MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 4, 2020
17 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
Approval of Item A
Approval of Item A
From the minutes
“Mr. Ford moved approval of Item A. Mr. Howell seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, and Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ford, second: Howell)
Approval of Item B
Approval of Item B
From the minutes
“Mr. Ford moved approval of Item B. Mr. Howell seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, and Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ford, second: Howell)
Approve the purchase of beach fees and sticker sales in the same manner as last year (Item C 3)
To approve the purchase of beach fees and sticker sales in the same manner as last year (Item C 3)
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the purchase of beach fees and sticker sales in the same manner as last year (Item C 3). Mr. McManus seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Remove Article 15, Dennis-Harwich-Yarmouth (DHY) Clean Water Community Partnership (pg 17), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To remove Article 15, Dennis-Harwich-Yarmouth (DHY) Clean Water Community Partnership (pg 17), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to remove Article 15, Dennis-Harwich-Yarmouth (DHY) Clean Water Community Partnership (pg 17), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. MacAskill seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Remove Article 19, Amendment to Agreement re: Monomoy Regional School District (pg 19), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To remove Article 19, Amendment to Agreement re: Monomoy Regional School District (pg 19), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to remove Article 19, Amendment to Agreement re: Monomoy Regional School District (pg 19), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. MacAskill seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Remove Article 20, PEG Fund Request (pg 29), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To remove Article 20, PEG Fund Request (pg 29), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to remove Article 20, PEG Fund Request (pg 29), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. MacAskill seconded. Mrs. Coppola said the Monomoy Regional School District has asked that this Article be removed from the Warrant. Roll call vote: Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Remove Article 14, Purchase and Equip Vehicles for the DPW, from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To remove Article 14, Purchase and Equip Vehicles for the DPW, from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Hooper said all DPW Articles can be removed from the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to remove Article 14, Purchase and Equip Vehicles for the DPW, from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Hooper said all DPW Articles can be removed from the Warrant. Mr. MacAskill seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. MeManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Remove Article 22, Amendments to Cemetery Rules and Regulations (pg 30), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To remove Article 22, Amendments to Cemetery Rules and Regulations (pg 30), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to remove Article 22, Amendments to Cemetery Rules and Regulations (pg 30), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. MacAskill seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Remove Article 30, M.G.L.-Disposition of Unclaimed Property (pg 38), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To remove Article 30, M.G.L.-Disposition of Unclaimed Property (pg 38), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to remove Article 30, M.G.L.-Disposition of Unclaimed Property (pg 38), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. MacAskill seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Remove Article 32, M.G.L.-Board of Assessors-Tax Deferral (pg 39), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To remove Article 32, M.G.L.-Board of Assessors-Tax Deferral (pg 39), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to remove Article 32, M.G.L.-Board of Assessors-Tax Deferral (pg 39), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. MacAskill seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Remove Article 34, Charter Amendment-"Selectmen" to "Select Board" (pg 40), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To remove Article 34, Charter Amendment-"Selectmen" to "Select Board" (pg 40), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to remove Article 34, Charter Amendment-"Selectmen" to "Select Board" (pg 40), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. MacAskill seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Remove Article 35, By-Law Amendment-Hazards, Environmental (pg 40), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town 3 Meeting
To remove Article 35, By-Law Amendment-Hazards, Environmental (pg 40), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town 3 Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to remove Article 35, By-Law Amendment-Hazards, Environmental (pg 40), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town 3 Meeting. Mr. MacAskill seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Remove Article 36, By-Law Amendment-Hazardous : Materials (pg 41), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To remove Article 36, By-Law Amendment-Hazardous : Materials (pg 41), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to remove Article 36, By-Law Amendment-Hazardous : Materials (pg 41), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. MacAskill seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Remove Article 37, By-Law-Wetlands Protection (pg 42), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To remove Article 37, By-Law-Wetlands Protection (pg 42), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to remove Article 37, By-Law-Wetlands Protection (pg 42), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. MacAskill seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Remove Article 38, By-Law-Delete Essential Services Definition (pg 54), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To remove Article 38, By-Law-Delete Essential Services Definition (pg 54), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to remove Article 38, By-Law-Delete Essential Services Definition (pg 54), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. MacAskill seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Remove Article 39, By-Law-Zoning District Boundary Line (pg 54), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To remove Article 39, By-Law-Zoning District Boundary Line (pg 54), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to remove Article 39, By-Law-Zoning District Boundary Line (pg 54), from the Draft Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. MacAskill seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Howell - Yes, Mr. MacAskill - Yes, Mr. McManus - Yes, Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Ballantine - Yes. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
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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