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October 7, 2025
13 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)
Approve the application as submitted
To approve the application as submitted.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the application as submitted. 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: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: McGurrin)
Approve the application as presented
To approve the application as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the application as presented. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Adopt the warrant for the November 24th, 2025, Old King's Highway Annual Meeting and Election and direct the Town Clerk to have said Warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the...
I hereby move that the Select Board adopt the warrant for the November 24th, 2025, Old King's Highway Annual Meeting and Election and direct the Town Clerk to have said Warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of the Town of Yarmouth, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. | further move that the Select Board set the date and time of Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. to be the deadline for candidates to obtain nomination papers from the Town Clerk's Office and Thursday, November 20th, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. as the deadline for candidates to return nomination papers to the Town Clerk's Office for certification to be included on the Old King's Highway Annual Meeting Ballot.
From the minutes
“MOTION: I hereby move that the Select Board adopt the warrant for the November 24th, 2025, Old King's Highway Annual Meeting and Election and direct the Town Clerk to have said Warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of the Town of Yarmouth, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. | further move that the Select Board set the date and time of Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. to be the deadline for candidates to obtain nomination papers from the Town Clerk's Office and Thursday, November 20th, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. as the deadline for candidates to return nomination papers to the Town Clerk's Office for certification to be included on the Old King's Highway Annual Meeting Ballot. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Approve the Budget Policy as presented
To approve the Budget Policy as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Budget Policy as presented. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the letter on the Chater 40B proposal that was presented to the Board this evening by the Town Administrator
To approve the letter on the Chater 40B proposal that was presented to the Board this evening by the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the letter on the Chater 40B proposal that was presented to the Board this evening by the Town Administrator. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: Select Board Member Argo stated that while she supported the draft Jetter, she reviewed the proposal in greater detail and noted that, although it included positive elements related to sustainability and green energy, she had significant concerns regarding the overall design and density. Chair Post highlighted concerns about the proposed density of approximately 27 units on one acre. Ms. Argo also noted inconsistencies in the application materials, including differing unit counts, which raised questions about the clarity of the proposal. Select Board Member McGurrin commented that the project appeared overly dense for the site and Select Board Member Flynn expressed support for the letter. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Accept the resignation of Joe Glynn from the Yarmouth Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and from the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Schoot Committee as indicated in his letter of...
To accept the resignation of Joe Glynn from the Yarmouth Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and from the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Schoot Committee as indicated in his letter of September 29, 2025, and we give him thanks for his service.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Joe Glynn from the Yarmouth Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and from the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Schoot Committee as indicated in his letter of September 29, 2025, and we give him thanks for his service. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Appoint Steven Garner to the Energy Committee for a full three-year term ending September 2028
To appoint Steven Garner to the Energy Committee for a full three-year term ending September 2028.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Steven Garner to the Energy Committee for a full three-year term ending September 2028. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: McGurrin)
Appoint Mary Johnson to the Recreation Commission for an alternate position, to serve through July 2026
To appoint Mary Johnson to the Recreation Commission for an alternate position, to serve through July 2026.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Mary Johnson to the Recreation Commission for an alternate position, to serve through July 2026. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: McGurrin)
Accept the minutes for the January 7, 2025 meeting
To accept the minutes for the January 7, 2025 meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the minutes for the January 7, 2025 meeting. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: § ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Argo)
Approve the consent agenda
To approve the consent agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the consent agenda. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: McGurrin)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (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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