MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
April 22, 2019
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 adoption of the items thereon
Approval of the Consent Agenda and adoption of the items thereon
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved approval of the Consent Agenda and adoption of the items thereon. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
Accept the application for indoor entertainment from the hours of 12 noon to 12 midnight with the proviso that all outside doors and windows are kept closed during performances with sound not to...
To accept the application for indoor entertainment from the hours of 12 noon to 12 midnight with the proviso that all outside doors and windows are kept closed during performances with sound not to emanate beyond 150 feet. Mr. MacAskill said he would like to see the sound engineering report
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept the application for indoor entertainment from the hours of 12 noon to 12 midnight with the proviso that all outside doors and windows are kept closed during performances with sound not to emanate beyond 150 feet. Mr. MacAskill said he would like to see the sound engineering report. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Approve the request for a speed zone change on Queen Anne Road as presented
To approve the request for a speed zone change on Queen Anne Road as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the request for a speed zone change on Queen Anne Road as presented. Mr. McManus seconded the motion. The Board took comments from Mr. Robert Hampton and Mr. Dave Callaghan who also had concerns about the volume and speed of traffic on Queen Anne Road. Mr. Hampton submitted a letter he wrote to the Chief. Mr. Howell discussed the need for enforcement. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Approve the traffic plan for "Light the Night" Art Week Event from 4/26/19 to 5/5/19
To approve the traffic plan for "Light the Night" Art Week Event from 4/26/19 to 5/5/19
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the traffic plan for "Light the Night" Art Week Event from 4/26/19 to 5/5/19. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Approve the confirmation of Joseph Powers as Assistant Town Administrator effective May 20, 2019
To approve the confirmation of Joseph Powers as Assistant Town Administrator effective May 20, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the confirmation of Joseph Powers as Assistant Town Administrator effective May 20, 2019. Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Authorize execution of that
To authorize execution of that
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to authorize execution of that. Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: McManus)
Approve extending the charge and appointments of the Harwich Parking Committee to June 30, 2020
To approve extending the charge and appointments of the Harwich Parking Committee to June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve extending the charge and appointments of the Harwich Parking Committee to June 30, 2020. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Adjourn at 7:56 p.m
To adjourn at 7:56 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to adjourn at 7:56 p.m. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
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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