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January 20, 2026
12 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Present: Sheila Lyons, Ryan Curley, Barbara Carboni, Josh Yeston
Absent: John Wolf
Every vote, in order
B. Use of Town Property ~ Friends of the Wellfleet Library ~ Annual Book Sale
Approve the consent agenda as printed with the Wicked Oyster removed at Board Member Carboni's request
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed with the Wicked Oyster removed at Board Member Carboni's request.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed with the Wicked Oyster removed at Board Member Carboni's request. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
Approve the Common Victualler license renewal for The Wicked Oyster
Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Common Victualler license renewal for The Wicked Oyster.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Common Victualler license renewal for The Wicked Oyster. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
A. Murrow VanMeter ~ Newcomb Hollow Beach Food Truck, for the summer
Approve the use of Newcomb Hollow Parking lot for Murrow VanMeter, Leeside Cafe Inc., For a fee of $600
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Newcomb Hollow Parking lot for Murrow VanMeter, Leeside Cafe Inc., For a fee of $600.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Newcomb Hollow Parking lot for Murrow VanMeter, Leeside Cafe Inc., For a fee of $600. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
A. PB Boulangerie Bistro ~ request to close February 2, 2026, through April 18,
Approve the closing of PB Boulangerie Bistro from February 2, 2026, through April 8, 2026, for cleaning and renovations for a fee of $250.00
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the closing of PB Boulangerie Bistro from February 2, 2026, through April 8, 2026, for cleaning and renovations for a fee of $250.00.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the closing of PB Boulangerie Bistro from February 2, 2026, through April 8, 2026, for cleaning and renovations for a fee of $250.00. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
D. Approval to allow the town administrator to sign the TRC Environmental
Direct the Town Administrator to sign the agreement for professional services to the Town of Wellfleet with TRC Environmental Corporation for Herring River Restoration Low Lying Roads Construction
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to direct the Town Administrator to sign the agreement for professional services to the Town of Wellfleet with TRC Environmental Corporation for Herring River Restoration Low Lying Roads Construction Administration Assistance.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 3 members were present. 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 direct the Town Administrator to sign the agreement for professional services to the Town of Wellfleet with TRC Environmental Corporation for Herring River Restoration Low Lying Roads Construction Administration Assistance. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
E. Approval to allow the town administrator to sign the WSP USA Inc Herring
Direct the Town Administrator to sign the agreement for professional services to the Town of Wellfleet with TRC Environmental Corporation for Herring River Restoration Low Lying Roads Construction
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to direct the Town Administrator to sign the agreement for professional services to the Town of Wellfleet with TRC Environmental Corporation for Herring River Restoration Low Lying Roads Construction Administration Assistance.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 3 members were present. 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 direct the Town Administrator to sign the agreement for professional services to the Town of Wellfleet with TRC Environmental Corporation for Herring River Restoration Low Lying Roads Construction Administration Assistance. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni Recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
F. Request for Approval of Construction work Hours ~ Bob Murray. N & M
Allow N & M Excavating to begin construction on January 21, 2026, through January 12, 2026, beginning work at 7:00am Monday through Friday
Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to allow N & M Excavating to begin construction on January 21, 2026, through January 12, 2026, beginning work at 7:00am Monday through Friday. With no trucks idling or being started any time before 7am.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 3 members were present. 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 allow N & M Excavating to begin construction on January 21, 2026, through January 12, 2026, beginning work at 7:00am Monday through Friday. With no trucks idling or being started any time before 7am. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni recused).” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
H. Herring River Restoration Project (HRRP) Quality Assurance Program Plan
Direct the town's Herring River's Restoration Project Executive council and the Atrec Representatives to have the project work with Mass DEP to get the pre restoration data and monitoring to
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town's Herring River's Restoration Project Executive council and the Atrec Representatives to have the project work with Mass DEP to get the pre restoration data and monitoring to conform with the Mass DEP QAPP so that the benefits of the restoration can be used for the TWMP.
The minutes give only the count (3-1-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town's Herring River's Restoration Project Executive council and the Atrec Representatives to have the project work with Mass DEP to get the pre restoration data and monitoring to conform with the Mass DEP QAPP so that the benefits of the restoration can be used for the TWMP. Roll Call Vote: 3-1-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
Amend the previous motion to replace the word direct with the word request
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to amend the previous motion to replace the word direct with the word request.
The minutes give only the count (3-1-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to amend the previous motion to replace the word direct with the word request. Roll Call Vote: 3-1-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
Direct the town administrator to work with board member Yeston to draft a letter to the Herring River Executive Council outlining the Selectboard's request for QAPP
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to work with board member Yeston to draft a letter to the Herring River Executive Council outlining the Selectboard's request for QAPP.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to work with board member Yeston to draft a letter to the Herring River Executive Council outlining the Selectboard's request for QAPP..” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
C. January 06, 2026, Yeston had an amendment to correct the selectboard reports.
Approve the meeting minutes of December 16, December 17, 2025, and January 6, 2026, as amended
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of December 16, December 17, 2025, and January 6, 2026, as amended.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of December 16, December 17, 2025, and January 6, 2026, as amended. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carboni)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Carboni moved, Chair Lyons seconded; and it was voted
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni moved, Chair Lyons seconded; and it was voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carboni, 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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