MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
February 19, 2019
39 recorded votes, 8 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 recommended actions thereon
Approval of the Consent Agenda and the recommended actions thereon
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved approval of the Consent Agenda and the recommended actions thereon. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
We appoint Epstein and August LLP as our attorneys in the matter of cable negotiations and approve and authorize Town Administrator to sign
That we appoint Epstein and August LLP as our attorneys in the matter of cable negotiations and approve and authorize Town Administrator to sign
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we appoint Epstein and August LLP as our attorneys in the matter of cable negotiations and approve and authorize Town Administrator to sign. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
We ask the Administrative Officer to direct the Director of Highways and Maintenance to fix the pot holes on a section of Round Cove Road
That we ask the Administrative Officer to direct the Director of Highways and Maintenance to fix the pot holes on a section of Round Cove Road
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskill, McManusAbstained: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that we ask the Administrative Officer to direct the Director of Highways and Maintenance to fix the pot holes on a section of Round Cove Road. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-0-1 vote with Mr. Howell abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
We include the customary Articles 1 through 3 (as follows) on the warrant
That we include the customary Articles 1 through 3 (as follows) on the warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that we include the customary Articles 1 through 3 (as follows) on the warrant. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
We include the customary Articles 5 through 8 (as follows) subject to further approval of the final amounts
That we include the customary Articles 5 through 8 (as follows) subject to further approval of the final amounts
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that we include the customary Articles 5 through 8 (as follows) subject to further approval of the final amounts. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Include Article 9 (as follows) in the warrant
To include Article 9 (as follows) in the warrant
Yes: Ballantine, Howell, Kavanagh, McManusAbstained: MacAskill
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to include Article 9 (as follows) in the warrant. Mr. Howell seconded the motion. Mr. MacAskill suggested the motion include final number to be determined and Mr. Ballantine said either the article or motion should include what the money is going to be used for. Mr. Clark said they could include an explanation in the warrant and Mr. McManus included that there be an explanation in the motion. The motion carried by a 4-0-1 vote with Mr. MacAskill abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
We include Article 10 (as follows)
We include Article 10 (as follows)
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskill, McManusNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved we include Article 10 (as follows). Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: MacAskill)
Include Article 11 (as follows)
To include Article 11 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to include Article 11 (as follows). Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Include Article 12 (as follows) in the warrant
To include Article 12 (as follows) in the warrant
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskill, McManusNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Article 12 (as follows) in the warrant. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Include in the warrant Article 13 (as follows)
To include in the warrant Article 13 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to include in the warrant Article 13 (as follows). Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
We include Article 14 (as follows)
That we include Article 14 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that we include Article 14 (as follows). Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Inclusion of Article 15 (as follows)
Inclusion of Article 15 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved inclusion of Article 15 (as follows). Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Article 16 (as follows) be included in the warrant
That Article 16 (as follows) be included in the warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that Article 16 (as follows) be included in the warrant. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Include Article 17 (as follows)
To include Article 17 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to include Article 17 (as follows). Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
We include Articles 18 and 19 (as follows)
We include Articles 18 and 19 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved we include Articles 18 and 19 (as follows). Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
We include Article 20 (as follows)
That we include Article 20 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved that we include Article 20 (as follows). Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: MacAskill)
Include Article 21 (as follows)
To include Article 21 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Article 21 (as follows). Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
We include Article 22 Reconstruction of Lower County Road
That we include Article 22 Reconstruction of Lower County Road
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that we include Article 22 Reconstruction of Lower County Road..” (Motion: McManus)
Include Article 23 in the warrant (as follows)
To include Article 23 in the warrant (as follows)
Yes: Ballantine, Howell, Kavanagh, McManusNo: MacAskill
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to include Article 23 in the warrant (as follows). Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote with Mr. MacAskill in opposition.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ballantine)
We include Article 24 (as follows)
We include Article 24 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved we include Article 24 (as follows). Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
Include Articles 25 through 28 zoning articles (as follows)
To include Articles 25 through 28 zoning articles (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Articles 25 through 28 zoning articles (as follows). Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Include Article 29 (as follows)
To include Article 29 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to include Article 29 (as follows). Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
Include Article 30 (as follows)
To include Article 30 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to include Article 30 (as follows). Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Include Article 31 and Article 32 (as follows)
To include Article 31 and Article 32 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to include Article 31 and Article 32 (as follows). Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Include Article 33 (as follows)
To include Article 33 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to include Article 33 (as follows). Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: MacAskill)
Include Article 34 (as follows)
To include Article 34 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Article 34 (as follows). Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Article 37 (as follows) be included in the warrant
That Article 37 (as follows) be included in the warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that Article 37 (as follows) be included in the warrant. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Include Articles 40 through 47 (as follows) in the warrant
To include Articles 40 through 47 (as follows) in the warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Articles 40 through 47 (as follows) in the warrant. Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Include Article 60 in the warrant (as follows)
To include Article 60 in the warrant (as follows)
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskill, McManusNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Article 60 in the warrant (as follows). Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Include Article 61 (as follows)
To include Article 61 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Article 61 (as follows). Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Include Article 63 (as follows)
To include Article 63 (as follows)
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskill, McManusNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Article 63 (as follows). Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Include Article 64 (as follows)
To include Article 64 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Article 64 (as follows). Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Include Article 65 (as follows)
To include Article 65 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Article 65 (as follows). Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Include Article 66 (as follows)
To include Article 66 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Article 66 (as follows). Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Include Article 68 (as follows)
To include Article 68 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Article 68 (as follows). Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Include Article 69 (as follows)
To include Article 69 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Article 69 (as follows). Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Include Article 70 (as follows)
To include Article 70 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Article 70 (as follows). Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Include Article 71 (as follows)
To include Article 71 (as follows)
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Article 71 (as follows). Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Adjourn at 8:53 p.m
To adjourn at 8:53 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn at 8:53 p.m. Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
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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