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August 18, 2026
22 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Josh Yeston, Barbara Carboni, Sheila Lyons, John Wolf, Ryan Curley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
C. Common Victualler License renewal for Brekkies - Copper Swan property
Adopt and accept the consent agenda as presented tonight
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adopt and accept the consent agenda as presented tonight.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adopt and accept the consent agenda as presented tonight. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes). Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Board to discuss and vote to sign the restrictive covenant for land encumbrance
Approve the Restrictive Covenant from Chequessett Yacht & Country Club, Inc. and the Chequessett Yacht and Country Club Trust to the Town of Wellfleet, which Restrictive Covenant implements
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted move that the Selectboard vote to approve the Restrictive Covenant from Chequessett Yacht & Country Club, Inc. and the Chequessett Yacht and Country Club Trust to the Town of Wellfleet, which Restrictive Covenant implements Section 14 of a Grant Agreement funding flood mitigation work at the property of the aforesaid corporation and trust, and requires the corporation and trust to record a land encumbrance requiring maintenance of the elevation of the work at the property to a minimum of 6.7 feet NAVD, with the exception for potential future wetland restoration.
The minutes give the count as "4-1", counting the recusal as the second number; the roll call names each member's vote. Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted move that the Selectboard vote to approve the Restrictive Covenant from Chequessett Yacht & Country Club, Inc. and the Chequessett Yacht and Country Club Trust to the Town of Wellfleet, which Restrictive Covenant implements Section 14 of a Grant Agreement funding flood mitigation work at the property of the aforesaid corporation and trust, and requires the corporation and trust to record a land encumbrance requiring maintenance of the elevation of the work at the property to a minimum of 6.7 feet NAVD, with the exception for potential future wetland restoration. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (recused), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes). Motion Carried: 4-1.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Wolf)
III. Town Administrator's Report
Authorize the town administrator to execute a contract with Scanlan for auditing services for the town of Wellfleet for a two-year term not to exceed $57,000 annually
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the town administrator to execute a contract with Scanlan for auditing services for the town of Wellfleet for a two-year term not to exceed $57,000 annually.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the town administrator to execute a contract with Scanlan for auditing services for the town of Wellfleet for a two-year term not to exceed $57,000 annually. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
A. Application received July 17, 2026; Eversource Energy; To relocate existing
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: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
It was voted move to approve the application received on July 17, 2026, from Eversource Energy, to relocate existing pole 15/42 with guy and sidewalk anchor approximately 119' and the install of
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted move to approve the application received on July 17, 2026, from Eversource Energy, to relocate existing pole 15/42 with guy and sidewalk anchor approximately 119' and the install of one (1) new handhole 15/H42.
Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted move to approve the application received on July 17, 2026, from Eversource Energy, to relocate existing pole 15/42 with guy and sidewalk anchor approximately 119' and the install of one (1) new handhole 15/H42. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (recused), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes). Motion Carried: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Lyons)
B. Application received July 20, 2026; Wellfleet Oyster Alliance; The Art and
Close the public hearing
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: Yeston(yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley(yes). Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
Approve the special event liquor license to the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for their art and oyster crawl on September 12, 2026
Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the special event liquor license to the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for their art and oyster crawl on September 12, 2026. For a fee of $175.00.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, Lyons, YestonNo: Wolf
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the special event liquor license to the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for their art and oyster crawl on September 12, 2026. For a fee of $175.00. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (no), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 4-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
C. Application received July 20, 2026; Wellfleet Oyster Alliance; The Wellfleet
Close the public hearing
Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes). Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
Approve the application received on July 20, 2026, for a special event liquor license, from the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for the annual Wellfleet Oysterfest from Thursday October 15, 2026, to
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on July 20, 2026, for a special event liquor license, from the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for the annual Wellfleet Oysterfest from Thursday October 15, 2026, to Sunday October 18, 2026. For a fee of $175.00
Yes: Carboni, Curley, YestonNo: Lyons, Wolf
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on July 20, 2026, for a special event liquor license, from the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for the annual Wellfleet Oysterfest from Thursday October 15, 2026, to Sunday October 18, 2026. For a fee of $175.00 Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (no), Wolf (no), Curley (yes). Motion Carried: 3-2.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Wolf)
A. Wellfleet Oyster Alliance, September 12, 2026; The Art and Oyster Crawl;
Approve the application received on July 20, 2026, to the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for the use of Main Street to Holbrook Ave to also include Bank Street and Commercial Street to the Frying Pan
Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on July 20, 2026, to the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for the use of Main Street to Holbrook Ave to also include Bank Street and Commercial Street to the Frying Pan Art Gallery at the harbor for the annual Art & Oyster Crawl. For the fees to be waived.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on July 20, 2026, to the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for the use of Main Street to Holbrook Ave to also include Bank Street and Commercial Street to the Frying Pan Art Gallery at the harbor for the annual Art & Oyster Crawl. For the fees to be waived. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
B. Wellfleet Oyster Alliance, October 15, 2026, to October 18, 2026, Main Street
Approve the application received on July 20, 2026, for the use of Main Street from Holbrook to Bank Street including Preservation Hall and Town Hall lots to include Mayo Beach for Parking, for the
Board Member Wolf moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on July 20, 2026, for the use of Main Street from Holbrook to Bank Street including Preservation Hall and Town Hall lots to include Mayo Beach for Parking, for the Annual Wellfleet Oysterfest, from Thursday October 15, 2026, to Sunday October 18, 2026. With the fees for this event to be waived. Roll call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes).
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on July 20, 2026, for the use of Main Street from Holbrook to Bank Street including Preservation Hall and Town Hall lots to include Mayo Beach for Parking, for the Annual Wellfleet Oysterfest, from Thursday October 15, 2026, to Sunday October 18, 2026. With the fees for this event to be waived. Roll call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes). Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Lyons)
C. Sweat Sauna Cape Cod ~ Karl Maki amended application and dates in the
Approve the application received on August 12, 2026, from Karl Maki of Sweat Sauna Cape Cod for the use of Lecount Hollow Beach, Maquire Landing (Wellfleet) for the dates and times specified in
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on August 12, 2026, from Karl Maki of Sweat Sauna Cape Cod for the use of Lecount Hollow Beach, Maquire Landing (Wellfleet) for the dates and times specified in the Selectboard Packet, for a fee of $2,750.00
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on August 12, 2026, from Karl Maki of Sweat Sauna Cape Cod for the use of Lecount Hollow Beach, Maquire Landing (Wellfleet) for the dates and times specified in the Selectboard Packet, for a fee of $2,750.00 Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf)
A. David Ziemba conflict of Interest ~ Marina Advisory Committee
It was voted as the appointing authority and as required by Mass GLc268A, § 19, We have reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified in documents in the selectboard packet
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted as the appointing authority and as required by Mass GLc268A, § 19, We have reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified in documents in the selectboard packet, by the municipal employee/volunteer, David Ziemba, 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 David Ziemba
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted as the appointing authority and as required by Mass GLc268A, § 19, We have reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified in documents in the selectboard packet, by the municipal employee/volunteer, David Ziemba, 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 David Ziemba Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
B. Board to revote terms of the recently appointed members of the Marina
Amend past motions to appoint Kevin Coakley, Martha Wilson, Edward Kane, William Barrio, Dave Ziemba, David Seitler to two years terms instead of three years to conform with the Marina Advisory
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to amend past motions to appoint Kevin Coakley, Martha Wilson, Edward Kane, William Barrio, Dave Ziemba, David Seitler to two years terms instead of three years to conform with the Marina Advisory Charge, amended March 9, 2023. With the terms expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to amend past motions to appoint Kevin Coakley, Martha Wilson, Edward Kane, William Barrio, Dave Ziemba, David Seitler to two years terms instead of three years to conform with the Marina Advisory Charge, amended March 9, 2023. With the terms expiring June 30, 2028. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes). Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
C. Discussion and possible appointment of Randall Emmons or Jennifer Flanagan
Appoint Jennifer Flannigan as an alternate member to the Marina Advisory Committee
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Jennifer Flannigan as an alternate member to the Marina Advisory Committee. The board discussed this motion. Wolf had a question for Emmons, Chair Yeston discussed procedurally how they could do this, withdrawing the motion and asking the question, or taking a roll call vote. Carboni stated she would like them to take the vote.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, Wolf, YestonNo: Lyons
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Jennifer Flannigan as an alternate member to the Marina Advisory Committee. The board discussed this motion. Wolf had a question for Emmons, Chair Yeston discussed procedurally how they could do this, withdrawing the motion and asking the question, or taking a roll call vote. Carboni stated she would like them to take the vote. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (no), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes). Motion Carried: 4-1.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
D. To interview and possibly appoint Joseph McLaughlin as a voting member to
Appoint Joseph McLaughlin as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council for a term of three years 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 Joseph McLaughlin as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council for a term of three years 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 Joseph McLaughlin as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council for a term of three 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: Lyons, second: Curley)
E. To interview and possible appoint David Aronow as a voting member to the
Appoint David Aronow to the Wellfleet board of registrars for a term of 3-years to expire on August 18, 2029, and 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 David Aronow to the Wellfleet board of registrars for a term of 3-years to expire on August 18, 2029, and 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 David Aronow to the Wellfleet board of registrars for a term of 3-years to expire on August 18, 2029, and 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)
B. Board to sign the September 01, 2026, state primary warrant.
That the Selectboard sign the September 1, 2026, state primary warrant as presented by the Town Clerk
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard sign the September 1, 2026, state primary warrant as presented by the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard sign the September 1, 2026, state primary warrant as presented by the Town Clerk. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons)
D. Discussion and possible vote to begin process to renew the Town
Renew the town administrator's employment agreement subject to the negotiations to take place at a later date in executive session under purpose 2
Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to renew the town administrator's employment agreement subject to the negotiations to take place at a later date in executive session under purpose 2. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes,) Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes). Motion carried
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to renew the town administrator's employment agreement subject to the negotiations to take place at a later date in executive session under purpose 2. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes,) Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes). Motion carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
6. To support affordable housing and economic viability for year-round
Adopt the selectboard goals for FY 27 as presented
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the selectboard goals for FY 27 as presented. Curley stated that there needs to be some specificity regarding what the board is looking for. He stated the board needs to be more specific regarding these goals.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the selectboard goals for FY 27 as presented. Curley stated that there needs to be some specificity regarding what the board is looking for. He stated the board needs to be more specific regarding these goals. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes). Motion carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Wolf)
C. July 28, 2026 - There were no amendments to these meetings.
Approve the above meeting minutes as amended
Board Member Wolf moved; Board Member Curley Seconded, and it was voted to approve the above meeting minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf moved; Board Member Curley Seconded, and it was voted to approve the above meeting minutes as amended. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes) Motion Carried: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Curley)
XII. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: Yeston (yes), Carboni, (yes), Lyons (yes), Wolf (yes), Curley (yes)
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni 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: Carboni)
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