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Harwich Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting

February 26, 2018

11 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Larry Ballantine, Jannell Brown, Donald Howell, Julie Kavanagh, Michael MacAskill

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approval of Item B

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approval of Item B

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved approval of Item B. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the application for the Alteration of Premises for the Seasonal, General On Premise, All Alcoholic Beverages License, for Go Industries Inc. known as Perks

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve the application for the Alteration of Premises for the Seasonal, General On Premise, All Alcoholic Beverages License, for Go Industries Inc. known as Perks

Yes: Ballantine, Brown, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: Howell

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the application for the Alteration of Premises for the Seasonal, General On Premise, All Alcoholic Beverages License, for Go Industries Inc. known as Perks. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried on a 4-1-0 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“Ms. Kavanagh moved to close the hearing. Ms. Brown seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the amended application regarding the Seasonal, Common Victualler, All Alcoholic Beverages License now held by The Port Restaurant and Bar and presented by Justin Brackett at 541 Route 28,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve the amended application regarding the Seasonal, Common Victualler, All Alcoholic Beverages License now held by The Port Restaurant and Bar and presented by Justin Brackett at 541 Route 28, Harwich Port contingent on the applicant submitting necessary paperwork to Planning and Building within 90 days to be in compliance with regulations

Yes: Ballantine, Brown, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: Howell

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the amended application regarding the Seasonal, Common Victualler, All Alcoholic Beverages License now held by The Port Restaurant and Bar and presented by Justin Brackett at 541 Route 28, Harwich Port contingent on the applicant submitting necessary paperwork to Planning and Building within 90 days to be in compliance with regulations. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“Ms. Brown moved to close the hearing. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Brown, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the application for the alteration of premises of the Seasonal, Common Victualler, All Alcoholic Beverages License, by Ember Pizza Inc. on premises at 600 Route 28, Harwich Port,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve the application for the alteration of premises of the Seasonal, Common Victualler, All Alcoholic Beverages License, by Ember Pizza Inc. on premises at 600 Route 28, Harwich Port, conditioned on a regulatory review by relevant boards

The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the application for the alteration of premises of the Seasonal, Common Victualler, All Alcoholic Beverages License, by Ember Pizza Inc. on premises at 600 Route 28, Harwich Port, conditioned on a regulatory review by relevant boards. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the charge with the addition of the committee membership

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the charge with the addition of the committee membership

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the charge with the addition of the committee membership. Ms. Brown seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the issuance of the RFP advertised for a period of 30 days with the inclusion of a description of the property

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the issuance of the RFP advertised for a period of 30 days with the inclusion of a description of the property

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the issuance of the RFP advertised for a period of 30 days with the inclusion of a description of the property. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Reject the request for issuing an RFP and any more conversation on an RFP until after Town Meeting votes on whether to finish the project as voted or not

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To reject the request for issuing an RFP and any more conversation on an RFP until after Town Meeting votes on whether to finish the project as voted or not

Yes: Howell, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: Ballantine, Brown

From the minutes

“Chairman MacAskill moved to reject the request for issuing an RFP and any more conversation on an RFP until after Town Meeting votes on whether to finish the project as voted or not. Mr. Howell seconded the motion. The motion passed on a 3-2-0 vote with Ms. Brown and Mr. Ballantine in opposition.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn at 10:10 p.m

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 10:10 p.m

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to adjourn at 10:10 p.m. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

From the Harwich Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s agendas and minutes portal (2025 on) and its archived Agendas & Minutes page (2012–2024). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Cape Cod Chronicle (William F. Galvin and file photos) and the Handler For Harwich campaign website.

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