MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 10, 2020
7 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus, Donald Howell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus and Donald Howell). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to enter into Executive Session, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda as presented
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus and Donald Howell). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. McManus., Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Approve a biological survey as described
To approve a biological survey as described
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus and Donald Howell). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a biological survey as described, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 4:0 by roll call. Motion carried unanimously,.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Approve the Board of Selectmen Committee Liaison list as presented
To approve the Board of Selectmen Committee Liaison list as presented
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus and Donald Howell). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Board of Selectmen Committee Liaison list as presented, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 4:0 by roll call in favor.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Refer the zoning amendment relative to multifamily to the Planning Board for required public hearing
To refer the zoning amendment relative to multifamily to the Planning Board for required public hearing
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus and Donald Howell). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to refer the zoning amendment relative to multifamily to the Planning Board for required public hearing, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Unanimously
Unanimously
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus and Donald Howell). Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“unanimously. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.”
Adjourn Open Session and return to Executive Session and they will not be returning to Open Session
To adjourn Open Session and return to Executive Session and they will not be returning to Open Session
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus and Donald Howell). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn Open Session and return to Executive Session and they will not be returning to Open Session, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: 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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