MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
April 29, 2019
13 recorded votes, 5 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
Adoption of the Consent Agenda Items A1, A2, A3 and Item C
Adoption of the Consent Agenda Items A1, A2, A3 and Item C
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved adoption of the Consent Agenda Items A1, A2, A3 and Item C. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Accept the list subject to a selection of one individual from the Town Clerk
To accept the list subject to a selection of one individual from the Town Clerk
Yes: Ballantine, Howell, Kavanagh, MacAskillAbstained: McManusThe minutes say "He moved"; the mover shown is the member named just before (Donald Howell).
From the minutes
“He moved to accept the list subject to a selection of one individual from the Town Clerk. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-0-1 vote with Mr. McManus abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ballantine)
We approve the application for a Seasonal, Common Victualler, Wine & Malt Beverages License for Dockside Seafood Shack, 715A Route 28, Joseph Griffiths, Manager
That we approve the application for a Seasonal, Common Victualler, Wine & Malt Beverages License for Dockside Seafood Shack, 715A Route 28, Joseph Griffiths, Manager
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, McManusNo: Howell, MacAskill
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved that we approve the application for a Seasonal, Common Victualler, Wine & Malt Beverages License for Dockside Seafood Shack, 715A Route 28, Joseph Griffiths, Manager. Mr. McManus seconded the motion. Mr. Howell questioned what we are sending the ABCC as they need a description of the locus. Chairman Kavanagh said they are sending what's in their packets. The motion carried by a 3-2-0 vote with Mr. Howell and Mr. MacAskill in opposition.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: McManus)
Approve Joseph W. Griffiths as manager of Dockside Seafood Shack
To approve Joseph W. Griffiths as manager of Dockside Seafood Shack
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskill, McManusAbstained: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to approve Joseph W. Griffiths as manager of Dockside Seafood Shack. 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)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Approval for the Alteration of Premises of the Seasonal General Alcoholic Beverages License by Go Industries known as Perks, Taylor Powell, Manager, on the premises at 545 Route 28, Harwich Port,...
Approval for the Alteration of Premises of the Seasonal General Alcoholic Beverages License by Go Industries known as Perks, Taylor Powell, Manager, on the premises at 545 Route 28, Harwich Port, contingent on approval by the Planning Board and the submission of a plan to move the music inside
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, McManusNo: HowellAbstained: MacAskill
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved approval for the Alteration of Premises of the Seasonal General Alcoholic Beverages License by Go Industries known as Perks, Taylor Powell, Manager, on the premises at 545 Route 28, Harwich Port, contingent on approval by the Planning Board and the submission of a plan to move the music inside. Mr. McManus seconded the motion. He clarified that moving the music inside would be later in the evening. The motion carried by a 3-1-1 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition and Mr. MacAskill abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: McManus)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cape Light Compact and the Town of Harwich for regional energy planning assistance
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cape Light Compact and the Town of Harwich for regional energy planning assistance
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cape Light Compact and the Town of Harwich for regional energy planning assistance. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Approve and authorize the Town Administrator to act as signatory for the Green Communities Designation Grant Program approval and authorize the Chair to sign
To approve and authorize the Town Administrator to act as signatory for the Green Communities Designation Grant Program approval and authorize the Chair to sign
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskill, McManusAbstained: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve and authorize the Town Administrator to act as signatory for the Green Communities Designation Grant Program approval and authorize the Chair to sign. Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-0-1 vote with Mr. Howell abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Approve the job description and reclassification of the Assistant to the Fire Chief
To approve the job description and reclassification of the Assistant to the Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to approve the job description and reclassification of the Assistant to the Fire Chief. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ballantine)
Confirm the job description and reclassification for the Assistant to the Police Chief
To confirm the job description and reclassification for the Assistant to the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to confirm the job description and reclassification for the Assistant to the Police Chief. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
Approve and support the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program application and support letter
To approve and support the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program application and support letter
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve and support the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program application and support letter. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Adjourn at 9:03 p.m
To adjourn at 9:03 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn at 9:03 p.m. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
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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