MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 29, 2021
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Donald Howell, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus
Absent: Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford
Every vote, in order
Support Article 33, as written
To support Article 33, as written
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell made a motion to support Article 33, as written. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, . Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
With the inclusion of the language that ties it to wireless communication, and the site map, to move Article 38 into the final warrant
With the inclusion of the language that ties it to wireless communication, and the site map, to move Article 38 into the final warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell made a motion, with the inclusion of the language that ties it to wireless communication, and the site map, to move Article 38 into the final warrant. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
With the language included, that they urge, accept and adopt, Article 38
With the language included, that they urge, accept and adopt, Article 38
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved, with the language included, that they urge, accept and adopt, Article 38. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Mr. Jon Chorey, Chairman, Finance Committee, explained that the Finance Committee had voted to indefinitely postpone this article, with a vote of 7-0, for the easement. Mr. MacAskill asked if they could bring this back up at their next meeting, or they can reconcile at Town Meeting. Mr. Chorey said that he believed that they postponed it, because they did not have all the information. However, he will bring it back at their next meeting. Mr. Powers said that he will work with Ms. Everett to capture the language that the Board is looking for. Ms. Everett will send a revised warrant. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
Move Article 40, funds for roof repairs at 5 Bells Neck Road, with an estimated cost of $50,000, info the final warrant
To move Article 40, funds for roof repairs at 5 Bells Neck Road, with an estimated cost of $50,000, info the final warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus made a motion to move Article 40, funds for roof repairs at 5 Bells Neck Road, with an estimated cost of $50,000, info the final warrant. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
They accept and adopt, Article 40, funds for roof repairs at 5 Bells Neck Road
That they accept and adopt, Article 40, funds for roof repairs at 5 Bells Neck Road
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that they accept and adopt, Article 40, funds for roof repairs at 5 Bells Neck Road. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Move Article 43, Stabilization Fund, with an estimated cost of $1,074,171, into the final Warrant
To move Article 43, Stabilization Fund, with an estimated cost of $1,074,171, into the final Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell made a motion to move Article 43, Stabilization Fund, with an estimated cost of $1,074,171, into the final Warrant. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Mr. McManus asked if this is what is being recommended, to be added to the fund? Mr. MacAskill said it is, some of it is returned money, and some of it is in addition to that. Mr. Howell said he believes that it is close to 50/50, from last year and this year. Mr. MacAskill said he believes it was $574,171, from last year, and $500,00 for this year. Mr. McManus asked what the total is. Ms. Coppola confirmed that the balance in stabilization is $4,162,326, and also : confirmed the balance for OPEB as well, which is $3,680,026. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
They accept and adopt article 43, Stabilization Fund with an estimated cost of $1,074,171
That they accept and adopt article 43, Stabilization Fund with an estimated cost of $1,074,171
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that they accept and adopt article 43, Stabilization Fund with an estimated cost of $1,074,171. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
Move Article 44, OPEB Trust Fund, to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sufficient sum of money to be added to the OPEB Trust Fund, and to act fully thereon, with an...
To move Article 44, OPEB Trust Fund, to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sufficient sum of money to be added to the OPEB Trust Fund, and to act fully thereon, with an estimated cost of $500,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell made a motion to move Article 44, OPEB Trust Fund, to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sufficient sum of money to be added to the OPEB Trust Fund, and to act fully thereon, with an estimated cost of $500,000. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
They accept and adopt Article 44, OPEB Trust Fund, with an estimated cost: $500,000
That they accept and adopt Article 44, OPEB Trust Fund, with an estimated cost: $500,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that they accept and adopt Article 44, OPEB Trust Fund, with an estimated cost: $500,000. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
Close the warrant
To close the warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to close the warrant. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill, for discussion. Mr. McManus said that he thinks that they should close and accept the Warrant articles as voted, and include any additional recommendations provided by the Finance Committee. Mr. Howell said that they should close it, with only the articles that have been affirmatively voted on. Mr. Powers said that he understands this to be a Warrant that contains 49 articles, that have been placed in the Warrant, by the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Howell accepts to add the additional language by Mr. McManus into the motion, to include any additional recommendations provided by the Finance Committee. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. ! MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
They finalize, close, and sign the 2021 Town Election Warrant, with a date of May 18, 2021
That they finalize, close, and sign the 2021 Town Election Warrant, with a date of May 18, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that they finalize, close, and sign the 2021 Town Election Warrant, with a date of May 18, 2021. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
Approve the application from the Harwich Historical : Society for a Fun Walk on Saturday, May 22, 2021
To approve the application from the Harwich Historical : Society for a Fun Walk on Saturday, May 22, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the application from the Harwich Historical : Society for a Fun Walk on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Ms. Linda Cebula asked if they had any questions, and said that this is the first time they are doing a fun walk. They will be ensuring distance for people with staggered starts on the hour. She said that people will have to be preregistered, and they will have some games for the children. They do not need a tent and they will have lots of volunteers to help. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
They authorize the Chairman to sign a Massachusetts Emergency Management Grant Reimbursement for $3,491.33
That they authorize the Chairman to sign a Massachusetts Emergency Management Grant Reimbursement for $3,491.33
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that they authorize the Chairman to sign a Massachusetts Emergency Management Grant Reimbursement for $3,491.33. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
They authorize the Chairman to sign a Massachusetts Emergency Management Grant Reimbursement for $3,500.00
That they authorize the Chairman to sign a Massachusetts Emergency Management Grant Reimbursement for $3,500.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that they authorize the Chairman to sign a Massachusetts Emergency Management Grant Reimbursement for $3,500.00. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
They approve the tax bill insert for flood insurance : information
That they approve the tax bill insert for flood insurance : information
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that they approve the tax bill insert for flood insurance : information. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
They approve the 2021 Seasonal All Alcohol Liquor License Renewal for The Belmont Condominium Beach DBA The Beach at 1 Belmont Road, with any previous restrictions that might have . been imposed on it
That they approve the 2021 Seasonal All Alcohol Liquor License Renewal for The Belmont Condominium Beach DBA The Beach at 1 Belmont Road, with any previous restrictions that might have . been imposed on it
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that they approve the 2021 Seasonal All Alcohol Liquor License Renewal for The Belmont Condominium Beach DBA The Beach at 1 Belmont Road, with any previous restrictions that might have . been imposed on it. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
They approve the 2021 Seasonal Common Victuallers License Renewals for PRM Foods Inc. DBA Harwich Port Dairy Queen at 441 Route 28, with any previous restrictions that might have been imposed on it
That they approve the 2021 Seasonal Common Victuallers License Renewals for PRM Foods Inc. DBA Harwich Port Dairy Queen at 441 Route 28, with any previous restrictions that might have been imposed on it
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that they approve the 2021 Seasonal Common Victuallers License Renewals for PRM Foods Inc. DBA Harwich Port Dairy Queen at 441 Route 28, with any previous restrictions that might have been imposed on it. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
They approve 2021 Seasonal Weekday and Sunday Entertainment License Renewal for Miniature Golf - Harbor Glen Miniature Golf at 168 Route 28, with any previous restrictions that might have been...
That they approve 2021 Seasonal Weekday and Sunday Entertainment License Renewal for Miniature Golf - Harbor Glen Miniature Golf at 168 Route 28, with any previous restrictions that might have been imposed on it
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that they approve 2021 Seasonal Weekday and Sunday Entertainment License Renewal for Miniature Golf - Harbor Glen Miniature Golf at 168 Route 28, with any previous restrictions that might have been imposed on it. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
They approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for July 15, 2019
That they approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for July 15, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that they approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for July 15, 2019. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
They approve the conservation restriction on 6.65 acre property at Sand Pond Woodlands Property - 0 Deacons Folly Road, as written with the 90-day restriction added
That they approve the conservation restriction on 6.65 acre property at Sand Pond Woodlands Property - 0 Deacons Folly Road, as written with the 90-day restriction added
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that they approve the conservation restriction on 6.65 acre property at Sand Pond Woodlands Property - 0 Deacons Folly Road, as written with the 90-day restriction added. Seconded by Mr. McManus. : Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
They approved to execute a contract with Five Star Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles, LLC to lease eighty (80) golf carts and six (6) utility vehicles for the Cranberry Valley Golf Course, per the two...
That they approved to execute a contract with Five Star Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles, LLC to lease eighty (80) golf carts and six (6) utility vehicles for the Cranberry Valley Golf Course, per the two terms, as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that they approved to execute a contract with Five Star Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles, LLC to lease eighty (80) golf carts and six (6) utility vehicles for the Cranberry Valley Golf Course, per the two terms, as listed above. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. MacAskill said it seemed that the first term was a better deal for the Town. Mr. Roman Greer, Golf Director, said that the terms on the temporary carts is a much better deal. However, they are older gas carts, and much less valuable. The new golf carts are electric carts with lithium batteries and have a lot of efficiencies, which the town will benefit from, such as reduced man hours, no need to fuel them, and they will be charged with solar energy. Mr. Powers said that the great message that comes out this evening, is that the golf course will be rolling out these new carts this season. He said that this is : a great deal and both are coming off of a State contract and gets us everything that they need. Mr. Powers said he endorses the work that Mr. Greer, along with Ms. Eldredge and Mr. Griffin have put into this. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
They adjourn at 8:08 pm
That they adjourn at 8:08 pm
The roll call lists Larry Ballantine, but the minutes show this member as not present (Larry Ballantine is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that they adjourn at 8:08 pm. Seconded by Mr. McManus Roll Call Vote: Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye. Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (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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