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Harwich Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

November 26, 2018

6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Larry Ballantine, Julie Kavanagh, Michael MacAskill

Absent: Edward McManus, Donald Howell

Every vote, in order

Approve the request by the Building Commissioner to waive the building permit fee for the Brooks Park restroom project

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request by the Building Commissioner to waive the building permit fee for the Brooks Park restroom project

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the request by the Building Commissioner to waive the building permit fee for the Brooks Park restroom project. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the request from Nstar Electric, d/b/a Eversource Energy to grant a License Agreement to place new facilities, a transformer, at #1464 Orleans/Harwich Road which will allow service to...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request from Nstar Electric, d/b/a Eversource Energy to grant a License Agreement to place new facilities, a transformer, at #1464 Orleans/Harwich Road which will allow service to Harwich Fire Station 2 during construction effective until the permanent easement can be approved at Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the request from Nstar Electric, d/b/a Eversource Energy to grant a License Agreement to place new facilities, a transformer, at #1464 Orleans/Harwich Road which will allow service to Harwich Fire Station 2 during construction effective until the permanent easement can be approved at Town Meeting. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the request from Verizon New England and Nstar Electric, d/b/a Eversource Energy to grant a License Agreement to place new facilities, poles, at #1464 Orleans/Harwich Road which will allow...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request from Verizon New England and Nstar Electric, d/b/a Eversource Energy to grant a License Agreement to place new facilities, poles, at #1464 Orleans/Harwich Road which will allow service to Harwich Fire Station 2 during construction effective until the permanent easement can be approved at Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the request from Verizon New England and Nstar Electric, d/b/a Eversource Energy to grant a License Agreement to place new facilities, poles, at #1464 Orleans/Harwich Road which will allow service to Harwich Fire Station 2 during construction effective until the permanent easement can be approved at Town Meeting. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the request from member Larry Brophy for permission to use remote participation for upcoming meetings of the Affordable Housing Trust from mid December : 2018 through March 2019

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request from member Larry Brophy for permission to use remote participation for upcoming meetings of the Affordable Housing Trust from mid December : 2018 through March 2019

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the request from member Larry Brophy for permission to use remote participation for upcoming meetings of the Affordable Housing Trust from mid December : 2018 through March 2019. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

We amend the Town of Harwich Charter to change the name of Water Commission to Water/Wastewater Commission and to have additional duties and responsibilities as written in the document

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

We amend the Town of Harwich Charter to change the name of Water Commission to Water/Wastewater Commission and to have additional duties and responsibilities as written in the document

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved we amend the Town of Harwich Charter to change the name of Water Commission to Water/Wastewater Commission and to have additional duties and responsibilities as written in the document. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: MacAskill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn at 7:07 p.m

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn at 7:07 p.m

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn at 7:07 p.m. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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