MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 9, 2020
2 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford, Donald Howell, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Release Town of Harwich COVID-19 case numbers to the public, on a weekly basis, through Meggan Eldredge, Health Director, without any other information associated with it
To release Town of Harwich COVID-19 case numbers to the public, on a weekly basis, through Meggan Eldredge, Health Director, without any other information associated with it
Yes: Ballantine, Ford, Howell, McManusNo: MacAskill
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to release Town of Harwich COVID-19 case numbers to the public, on a weekly basis, through Meggan Eldredge, Health Director, without any other information associated with it. Mr. McManus seconded. Mr. MacAskill said he would rather not release the information; however, he will abide by the Board's decision. Mr. Howell asked Ms. Eldredge if the Harwich Board of Health has weighed in on this issue. Ms. Eldredge replied that she has not heard from the Board of Health since last March. Mr. MacAskill said his faith is with the Department Head. Mr. Ballantine said we have a motion and a second. Roll call vote: Mr. MacAskill - No, Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by a vote of 4-1.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
Adjourn
To adjourn
The roll call does not give a vote for Edward McManus, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn. Mr. Ford seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ford)
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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