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11 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Larry Ballantine, Jannell Brown, Donald Howell, Julie Kavanagh, Michael MacAskill
Absent: None
Approval of Item B
Approval of Item B
“Mr. Ballantine moved approval of Item B. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
“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)
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
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
“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)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to close the hearing. Ms. Brown seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Brown)
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,...
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
“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)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
“Ms. Brown moved to close the hearing. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Brown, second: Ballantine)
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,...
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.
“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)
Approve the charge with the addition of the committee membership
To approve the charge with the addition of the committee membership
“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)
Approve the issuance of the RFP advertised for a period of 30 days with the inclusion of a description of the property
To approve the issuance of the RFP advertised for a period of 30 days with the inclusion of a description of the property
“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)
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
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
“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)
Adjourn at 10:10 p.m
To adjourn at 10:10 p.m
“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)
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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