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July 21, 2026
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Josh Yeston, Barbara Carboni, Sheila Lyons, John Wolf, Ryan Curley
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Wolf arrived at 6:46pm.
Every vote, in order
B. Support Letter for the Wellfleet Cultural District
Approve the consent agenda as drafted
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as drafted.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, Lyons, YestonThe roll call lists John Wolf as absent.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as drafted. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (absent), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
A. Change of Manager ~ MJT Enterprises Inc., DBA Black Fish Variety ~
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: Lyons, second: Curley)
Approve the change of Manager for MJT enterprises from Christina Enos to Jesio Epstein
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the change of Manager for MJT enterprises from Christina Enos to Jesio Epstein.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, Lyons, YestonThe roll call lists John Wolf as absent.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the change of Manager for MJT enterprises from Christina Enos to Jesio Epstein. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (absent), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
A. Interview and Possible Appointment of Leslie Fish to the Wellfleet Cultural
Appoint Leslie Fish as a voting member to the Cultural Council for a term of 3-years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting
Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Leslie Fish as a voting member to the Cultural Council for a term of 3-years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Leslie Fish as a voting member to the Cultural Council for a term of 3-years to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
B. Interview and Possible Appointment of Andy Freilich to the Wellfleet Cultural
Appoint Andy Freilich as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council, for a term of 3 years to expire July 21, 2029; to be sworn in by the town Clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Andy Freilich as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council, for a term of 3 years to expire July 21, 2029; to be sworn in by the town Clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Andy Freilich as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council, for a term of 3 years to expire July 21, 2029; to be sworn in by the town Clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
C. Interview and possible appointment of Patricia Taylor from an alternate member
Appoint Patricia Taylor as a voting member to the Energy and Climate Action committee for a term of three years and to be sworn in by the town clerk
Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Patricia Taylor as a voting member to the Energy and Climate Action committee for a term of three years and to be sworn in by the town clerk.
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; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Patricia Taylor as a voting member to the Energy and Climate Action committee for a term of three years and to be sworn in by the town clerk..” (Motion: Carboni)
D. Dave Seitler Conflict of Interest
It was voted as the appointing authority and as required by Mass GL c268A, § 19, We have reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified in documents in the selectboard
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted as the appointing authority and as required by Mass GL c268A, § 19, We have reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified in documents in the selectboard packet, by the municipal employee/volunteer, we have determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee/volunteer.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted as the appointing authority and as required by Mass GL c268A, § 19, We have reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified in documents in the selectboard packet, by the municipal employee/volunteer, we have determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee/volunteer. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
A. Year End Transfers
Approve the year end transfers as presented at tonight's meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the year end transfers as presented at tonight's meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the year end transfers as presented at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
B. Firematic Supply Company Inc. - Milford, MA
Approve the contract with Firematic Supply Company Inc's as presented at tonight's meeting
Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the contract with Firematic Supply Company Inc's as presented at tonight's meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the contract with Firematic Supply Company Inc's as presented at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 5-0.”
E. Set the Fall Town Meeting Date and Location ~ October 26, 2026
Hold fall town meeting on Monday October 26, 2026, at the Wellfleet Elementary School
Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to hold fall town meeting on Monday October 26, 2026, at the Wellfleet Elementary School
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to hold fall town meeting on Monday October 26, 2026, at the Wellfleet Elementary School Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
F. Pre-existing Use of Town Property at the Marina
Direct the Marina Advisory Committee to work with the harbormaster and town administration to develop and recommend a policy and fee schedule for commercial use of town property at the marina
Chair Yeston Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to direct the Marina Advisory Committee to work with the harbormaster and town administration to develop and recommend a policy and fee schedule for commercial use of town property at the marina inclusive of preexisting structures, new structures and commercial signage to the selectboard no later than October 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Chair Yeston Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to direct the Marina Advisory Committee to work with the harbormaster and town administration to develop and recommend a policy and fee schedule for commercial use of town property at the marina inclusive of preexisting structures, new structures and commercial signage to the selectboard no later than October 31, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes) Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Wolf)
C. June 30, 2026 - Curley had amendments that were corrected
Approve the meeting minutes of June 16, June 23, 30, 2026 as amended
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of June 16, June 23, 30, 2026 as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of June 16, June 23, 30, 2026 as amended. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
XI. 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: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 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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