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January 28, 2026
32 recorded votes, 32 with disagreement.
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Present: Sheila Lyons, Barbara Carboni, Josh Yeston, Ryan Curley
Absent: John Wolf
Every vote, in order
A. Opening and Closing of the Herring River
Open the Herring River as of sunrise on Sunday, March 15,2026, or when the Town receives written approval from the Mass Division of Marine Fisheries that it meets water quality standards for the
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to open the Herring River as of sunrise on Sunday, March 15,2026, or when the Town receives written approval from the Mass Division of Marine Fisheries that it meets water quality standards for the safe harvest of shellfish and can be opened, and close it at sunset on Monday, August 31, 2026, or as otherwise directed by the Mass Division of Marin Fisheries.
The minutes give the count as "3-1-1", counting the recusal. John Wolf stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. 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 open the Herring River as of sunrise on Sunday, March 15,2026, or when the Town receives written approval from the Mass Division of Marine Fisheries that it meets water quality standards for the safe harvest of shellfish and can be opened, and close it at sunset on Monday, August 31, 2026, or as otherwise directed by the Mass Division of Marin Fisheries. Roll Call Vote: 3-1-1 (Wolf Absent, Carboni Recused).” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
A. Chair Lyons Opened the public hearing for Grant License's 855 &
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded to Close the public hearing.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded to Close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 855 and 855-B for nine years, three months and two days, beginning January 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 855 and 855-B for nine years, three months and two days, beginning January 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035.
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 renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 855 and 855-B for nine years, three months and two days, beginning January 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
B. Chair Lyons Opened the public hearing for shellfish grant license's
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 852 and 852A for nine years, three months and two days, beginning January 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 852 and 852A for nine years, three months and two days, beginning January 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), 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 approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 852 and 852A for nine years, three months and two days, beginning January 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
C. Chair Lyons Opened the public hearing for grant license #852B
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), 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 close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #852B for nine years, three months and two days, beginning January 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035
Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #852B for nine years, three months and two days, beginning January 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), 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 approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #852B for nine years, three months and two days, beginning January 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
D. Chair Lyons Opened the public hearing for Grant License 862
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), 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 close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
Approve the renewals of shellfish grant license # 862 for nine years and five days, beginning April 25, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewals of shellfish grant license # 862 for nine years and five days, beginning April 25, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), 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 approve the renewals of shellfish grant license # 862 for nine years and five days, beginning April 25, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
E. Chair Lyons opened the public hearing for Grant Licenses 853, 853A,
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), 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 close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license's # 853, 853A, 953B, and 853C for nine years and two days, beginning April 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035
Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license's # 853, 853A, 953B, and 853C for nine years and two days, beginning April 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), 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 approve the renewal of shellfish grant license's # 853, 853A, 953B, and 853C for nine years and two days, beginning April 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
F. Chair Lyons Opened the public hearing for grant license #09-03
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #09-03 for nine years and two days, beginning April 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035
Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #09-03 for nine years and two days, beginning April 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), 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 approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #09-03 for nine years and two days, beginning April 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
A. Application received on January 12, 2026, from Ethan Estey
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license # 891 and 891-A for nine years and two days, beginning April 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license # 891 and 891-A for nine years and two days, beginning April 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license # 891 and 891-A for nine years and two days, beginning April 28, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2035. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
H. Chair Lyons Opened the public Hearing for grant license #99-1
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), 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 close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #99-1 for nine years, 11 months and 13 days, beginning May 17, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #99-1 for nine years, 11 months and 13 days, beginning May 17, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), 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 approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #99-1 for nine years, 11 months and 13 days, beginning May 17, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
I. Chair Lyons Opened the public hearing for grant license 89-4
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #89-4 for nine years, 10 months and 11 days, beginning June 19, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #89-4 for nine years, 10 months and 11 days, beginning June 19, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036.
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 Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #89-4 for nine years, 10 months and 11 days, beginning June 19, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
J. Chair Lyons Opened the public hearing for grant license 892
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #892 for nine years, nine months and 29 days, beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036
Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #892 for nine years, nine months and 29 days, beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #892 for nine years, nine months and 29 days, beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
K. Chair Lyons opened the public hearing for grant license 09-01
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #09-01 for nine years, nine months and 22 days, beginning July 8, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036
Board Member Yeston Moved Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #09-01 for nine years, nine months and 22 days, beginning July 8, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), 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 approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #09-01 for nine years, nine months and 22 days, beginning July 8, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
L. Chair Lyons opened the public hearing for grant license 09-01 ext.
Close the public hearing
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
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 Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license # 09-01 ext. for four years, nine months and 22 days, beginning July 8, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2031
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license # 09-01 ext. for four years, nine months and 22 days, beginning July 8, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2031.
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 Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license # 09-01 ext. for four years, nine months and 22 days, beginning July 8, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2031. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
M. Chair Lyons opened the public hearing for grant license 2000-10
Close the public hearing
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
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 close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license # 2000- 10 for nine years, nine months and 22 days, beginning July 8, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license # 2000- 10 for nine years, nine months and 22 days, beginning July 8, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license # 2000- 10 for nine years, nine months and 22 days, beginning July 8, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
N. Chair Lyons opened the public hearing for grant license 811 and 811A
Close the public hearing
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
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 Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license 's 811 and 811-A for nine years, eight months and 29 days, beginning August 1, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license 's 811 and 811-A for nine years, eight months and 29 days, beginning August 1, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license 's 811 and 811-A for nine years, eight months and 29 days, beginning August 1, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
O. Chair Lyons opened the public hearing for grant license 09-02.
Close the public hearing
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #09-02 for nine years, four months and 22 days, beginning December 8, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #09-02 for nine years, four months and 22 days, beginning December 8, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #09-02 for nine years, four months and 22 days, beginning December 8, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
IV. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
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