MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 29, 2018
10 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Julie Kavanagh, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Julie Kavanagh arrived after the meeting began ("Ms. Kavanagh joined the meeting at").
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Julie Kavanagh had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
We confirm the appointment of Evan Melillo to the Assistant Town Administrator's post
That we confirm the appointment of Evan Melillo to the Assistant Town Administrator's post
Julie Kavanagh had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we confirm the appointment of Evan Melillo to the Assistant Town Administrator's post. Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
We support the letter as presented
That we support the letter as presented
Julie Kavanagh had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we support the letter as presented. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion. Mr. Howell and Mr. McManus commented on our long standing history of protecting the herring population including going against the state by closing down the runs. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Accept the request as written in the letter of May 10
To accept the request as written in the letter of May 10
Julie Kavanagh had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept the request as written in the letter of May 10. Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
Approve the request for a One Day Beer and Wine License at Pilgrim Church on June 9 from 6:00-9:00 p.m
To approve the request for a One Day Beer and Wine License at Pilgrim Church on June 9 from 6:00-9:00 p.m
Julie Kavanagh had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to approve the request for a One Day Beer and Wine License at Pilgrim Church on June 9 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
We give temporary authority to the Police Department to implement the four recommendations contained in Lt
That we give temporary authority to the Police Department to implement the four recommendations contained in Lt
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we give temporary authority to the Police Department to implement the four recommendations contained in Lt..” (Motion: Howell)
Nominate Julie Kavanagh be elected Chair of the Board for the coming year
To nominate Julie Kavanagh be elected Chair of the Board for the coming year
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to nominate Julie Kavanagh be elected Chair of the Board for the coming year. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Nominate Larry as the Vice Chair of the Board and Ed as the Clerk
To nominate Larry as the Vice Chair of the Board and Ed as the Clerk
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to nominate Larry as the Vice Chair of the Board and Ed as the Clerk. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Mr. Howell and Mr. MacAskill serve as the Interview and Appointments Committee
That Mr. Howell and Mr. MacAskill serve as the Interview and Appointments Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that Mr. Howell and Mr. MacAskill serve as the Interview and Appointments Committee. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Kavanagh)
Adjourn at 7:27 p.m
To adjourn at 7:27 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to adjourn at 7:27 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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