MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 7, 2020
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Donald Howell, Edward McManus, Stephen Ford
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter in Executive Session at 6:03 p.m
To enter in Executive Session at 6:03 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill made a motion to enter in Executive Session at 6:03 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Howell. Roll call vote: 5:0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to open the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Close the public hearing
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. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Harwich adopt a factor of 1 property that will be taxed at the same rate for Fiscal Year 2021 as set forth in Chapter 40, Section 56 of the Massachusetts General Laws and that we do not grant an...
That Harwich adopt a factor of 1 property that will be taxed at the same rate for Fiscal Year 2021 as set forth in Chapter 40, Section 56 of the Massachusetts General Laws and that we do not grant an open space exemption, a residential exemption or a small commercial exemption
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that Harwich adopt a factor of 1 property that will be taxed at the same rate for Fiscal Year 2021 as set forth in Chapter 40, Section 56 of the Massachusetts General Laws and that we do not grant an open space exemption, a residential exemption or a small commercial exemption, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the consent agenda as presented
To approve the consent agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 5-0-0 i with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Approve per M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 Annual Package Store Liquor License Renewals 1-8 as presented in the packet
To approve per M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 Annual Package Store Liquor License Renewals 1-8 as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve per M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 Annual Package Store Liquor License Renewals 1-8 as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. McManus. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Approve M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Annual on premise Liquor License Renewals 1-4 and 6-15 as presented in the packet
To approve M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Annual on premise Liquor License Renewals 1-4 and 6-15 as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Annual on premise Liquor License Renewals 1-4 and 6-15 as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Approve The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts approval of two conservation restrictions (CR) for the 3.52 acre parcel owned by Judith Miller shows on Map 98 Parcel E3 and a 6.65 acre :...
To approve The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts approval of two conservation restrictions (CR) for the 3.52 acre parcel owned by Judith Miller shows on Map 98 Parcel E3 and a 6.65 acre : parcel owned by Jacob F. Brown II on Map 90 Parcel Bi-3 and that the Selectmen determine that the Conservation Restrictions protect the public interest
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts approval of two conservation restrictions (CR) for the 3.52 acre parcel owned by Judith Miller shows on Map 98 Parcel E3 and a 6.65 acre : parcel owned by Jacob F. Brown II on Map 90 Parcel Bi-3 and that the Selectmen determine that the Conservation Restrictions protect the public interest, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Authorize the Chair to sign FY21 Community Compact IT Grant Award documents in the amount of $67,500
To authorize the Chair to sign FY21 Community Compact IT Grant Award documents in the amount of $67,500
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to authorize the Chair to sign FY21 Community Compact IT Grant Award documents in the amount of $67,500, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Execute the contract with Champion Salt, LLC for road salt for the Department of Public Works for a unit cost of $49.63 per ton and not to exceed total sum of $99,260.00
To execute the contract with Champion Salt, LLC for road salt for the Department of Public Works for a unit cost of $49.63 per ton and not to exceed total sum of $99,260.00
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to execute the contract with Champion Salt, LLC for road salt for the Department of Public Works for a unit cost of $49.63 per ton and not to exceed total sum of $99,260.00, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Authorize the lease of Cranberry Valley Golf Course Maintenance Equipment from John Deere procured through State Contract FAC88 - $444,881 contingent upon the Board of Selectmen receiving further...
To authorize the lease of Cranberry Valley Golf Course Maintenance Equipment from John Deere procured through State Contract FAC88 - $444,881 contingent upon the Board of Selectmen receiving further documents from the Finance Director and also vote to authorize a 5 year lease as the funding mechanism through TD Bank, at an interest rate of 1.7% - Annual payments of $92,000.96
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Stephen Ford, Edward McManus and Michael MacAskill, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ford moved to authorize the lease of Cranberry Valley Golf Course Maintenance Equipment from John Deere procured through State Contract FAC88 - $444,881 contingent upon the Board of Selectmen receiving further documents from the Finance Director and also vote to authorize a 5 year lease as the funding mechanism through TD Bank, at an interest rate of 1.7% - Annual payments of $92,000.96, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-1-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford & Mr. McManus voting aye and Mr. MacAskill voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: Ford, second: Howell)
Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen at 8:30 p.m
To adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen at 8:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen at 8:30 p.m. 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll cail.” (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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