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May 5, 2026
20 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: John Wolf, Sheila Lyons, Barbara Carboni, Josh Yeston, Ryan Curley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
C. Use of town property ~ Mayo Beach ~ Julie O'Reilly, Danceshak, for Mayo
Approve the consent agenda as printed
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
A. AT&T pole hearing ~ Ocean View Drive
Close the public hearing
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
Approve the replacement of the existing utility pole at 909 Ocean View Drive with a proposed southern pine 40-foot class utility pole
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and it was voted to approve the replacement of the existing utility pole at 909 Ocean View Drive with a proposed southern pine 40-foot class utility pole. To be removed within 90 days, subject to any applicable zoning requirements.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and it was voted to approve the replacement of the existing utility pole at 909 Ocean View Drive with a proposed southern pine 40-foot class utility pole. To be removed within 90 days, subject to any applicable zoning requirements. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
A. Appointment of Robert Wallace to the Water Commissioners for a three-year
Appoint Robert Wallace as a voting member to Board of Water Commissioners for a term of three years, to expire June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at meeting
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Robert Wallace as a voting member to Board of Water Commissioners for a term of three years, to expire June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Robert Wallace as a voting member to Board of Water Commissioners for a term of three years, to expire June 30, 2028, and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
B. Appointment of Donald Thimas to the Water Commissioners for a three-year
Appoint Donald Thimas as a voting member to the Board of Water Commissioners for a term of 3 years to expire June 30, 2029, this appointment is conditional on his service ending on the Planning
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Donald Thimas as a voting member to the Board of Water Commissioners for a term of 3 years to expire June 30, 2029, this appointment is conditional on his service ending on the Planning Board, on June 30, 2026 and he is to be sworn in by the Town Clerk before voting at a Water Commissioners Meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Donald Thimas as a voting member to the Board of Water Commissioners for a term of 3 years to expire June 30, 2029, this appointment is conditional on his service ending on the Planning Board, on June 30, 2026 and he is to be sworn in by the Town Clerk before voting at a Water Commissioners Meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
C. Appointment of Judith Cumbler to the Recycling Committee for a term of three-
Appoint Judith Cumbler as a voting member to the Recycling Committee for a term of 3 years to expire June 30, 2029, to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at recycling committee meeting
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Judith Cumbler as a voting member to the Recycling Committee for a term of 3 years to expire June 30, 2029, to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at recycling committee meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Judith Cumbler as a voting member to the Recycling Committee for a term of 3 years to expire June 30, 2029, to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at recycling committee meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
A. Newcomb Hollow Beach ~ Wedding Ceremony, Jesha Stevens ~ Saturday July
Approve the use of Newcomb Hollow Beach on July 18° 2026, from 4pm to 7pm
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and to a motion was made to approve the use of Newcomb Hollow Beach on July 18° 2026, from 4pm to 7pm.
The minutes say the motion failed 3-2; since a motion cannot fail with more yes votes than no votes, we read this as 2 yes and 3 no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and to a motion was made to approve the use of Newcomb Hollow Beach on July 18° 2026, from 4pm to 7pm. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (motion failed).” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
B. Chequessett Yacht Club - Use of Baker's Filed Tennis/Pickleball Courts, While
Approve the use of Baker's Field Pickle ball/Tennis Courts for the dates listed below and that the fee be waived
Board Member Lyons Moved, Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Baker's Field Pickle ball/Tennis Courts for the dates listed below and that the fee be waived.
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 Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Baker's Field Pickle ball/Tennis Courts for the dates listed below and that the fee be waived..” (Motion: Lyons)
C. Use of Town Property ~ Jacks Boat Rental ~ Revocable License to be voted by
Approve a license with conditions be issued to Jack's Boat Rentals, Micke Schiller be issued for the use of Gull Pond as a drop off area for kayaks from May 18, 2026, to September 30, 2026
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it, was voted to approve a license with conditions be issued to Jack's Boat Rentals, Micke Schiller be issued for the use of Gull Pond as a drop off area for kayaks from May 18, 2026, to September 30, 2026; subject to conditions by town staff.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, YestonNo: Lyons, Wolf
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it, was voted to approve a license with conditions be issued to Jack's Boat Rentals, Micke Schiller be issued for the use of Gull Pond as a drop off area for kayaks from May 18, 2026, to September 30, 2026; subject to conditions by town staff. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (Wolf and Lyons voted no).” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
A. Herring River Restoration Project ~ Acquisition of 4 Williams Pond and
That the Selectboard approves and executes an order of taking with the Willams Pond and authorizing Town Counsel to record the executed order of taking with the Barnstable County Registry if Deeds
Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard approves and executes an order of taking with the Willams Pond and authorizing Town Counsel to record the executed order of taking with the Barnstable County Registry if Deeds. Per the appraisal of the property the Town Administrator is authorized to pay and/or reserve for further payment, the sum of $45,200 as compensation for said taking. I further move that the Town Administrator cause a legal advertisement in the form of prepared by Town Counsel, to be published on two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Wellfleet, said publications to occur no later than May 29, 2026.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard approves and executes an order of taking with the Willams Pond and authorizing Town Counsel to record the executed order of taking with the Barnstable County Registry if Deeds. Per the appraisal of the property the Town Administrator is authorized to pay and/or reserve for further payment, the sum of $45,200 as compensation for said taking. I further move that the Town Administrator cause a legal advertisement in the form of prepared by Town Counsel, to be published on two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Wellfleet, said publications to occur no later than May 29, 2026. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.”
Move that the Selectboard vote to approve and execute a Preliminary Exchange Agreement with the National Park Service so that the Town may acquire certain properties, being an approximately 0.50
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to move that the Selectboard vote to approve and execute a Preliminary Exchange Agreement with the National Park Service so that the Town may acquire certain properties, being an approximately 0.50 parcel of land for a parking and boat access area and an approximately 0.88 acre easement in support of raising low-lying roads that will be affected by the Herring River Restoration Project, in exchange for a parcel of land located on Williams Pond, and, further authorize the Town Administrator to take such actions as may be deemed necessary and convenient to accomplish said land exchange.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to move that the Selectboard vote to approve and execute a Preliminary Exchange Agreement with the National Park Service so that the Town may acquire certain properties, being an approximately 0.50 parcel of land for a parking and boat access area and an approximately 0.88 acre easement in support of raising low-lying roads that will be affected by the Herring River Restoration Project, in exchange for a parcel of land located on Williams Pond, and, further authorize the Town Administrator to take such actions as may be deemed necessary and convenient to accomplish said land exchange. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston)
B. Herring River Restoration Project ~ Access Agreements to Allow Well
Approve and authorize the Selectboard to execute two access agreements needed to allow work to be undertaken by the Town's contractor on 70 (Map 19 Parcel 67) & 80 (Map 19 Parcel 68) Mill Creek
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and it was voted to approve and authorize the Selectboard to execute two access agreements needed to allow work to be undertaken by the Town's contractor on 70 (Map 19 Parcel 67) & 80 (Map 19 Parcel 68) Mill Creek Lane, respectively, as described in the agreements. This work constitutes mitigation required for the Herring River Restoration Project.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and it was voted to approve and authorize the Selectboard to execute two access agreements needed to allow work to be undertaken by the Town's contractor on 70 (Map 19 Parcel 67) & 80 (Map 19 Parcel 68) Mill Creek Lane, respectively, as described in the agreements. This work constitutes mitigation required for the Herring River Restoration Project. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
D. Wellfleet Food Pantry ~ Discussion on project at the Community Center ~
Approve the Wellfleet Food Pantry plans for construction of the Pantry building, including location, schematics, layout and size of the facility, and the design of the building, and for the food
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Wellfleet Food Pantry plans for construction of the Pantry building, including location, schematics, layout and size of the facility, and the design of the building, and for the food pantry representatives to return for approval of the landscaping plans when they are ready. Also the selectboard approves the draft Ground Lease and authorizes the Town Administrator to sign the Lease.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Wellfleet Food Pantry plans for construction of the Pantry building, including location, schematics, layout and size of the facility, and the design of the building, and for the food pantry representatives to return for approval of the landscaping plans when they are ready. Also the selectboard approves the draft Ground Lease and authorizes the Town Administrator to sign the Lease. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
E. Shellfish Revolving Fund increase ~ Board to vote on the increase of the shellfish
Approve the shellfish revolving fund article for the Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant as amended from $66,000 to $81,000
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the shellfish revolving fund article for the Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant as amended from $66,000 to $81,000.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the shellfish revolving fund article for the Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant as amended from $66,000 to $81,000. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
G. Approval of Contract ~ Robert B. Our for the Pilings at the Marina. ~ No Public
Approve the Robert B. Our contract to construct the piling at the marina in the amount of $295,278.35
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Robert B. Our contract to construct the piling at the marina in the amount of $295,278.35.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Robert B. Our contract to construct the piling at the marina in the amount of $295,278.35. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
A. April 7, 2026 - Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni
Approve the meeting minutes of April 7, 2026, as amended
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of April 7, 2026, as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of April 7, 2026, as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
Approve the meeting minute of April 13, 2026, as printed
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minute of April 13, 2026, as printed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minute of April 13, 2026, as printed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
Approve the meeting minutes of April 21, 2026, as amended
Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of April 21, 2026, as amended
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of April 21, 2026, as amended Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
Approve the meeting minutes as amended
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
XII. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, 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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