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March 17, 2026
11 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: John Wolf, Sheila Lyons, Barbara Carboni, Ryan Curley, Josh Yeston
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
G. Cape Cod Musical Festival, September 5th & 6th, 2026 at the Wellfleet Town
Approve the consent agenda as printed
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
A. Application received January 29, 2026, for a new Seasonal All Alcohol License,
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 all-alcohol seasonal liquor license to 3MCL, LLC dba: The Lobster and Chowder House
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the all-alcohol seasonal liquor license to 3MCL, LLC dba: The Lobster and Chowder House.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the all-alcohol seasonal liquor license to 3MCL, LLC dba: The Lobster and Chowder House. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
B. Determine the seasonal nature if any for receiving replacements and removal of the "D"
Continue this public hearing to include marina fees to March 31, 2026, at 6pm
Board Member Yeston Moved Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to continue this public hearing to include marina fees to March 31, 2026, at 6pm.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to continue this public hearing to include marina fees to March 31, 2026, at 6pm. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
A. Maurice's Planning Committee Applications - the board will review, interview
Appoint Marianne Boswell to the Maurices Planning Committee as a voting member for a term of approximately two years to expire June 30, 2027
Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Curley Seconded, and it was voted to appoint Marianne Boswell to the Maurices Planning Committee as a voting member for a term of approximately two years to expire June 30, 2027.
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 Curley Seconded, and it was voted to appoint Marianne Boswell to the Maurices Planning Committee as a voting member for a term of approximately two years to expire June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
Appoint William Gordon as an alternate to the Maurice's Planning Committee
Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint William Gordon as an alternate to the Maurice's Planning Committee.
Yes: Curley, Wolf, YestonNo: LyonsAbstained: Carboni
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint William Gordon as an alternate to the Maurice's Planning Committee. Roll Call Vote: 3-1-1 (Lyons voted no, Carboni abstained).” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
B. Public Discussion on Short Term Rental Registration Bylaw to be inserted and
Amend section 5.1 maximum overnight occupancy. ~ An operator shall not advertise or allow occupancy of a short-term rental exceeding the capacity of the septic system serving the property; maximum
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to amend section 5.1 maximum overnight occupancy. ~ An operator shall not advertise or allow occupancy of a short-term rental exceeding the capacity of the septic system serving the property; maximum occupancy of a unit shall be determined by multiplying the number of bedrooms for which the system is permitted times 2.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to amend section 5.1 maximum overnight occupancy. ~ An operator shall not advertise or allow occupancy of a short-term rental exceeding the capacity of the septic system serving the property; maximum occupancy of a unit shall be determined by multiplying the number of bedrooms for which the system is permitted times 2. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
Continue this hearing to March 31, 2026, at 6pm
Board Member Lyons Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to continue this hearing to March 31, 2026, at 6pm
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to continue this hearing to March 31, 2026, at 6pm Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
A. Approval of letter to MADMF requesting an extension until April 30, 2026, for
Approve the letter to the Massachusetts Department of Marine fisheries to extend the bay scallop season until April 30, 2026
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter to the Massachusetts Department of Marine fisheries to extend the bay scallop season until April 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter to the Massachusetts Department of Marine fisheries to extend the bay scallop season until April 30, 2026, Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
A. March 4, 2026
Approve the meeting minutes of March 4, 2026, as written
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of March 4, 2026, as written.
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 Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of March 4, 2026, as written..” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Lyons, 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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