MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
February 16, 2021
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Edward McManus
Absent: Stephen Ford, Michael MacAskill
Every vote, in order
Open Regular Session, three members are present
To open Regular Session, three members are present
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to open Regular Session, three members are present..” (Motion: Ballantine)
The Board approve the agenda items as listed above
That the Board approve the agenda items as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board approve the agenda items as listed above, 2nd by Mr. McManus. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell and Mr. McManus voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
Upon the recommendation of Police Chief, to appoint Kyleigh Sears to the position of Police Emergency Communications Dispatcher, HPD, effective February 22, 2021 for a salary . of $45,199.64
That upon the recommendation of Police Chief, to appoint Kyleigh Sears to the position of Police Emergency Communications Dispatcher, HPD, effective February 22, 2021 for a salary . of $45,199.64
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that upon the recommendation of Police Chief, to appoint Kyleigh Sears to the position of Police Emergency Communications Dispatcher, HPD, effective February 22, 2021 for a salary . of $45,199.64., 2nd by Mr. McManus. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
Approve the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation for the Marceline Arboretum at Island Pond
To approve the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation for the Marceline Arboretum at Island Pond
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation for the Marceline Arboretum at Island Pond, 2nd by Mr. McManus. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
The Board authorizes the Chair to sign the Certificate of Announcement for DCR #P-000974 pursuant to 301 CMR 51.08(2) which states the Department of Conservation and Recreation is considering...
That the Board authorizes the Chair to sign the Certificate of Announcement for DCR #P-000974 pursuant to 301 CMR 51.08(2) which states the Department of Conservation and Recreation is considering acquiring a 1.38 acre parcel of land located in Harwich known as 0 Headwaters Drive, located on Assessors map 81, Parcel G2-4-2, for conservation and recreation purposes
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board authorizes the Chair to sign the Certificate of Announcement for DCR #P-000974 pursuant to 301 CMR 51.08(2) which states the Department of Conservation and Recreation is considering acquiring a 1.38 acre parcel of land located in Harwich known as 0 Headwaters Drive, located on Assessors map 81, Parcel G2-4-2, for conservation and recreation purposes. 2nd by Mr. McManus. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
Approve that the Board waive the 120 day notice period required by 301 CMR 51- 08(1)(b) pursuant to DCR #P-000974, the 1.38 acre parcel of land located on Assessors Map 81, parcel G2-4-2
To approve that the Board waive the 120 day notice period required by 301 CMR 51- 08(1)(b) pursuant to DCR #P-000974, the 1.38 acre parcel of land located on Assessors Map 81, parcel G2-4-2
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moves to approve that the Board waive the 120 day notice period required by 301 CMR 51- 08(1)(b) pursuant to DCR #P-000974, the 1.38 acre parcel of land located on Assessors Map 81, parcel G2-4-2. 2nd by Mr. McManus. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
Approve the Annual Entertainment License for the 400 East, Weekday-Friday, Saturday 5PM-10PM outside and also approve the application for Sunday 2PM-6PM outside
To approve the Annual Entertainment License for the 400 East, Weekday-Friday, Saturday 5PM-10PM outside and also approve the application for Sunday 2PM-6PM outside
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Annual Entertainment License for the 400 East, Weekday-Friday, Saturday 5PM-10PM outside and also approve the application for Sunday 2PM-6PM outside, 2nd by Mr. McManus. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
The Board approve the contract with GHD for the procurement of Town Wide Sewer Modeling services for $150,000.00
That the Board approve the contract with GHD for the procurement of Town Wide Sewer Modeling services for $150,000.00
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that the Board approve the contract with GHD for the procurement of Town Wide Sewer Modeling services for $150,000.00, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mr. McManus, Mr. Howell and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn, 2nd by Mr. McManus. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, 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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