MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
May 14, 2018
12 recorded votes, 2 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 Items A and C on the Consent Agenda
Approval of Items A and C on the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved approval of Items A and C on the Consent Agenda. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the committee appointments for John Ketchum for Conservation Commission Alternate non- voting member for a term expiring June 30, 2021, Janet Evans Treasure Chest Committee Alternate term...
To approve the committee appointments for John Ketchum for Conservation Commission Alternate non- voting member for a term expiring June 30, 2021, Janet Evans Treasure Chest Committee Alternate term expiring June 30, 2021, Carol Thayer, By-Law/Charter Review Committee term expiring June 30, 2020, Meg Patterson Housing Committee term expiring June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the committee appointments for John Ketchum for Conservation Commission Alternate non- voting member for a term expiring June 30, 2021, Janet Evans Treasure Chest Committee Alternate term expiring June 30, 2021, Carol Thayer, By-Law/Charter Review Committee term expiring June 30, 2020, Meg Patterson Housing Committee term expiring June 30, 2019. Ms. Brown seconded the motion and : the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Brown)
Close the public hearing on the transfer of the Freedom Ferry slip and Class F permit
To close the public hearing on the transfer of the Freedom Ferry slip and Class F permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to close the public hearing on the transfer of the Freedom Ferry slip and Class F permit. Ms. Brown seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Brown)
We approve the application to transfer the Freedom Ferry slip and Class F permit
That we approve the application to transfer the Freedom Ferry slip and Class F permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell said it is a real boon to the Town to have this and moved that we approve the application to transfer the Freedom Ferry slip and Class F permit. Ms. Brown seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Brown)
Close the hearing and
To close the hearing and
From the minutes
“Ms. Brown moved to close the hearing and Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Brown, second: Ballantine)
Approve the transfer of the Annual All Alcohol Innholder's License from John F. Connell d/b/a Cape Cod Claddagh Inn and Irish Pub to Harwich Inn and Tavern LLC d/b/a Harwich Inn and Tavern
To approve the transfer of the Annual All Alcohol Innholder's License from John F. Connell d/b/a Cape Cod Claddagh Inn and Irish Pub to Harwich Inn and Tavern LLC d/b/a Harwich Inn and Tavern
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the transfer of the Annual All Alcohol Innholder's License from John F. Connell d/b/a Cape Cod Claddagh Inn and Irish Pub to Harwich Inn and Tavern LLC d/b/a Harwich Inn and Tavern. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
Confirm the appointment of Eugene Murphy to the position of Mechanic effective May 29, 2018 as recommended by DPW Director
To confirm the appointment of Eugene Murphy to the position of Mechanic effective May 29, 2018 as recommended by DPW Director
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to confirm the appointment of Eugene Murphy to the position of Mechanic effective May 29, 2018 as recommended by DPW Director. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
We accept the appointment of Judi Wilson to the Harwich Accessibility Rights Committee as ex-officio position by virtue of her position on the COA for expiration of June 30, 2021
That we accept the appointment of Judi Wilson to the Harwich Accessibility Rights Committee as ex-officio position by virtue of her position on the COA for expiration of June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we accept the appointment of Judi Wilson to the Harwich Accessibility Rights Committee as ex-officio position by virtue of her position on the COA for expiration of June 30, 2021. Ms. Brown seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Brown)
We approve the revised First Congregational Church Cemetery Agreement pending review of whether or not the plan needs an engineer's stamp
That we approve the revised First Congregational Church Cemetery Agreement pending review of whether or not the plan needs an engineer's stamp
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved , that we approve the revised First Congregational Church Cemetery Agreement pending review of whether or not the plan needs an engineer's stamp. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
We reconsider the vote on the alteration of premises on the liquor license for Ember Pizza of February 26, 2018
That we reconsider the vote on the alteration of premises on the liquor license for Ember Pizza of February 26, 2018
Yes: Ballantine, Brown, Kavanagh, MacAskillAbstained: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved that we reconsider the vote on the alteration of premises on the liquor license for Ember Pizza of February 26, 2018. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-0-1 vote with Mr. Howell abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)
We approve the application for the alteration of premises of the Seasonal Common Victualler, All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses, by Ember Pizza Inc. on premises at 600 Route 28, Harwich Port,...
That we approve the application for the alteration of premises of the Seasonal Common Victualler, All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses, by Ember Pizza Inc. on premises at 600 Route 28, Harwich Port, contingent on the applicant submitting necessary paperwork to Planning and Building within 90 days of the February 26, 2018 date
Yes: Ballantine, Brown, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved that we approve the application for the alteration of premises of the Seasonal Common Victualler, All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses, by Ember Pizza Inc. on premises at 600 Route 28, Harwich Port, contingent on the applicant submitting necessary paperwork to Planning and Building within 90 days of the February 26, 2018 date. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion. Mr. Howell said although the license was approved by the ABCC it still doesn't reflect the actual regulatory situation right now in terms of what's approved to be there. Ms. Kavanagh said this is an engineering delay due to the engineer's schedule. Mr. Howell said it still has to be approved by the Planning Board and he noted that State acceptance is based on local acceptance. Mr. Clark agreed and added that as long as local acceptance will be forthcoming it is probably not an issue. Mr. Kelley said he has a draft site plan done for The Port and is expecting Ember's tomorrow. He said he is expecting to file by mid next week at the latest. The motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)
Adjourn at 8:06 p.m
To adjourn at 8:06 p.m
From the minutes
“Ms. Brown moved to adjourn at 8:06 p.m. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Brown, second: Kavanagh)
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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