MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 26, 2020
6 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus
Absent: Donald Howell
During the meeting:
- Edward McManus arrived after the meeting began ("Mr. McManus joined the meeting at").
Every vote, in order
Approve a one-day Wine and Malt License for the Harwich Cranberry Festival Summer night in the Courtyard Series event to be held at the Cultural Center Courtyard, in the Auditorium if it rains, on...
To approve a one-day Wine and Malt License for the Harwich Cranberry Festival Summer night in the Courtyard Series event to be held at the Cultural Center Courtyard, in the Auditorium if it rains, on the following dates: July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, and August 20, all in 2020, contingent on the understanding that the Cranberry Harvest Festival Committee will be responsible for setup, cleanup, and any costs to the Town
The roll call does not give a vote for Edward McManus, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a one-day Wine and Malt License for the Harwich Cranberry Festival Summer night in the Courtyard Series event to be held at the Cultural Center Courtyard, in the Auditorium if it rains, on the following dates: July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, and August 20, all in 2020, contingent on the understanding that the Cranberry Harvest Festival Committee will be responsible for setup, cleanup, and any costs to the Town. Mr. Ford seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by a vote of 3-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Approve a one-day Wine and Malt License for the Harwich Cranberry Festival event to be held at the Harwich Community Center September 19, 2020, contingent on the understanding that the Cranberry...
To approve a one-day Wine and Malt License for the Harwich Cranberry Festival event to be held at the Harwich Community Center September 19, 2020, contingent on the understanding that the Cranberry Harvest Festival Committee will be responsible for setup, cleanup, and any costs to the Town
The roll call does not give a vote for Edward McManus, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a one-day Wine and Malt License for the Harwich Cranberry Festival event to be held at the Harwich Community Center September 19, 2020, contingent on the understanding that the Cranberry Harvest Festival Committee will be responsible for setup, cleanup, and any costs to the Town. Mr. Ford seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by a vote of 3-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Approve a one-day Wine and Malt License for the Harwich Cranberry Festival event to be held at the Harwich Community Center September 20, 2020, contingent on the understanding that the Cranberry...
To approve a one-day Wine and Malt License for the Harwich Cranberry Festival event to be held at the Harwich Community Center September 20, 2020, contingent on the understanding that the Cranberry Harvest Festival Committee will be responsible for setup, cleanup, and any costs to the Town
The roll call does not give a vote for Edward McManus, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a one-day Wine and Malt License for the Harwich Cranberry Festival event to be held at the Harwich Community Center September 20, 2020, contingent on the understanding that the Cranberry Harvest Festival Committee will be responsible for setup, cleanup, and any costs to the Town. Mr. Ford seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by a vote of 3-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Accept the recommendation of the CPC Chairman, Dave Nixon to increase the CPC's board secretary's hourly rate $2.04 - Hourly rate will now be $22.05, with the understanding that funds would come...
To accept the recommendation of the CPC Chairman, Dave Nixon to increase the CPC's board secretary's hourly rate $2.04 - Hourly rate will now be $22.05, with the understanding that funds would come from CPC accounts
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept the recommendation of the CPC Chairman, Dave Nixon to increase the CPC's board secretary's hourly rate $2.04 - Hourly rate will now be $22.05, with the understanding that funds would come from CPC accounts. Mr. Ford seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Approve work going forward under Contract #1 with a time extension of the 7AM to 4PM work day.to 7AM to 7PM effective March 27, 2026, with the understanding that there will always be a travel line...
To approve work going forward under Contract #1 with a time extension of the 7AM to 4PM work day.to 7AM to 7PM effective March 27, 2026, with the understanding that there will always be a travel line open and that the contractor will provide the information required by the Interim Town Administrator regarding the development of a new plan and updated time line
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve work going forward under Contract #1 with a time extension of the 7AM to 4PM work day.to 7AM to 7PM effective March 27, 2026, with the understanding that there will always be a travel line open and that the contractor will provide the information required by the Interim Town Administrator regarding the development of a new plan and updated time line. Mr. Ford seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to adjourn. Roll call vote: Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: 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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