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Wellfleet Member
John Wolf
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
On split votes, Wolf voted the same way as…
- Michael DeVasto75% (21 of 28)
- Ryan Curley73% (22 of 30)
- Janet Reinhart67% (14 of 21)
- Barbara Carboni50% (3 of 6)
- Helen Miranda Wilson50% (16 of 32)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Wolf as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 36 of 36 Selectboard meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (36)
- Jun 7, 2022 · regular: Present
- May 31, 2022 · joint: Present
- May 24, 2022 · regular: Present
- May 10, 2022 · regular: Present
- May 6, 2022 · regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2022 · regular: Present
- Apr 22, 2022 · regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2022 · regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2022 · regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2022 · regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2022 · regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2022 · regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2022 · regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2022 · regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2022 · regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2022 · regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2022 · joint: Present
- Jan 11, 2022 · regular: Present
- Jan 4, 2022 · regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2021 · regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2021 · regular: Present
- Nov 30, 2021 · regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2021 · regular: Present
- Nov 17, 2021 · joint: Present
- Nov 15, 2021 · regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2021 · regular: Present
- Oct 28, 2021 · regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2021 · regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2021 · regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2021 · regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2021 · regular: Present
- Aug 27, 2021 · regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2021 · regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2021 · regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2021 · regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2021 · regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Jun 7Appoint Nick Sirucek as an alternate member of the…Motion: Board Member Wilson moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted…Passed 4–0 · Wolf: Not recorded
June 7, 2022 (regular meeting): Appoint Nick Sirucek as an alternate member of the shellfish advisory board to be sworn in by the Tow Clerk, to serve in compliance with the town charter and all…
Board Member Wilson moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Nick Sirucek as an alternate member of the shellfish advisory board to be sworn in by the Tow Clerk, to serve in compliance with the town charter and all applicable state and local laws, regulations and policies.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Helen Miranda Wilson, Barbara Carboni and John Wolf). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Nick Sirucek as an alternate member of the shellfish advisory board to be sworn in by the Tow Clerk, to serve in compliance with the town charter and all applicable state and local laws, regulations and policies. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
Jun 7Take no actionMotion: Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Seconded; and was voted to…Failed 2–2 · Wolf: Not recorded
June 7, 2022 (regular meeting): Take no action
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Seconded; and was voted to take no action
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Seconded; and was voted to take no action Roll Call Vote 2-2 (Wilson/Wolf Yay).” (Motion: Wilson)
Jun 7Have Grady provide proof of purchase of 40,000 seedMotion: Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted…Failed 2–2 · Wolf: No
June 7, 2022 (regular meeting): Have Grady provide proof of purchase of 40,000 seed
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to have Grady provide proof of purchase of 40,000 seed
Voted: No
Yes: Carboni, CurleyNo: Wilson, WolfMichael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to have Grady provide proof of purchase of 40,000 seed Roll Call Vote: 2-2 (Wilson/Wolf voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Jun 7Renew grant license #7312 to James and Allison Gray…Motion: Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted…Passed 4–0 · Wolf: Not recorded
June 7, 2022 (regular meeting): Renew grant license #7312 to James and Allison Gray with the following order of conditions: By October 21, 2022, the license holders must provide proof of 20,000 seed being planted…
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to renew grant license #7312 to James and Allison Gray with the following order of conditions: By October 21, 2022, the license holders must provide proof of 20,000 seed being planted to the satisfaction of the Shellfish Constable, if the license holder disagrees with the constable's determination of the fact the license holder may appeal to the Selectboard, said appeal must be filed within 21 days of the Shellfish Constables determination and the Selectboard shall hear the appeal within 21 days of that filing. These minimum levels of propagation must be adhered to in each of the following years thereafter Said seed may be oyster or quahog or a combination of both and may be caught seed or purchased The license holder must pay their license fee with a check within the next 30 days.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to renew grant license #7312 to James and Allison Gray with the following order of conditions: By October 21, 2022, the license holders must provide proof of 20,000 seed being planted to the satisfaction of the Shellfish Constable, if the license holder disagrees with the constable's determination of the fact the license holder may appeal to the Selectboard, said appeal must be filed within 21 days of the Shellfish Constables determination and the Selectboard shall hear the appeal within 21 days of that filing. These minimum levels of propagation must be adhered to in each of the following years thereafter Said seed may be oyster or quahog or a combination of both and may be caught seed or purchased The license holder must pay their license fee with a check within the next 30 days. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Jun 7Amend the motion to 4 instead of 3Motion: Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted…Passed 4–1 · Wolf: Yes
June 7, 2022 (regular meeting): Amend the motion to 4 instead of 3
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to amend the motion to 4 instead of 3. Discussion ensued on the dispensaries and how many they feel are appropriate for the town.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfNo: Carboni
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to amend the motion to 4 instead of 3. Discussion ensued on the dispensaries and how many they feel are appropriate for the town. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Carboni voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Jun 7Affirm the final design at Chequessett Neck Road bridge…Motion: Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted…Passed 4–0 · Wolf: Yes
June 7, 2022 (regular meeting): Affirm the final design at Chequessett Neck Road bridge subject for the review of the aesthetic treatments applied thereto and the DPW's intention to advertise bid documents for construction of
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to affirm the final design at Chequessett Neck Road bridge subject for the review of the aesthetic treatments applied thereto and the DPW's intention to advertise bid documents for construction of the Chequessett Neck Road bridge as provided in the final design plans and bid specifications and to advertise a grant funded position of owner's project representative to provide construction oversight for the town and to report to the DPW director and the Town Administrator.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Carboni
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to affirm the final design at Chequessett Neck Road bridge subject for the review of the aesthetic treatments applied thereto and the DPW's intention to advertise bid documents for construction of the Chequessett Neck Road bridge as provided in the final design plans and bid specifications and to advertise a grant funded position of owner's project representative to provide construction oversight for the town and to report to the DPW director and the Town Administrator. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
May 31Approve the appointment of Karen Johnson to the Shellfish…Motion: Chair Curley moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted…Passed 3–1 · Wolf: Yes
May 31, 2022 (joint meeting): Approve the appointment of Karen Johnson to the Shellfish Advisory Board, for a term ending June 30, 2025; and after being sworn in by the town clerk, to serve in…
Chair Curley moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the appointment of Karen Johnson to the Shellfish Advisory Board, for a term ending June 30, 2025; and after being sworn in by the town clerk, to serve in compliance with Town Charter and all applicable state and local laws, regulations and policies.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carboni, Curley, WolfNo: WilsonAbstained: DeVastoThe minutes give the count as "3-1" and name Michael DeVasto as abstained and Helen Miranda Wilson as no; with the members present, that means everyone else voted yes.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the appointment of Karen Johnson to the Shellfish Advisory Board, for a term ending June 30, 2025; and after being sworn in by the town clerk, to serve in compliance with Town Charter and all applicable state and local laws, regulations and policies. Roll Call Vote: 3-1-0 (DeVasto abstained; Wilson voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
May 31That the Town of Wellfleet will meet its contribution…Motion: Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Wolf: Yes
May 31, 2022 (joint meeting): That the Town of Wellfleet will meet its contribution as the 10% match partner for the 2-million-dollar grant from Ducks Unlimited from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service North…
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted that the Town of Wellfleet will meet its contribution as the 10% match partner for the 2-million-dollar grant from Ducks Unlimited from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service North American Wetland Conservation Act program for the Herring River Restoration Project pledging 200 thousand dollars of expended grant funds from the commonwealth from municipal vulnerability preparedness action grant program and to authorize the signing of a partner contribution and the provisions of necessary documentation of expended grant funds.
Voted: Yes
Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted that the Town of Wellfleet will meet its contribution as the 10% match partner for the 2-million-dollar grant from Ducks Unlimited from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service North American Wetland Conservation Act program for the Herring River Restoration Project pledging 200 thousand dollars of expended grant funds from the commonwealth from municipal vulnerability preparedness action grant program and to authorize the signing of a partner contribution and the provisions of necessary documentation of expended grant funds. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni was recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
May 24Approve the amended beach regulations as draftedMotion: Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted…Failed 2–2 · Wolf: Not recorded
May 24, 2022 (regular meeting): Approve the amended beach regulations as drafted
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the amended beach regulations as drafted. Motion Fails
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the amended beach regulations as drafted. Motion Fails: 2-2.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
May 24Revoke License #792 held by ARC for not meeting…Motion: Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted…Passed 3–1 · Wolf: Yes
May 24, 2022 (regular meeting): Revoke License #792 held by ARC for not meeting the domicile requirements of Wellfleet's Shellfish Rules and Regulations
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to revoke License #792 held by ARC for not meeting the domicile requirements of Wellfleet's Shellfish Rules and Regulations.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carboni, Curley, WolfNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to revoke License #792 held by ARC for not meeting the domicile requirements of Wellfleet's Shellfish Rules and Regulations. Roll Call Vote: 3-1 (Wilson voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Votes with no disagreement (323)
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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