MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 21, 2020
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus, Stephen Ford, Donald Howell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Masks be required to be worn at all times during Town Meeting
That masks be required to be worn at all times during Town Meeting
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that masks be required to be worn at all times during Town Meeting, 2nd by Mr. Ford..” (Motion: Howell, second: Ford)
The Board of Selectmen affirm the printed front page of the Town Meeting Warrant that states masks will be required
That the Board of Selectmen affirm the printed front page of the Town Meeting Warrant that states masks will be required
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board of Selectmen affirm the printed front page of the Town Meeting Warrant that states masks will be required, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ford)
Support the request from the Harwich Fire Department to collaborate with Barnstable County Fire Academy for facility training located at 175 Sisson Road, Harwich
To support the request from the Harwich Fire Department to collaborate with Barnstable County Fire Academy for facility training located at 175 Sisson Road, Harwich
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to support the request from the Harwich Fire Department to collaborate with Barnstable County Fire Academy for facility training located at 175 Sisson Road, Harwich, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the minutes of the Jaly 6: 2020 meeting as printed
To approve the minutes of the Jaly 6: 2020 meeting as printed
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the minutes of the Jaly 6: 2020 meeting as printed, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Support the FY21 Monomoy Regional School District budget as presented
To support the FY21 Monomoy Regional School District budget as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to support the FY21 Monomoy Regional School District budget as presented, 2nd by Mr. McManus. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
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From the minutes
“Mr. McManus made a motion to (video cut out from 1:26-1:28), Mr. Howell seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Approve the request for reduction of payment for Miller Golf Lessons with a payment of $2700 due for the season
To approve the request for reduction of payment for Miller Golf Lessons with a payment of $2700 due for the season
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to approve the request for reduction of payment for Miller Golf Lessons with a payment of $2700 due for the season, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
Authorize the Chair to sign the recognition and acknowledgement agreement dated September 10, 2020
To authorize the Chair to sign the recognition and acknowledgement agreement dated September 10, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to authorize the Chair to sign the recognition and acknowledgement agreement dated September 10, 2020, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ford)
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the rooftop lease agreement as presented
To approve and authorize the Chair to sign the rooftop lease agreement as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the rooftop lease agreement as presented, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ford)
Execute agreement with Colonial Municipal Group for the purchase of a 1 Ton Dump Truck for the Department of Public Works for $79,917.65, gna by Mr. Howell
To execute agreement with Colonial Municipal Group for the purchase of a 1 Ton Dump Truck for the Department of Public Works for $79,917.65, gna by Mr. Howell. The
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to execute agreement with Colonial Municipal Group for the purchase of a 1 Ton Dump Truck for the Department of Public Works for $79,917.65, gna by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, 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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