appointment of Helen Miranda Wilson as a voting member
Appoint Helen Miranda Wilson as a voting member to the Water Commissioners for a term of three years to expire June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Helen Miranda Wilson as a voting member to the Water Commissioners for a term of three years to expire June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Helen Miranda Wilson as a voting member to the Water Commissioners for a term of three years to expire June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
D. Interview and possible appointment of Chris A. Durbin as a trustee to The
Appoint Chris Durbin as a trustee to the Wellfleet Housing Authority for a term of two years to expire June 30, 2027, and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Chris Durbin as a trustee to the Wellfleet Housing Authority for a term of two years to expire June 30, 2027, and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Chris Durbin as a trustee to the Wellfleet Housing Authority for a term of two years to expire June 30, 2027, and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
A. Approval of NBI Grant ~ Steven Kopits
Approve and accept the MBI Digital Equity Grant as presented at tonight's meeting
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve and accept the MBI Digital Equity Grant as presented at tonight's meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve and accept the MBI Digital Equity Grant as presented at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
C. Approval of contract for Town Hall Restroom Improvement Project
Approve the Unicon contract for the Wellfleet Town Hall Restroom Improvement Project as presented tonight
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Unicon contract for the Wellfleet Town Hall Restroom Improvement Project as presented tonight.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Unicon contract for the Wellfleet Town Hall Restroom Improvement Project as presented tonight. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
E. Annual Town Meeting Date ~ Selectboard to decide on a date for Annual Town
Set the annual spring town meeting for Monday May 4, 2026, at 6pm to be held at the Wellfleet Elementary School gymnasium
Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to set the annual spring town meeting for Monday May 4, 2026, at 6pm to be held at the Wellfleet Elementary School gymnasium.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to set the annual spring town meeting for Monday May 4, 2026, at 6pm to be held at the Wellfleet Elementary School gymnasium. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
A. December 2, 2025,
Approve the meeting minutes of December 2, 2025, as printed (amended)
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of December 2, 2025, as printed (amended).
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of December 2, 2025, as printed (amended). Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
XIV. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call: 5-0.” (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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