MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
March 4, 2019
10 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus
Absent: Julie Kavanagh
Every vote, in order
James Armstrong Board of Appeals June 30, 20 21- Alternate through D of Member the Consent Agenda and the recommended actions thereon
James Armstrong Board of Appeals June 30, 20 21- Alternate through D of Member the Consent Agenda and the recommended actions thereon
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“James Armstrong Board of Appeals June 30, 20 21- Alternate through D of Member the Consent Agenda and the recommended actions thereon. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (second: MacAskill)
Approval of Item E, Committee Appointments, as noted above
Approval of Item E, Committee Appointments, as noted above
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved approval of Item E, Committee Appointments, as noted above. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Send the presented budget minus $350,000 in anticipated rooms tax increase to the Finance Committee in working form for their consideration
To send the presented budget minus $350,000 in anticipated rooms tax increase to the Finance Committee in working form for their consideration
Yes: Ballantine, Howell, MacAskillNo: McManus
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to send the presented budget minus $350,000 in anticipated rooms tax increase to the Finance Committee in working form for their consideration. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 3-1-0 vote with Mr. McManus in opposition.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Open and close the Special Town Meeting, open on March 12 th and close on March 14th end of business
To open and close the Special Town Meeting, open on March 12 th and close on March 14th end of business. Mr. Howell asked what we have for the Special Town Meeting and Mr. Clark said administratively we have nothing
Yes: Ballantine, MacAskill, McManusNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to open and close the Special Town Meeting, open on March 12 th and close on March 14th end of business. Mr. Howell asked what we have for the Special Town Meeting and Mr. Clark said administratively we have nothing. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 3-1-0 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
Appoint Don Howell to the management board of the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund to serve a term of 3 years
To appoint Don Howell to the management board of the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund to serve a term of 3 years
Yes: Ballantine, Howell, MacAskillAbstained: McManus
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to appoint Don Howell to the management board of the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund to serve a term of 3 years. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 3-0-1 vote with Mr. McManus abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Remove the article
To remove the article
Yes: Ballantine, Howell, MacAskillNo: McManus
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to remove the article. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 3-1-0 vote with Mr. McManus in opposition.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Approve Article 37 Amendments to Harwich Home Rule Charter in the warrant as amended
To approve Article 37 Amendments to Harwich Home Rule Charter in the warrant as amended
Yes: Ballantine, Howell, MacAskillAbstained: McManus
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve Article 37 Amendments to Harwich Home Rule Charter in the warrant as amended. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 3-0-1 vote with Mr. McManus abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Include Article 38 Amendments to Ex-Officio Members as amended in the warrant
To include Article 38 Amendments to Ex-Officio Members as amended in the warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to include Article 38 Amendments to Ex-Officio Members as amended in the warrant. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve Article 63 as amended in the warrant
To approve Article 63 as amended in the warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve Article 63 as amended in the warrant. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Adjourn at 8:22 p.m
To adjourn at 8:22 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn at 8:22 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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