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42 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Start my ballot →Present: John Wolf, Sheila Lyons, Barbara Carboni, Ryan Curley, Josh Yeston
Absent: None
Approve the consent agenda including all items except the Newcomb Hollow Beach use of town property at tonight's meeting
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda including all items except the Newcomb Hollow Beach use of town property at tonight's meeting.
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda including all items except the Newcomb Hollow Beach use of town property at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
Approve the opening of the marina on May 15, 2026
Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the opening of the marina on May 15, 2026.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the opening of the marina on May 15, 2026..”
Name the Tennis Courts at Bakers Field in memory of Dan Rsoendberg and to direct the Town Administrator to report back to the board on progress made
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to name the Tennis Courts at Bakers Field in memory of Dan Rsoendberg and to direct the Town Administrator to report back to the board on progress made.
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to name the Tennis Courts at Bakers Field in memory of Dan Rsoendberg and to direct the Town Administrator to report back to the board on progress made. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
Approve the special alcohol license that was presented to the board no longer to include Main Street
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the special alcohol license that was presented to the board no longer to include Main Street.
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the special alcohol license that was presented to the board no longer to include Main Street. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
Vote on: Request a license term correction for shellfish grant license #s 891 and 891-A,
Board Member 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.
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted.”
Approve the license term correction for shellfish grant license #'s 891 and 891-A, consisting of approximately 1 acre each, on Lieutenant Island, for Ethan Estey (Wellfleet) and Dwight Estey
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to approve the license term correction for shellfish grant license #'s 891 and 891-A, consisting of approximately 1 acre each, on Lieutenant Island, for Ethan Estey (Wellfleet) and Dwight Estey (Wellfleet) for nine years, 10 months and 11 days, beginning June 19, 2026 and expiring April 30, 2036.
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to approve the license term correction for shellfish grant license #'s 891 and 891-A, consisting of approximately 1 acre each, on Lieutenant Island, for Ethan Estey (Wellfleet) and Dwight Estey (Wellfleet) for nine years, 10 months and 11 days, beginning June 19, 2026 and expiring April 30, 2036. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons)
Close the hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and it was voted to close the hearing
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and it was voted to close the hearing, Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
Approve the transfer of shellfish license #2001-08 consisting of approximately 0.5 acres inside the Indian Neck Breakwater from Richard Goldberg (Wellfleet) and David Seitler (Wellfleet) to David
Board Member Lyons Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish license #2001-08 consisting of approximately 0.5 acres inside the Indian Neck Breakwater from Richard Goldberg (Wellfleet) and David Seitler (Wellfleet) to David Seitler.
“Board Member Lyons Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish license #2001-08 consisting of approximately 0.5 acres inside the Indian Neck Breakwater from Richard Goldberg (Wellfleet) and David Seitler (Wellfleet) to David Seitler. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded, and it was voted to close the public hearing.
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded, and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #863 to Kristi Johns (Wellfleet), consisting of approximately one acre, on Field Point for one year and five days, beginning April 25, 2026, and
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #863 to Kristi Johns (Wellfleet), consisting of approximately one acre, on Field Point for one year and five days, beginning April 25, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2027, to monitor for minimum productivity.
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #863 to Kristi Johns (Wellfleet), consisting of approximately one acre, on Field Point for one year and five days, beginning April 25, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2027, to monitor for minimum productivity. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
Approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #861-B to Kristi Johns (Wellfleet), consisting of approximately 0.5 acres, on Field Point for one year and five days, beginning April 25, 2026, and
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #861-B to Kristi Johns (Wellfleet), consisting of approximately 0.5 acres, on Field Point for one year and five days, beginning April 25, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2027, to monitor minimum productivity.
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #861-B to Kristi Johns (Wellfleet), consisting of approximately 0.5 acres, on Field Point for one year and five days, beginning April 25, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2027, to monitor minimum productivity. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing, Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
Approve the transfer of shellfish license #2001-06 consisting of approximately 1.5 acres on Egg Island from James O'Connell (Wellfleet), and Nicholas Sirucek (Wellfleet) to Nicholas Sirucek
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish license #2001-06 consisting of approximately 1.5 acres on Egg Island from James O'Connell (Wellfleet), and Nicholas Sirucek (Wellfleet) to Nicholas Sirucek.
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish license #2001-06 consisting of approximately 1.5 acres on Egg Island from James O'Connell (Wellfleet), and Nicholas Sirucek (Wellfleet) to Nicholas Sirucek. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
“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 transfer of shellfish license #2001-01 ext. consisting of approximately 0.6 acres on Egg Island from James O'Connell (Wellfleet), Nancy O'Connell (Wellfleet), and James Mulpeter
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish license #2001-01 ext. consisting of approximately 0.6 acres on Egg Island from James O'Connell (Wellfleet), Nancy O'Connell (Wellfleet), and James Mulpeter (Wellfleet) to James Mulpeter.
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish license #2001-01 ext. consisting of approximately 0.6 acres on Egg Island from James O'Connell (Wellfleet), Nancy O'Connell (Wellfleet), and James Mulpeter (Wellfleet) to James Mulpeter. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
“Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
Approve the transfer of shellfish license #85J-A consisting of approximately two acres on Indian Neck from James O'Connell (Wellfleet), and James Mulpeter (Wellfleet) to James Mui peter
Board Member Lyons Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish license #85J-A consisting of approximately two acres on Indian Neck from James O'Connell (Wellfleet), and James Mulpeter (Wellfleet) to James Mui peter.
“Board Member Lyons Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish license #85J-A consisting of approximately two acres on Indian Neck from James O'Connell (Wellfleet), and James Mulpeter (Wellfleet) to James Mui peter. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing
“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 transfer of shellfish license #'s 95-13 and 95-14 consisting of approximately one acre and one acre respectively on Egg Island from Jeremey Storer (Wellfleet), and Brandon Silva
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish license #'s 95-13 and 95-14 consisting of approximately one acre and one acre respectively on Egg Island from Jeremey Storer (Wellfleet), and Brandon Silva (Wellfleet) to Jeremy Storer.
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish license #'s 95-13 and 95-14 consisting of approximately one acre and one acre respectively on Egg Island from Jeremey Storer (Wellfleet), and Brandon Silva (Wellfleet) to Jeremy Storer. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing
“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 transfer of shellfish license #2000-04 consisting of approximately 2.16 acres on Egg Island from Jeremy Storer (Wellfleet), Alfred Pickard (Wellfleet), and Brandon Silva (Wellfleet) to
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish license #2000-04 consisting of approximately 2.16 acres on Egg Island from Jeremy Storer (Wellfleet), Alfred Pickard (Wellfleet), and Brandon Silva (Wellfleet) to Jeremy Storer and Alfred Pickard.
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish license #2000-04 consisting of approximately 2.16 acres on Egg Island from Jeremy Storer (Wellfleet), Alfred Pickard (Wellfleet), and Brandon Silva (Wellfleet) to Jeremy Storer and Alfred Pickard. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
“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 return of the area formerly occupied by five deep water Indian Neck grants #01-03, #01-06, #792, #01-04, and #01-05 outside the town-owned HDYLTA boundary to the wild and permanently
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the return of the area formerly occupied by five deep water Indian Neck grants #01-03, #01-06, #792, #01-04, and #01-05 outside the town-owned HDYLTA boundary to the wild and permanently abandon as aquaculture area.
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the return of the area formerly occupied by five deep water Indian Neck grants #01-03, #01-06, #792, #01-04, and #01-05 outside the town-owned HDYLTA boundary to the wild and permanently abandon as aquaculture area. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
Approve the amendments to the shellfish regulations as discussed and amended at tonight's meeting and as presented on the screen, not related to floating gear
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to approve the amendments to the shellfish regulations as discussed and amended at tonight's meeting and as presented on the screen, not related to floating gear.
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to approve the amendments to the shellfish regulations as discussed and amended at tonight's meeting and as presented on the screen, not related to floating gear. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
Accept and approve the revisions to the shellfish regulations, 7.19.7 top floating gear for intermediate grow out and spat collecting two-year pilot program May 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, and
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to accept and approve the revisions to the shellfish regulations, 7.19.7 top floating gear for intermediate grow out and spat collecting two-year pilot program May 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, and all relevant language in the definition's language in this.
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to accept and approve the revisions to the shellfish regulations, 7.19.7 top floating gear for intermediate grow out and spat collecting two-year pilot program May 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, and all relevant language in the definition's language in this. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
“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 revisions to the Wellfleet Shellfishing Policy and Regulations, Sections 6.4.1.d
Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the revisions to the Wellfleet Shellfishing Policy and Regulations, Sections 6.4.1.d. Chipman's Cove: spat collections area and 7.19.6 fines for gear violation.
“Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the revisions to the Wellfleet Shellfishing Policy and Regulations, Sections 6.4.1.d. Chipman's Cove: spat collections area and 7.19.6 fines for gear violation. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Curley)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing
“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 renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 7311A and B and #751, consisting of approximately 0.96 acres, 0.47 acres, and one acre, respectively, inside the Indian Neck breakwater, for
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 7311A and B and #751, consisting of approximately 0.96 acres, 0.47 acres, and one acre, respectively, inside the Indian Neck breakwater, for nine-years, eleven months and 29 days beginning May 1, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036.
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 7311A and B and #751, consisting of approximately 0.96 acres, 0.47 acres, and one acre, respectively, inside the Indian Neck breakwater, for nine-years, eleven months and 29 days beginning May 1, 2026, and expiring April 30, 2036. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
“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 transfer of shellfish grant license #852-C consisting of approximately 0.66 acres on Field Point from Bradford Morse (Wellfleet, MA) to Bradford Morse and Diane Brunt (Wellfleet, MA)
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #852-C consisting of approximately 0.66 acres on Field Point from Bradford Morse (Wellfleet, MA) to Bradford Morse and Diane Brunt (Wellfleet, MA)
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #852-C consisting of approximately 0.66 acres on Field Point from Bradford Morse (Wellfleet, MA) to Bradford Morse and Diane Brunt (Wellfleet, MA) Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; it was voted to close the public hearing.
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
Approve the initial term for shellfish grant license #852-C consisting of approximately 0.66 acres at Field Point for two years, beginning April 30, 2026, and ending April 30, 2028, for Bradford
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the initial term for shellfish grant license #852-C consisting of approximately 0.66 acres at Field Point for two years, beginning April 30, 2026, and ending April 30, 2028, for Bradford Morse (Wellfleet) and Diane Brunt (Wellfleet), due to completion of all certifying paperwork.
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the initial term for shellfish grant license #852-C consisting of approximately 0.66 acres at Field Point for two years, beginning April 30, 2026, and ending April 30, 2028, for Bradford Morse (Wellfleet) and Diane Brunt (Wellfleet), due to completion of all certifying paperwork. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
Delay the opening date of the marina to May 15, 2026, of this year only
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted to delay the opening date of the marina to May 15, 2026, of this year only.
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted to delay the opening date of the marina to May 15, 2026, of this year only. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
Amend the town's fuel-efficient vehicle policy so as to adopt the ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle) first fuel efficiency vehicle policy based on the recommended DOER as an amendment to the current
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to amend the town's fuel-efficient vehicle policy so as to adopt the ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle) first fuel efficiency vehicle policy based on the recommended DOER as an amendment to the current 20212 vehicle policy
Yes: Carboni, Curley, Lyons, WolfNo: Yeston
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to amend the town's fuel-efficient vehicle policy so as to adopt the ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle) first fuel efficiency vehicle policy based on the recommended DOER as an amendment to the current 20212 vehicle policy Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Yeston voted no).” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
Approve the three- year contract with M.A. Frazier in the amount of $142,721 to supply the town of Wellfleet with portable bathroom services
Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the three- year contract with M.A. Frazier in the amount of $142,721 to supply the town of Wellfleet with portable bathroom services.
“Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the three- year contract with M.A. Frazier in the amount of $142,721 to supply the town of Wellfleet with portable bathroom services. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
Approve the contract with Dockhand Services LLC in the amount of $111,305 to supply and install fifteen (15) new dock structures to replace some of the most damaged and deteriorated docks at the
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the contract with Dockhand Services LLC in the amount of $111,305 to supply and install fifteen (15) new dock structures to replace some of the most damaged and deteriorated docks at the marina.
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the contract with Dockhand Services LLC in the amount of $111,305 to supply and install fifteen (15) new dock structures to replace some of the most damaged and deteriorated docks at the marina. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
Approve the contract with Gallager Benefit Services, Inc. in the amount of $97,250 for services related to town-wide wage and Classification Study
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the contract with Gallager Benefit Services, Inc. in the amount of $97,250 for services related to town-wide wage and Classification Study.
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the contract with Gallager Benefit Services, Inc. in the amount of $97,250 for services related to town-wide wage and Classification Study. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (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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