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April 13, 2026
25 recorded votes, 7 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. Town Moderator ~ Dan Silverman ~ to discuss town meeting topics with the
Decide on the annual spring town meeting venue at tonight's meeting
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded and it was voted to decide on the annual spring town meeting venue at tonight's meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded and it was voted to decide on the annual spring town meeting venue at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
Prepare to have the Wellfleet annual spring town meeting at The Nauset Regional High School in Eastham
Board Member Carboni Moved, to prepare to have the Wellfleet annual spring town meeting at The Nauset Regional High School in Eastham. Motion Failed due to lack of a second.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved, to prepare to have the Wellfleet annual spring town meeting at The Nauset Regional High School in Eastham. Motion Failed due to lack of a second..” (Motion: Carboni)
Hold the Wellfleet Annual Spring Town Meeting at the Wellfleet Elementary School and to explore the possibility of an overflow room
Board Member Lyons Moved; Chair Wolf Seconded; to hold the Wellfleet Annual Spring Town Meeting at the Wellfleet Elementary School and to explore the possibility of an overflow room.
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Chair Wolf Seconded; to hold the Wellfleet Annual Spring Town Meeting at the Wellfleet Elementary School and to explore the possibility of an overflow room..” (Motion: Lyons, second: Wolf)
The motion was amended to hold the Wellfleet Annual Spring Town Meeting at the Wellfleet Elementary School, and to direct town staff to prepare for the possibility of an overflow room and to take
Board Member Lyons Moved; Chair Wolf Seconded; and the motion was amended to hold the Wellfleet Annual Spring Town Meeting at the Wellfleet Elementary School, and to direct town staff to prepare for the possibility of an overflow room and to take steps between now and town meeting date to prepare that room properly.
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Chair Wolf Seconded; and the motion was amended to hold the Wellfleet Annual Spring Town Meeting at the Wellfleet Elementary School, and to direct town staff to prepare for the possibility of an overflow room and to take steps between now and town meeting date to prepare that room properly..” (Motion: Lyons, second: Wolf)
Amend the previous motion to strike the provisions about preparing an overflow room
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to amend the previous motion to strike the provisions about preparing an overflow room.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, YestonNo: Lyons, Wolf
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to amend the previous motion to strike the provisions about preparing an overflow room. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (Lyons, Wolf voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Set up the gymnasium at the elementary school for the maximum capacity as allowed by the Building Inspector, and to also prepare the cafeteria for a reasonable expected overflow capacity as
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to set up the gymnasium at the elementary school for the maximum capacity as allowed by the Building Inspector, and to also prepare the cafeteria for a reasonable expected overflow capacity as determined by the moderator.
Yes: Lyons, Wolf, YestonNo: Carboni, Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to set up the gymnasium at the elementary school for the maximum capacity as allowed by the Building Inspector, and to also prepare the cafeteria for a reasonable expected overflow capacity as determined by the moderator. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (Curley and Carboni voted no).” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
B. Spring Town Meeting Warrant ~ Board to review and vote to insert and or
Recommend Article 1 the Operating Budget
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to recommend Article 1 the Operating Budget.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to recommend Article 1 the Operating Budget. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
Recommend Article 2 prior year invoices
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to recommend Article 2 prior year invoices.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to recommend Article 2 prior year invoices. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
Recommend Article 3 Capital Budget
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to recommend Article 3 Capital Budget
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to recommend Article 3 Capital Budget Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
Insert and Recommend article 4 capital budget borrowing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to insert and Recommend article 4 capital budget borrowing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to insert and Recommend article 4 capital budget borrowing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
Insert and recommend Article 11 Shellfish Revolving Fund Spending Limit
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 11 Shellfish Revolving Fund Spending Limit.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 11 Shellfish Revolving Fund Spending Limit. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
Insert and recommend the Article for the Marina Gas Yearly revolving fund as amended at tonight's meeting
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the Article for the Marina Gas Yearly revolving fund as amended at tonight's meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the Article for the Marina Gas Yearly revolving fund as amended at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
Recommend the wastewater startup costs as amended to include Lawrence Hill Facility
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the wastewater startup costs as amended to include Lawrence Hill Facility.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the wastewater startup costs as amended to include Lawrence Hill Facility. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
Recommend the continuation of the navigator program
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the continuation of the navigator program.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the continuation of the navigator program. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
Move the Maurice's Master plan warrant article right before the Maurice's Citizen Petitioned articles
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to move the Maurice's Master plan warrant article right before the Maurice's Citizen Petitioned articles.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to move the Maurice's Master plan warrant article right before the Maurice's Citizen Petitioned articles. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
Insert and recommend the home rule petition to add those employed or supporting the shellfishing aquaculture marine fisheries or health care sectors as preferred vocations under the Seasonal
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the home rule petition to add those employed or supporting the shellfishing aquaculture marine fisheries or health care sectors as preferred vocations under the Seasonal Communities Act in Wellfleet.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the home rule petition to add those employed or supporting the shellfishing aquaculture marine fisheries or health care sectors as preferred vocations under the Seasonal Communities Act in Wellfleet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
Insert and recommend the Short-Term rental Bylaw as amended
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the Short-Term rental Bylaw as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the Short-Term rental Bylaw as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Recommend petitioned article "Maurice's Campground - Ownership and Housing Rental Balance."
Board Member Yeston Moved; to recommend petitioned article "Maurice's Campground - Ownership and Housing Rental Balance."
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; to recommend petitioned article "Maurice's Campground - Ownership and Housing Rental Balance." Roll Call Vote: 2-3 Motion Failed.” (Motion: Yeston)
Rescind the Selectboard's recommendation on the article entitled "Maurice's Campground - Ownership and Housing Rental Balance." And reserve opinion until the board receives town counsel's opinion
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted to rescind the Selectboard's recommendation on the article entitled "Maurice's Campground - Ownership and Housing Rental Balance." And reserve opinion until the board receives town counsel's opinion.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted to rescind the Selectboard's recommendation on the article entitled "Maurice's Campground - Ownership and Housing Rental Balance." And reserve opinion until the board receives town counsel's opinion. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
Not recommend the article titled "to authorize electronic voting at town meeting."
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to not recommend the article titled "to authorize electronic voting at town meeting."
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to not recommend the article titled "to authorize electronic voting at town meeting." Roll Call Vote: 3 - 2.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
Recommend the standard annual articles and closing articles
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the standard annual articles and closing articles.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the standard annual articles and closing articles. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
Close the Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to close the Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to close the Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
Approve the annual town election warrant as amended
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the annual town election warrant as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the annual town election warrant as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
Approve the annual election warrant and the election to be held on Tuesday May 19, 2026, at the Adult Community Center (715 Old Kings Highway) from 12pm to 7pm
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the annual election warrant and the election to be held on Tuesday May 19, 2026, at the Adult Community Center (715 Old Kings Highway) from 12pm to 7pm.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the annual election warrant and the election to be held on Tuesday May 19, 2026, at the Adult Community Center (715 Old Kings Highway) from 12pm to 7pm. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
III. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
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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