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September 9, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Tracy Post, Dorcas McGurrin, 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: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Accept the application for the Special One-Day Entertainment and Special One-Day Malt Only Alcohol License for the Dream Day Cape Cod Oktober Fest Fundraiser Event at Skull Island Adventure Golf &...
To accept the application for the Special One-Day Entertainment and Special One-Day Malt Only Alcohol License for the Dream Day Cape Cod Oktober Fest Fundraiser Event at Skull Island Adventure Golf & Sports World with the following amendment: 1. Hours for alcohol service and entertainment be: ¢ Alcohol License: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. e Entertainment License: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the application for the Special One-Day Entertainment and Special One-Day Malt Only Alcohol License for the Dream Day Cape Cod Oktober Fest Fundraiser Event at Skull Island Adventure Golf & Sports World with the following amendment: 1. Hours for alcohol service and entertainment be: ¢ Alcohol License: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. e Entertainment License: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Approve the Special Alcoho! License application for the event to be held at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
To approve the Special Alcoho! License application for the event to be held at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Special Alcoho! License application for the event to be held at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Flynn)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: McGurrin)
That the Town of Yarmouth continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of one, and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption
That the Town of Yarmouth continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of one, and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Town of Yarmouth continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of one, and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Authorize the use of a signature stamp for tax rate forms and authorize the Director of Finance to sign for the Select Board electronically
To authorize the use of a signature stamp for tax rate forms and authorize the Director of Finance to sign for the Select Board electronically.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the use of a signature stamp for tax rate forms and authorize the Director of Finance to sign for the Select Board electronically. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Reappointment Rachel Youngling for three years to the Mid Cape Cultural Council for a term that would start immediately and end in August 2028
To reappointment Rachel Youngling for three years to the Mid Cape Cultural Council for a term that would start immediately and end in August 2028.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappointment Rachel Youngling for three years to the Mid Cape Cultural Council for a term that would start immediately and end in August 2028. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: McGurrin)
Appoint Peter Slovak as Planning Board Representative to the Design Review Committee, for a one-year term which would end in August 2026
To appoint Peter Slovak as Planning Board Representative to the Design Review Committee, for a one-year term which would end in August 2026.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Peter Slovak as Planning Board Representative to the Design Review Committee, for a one-year term which would end in August 2026. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: McGurrin)
Accept the Consent Agenda
To accept the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Flynn)
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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