MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 17, 2020
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Stephen Ford, Donald Howell, Edward McManus
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session
The minutes say 3-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Stephen Ford, Donald Howell and Edward McManus). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to enter into Executive Session, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Approve the consent agenda as presented
To approve the consent agenda as presented
The minutes say 3-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Stephen Ford, Donald Howell and Edward McManus). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 3:0 by roll call, in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Approve the minutes for June 8, 2020
To approve the minutes for June 8, 2020
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Stephen Ford, Donald Howell and Edward McManus). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the minutes for June 8, 2020, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 4:0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
By
By
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“by roll call, Mr. Ford has rejoined the meeting, in favor. Motion carried unanimously.”
Approve waiving all building permit fees as presented
To approve waiving all building permit fees as presented
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Stephen Ford, Donald Howell and Edward McManus). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve waiving all building permit fees as presented, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 4:0 by roll call, in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Vote to sponsor and approve the West Harwich Special District Zoning Bylaw and refer it to the Planning Board to begin the public hearing process and to include this zoning amendment within the...
To vote to sponsor and approve the West Harwich Special District Zoning Bylaw and refer it to the Planning Board to begin the public hearing process and to include this zoning amendment within the Town Meeting warrant in September
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Stephen Ford, Donald Howell and Edward McManus). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to vote to sponsor and approve the West Harwich Special District Zoning Bylaw and refer it to the Planning Board to begin the public hearing process and to include this zoning amendment within the Town Meeting warrant in September, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 4:0 by roll call, in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Approve the date time and location of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting as presented
To approve the date time and location of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting as presented
The minutes say 3-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Stephen Ford, Donald Howell and Edward McManus). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the date time and location of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting as presented, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 3:0 by roll call, in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Accept and adopt and include in the Warrant the articles as presented, as found on pages 20 through 24 on the third version of the warrant
To accept and adopt and include in the Warrant the articles as presented, as found on pages 20 through 24 on the third version of the warrant
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Stephen Ford, Donald Howell and Edward McManus). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept and adopt and include in the Warrant the articles as presented, as found on pages 20 through 24 on the third version of the warrant, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Town Administrator Powers clarified that those are not the Article numbers and requested wording to be added. Vote 4:0 by roll call, in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Adjourn
To adjourn
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to adjourn, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill..” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
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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