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October 21, 2025
28 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Tracy Post, Dorcas McGurrin, Liz Argo, Mark Forest, Joyce Flynn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session pursuant to Mass
To go into Executive Session pursuant to Mass. General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21({a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Steel Workers Highway Local 13507- 01 and the Steel Workers Sanitation Local 13507-09, which if held in open session, may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining of the public body if the chair so declares, which she does.
Yes: Argo, McGurrin, PostThe minutes say "Mark Forest was absent from the vote and Joyce Flynn was not yet unmuted on Zoom"; the roll call lists the other three members voting aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To go into Executive Session pursuant to Mass. General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21({a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Steel Workers Highway Local 13507- 01 and the Steel Workers Sanitation Local 13507-09, which if held in open session, may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining of the public body if the chair so declares, which she does. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Liz Argo, aye; Tracy Post, aye. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays..” (Motion: Argo, second: McGurrin)
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.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Approve the license as presented
To approve the license as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the license as presented. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Continue the hearing to December 2, 2025
To continue the hearing to December 2, 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To continue the hearing to December 2, 2025. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Recommend Article 1
To recommend Article 1.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 1. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Support the analysis of PFAS groundwater contamination, Article 2
To support the analysis of PFAS groundwater contamination, Article 2.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To support the analysis of PFAS groundwater contamination, Article 2. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Recommend Article 3
To recommend Article 3.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 3. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Recommend Article 4
To recommend Article 4.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 4. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Recommend Article 5, Structural Analysis for Lawrence MacArthur School
To recommend Article 5, Structural Analysis for Lawrence MacArthur School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 5, Structural Analysis for Lawrence MacArthur School. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Recommend Article 6
To recommend Article 6.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 6. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 7
To recommend Article 7.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 7. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 8
To recommend Article 8.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 8. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 9, Golf Enterprise
To recommend Article 9, Golf Enterprise.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 9, Golf Enterprise. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Argo)
Recommend Article 10
To recommend Article 10.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 10. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 10 with the revision, changing $500,000 (five hundred thousand dollars) to $550,000 (five hundred fifty thousand dollars)
To recommend Article 10 with the revision, changing $500,000 (five hundred thousand dollars) to $550,000 (five hundred fifty thousand dollars).
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 10 with the revision, changing $500,000 (five hundred thousand dollars) to $550,000 (five hundred fifty thousand dollars). Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously,.” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Recommend Article 11
To recommend Article 11.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 11. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Hold on a recommendation for Article 12 until Town Meeting
To hold on a recommendation for Article 12 until Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To hold on a recommendation for Article 12 until Town Meeting. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Discussion: The Board members agreed that more information was needed, and it was scheduled to be discussed at the November 4'" meeting. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Recommend Article 13, which is the School Feasibility Study
To recommend Article 13, which is the School Feasibility Study.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 13, which is the School Feasibility Study. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Recommend Article 14
To recommend Article 14.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 14. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Post)
Recommend Article 15, Zoning for Boat Parking
To recommend Article 15, Zoning for Boat Parking.
Yes: Argo, Flynn, ForestNo: McGurrin, Post
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 15, Zoning for Boat Parking. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Discussion: Select Board Member McGurrin requested clarification on whether recommending the article constituted support or simply placement on the Town Meeting warrant. Chair Post clarified that the article was aiready placed on the warrant and that the Board's action was to recommend support or opposition to the article. Board members discussed the implications of supporting the article, including agreement with the seasonality provision. Select Board Member Forest stated that he would support recommending the article based on the understanding that the Planning Board was open to revisiting the provision if issues arose during implementation. Ms. McGurrin acknowledged the clarification. Vote: 3 ayes; 2 nays (Tracy Post; Dorcas McGurrin). The motion carried..” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Approve and execute the warrant as amended
To approve and execute the warrant as amended.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve and execute the warrant as amended. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Approve the letter to Senator Cyr
To approve the letter to Senator Cyr.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the letter to Senator Cyr. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Authorize the Town Administrator to file an application and execute agreements for grants and/or loan assistance relative to the Water Department for cybersecurity upgrades
To authorize the Town Administrator to file an application and execute agreements for grants and/or loan assistance relative to the Water Department for cybersecurity upgrades.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Town Administrator to file an application and execute agreements for grants and/or loan assistance relative to the Water Department for cybersecurity upgrades. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Discussion: Select Board Member Argo requested clarification on the purpose of the authorization. Chair Post and Town Administrator Whritenour explained that the Town's SCADA system, which operates water pumps, required cybersecurity protection due to its critical infrastructure role. Mr. Whritenour stated that the Town had invested significantly in cybersecurity, including grant-funded initiatives and ongoing planning efforts, and noted that other communities had experienced serious impacts from cyber incidents. He emphasized that cybersecurity remained a major priority for the Town, with active involvement from the IT Department. Ms. Argo acknowledged the explanation and expressed support, noting the importance of the work despite its limited public visibility. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Appoint Tom Pendleton to the Planning Board, to serve a three-year unexpired term through July 2027
To appoint Tom Pendleton to the Planning Board, to serve a three-year unexpired term through July 2027.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Tom Pendleton to the Planning Board, to serve a three-year unexpired term through July 2027. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Argo)
Appoint Joellen Cademartori to the Personnel Board for a three-year unexpired term that would go through January 2028
To appoint Joellen Cademartori to the Personnel Board for a three-year unexpired term that would go through January 2028.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Joellen Cademartori to the Personnel Board for a three-year unexpired term that would go through January 2028. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Argo)
Appoint Jane Martin to the Age Friendly Community Committee for a three-year term to serve through October 2028
To appoint Jane Martin to the Age Friendly Community Committee for a three-year term to serve through October 2028.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Jane Martin to the Age Friendly Community Committee for a three-year term to serve through October 2028. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: § ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: McGurrin)
Consent agenda
To move the consent agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move 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: Liz Argo Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, 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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