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Wellfleet Former Selectboard member

Michael DeVasto

Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

36 of 41meetings attended (88%) · whole board 96%
163votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
1 of 8split votes where DeVasto was in the minority · whole board 33%
4abstained
6terms in this record

On split votes, DeVasto voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list DeVasto 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 36 of 41 Selectboard meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (41)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Apr 29Appoint Katie Murphy to fill an unexpired term to…Motion: Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was…Passed 4–0 · DeVasto: Abstained

April 29, 2025 (joint meeting): Appoint Katie Murphy to fill an unexpired term to the Wellfleet Elementary School Committee

AppointPassed · 4–0

Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Katie Murphy to fill an unexpired term to the Wellfleet Elementary School Committee.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Carboni, Curley, Lyons, WolfAbstained: DeVasto

From the minutes

“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Katie Murphy to fill an unexpired term to the Wellfleet Elementary School Committee. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto abstained).” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Apr 29Direct the town administrator to ask land use counsel…Motion: Board Member Caarboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was…Passed 4–1 · DeVasto: Yes

April 29, 2025 (joint meeting): Direct the town administrator to ask land use counsel and town counsel for an opinion on the question on whether ADU's are permitted in the seashore under applicable law including…

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Board Member Caarboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to ask land use counsel and town counsel for an opinion on the question on whether ADU's are permitted in the seashore under applicable law including federal regulations.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Carboni, Curley, DeVasto, WolfNo: Lyons

From the minutes

“Board Member Caarboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to ask land use counsel and town counsel for an opinion on the question on whether ADU's are permitted in the seashore under applicable law including federal regulations. Roll Call Vote: 4-1-0 (Lyons voted no).” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 23That should a leased slip become temporarily vacant during…Motion: Board Member DeVasto moved, Board member Carboni seconded; and it was…Passed 5–0 · DeVasto: Not recorded

April 23, 2025 (regular meeting): That should a leased slip become temporarily vacant during the 2025 season it may be made available seasonally to a commercial boater who currently does not have a slip at…

ApprovePassed · 5–0

Board Member DeVasto moved, Board member Carboni seconded; and it was voted that should a leased slip become temporarily vacant during the 2025 season it may be made available seasonally to a commercial boater who currently does not have a slip at the non- taxpayer rate at the discretion of the harbormaster or through a lottery. Chair Wolf asked Murray if she was okay with the wording. She offered a friendly amendment adding the word "a leased slip".

The minutes say "5-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (John Wolf, Barbara Carboni, Sheila Lyons and Ryan Curley). Showing the count only. The minutes name Michael DeVasto as the mover, but Michael DeVasto is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.

From the minutes

“Board Member DeVasto moved, Board member Carboni seconded; and it was voted that should a leased slip become temporarily vacant during the 2025 season it may be made available seasonally to a commercial boater who currently does not have a slip at the non- taxpayer rate at the discretion of the harbormaster or through a lottery. Chair Wolf asked Murray if she was okay with the wording. She offered a friendly amendment adding the word "a leased slip". Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (second: Carboni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Apr 15Approve the giveaway of 5 beach/transfer statin stickers to…Motion: Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · DeVasto: Not recorded

April 15, 2025 (regular meeting): Approve the giveaway of 5 beach/transfer statin stickers to taxpayers at the end of town meeting held on April 28, 2025

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted to approve the giveaway of 5 beach/transfer statin stickers to taxpayers at the end of town meeting held on April 28, 2025.

John Wolf had not yet arrived.

From the minutes

“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted to approve the giveaway of 5 beach/transfer statin stickers to taxpayers at the end of town meeting held on April 28, 2025. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Apr 15Approve the consent agenda as printedMotion: Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded, and it was…Passed 3–2 · DeVasto: Not recorded

April 15, 2025 (regular meeting): Approve the consent agenda as printed

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded, and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed.

The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.

From the minutes

“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded, and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed. Roll Call Vote: 3-2.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 15Direct the shellfish constable to issue a commercial shellfishing…Motion: Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was…Passed 3–2 · DeVasto: Not recorded

April 15, 2025 (regular meeting): Direct the shellfish constable to issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Charter Williams per section 6.1.5 hardship exemption

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to direct the shellfish constable to issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Charter Williams per section 6.1.5 hardship exemption.

The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.

From the minutes

“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to direct the shellfish constable to issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Charter Williams per section 6.1.5 hardship exemption. Roll Call Vote: 3-2.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 15Approve he application received on March 14, 2025, from…Motion: Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was…Passed 3–2 · DeVasto: Not recorded

April 15, 2025 (regular meeting): Approve he application received on March 14, 2025, from Barbara Austin (Wellfleet, MA), Jerre Austin (Wellfleet, MA) and Ellen Craven (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant licenses #s

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve he application received on March 14, 2025, from Barbara Austin (Wellfleet, MA), Jerre Austin (Wellfleet, MA) and Ellen Craven (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant licenses #s 85G and 85G-A consisting of approximately one acre and two acres, respectively, on Indian Neck for nine years, five months and 16 days, beginning November 14, 2025, and expiring April 30, 2035.

The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.

From the minutes

“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve he application received on March 14, 2025, from Barbara Austin (Wellfleet, MA), Jerre Austin (Wellfleet, MA) and Ellen Craven (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant licenses #s 85G and 85G-A consisting of approximately one acre and two acres, respectively, on Indian Neck for nine years, five months and 16 days, beginning November 14, 2025, and expiring April 30, 2035. Roll Call Vote: 3-2.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 15Close the public hearingMotion: Curley moved, Carboni seconded; the public hearing was closed.Passed 3–2 · DeVasto: Not recorded

April 15, 2025 (regular meeting): Close the public hearing

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Curley moved, Carboni seconded; the public hearing was closed.

The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.

From the minutes

“Curley moved, Carboni seconded; the public hearing was closed. Roll Call Vote: 3-2.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 15Approve the application received on March 19, 2025, from…Motion: Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was…Passed 3–2 · DeVasto: Not recorded

April 15, 2025 (regular meeting): Approve the application received on March 19, 2025, from Kristine Barrio (Wellfleet, MA) and William Barrio (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #s SSA and SSA-A consisting

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on March 19, 2025, from Kristine Barrio (Wellfleet, MA) and William Barrio (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #s SSA and SSA-A consisting of approximately one acre and two acres, respectively, on Indian Neck for nine years, five months and 16 days, beginning November 14, 2025, and expiring April 30, 2035.

The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.

From the minutes

“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on March 19, 2025, from Kristine Barrio (Wellfleet, MA) and William Barrio (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #s SSA and SSA-A consisting of approximately one acre and two acres, respectively, on Indian Neck for nine years, five months and 16 days, beginning November 14, 2025, and expiring April 30, 2035. Roll Call Vote: 3-2.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 15Close the public hearingMotion: Curley moved, Carboni seconded; the public hearing was closed.Passed 3–2 · DeVasto: Not recorded

April 15, 2025 (regular meeting): Close the public hearing

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Curley moved, Carboni seconded; the public hearing was closed.

The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.

From the minutes

“Curley moved, Carboni seconded; the public hearing was closed. Roll Call Vote: 3-2.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (142)

    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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