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Harwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

September 28, 2020

9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus, Donald Howell, Stephen Ford

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the public hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved to open the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the proposed fee structure and allow for a $15.00/month membership, to be collected monthly, for the next 10 months

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the proposed fee structure and allow for a $15.00/month membership, to be collected monthly, for the next 10 months

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the proposed fee structure and allow for a $15.00/month membership, to be collected monthly, for the next 10 months, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Accept the resignation of Stephen S. Root from the Waterways Committee with thanks for 15 years of service

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the resignation of Stephen S. Root from the Waterways Committee with thanks for 15 years of service

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept the resignation of Stephen S. Root from the Waterways Committee with thanks for 15 years of service, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Board of Selectmen minutes for November 4, 2019, 2"4 by Mr. Howell

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Board of Selectmen minutes for November 4, 2019, 2"4 by Mr. Howell. The

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Board of Selectmen minutes for November 4, 2019, 2"4 by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Common Victuallers License for 3 Monkeys Street Bar, 554 Route 28, Harwich Port

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Common Victuallers License for 3 Monkeys Street Bar, 554 Route 28, Harwich Port

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Common Victuallers License for 3 Monkeys Street Bar, 554 Route 28, Harwich Port, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Ed McManus to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative with a term to expire in February 2022

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Ed McManus to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative with a term to expire in February 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to appoint Ed McManus to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative with a term to expire in February 2022, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Chapter 90 project request for crack sealing various roads in the amount of $152,060

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Chapter 90 project request for crack sealing various roads in the amount of $152,060

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Chapter 90 project request for crack sealing various roads in the amount of $152,060, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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