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June 16, 2026
22 recorded votes, 5 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. filed by Sarah Nichols on 5/28/2026 regarding minutes of the April 21, 2026,
Direct town counsel to send the letter as presented tonight in response to the Open meeting law complaint filed by Sarah Nichols, on May 28, 2026
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to direct town counsel to send the letter as presented tonight in response to the Open meeting law complaint filed by Sarah Nichols, on May 28, 2026.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to direct town counsel to send the letter as presented tonight in response to the Open meeting law complaint filed by Sarah Nichols, on May 28, 2026. Roll Call Vote: John Wolf (yes); Sheila Lyons (yes); Ryan Curley (yes); Josh Yeston (yes); Barbara Carboni (yes).” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
B. To review and revise the meeting minutes of April 21, 2026, and October 7,
Approve the revised minutes for the October 7, 2025, executive session and April 21, 2026, open session
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the revised minutes for the October 7, 2025, executive session and April 21, 2026, open session.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the revised minutes for the October 7, 2025, executive session and April 21, 2026, open session. Roll Call Vote: John Wolf (yes); Sheila Lyons (yes); Barbara Carboni (yes); Josh Yeston (yes); Ryan Curley (yes) Motion Carried.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
A. Reappoint board and committee members for a new 3-year term, (names and
Reappoint the list of board and committee members listed in the Selectboard packet excluding the Planning Board Member Appointments whose term will expire on June 30, 2026, for a new three-year
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint the list of board and committee members listed in the Selectboard packet excluding the Planning Board Member Appointments whose term will expire on June 30, 2026, for a new three-year appointment, to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint the list of board and committee members listed in the Selectboard packet excluding the Planning Board Member Appointments whose term will expire on June 30, 2026, for a new three-year appointment, to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting. Roll Call Vote: Wolf (yes); Lyons (yes), Carboni (yes), Curley (yes) Yeston (yes). Motion Carried.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
A. Reconsideration of Change of manager, for the Hog Island Beer and Surf Lodge
Close the public hearing
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: Wolf (yes), Lyons (yes), Carboni (yes), Curley (yes), Yeston (Yes) Motion Carried.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
Approve the change of manager from Michael McNamara to Earl Evan Kendall at the Seabird Cantina located at 842 State Highway Wellfleet MA
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the change of manager from Michael McNamara to Earl Evan Kendall at the Seabird Cantina located at 842 State Highway Wellfleet MA.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the change of manager from Michael McNamara to Earl Evan Kendall at the Seabird Cantina located at 842 State Highway Wellfleet MA. Roll Call Vote: John Wolf (yes); Sheila Lyons (yes); Barbara Carboni (yes); Josh Yeston (yes); Ryan Curley (yes) Motion Carried.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
B. Outer Cape Music Festival ~ David White; Special Event Liquor License for
Close the public hearing
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 Motion Carried.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
Approve David White of the Outer Cape Music Festival, a special event liquor license on September 5, 2026, & September 6, 2026, for a fee of $300.00
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve David White of the Outer Cape Music Festival, a special event liquor license on September 5, 2026, & September 6, 2026, for a fee of $300.00.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve David White of the Outer Cape Music Festival, a special event liquor license on September 5, 2026, & September 6, 2026, for a fee of $300.00. Roll Call Vote: John Wolf (yes); Sheila Lyons (yes); Barbara Carboni (yes); Josh Yeston (yes); Ryan Curley (yes) Motion Carried.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
C. Application received May 26, 2026; One Day Special Alcohol License for St.
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 Carried.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
Approve Martha Wilson from James the Fisherman a special event liquor license for July 25, 2026, for a fee of $175.00
Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve Martha Wilson from James the Fisherman a special event liquor license for July 25, 2026, for a fee of $175.00.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve Martha Wilson from James the Fisherman a special event liquor license for July 25, 2026, for a fee of $175.00..”
A. Mark Robinson ~ The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts
Approve the conservation restriction as amended for Robin Jon Zellner located at 14 Uplands Drive, Wellfleet; recorded at the registry of deeds plan Book 215, Page 85
Board Member Curley moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the conservation restriction as amended for Robin Jon Zellner located at 14 Uplands Drive, Wellfleet; recorded at the registry of deeds plan Book 215, Page 85.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the conservation restriction as amended for Robin Jon Zellner located at 14 Uplands Drive, Wellfleet; recorded at the registry of deeds plan Book 215, Page 85. Roll Call Vote: Wolf (yes), Lyons (yes), Carboni (yes), Curley (yes), Yeston (yes). Motion Carried.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Approve the conservation restriction as amended for Derek Oliver and Stephen Oliver of 65 Big Chief Hill, Wellfleet recorded at the registry of deeds plan book 709, page 87
Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the conservation restriction as amended for Derek Oliver and Stephen Oliver of 65 Big Chief Hill, Wellfleet recorded at the registry of deeds plan book 709, page 87.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the conservation restriction as amended for Derek Oliver and Stephen Oliver of 65 Big Chief Hill, Wellfleet recorded at the registry of deeds plan book 709, page 87. Roll Call Vote: Wolf (yes), Lyons (yes), Carboni (yes), Curley (yes), Yeston (yes). Motion Carried.” (Motion: Curley, second: Yeston)
Approve the conservation restriction as amended for Donald R Fail, and Kathryn R Farrell of 110 Kelley Way, Wellfleet
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the conservation restriction as amended for Donald R Fail, and Kathryn R Farrell of 110 Kelley Way, Wellfleet. Recorded at the Barnstable Registry of Deeds Land Court Plan 15732-A.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the conservation restriction as amended for Donald R Fail, and Kathryn R Farrell of 110 Kelley Way, Wellfleet. Recorded at the Barnstable Registry of Deeds Land Court Plan 15732-A. Roll Call Vote: Wolf (yes), Lyons (yes), Carboni (yes), Curley (yes), Yeston (yes). Motion Carried.” (Motion: Curley)
B. Accept Wellfleet Oyster Alliance grant award for the ice machine in the amount
Accept the grant from the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance in the amount of $104,313.90
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to accept the grant from the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance in the amount of $104,313.90.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to accept the grant from the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance in the amount of $104,313.90. Roll Call Vote: Wolf (yes), Lyons (yes), Carboni (yes), Curley (yes), Yeston (yes) Motion Carried.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
C. Wellfleet Energy Climate Action Committee ~ Decarbonization Road Map,
Approve the decarbonization road map as presented to the Wellfleet Selectboard by the Energy and Climate Action Committee as amended at tonight's meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the decarbonization road map as presented to the Wellfleet Selectboard by the Energy and Climate Action Committee as amended at tonight's meeting.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, Lyons, WolfNo: Yeston
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the decarbonization road map as presented to the Wellfleet Selectboard by the Energy and Climate Action Committee as amended at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Vote: Wolf (yes), Lyons (yes), Carboni (yes), Curley (yes), Yeston (no).” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
D. Local Aid Distribution, the board will discuss and take a possible vote on a
End a letter on behalf of the Town of Wellfleet, in support of receiving more local aid
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to end a letter on behalf of the Town of Wellfleet, in support of receiving more local aid.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to end a letter on behalf of the Town of Wellfleet, in support of receiving more local aid. Roll Call Vote: Wolf (yes), Lyons (yes), Carboni (yes), Yeston (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
A. The selectboard will do its annual reorganization
Nominate Sheila Layons to be chair of the Selectboard
Chair Wolf Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; to nominate Sheila Layons to be chair of the Selectboard
Yes: Lyons, WolfNo: Carboni, Curley, YestonThe minutes give the count as "3-2", which does not match the roll call that follows it; we show the roll call, which names each member's vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Wolf Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; to nominate Sheila Layons to be chair of the Selectboard Roll Call Vote: Wolf (yes), Lyons (yes), Carboni (no), Yeston (no), Curley (no) Motion Failed with a 3-2 vote.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Curley)
Nominate Josh Yeston as chair
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; to nominate Josh Yeston as chair.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, Wolf, YestonNo: Lyons
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; to nominate Josh Yeston as chair. Roll Call Vote: Wolf (yes), Lyons (no), Carboni (yes), Yeston (yes), Curley (yes). Motion Carried with a 4-1 vote.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
Appoint Barbara Carboni as vice chair of the selectboard
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Barbara Carboni as vice chair of the selectboard.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, Wolf, YestonNo: Lyons
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Barbara Carboni as vice chair of the selectboard. Roll Call Vote: Wolf (Yes), Lyons (no), Yeston (yes), Curley (yes), Carboni (yes). Motion Carried with a 4-1 vote.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Wolf)
Appoint Sheila Lyons as Clerk of the Selectboard
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Sheila Lyons as Clerk of the Selectboard.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Sheila Lyons as Clerk of the Selectboard. Roll Call Vote: Wolf (yes), Lyons (yes), Carboni (yes), Curley (yes), Yeston (yes). Motion Carried.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
That the chair of the board can sign documents in the absence of the clerk
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted that the chair of the board can sign documents in the absence of the clerk.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted that the chair of the board can sign documents in the absence of the clerk. Roll Call Vote: Wolf (yes), Lyons (yes), Carboni (yes), Curley (yes), Yeston (yes). Motion Carried.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
A. June 2, 2026
Approve the meeting minutes of June 2, 2026, as amended
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of June 2, 2026, as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of June 2, 2026, as amended. Roll Call Vote: Wolf (yes), Lyons (yes), Carboni (yes), Yeston (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
XIII. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.”
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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