MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 15, 2018
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Julie Kavanagh, Edward McManus
Absent: Michael MacAskill
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Howell clarified Item B noting that we had sent a letter to Mr. Mangan but he misread it and thought that he didn't need to do anything to get reappointed
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Howell clarified Item B noting that we had sent a letter to Mr. Mangan but he misread it and thought that he didn't need to do anything to get reappointed. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ballantine)
Authorize the Chair to write a letter on behalf of the Board of Selectmen supporting the nomination of the West Harwich School House to the Preservation Massachusetts Most Endangered Historic...
To authorize the Chair to write a letter on behalf of the Board of Selectmen supporting the nomination of the West Harwich School House to the Preservation Massachusetts Most Endangered Historic Resource Program
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to authorize the Chair to write a letter on behalf of the Board of Selectmen supporting the nomination of the West Harwich School House to the Preservation Massachusetts Most Endangered Historic Resource Program. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ballantine)
Don join the DHY Committee as the Selectmen's representative
That Don join the DHY Committee as the Selectmen's representative
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved that Don join the DHY Committee as the Selectmen's representative. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Approval with the existing numbers that Chris has cited us
Approval with the existing numbers that Chris has cited us
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, McManusNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved approval with the existing numbers that Chris has cited us. Mr. McManus seconded the motion. Mr. Howell said he doesn't care that it was appropriated because appropriations don't mean spending, just that it is available. He said he has said this before and reiterated that he would like to see for any contract or amendment a summary explanation that the public can see of why it is we are spending their money and where we are spending it and absent that he isn't going to vote for it. The motion carried by a 3-1-0 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: McManus)
Accept the plan as presented
To accept the plan as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept the plan as presented. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Adjourn at 8:32 p.m
To adjourn at 8:32 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn at 8:32 p.m. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
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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