MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 3, 2020
5 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
Approve Items A and B
To approve Items A and B
From the minutes
“Mr. Ford moved to approve Items A and B. Mr. Howell seconded. Both Mr. Ballantine and Mr. MacAskill said they have had conversation with Mrs. Etsten concerning her attendance at a future Board meeting to discuss how Cape Cod Commission regulations could affect Harwich. Roll call vote: Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - : Yes. The motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ford, second: Howell)
Place the Public Advisory Question as stated above as Item B on the 2020 Annual Town Election Ballot
To place the Public Advisory Question as stated above as Item B on the 2020 Annual Town Election Ballot
From the minutes
“Mr. Ford moved to place the Public Advisory Question as stated above as Item B on the 2020 Annual Town Election Ballot. Mr. McManus seconded. Mrs. Turco said the question keeps the public engaged and gives them an opportunity to continue the question and help support the decommissioning of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station responsibly. Mr. Ford thanked her for all the work she has done on this subject over the year. Mr. Ballantine said there is a motion and a second. Roll call vote: Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. The motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ford, second: McManus)
Send the Public Advisory Question, as stated above as Item B, to the Town Clerk for inclusion in the 2020 Annual Town Election Ballot
To send the Public Advisory Question, as stated above as Item B, to the Town Clerk for inclusion in the 2020 Annual Town Election Ballot
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to send the Public Advisory Question, as stated above as Item B, to the Town Clerk for inclusion in the 2020 Annual Town Election Ballot. Mr. Ford seconded. Roll- call vote: Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. The motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ford)
Approve the schedule of regular meeting dates as presented
To approve the schedule of regular meeting dates as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to approve the schedule of regular meeting dates as presented. Mr. Howell seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. ; MacAskill - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. The motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Adjourn at 7:31PM
To adjourn at 7:31PM
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 at 7:31PM. 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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