MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
November 13, 2018
8 recorded votes, 0 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 and the items thereon
Approval of the Consent Agenda and the items thereon
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved approval of the Consent Agenda and the items thereon. Mr. Howell seconded the motion. With regard to Item B, Mr. Howell pointed out the total final results include the mail-in ballots from overseas so this is a 100% return. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to close the public hearing. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
The Town of Harwich select a factor of "1" taxing all property at the same rate, that we do not grant an open space exemption, we do not grant a residential exemption, and we do not grant a small...
That the Town of Harwich select a factor of "1" taxing all property at the same rate, that we do not grant an open space exemption, we do not grant a residential exemption, and we do not grant a small commercial exemption
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Town of Harwich select a factor of "1" taxing all property at the same rate, that we do not grant an open space exemption, we do not grant a residential exemption, and we do not grant a small commercial exemption. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
We support the CPC project application submitted by Conservation to extend the jetty landward at the east end of Red River Beach to help curb erosion
That we support the CPC project application submitted by Conservation to extend the jetty landward at the east end of Red River Beach to help curb erosion
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that we support the CPC project application submitted by Conservation to extend the jetty landward at the east end of Red River Beach to help curb erosion. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
We approve the recommendation of the disciplinary hearing officer, the Town Administrator, on Ember's disciplinary hearing held on October 31, 2018
That we approve the recommendation of the disciplinary hearing officer, the Town Administrator, on Ember's disciplinary hearing held on October 31, 2018
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that we approve the recommendation of the disciplinary hearing officer, the Town Administrator, on Ember's disciplinary hearing held on October 31, 2018. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Accept the request for approval to allow remote participation on the part of Dave Harris in the months of December, January, February, March, April and the first meeting in May for the Planning Board
To accept the request for approval to allow remote participation on the part of Dave Harris in the months of December, January, February, March, April and the first meeting in May for the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept the request for approval to allow remote participation on the part of Dave Harris in the months of December, January, February, March, April and the first meeting in May for the Planning Board. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion : carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Approve the contract between the Town of Harwich and Weed & Feed Inc. for improvements to Cranberry Valley Golf Course in the amount of $53,947
To approve the contract between the Town of Harwich and Weed & Feed Inc. for improvements to Cranberry Valley Golf Course in the amount of $53,947
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the contract between the Town of Harwich and Weed & Feed Inc. for improvements to Cranberry Valley Golf Course in the amount of $53,947. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Adjourn at 8:15 p.m
To adjourn at 8:15 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, 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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