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March 4, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Dorcas McGurrin, Tracy Post, Mark Forest, Joyce Flynn, Liz Argo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Accept Clause 22I of the HERO Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and to make Clause 22J a priority for consideration in the FY2027 Budget
To accept Clause 22I of the HERO Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and to make Clause 22J a priority for consideration in the FY2027 Budget.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept Clause 22I of the HERO Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and to make Clause 22J a priority for consideration in the FY2027 Budget. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
Recommend Articles 1 through 34, and to allow the Community Preservation Committee to move the CPA (Community Preservation Act} articles themselves during Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Articles 1 through 34, and to allow the Community Preservation Committee to move the CPA (Community Preservation Act} articles themselves during Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Articles 1 through 34, and to allow the Community Preservation Committee to move the CPA (Community Preservation Act} articles themselves during Annual Town Meeting. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Discussion: Ms. Post clarified that the Finance Committee would be making their own recommendations of the articles. Vote: 5 ayes.” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Appoint Elly Tierney as a regular member of the Conservation Commission
To appoint Elly Tierney as a regular member of the Conservation Commission. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Elly Tierney as a regular member of the Conservation Commission. The appointment is for a three-year unexpired term. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Accept Peter Malpass as a member for the Community Economic Development Committee for a three-year unexpired term through July 2027
To accept Peter Malpass as a member for the Community Economic Development Committee for a three-year unexpired term through July 2027.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept Peter Malpass as a member for the Community Economic Development Committee for a three-year unexpired term through July 2027. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Designate the position of Constable as a Special Municipal Employee position in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 268A, Section 1(n)
That the Select Board vote to designate the position of Constable as a Special Municipal Employee position in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 268A, Section 1(n).
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Select Board vote to designate the position of Constable as a Special Municipal Employee position in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 268A, Section 1(n). Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Designate the position of Municipal Hearing Officer as a Special Municipal Employee in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 268A, Section 1(n)
That the Select Board vote to designate the position of Municipal Hearing Officer as a Special Municipal Employee in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 268A, Section 1(n).
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Select Board vote to designate the position of Municipal Hearing Officer as a Special Municipal Employee in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 268A, Section 1(n). Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Approve the minutes from March 12, 2024
To approve the minutes from March 12, 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes from March 12, 2024. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
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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