MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 30, 2020
2 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford, Donald Howell, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Institute a budget freeze effective March 31, 2020, for all non-essential spending, excluding payroll costs and costs associated with the areas of public health and safety
To institute a budget freeze effective March 31, 2020, for all non-essential spending, excluding payroll costs and costs associated with the areas of public health and safety
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to institute a budget freeze effective March 31, 2020, for all non-essential spending, excluding payroll costs and costs associated with the areas of public health and safety. Mr. MacAskill seconded. Mr. MacAskill asked if the hiring freeze applies to the Police Dispatcher and Patrolman, which positions were budgeted for and being paid for when these employees left their positions before the freeze was voted. Mr. Ford asked if this item could be placed on the next Board agenda. Mr. McManus said we should continue Police and other essential personnel for the safety of the Town even if there is a hiring freeze. Mr. Powers said the item will be on the April 3d meeting agenda. Mr. McManus asked how health and safety are being considered - by department or by activity. Mrs. Coppola said by activity. Mr. Ballantine said we have a motion and a second. Roll call vote: Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion passed by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Adjourn
To adjourn
The roll call does not give a vote for Donald Howell, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to adjourn. Mr. Howell seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, 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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