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November 4, 2025
12 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
Accept the resignation of Deanne McElroy from the Personnel Board, with thanks for her service
To accept the resignation of Deanne McElroy from the Personnel Board, with thanks for her service.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Deanne McElroy from the Personnel Board, with thanks for her service. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Accept the resignation of Dorothy Guenther from the Personnel Board, with thanks for her years of service
To accept the resignation of Dorothy Guenther from the Personnel Board, with thanks for her years of service.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Dorothy Guenther from the Personnel Board, with thanks for her years of service. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Accept, sign and execute the "Grant of Easements" for Pump Station 2 as presented in the Board's agenda packet
To accept, sign and execute the "Grant of Easements" for Pump Station 2 as presented in the Board's agenda packet.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept, sign and execute the "Grant of Easements" for Pump Station 2 as presented in the Board's agenda packet. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented in the agenda packet
To accept the Consent Agenda as presented in the agenda packet.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the Consent Agenda as presented in the agenda packet. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: McGurrin)
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 two-day special entertainment license for Oliver's and Planck's Tavern at 960 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, Mass
To approve the two-day special entertainment license for Oliver's and Planck's Tavern at 960 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, Mass.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the two-day special entertainment license for Oliver's and Planck's Tavern at 960 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, Mass. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Approve Margaret Marshall as the representative to the D-Y Regional School District School Committee for Yarmouth
To approve Margaret Marshall as the representative to the D-Y Regional School District School Committee for Yarmouth.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve Margaret Marshall as the representative to the D-Y Regional School District School Committee for Yarmouth. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: Board members discussed the qualifications of the applicants and agreed that all three candidates would likely serve effectively on the School Committee. Select Board Member Forest stated that one candidate slightly distinguished herself during the interviews and commented that her prior participation on the Superintendent Search Committee would assist with her transition into the role. Chair Post stated that all three candidates brought different strengths and perspectives to the position and expressed appreciation for the willingness of younger residents and parents to become involved in local government and school matters. Board members encouraged the remaining applicants to continue participating in Town government and community activities. Additional discussion addressed the complexity of the regional school system and Regional Agreement process. Board members acknowledged that School Committee members typically learned district operations and budgeting procedures through participation and experience. They expressed hope that all applicants would remain involved in the schools and in the broader community. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: McGurrin)
Approve the Local Initiative Program comprehensive permit application of Habitat for Humanity to construct six affordable homeownership units at 1121 Route 28 and Wood Road, South Yarmouth, MA....
To approve the Local Initiative Program comprehensive permit application of Habitat for Humanity to construct six affordable homeownership units at 1121 Route 28 and Wood Road, South Yarmouth, MA. Also to approve the letter of support from the Board to Ms. Rieko Hayashi of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Local Initiative Program comprehensive permit application of Habitat for Humanity to construct six affordable homeownership units at 1121 Route 28 and Wood Road, South Yarmouth, MA. Also to approve the letter of support from the Board to Ms. Rieko Hayashi of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: McGurrin)
Approve the waiver of the appraisal requirement and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign it
To approve the waiver of the appraisal requirement and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign it.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the waiver of the appraisal requirement and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign it. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: McGurrin)
Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the LIP application
To authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the LIP application.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the LIP application. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Argo)
Close the public portion of the hearing
To close the public portion of the hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public portion of the hearing. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Argo)
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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