MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 9, 2018
12 recorded votes, 2 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
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
Appoint Brendan Lowney to a full position on the Historic District/Historical Commission to expire 6/30/19 and we appoint Judith Underwood to the Affordable Housing Trust for a full position to...
To appoint Brendan Lowney to a full position on the Historic District/Historical Commission to expire 6/30/19 and we appoint Judith Underwood to the Affordable Housing Trust for a full position to expire 6/30/21
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to appoint Brendan Lowney to a full position on the Historic District/Historical Commission to expire 6/30/19 and we appoint Judith Underwood to the Affordable Housing Trust for a full position to expire 6/30/21. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Approve the request from the Harwich Conservation Trust for the Conservation Restrictions on Weston Woods Road and Island Pond Trail and 0 Depot Street and to change the 0 Depot Street to exclude...
To approve the request from the Harwich Conservation Trust for the Conservation Restrictions on Weston Woods Road and Island Pond Trail and 0 Depot Street and to change the 0 Depot Street to exclude #9 for no hunting
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the request from the Harwich Conservation Trust for the Conservation Restrictions on Weston Woods Road and Island Pond Trail and 0 Depot Street and to change the 0 Depot Street to exclude #9 for no hunting. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the name of the pet burial ground as Harwich Pet Memorial Gardens and Walking Park
To approve the name of the pet burial ground as Harwich Pet Memorial Gardens and Walking Park
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskill, McManusNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the name of the pet burial ground as Harwich Pet Memorial Gardens and Walking Park. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: MacAskill)
Confirm the appointment of Mark Polselli as Part-time Health Inspector
To confirm the appointment of Mark Polselli as Part-time Health Inspector
The minutes give the count (3-1-1) and name Michael MacAskill, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to confirm the appointment of Mark Polselli as Part-time Health Inspector. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion. Mr. Howell said the Charter reads that any appointments or removals may be overturned by the affirmative vote of at least 4 Selectmen within 14 days of the Town Administrator's action. He said the Board's confirmation isn't needed and therefore he wouldn't be voting for this. Mr. Clark responded that if someone's appointment was overturned within the 14 days we would be on the hook for unemployment and he is trying to avoid that and give the employee peace of mind. Mr. Howell said the Board would be pre-waiving something that is written into the Charter. The motion carried by a 3-1-1 with Mr. Howell opposing the motion and Mr. MacAskill abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
Approve the request for a One-Day Beer & Wine License by the Friends of the South Harwich Meeting House for October 28, 2018 from 2:00 to 5:00
To approve the request for a One-Day Beer & Wine License by the Friends of the South Harwich Meeting House for October 28, 2018 from 2:00 to 5:00
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the request for a One-Day Beer & Wine License by the Friends of the South Harwich Meeting House for October 28, 2018 from 2:00 to 5:00. Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Approval of the Change Order for Saquatucket Landside project for paving work done by Lawrence Lynch in the amount of $76,176.32
Approval of the Change Order for Saquatucket Landside project for paving work done by Lawrence Lynch in the amount of $76,176.32
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved approval of the Change Order for Saquatucket Landside project for paving work done by Lawrence Lynch in the amount of $76,176.32. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion. Mr. Howell noted that the Board agreed there should be a checklist for these items signed by the Finance Director and Town Administrator. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
We accept the grant and authorize the Administrator to sign
That we accept the grant and authorize the Administrator to sign
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that we accept the grant and authorize the Administrator to sign. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ballantine)
Approval of the contract for Brooks Park Restroom to the Cape Cod Builders in the amount of $77,500
Approval of the contract for Brooks Park Restroom to the Cape Cod Builders in the amount of $77,500
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved approval of the contract for Brooks Park Restroom to the Cape Cod Builders in the amount of $77,500. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Approve the MS4 Stormwater Rules and Regulations
To approve the MS4 Stormwater Rules and Regulations
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the MS4 Stormwater Rules and Regulations. Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
We place an article in the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant to appropriate Harwich's share in the amount of $26,710 and approve the grant with Chatham to be the fiscal agent
That we place an article in the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant to appropriate Harwich's share in the amount of $26,710 and approve the grant with Chatham to be the fiscal agent
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved that we place an article in the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant to appropriate Harwich's share in the amount of $26,710 and approve the grant with Chatham to be the fiscal agent. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: MacAskill)
Adjourn at 9:12 p.m
To adjourn at 9:12 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to adjourn at 9:12 p.m. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: MacAskill)
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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