MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
May 17, 2021
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus, Donald Howell
Absent: Stephen Ford
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session
To go into Executive Session
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Selectmen MacAskill moved to go into Executive Session, seconded by Selectmen Howell, followed by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Open the Public Hearing, notice is hereby given under Chapter 138 of MGL as amended that application has been made to this Board for a transfer of Seasonal, On Premise All Alcohol, On Premise...
To open the Public Hearing, notice is hereby given under Chapter 138 of MGL as amended that application has been made to this Board for a transfer of Seasonal, On Premise All Alcohol, On Premise Liquor License from Phoenix Park, LLC DBA The Cape Cod Irish Pub to Chase Escape Cape Cod, LLC, DBA The Summer House Cafe - 126 Route 28, West Harwich, MA, Thomas Paulini Manager on the following described premises located at 126 Route 28, West Harwich, MA, a two story wood structure with 9 rooms on the first floor including dining room and Jounge, 5 rooms on the upper floor, a cellar for storage with rear entrances and exits on easterly side of building and one entrance and exit on the rear existing outdoor deck. The Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on the application on Monday, May 3, 2021, no earlier than 6:30 3 PM remotely via Go To Meeting at which time all interested parties are cordially invited to dial in. The Board of Selectmen, Local Licensing Authority, advertise Cape Cod Times April 15, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to open the Public Hearing, notice is hereby given under Chapter 138 of MGL as amended that application has been made to this Board for a transfer of Seasonal, On Premise All Alcohol, On Premise Liquor License from Phoenix Park, LLC DBA The Cape Cod Irish Pub to Chase Escape Cape Cod, LLC, DBA The Summer House Cafe - 126 Route 28, West Harwich, MA, Thomas Paulini Manager on the following described premises located at 126 Route 28, West Harwich, MA, a two story wood structure with 9 rooms on the first floor including dining room and Jounge, 5 rooms on the upper floor, a cellar for storage with rear entrances and exits on easterly side of building and one entrance and exit on the rear existing outdoor deck. The Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on the application on Monday, May 3, 2021, no earlier than 6:30 3 PM remotely via Go To Meeting at which time all interested parties are cordially invited to dial in. The Board of Selectmen, Local Licensing Authority, advertise Cape Cod Times April 15, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. McManus and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Close said Public hearing
To close said Public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to close said Public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Continue to a date certain of May 24th no earlier than 6:30 PM
To continue to a date certain of May 24th no earlier than 6:30 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to continue to a date certain of May 24th no earlier than 6:30 PM, 2nd by Mr. Howell Town Administrator Powers asked if closing was for the purpose of continuing. He just wants to make that clear, the original notice still stands, we do not have to re-notice etc. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. McManus, Mr. Howell and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill)
Powers replied that it would be the intent tonight for the Board to accept the draft language that was in the packet, recognizing that there is a scribbler's omission so there's one letter that...
Powers replied that it would be the intent tonight for the Board to accept the draft language that was in the packet, recognizing that there is a scribbler's omission so there's one letter that needs to be added to the word please and then the Board could sign it tomorrow and it could be released
From the minutes
“Powers replied that it would be the intent tonight for the Board to accept the draft language that was in the packet, recognizing that there is a scribbler's omission so there's one letter that needs to be added to the word please and then the Board could sign it tomorrow and it could be released. So moved by Mr. McManus, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. Ballantine commented that he appreciates that they have the value of the grant to do the work and the in house charge so we have indirect expense of our own labor in this as well. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. McManus and Mr. Howell and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
Leave the residential sticker at its current price and that we raise the C & D price from $155.00 a ton to $165.00 a ton and increase the nonresident sticker from $200.00 to $225.00
To leave the residential sticker at its current price and that we raise the C & D price from $155.00 a ton to $165.00 a ton and increase the nonresident sticker from $200.00 to $225.00
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to leave the residential sticker at its current price and that we raise the C & D price from $155.00 a ton to $165.00 a ton and increase the nonresident sticker from $200.00 to $225.00, 2nd by Mr. MacAskiill. Mr. Howell asked if that accomplishes a net neutral mathematical equation. Mr. Hooper replied yes, pretty much. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. McManus, Mr. Howell, Mr. MacAskill and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
Approve as presented
To approve as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve as presented, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. McManus, Mr. Howell, Mr. MacAskill and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for March 22, 2021 and April 20, 2021
To approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for March 22, 2021 and April 20, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for March 22, 2021 and April 20, 2021, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus, Mr. MacAskill and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to execute the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System Radio Upgrade Grand Award for the Fire Department with the Commonwealth of...
To authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to execute the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System Radio Upgrade Grand Award for the Fire Department with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security for $133,831.87
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to execute the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System Radio Upgrade Grand Award for the Fire Department with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security for $133,831.87, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Authorize the Chairman of there Board of Selectmen to execute the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System (CoMIRS) Radio Upgrade Grant Award for the Police Department with the...
To authorize the Chairman of there Board of Selectmen to execute the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System (CoMIRS) Radio Upgrade Grant Award for the Police Department with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security for $163,023.79
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to authorize the Chairman of there Board of Selectmen to execute the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System (CoMIRS) Radio Upgrade Grant Award for the Police Department with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security for $163,023.79, 2nd by Mr. Howell Mr. Ballantine thanks the Chief for doing all the work for this grant money. It is very much appreciated. Chief LeBlanc gave kudos to Deputy Thornton and Deputy Considine for doing all the work, cataloging every radio they have so they can get credit for those and reduce the cost to the town. Because of this grant, the entire upgrade will be taken care of which was in the capital plan for $200,000.00 a year over five years. They were able to do a million dollars' worth of radio work in one year with a vast majority of it being paid by the Commonwealth. Deputy Considine commented that the Chief did a lot of work on this and they appreciate this efforts. Desperately needed radios are coming and that's great news. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call,.” (Motion: MacAskill)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn, 2nd by Mr. Howell, the vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (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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