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October 10, 2023
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Mark Forest, Peter Smith, Dorcas McGurrin, Dan Horgan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reject the name change
To reject the name change.
Dan Horgan was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count. Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reject the name change. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: Selectman Forest commended the federal agency which forwarded the request, asking the Board for comment. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dan Horgan; Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Appoint Deidre Gaquin as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Library Planning Committee
To appoint Deidre Gaquin as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Library Planning Committee. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term, which will run through February of 2025.
Dan Horgan was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count. Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Deidre Gaquin as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Library Planning Committee. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term, which will run through February of 2025. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dan Horgan; Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
Appoint Patricia McCullough as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Library Planning Committee
To appoint Patricia McCullough as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Library Planning Committee. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term, which will run through February of 2025.
Dan Horgan was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count. Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Patricia McCullough as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Library Planning Committee. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term, which will run through February of 2025. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dan Horgan; Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Reappoint Christine Marzigliano as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Open Space Committee
To reappoint Christine Marzigliano as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Open Space Committee. The appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through December 2026.
Dan Horgan was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count. Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Christine Marzigliano as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Open Space Committee. The appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through December 2026. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dan Horgan; Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Reappoint Heather McElroy as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Open Space Committee
To reappoint Heather McElroy as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Open Space Committee. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term, which will run through December 2026.
Dan Horgan was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count. Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Heather McElroy as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Open Space Committee. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term, which will run through December 2026. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dan Horgan; Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Reappoint Jeffrey Senecal as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Open Space Committee
To reappoint Jeffrey Senecal as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Open Space Committee. The appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through December 2026.
Dan Horgan was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count. Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Jeffrey Senecal as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Open Space Committee. The appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through December 2026. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dan Horgan; Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Reappoint Beth Conway as a member of the Town of Yarmouth Open Space Committee
To reappoint Beth Conway as a member of the Town of Yarmouth Open Space Committee. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term, which will run through December of 2025.
Dan Horgan was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count. Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Beth Conway as a member of the Town of Yarmouth Open Space Committee. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term, which will run through December of 2025. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dan Horgan; Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Reappoint Christine Marzigliano as the Open Space Committee's representative to the Community Preservation Committee
To reappoint Christine Marzigliano as the Open Space Committee's representative to the Community Preservation Committee. The appointment is for a one-year term to run through September 2024.
Dan Horgan was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count. Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Christine Marzigliano as the Open Space Committee's representative to the Community Preservation Committee. The appointment is for a one-year term to run through September 2024. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dan Horgan; Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Reappoint Paul Deignan as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Recreation Commission
To reappoint Paul Deignan as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Recreation Commission. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term, which will run through July of 2025.
Dan Horgan was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count. Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Paul Deignan as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Recreation Commission. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term, which will run through July of 2025. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dan Horgan; Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Reappoint Joshua Medeiros as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Recreation Commission
To reappoint Joshua Medeiros as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Recreation Commission. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term, which will run through July of 2025.
Dan Horgan was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count. Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Joshua Medeiros as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Recreation Commission. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term, which will run through July of 2025. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dan Horgan; Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Reappoint Dennis Lucier as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Recreation Commission
To reappoint Dennis Lucier as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Recreation Commission. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term, which will run through July of 2025.
Dan Horgan was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count. Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Dennis Lucier as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Recreation Commission. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term, which will run through July of 2025. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dan Horgan; Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Approve the minutes of September 27, 2022
To approve the minutes of September 27, 2022.
Dan Horgan was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count. Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of September 27, 2022. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dan Horgan; Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the minutes of December 20, 2022
To approve the minutes of December 20, 2022.
Dan Horgan was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count. Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of December 20, 2022. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dan Horgan; Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
Dan Horgan was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count. Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dan Horgan; Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
Dan Horgan was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count. Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dan Horgan; Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
From the Yarmouth Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and its Archive Center (2018 and 2019). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Yarmouth (Tracy Post, Liz Argo); The Provincetown Independent, courtesy Mark Forest (Mark Forest); Cape Cod Times (Joyce Flynn); AARP (Dorcas McGurrin)
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