MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
June 14, 2021
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Mary Anderson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to enter into executive session. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the Consent Agenda as read, 2nd by M. Ballantine
To approve the Consent Agenda as read, 2nd by M. Ballantine. Mr. MacAskill and Mr. Howell sat in on these interviews. They had worked on this while on Interview Committee prior as they had interviewed other members. It was a great set of interviews. There were 8 applicants, 4 had been on the Committee in the past, and they had a will to continue and were a very strong working group. They explained why they had resigned previously and felt they could continue now with the new Town Administrator and the Board. Mr. Howell commented that he has known Mr. Gottwold for a number of years, he has a lot of experience and it looks like a good team overall. Mr. Ballantine commented that he would like to remind everyone that these meetings are open, everyone's invited and encouraged to sit in. It is important to expand these discussions as broadly as possible. The
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read, 2nd by M. Ballantine. Mr. MacAskill and Mr. Howell sat in on these interviews. They had worked on this while on Interview Committee prior as they had interviewed other members. It was a great set of interviews. There were 8 applicants, 4 had been on the Committee in the past, and they had a will to continue and were a very strong working group. They explained why they had resigned previously and felt they could continue now with the new Town Administrator and the Board. Mr. Howell commented that he has known Mr. Gottwold for a number of years, he has a lot of experience and it looks like a good team overall. Mr. Ballantine commented that he would like to remind everyone that these meetings are open, everyone's invited and encouraged to sit in. It is important to expand these discussions as broadly as possible. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Howell and Mr. MacAskill voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson)
Accept the concept and approve the letter to be sent by our Town Administrator to Manager Goldsmith
To accept the concept and approve the letter to be sent by our Town Administrator to Manager Goldsmith
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept the concept and approve the letter to be sent by our Town Administrator to Manager Goldsmith, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Howell and Mr. MacAskill voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to adjourn, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Howell and Mr. MacAskill voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Ballantine, 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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