Yarmouth Select Board
The elected governing board of the Town of Yarmouth — sets policy, approves budgets, and oversees town administration.
Current Members (2025–2026)
| Member | Role | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy Post | Chair | 2027 |
| Mark Forest | Member | 2026 |
| Dorcas McGurrin | Member | 2028 |
| Joyce Flynn | Member | 2027 |
| Liz Argo | Member | 2028 |
Members elected at Annual Town Meeting. Terms are staggered to ensure continuity.
Key Staff
| Town Administrator | Robert Whritenour | [email protected] |
| Main Phone | (508) 398-2231 ext. 1271 | |
Role & Authority
The Select Board is the chief executive body of the Town of Yarmouth. Under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 41, the Board has broad authority over town administration including:
- Hiring and supervising the Town Administrator
- Setting policy and priorities for town departments
- Approving contracts, licenses, and permits above designated thresholds
- Calling Special Town Meetings
- Representing the town in intergovernmental matters
- Voting on all major expenditures and capital projects
- Serving as the licensing authority for alcohol, food service, and entertainment
The Select Board does not set the annual budget — that authority rests with Town Meeting, with Finance Committee recommendations. However, the Board prepares and advocates for the budget that goes to Town Meeting.
Active Issues Before the Board (2025–2026)
The Board has ongoing oversight responsibility for Yarmouth’s massive sewer expansion project. Following the November 2025 fatal trench collapse, the Board voted to require full-time safety monitoring for all sewer construction sites.
Project page →The Board is overseeing a community process for the future use of the Mattacheese Middle School site. Community meetings are ongoing through 2026.
Following approval of the $7.5M pump upgrade in November 2025, a development moratorium is in place for portions of town relying on the overloaded pump system. The Board is managing this process with DPW.
📅 Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
Select Board typically meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Hearing Room, 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth. All meetings are open to the public.
📺 Watch Live & Recorded Meetings:
Yarmouth broadcasts meetings on Channel 8 / Your Yarmouth TV and posts recordings to the Town of Yarmouth YouTube Channel. Past meeting recordings are available in the Agenda Center archive.
How to Participate
All regular Select Board meetings include a public comment period. Residents can address the Board on any topic within the Board’s jurisdiction. Arrive before 7:00 PM and sign up at the door.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (508) 398-2231 ext. 1271
Mail: 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
Board seats come up for election annually. Any registered voter in Yarmouth may run by pulling nomination papers from the Town Clerk’s office. Nomination period typically opens in January.
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The Yarmouth Select Board dates to 1639 — one of the oldest governing bodies in America.