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June 2, 2026
17 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The town posted these minutes under June 3, 2026; the minutes are headed Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Present: John Wolf, Sheila Lyons, Barbara Carboni, Josh Yeston, Ryan Curley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Use of town hall lawn, Paige Adair, to set up a table and sell handmade shell
Approve the use of town hall lawn on the dates listed in the application
Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of town hall lawn on the dates listed in the application.
Yes: Carboni, Lyons, WolfNo: YestonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of town hall lawn on the dates listed in the application. Roll Call Vote: 3-1-1 (Yeston no, Curley abstained).” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
F. Use of town Property ~ Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce ~ Various Streets of
Approve the consent agenda items B through F as printed
Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda items B through F as printed.
Yes: Carboni, Lyons, Wolf, YestonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda items B through F as printed. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley abstained).” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
A. The board will appoint two interim board of registrars so there can be a town
Appoint Corey Kielb and David Aronow as interim registrars to assist the town clerk in the annual town election recount
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Corey Kielb and David Aronow as interim registrars to assist the town clerk in the annual town election recount.
Ryan Curley stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Corey Kielb and David Aronow as interim registrars to assist the town clerk in the annual town election recount. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley Recused).” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
A. Chair Wolf opened the public hearing. Application received on 4/16/2026 for
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 transfer of shellfish license #'s 95-17/18 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island from Michael Seiser (Wellfleet Ma), William Barrio (Wellfleet, Ma) and Krista Lee
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish license #'s 95-17/18 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island from Michael Seiser (Wellfleet Ma), William Barrio (Wellfleet, Ma) and Krista Lee (Wellfleet, Ma) to William Barrio.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish license #'s 95-17/18 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island from Michael Seiser (Wellfleet Ma), William Barrio (Wellfleet, Ma) and Krista Lee (Wellfleet, Ma) to William Barrio. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
B. Chair Wolf opened the public hearing. EVERSOURCE ENERGY requests
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
Yes: Carboni, Lyons, Wolf, YestonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley abstained).” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
Approve Eversource Energy locate and relocate, wires, cables, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, to be owned and used in the common by the petitioners, along
Board Member Lyons moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve Eversource Energy locate and relocate, wires, cables, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, to be owned and used in the common by the petitioners, along and across the Pamet Point Road One (1) new FO pole lA/10-5.
Yes: Carboni, Lyons, Wolf, YestonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve Eversource Energy locate and relocate, wires, cables, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, to be owned and used in the common by the petitioners, along and across the Pamet Point Road One (1) new FO pole lA/10-5. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley Abstained).” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
C. Chair Wolf opened the public hearing, NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
Yes: Carboni, Lyons, Wolf, YestonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley Abstained).” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
Approve NSTAR Electric (dba Eversource Energy) to locate underground cables, conduits, manholes, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, in, under, along and across the
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve NSTAR Electric (dba Eversource Energy) to locate underground cables, conduits, manholes, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, in, under, along and across the following public way; Wilson Ave to install 28' +/- of 1-3" of conduit and one (1) new handhole 68/Hll-A.
Yes: Carboni, Lyons, Wolf, YestonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve NSTAR Electric (dba Eversource Energy) to locate underground cables, conduits, manholes, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, in, under, along and across the following public way; Wilson Ave to install 28' +/- of 1-3" of conduit and one (1) new handhole 68/Hll-A. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley Abstained).” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
A. Kai Potter to use Town Hall Fence behind town hall to hang artwork ~ More
Approve Kai Potter be allowed the use of the stockade fence behind town hall in the parking lot to hang art as described in the selectboard packet, and in compliance with any reasonable conditions
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve Kai Potter be allowed the use of the stockade fence behind town hall in the parking lot to hang art as described in the selectboard packet, and in compliance with any reasonable conditions set forth by town administration.
Yes: Carboni, Lyons, Wolf, YestonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve Kai Potter be allowed the use of the stockade fence behind town hall in the parking lot to hang art as described in the selectboard packet, and in compliance with any reasonable conditions set forth by town administration. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley abstained).” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
A. Herring River Restoration Project ~ Approval of the DER Grant Amendment ~
Accept Amendment 5 to the grant agreement between the Town and Massachusetts Divisions of Ecological Restoration (HERRIVXTNWELGRTFY23), and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to accept Amendment 5 to the grant agreement between the Town and Massachusetts Divisions of Ecological Restoration (HERRIVXTNWELGRTFY23), and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the amended grant agreement, to increase the grant award to the Town in the amount of $1,479,288 to fund engineering oversight, project management and general construction tasks.
Yes: Lyons, Wolf, YestonAbstained: CurleyThe minutes give the count as "3-1-1" and name Ryan Curley as abstained; with the members present, that means everyone else voted yes. Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to accept Amendment 5 to the grant agreement between the Town and Massachusetts Divisions of Ecological Restoration (HERRIVXTNWELGRTFY23), and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the amended grant agreement, to increase the grant award to the Town in the amount of $1,479,288 to fund engineering oversight, project management and general construction tasks. Roll Call Vote: 3-1-1 (Curley Abstained, Carboni Recused).” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
C. Recycling Policy ~ Jay Norton, Mass DEP has required the town to update its
Approve the changes made and presented at tonight's meeting by the DPW director to Wellfleet's recycling policy as required by the Mass DEP
Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the changes made and presented at tonight's meeting by the DPW director to Wellfleet's recycling policy as required by the Mass DEP
Yes: Carboni, Lyons, Wolf, YestonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the changes made and presented at tonight's meeting by the DPW director to Wellfleet's recycling policy as required by the Mass DEP Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley Abstained).” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
D. Winter Snow & Ice Operations Policy Discussion ~ Jay Norton ~ Public
Approve and adopt the DPW's Snow and Ice Operations Policy as amended at tonight's meeting
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve and adopt the DPW's Snow and Ice Operations Policy as amended at tonight's meeting.
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 Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve and adopt the DPW's Snow and Ice Operations Policy as amended at tonight's meeting..” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
Approve and adopt the DPW's Winter Snow and Ice Operations Policy as amended at tonight's meeting
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve and adopt the DPW's Winter Snow and Ice Operations Policy as amended at tonight's meeting.
Yes: Carboni, Lyons, Wolf, YestonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve and adopt the DPW's Winter Snow and Ice Operations Policy as amended at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley Abstained).” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
E. Approval of the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance Ice Machine Grant ~ Nancy Civetta ~
Accept the grant given to the town of Wellfleet by the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance in the amount of $7,842.00
Board member Yeston Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to accept the grant given to the town of Wellfleet by the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance in the amount of $7,842.00.
Yes: Carboni, Lyons, Wolf, YestonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board member Yeston Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to accept the grant given to the town of Wellfleet by the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance in the amount of $7,842.00. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley Abstained).” (Motion: Yeston)
B. May 11, 2026 - Curley had an amendment for these minutes regarding the word
Approve the meeting minutes of May 5, 2026, as amended, and May 11, 2026, as amended
Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of May 5, 2026, as amended, and May 11, 2026, as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of May 5, 2026, as amended, and May 11, 2026, as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“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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