MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
July 26, 2021
13 recorded votes, 3 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
The Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session to discuss the items ' as listed below
That the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session to discuss the items ' as listed below
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session to discuss the items ' as listed below, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Howell & Ms. Anderson all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Accept the 2021-2031 Comcast Renewal Contract as negotiated
To accept the 2021-2031 Comcast Renewal Contract as negotiated
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept the 2021-2031 Comcast Renewal Contract as negotiated, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve the consent agenda as listed above
To approve the consent agenda as listed above
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the consent agenda as listed above, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve a license for Dan Ward to farm bay scallops in Herring River under a private dock at 99 Riverside Drive, Harwich, with the condition that during periods when the conditionally approved...
To approve a license for Dan Ward to farm bay scallops in Herring River under a private dock at 99 Riverside Drive, Harwich, with the condition that during periods when the conditionally approved shellfish growing areas is in the closed status, bay scallops may be harvest for sale of the adductor mussel only
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve a license for Dan Ward to farm bay scallops in Herring River under a private dock at 99 Riverside Drive, Harwich, with the condition that during periods when the conditionally approved shellfish growing areas is in the closed status, bay scallops may be harvest for sale of the adductor mussel only, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Hold a public hearing for the alleged violations on July 3, 2021 at Port Restaurant and Bar, 541 Route 28
To hold a public hearing for the alleged violations on July 3, 2021 at Port Restaurant and Bar, 541 Route 28
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to hold a public hearing for the alleged violations on July 3, 2021 at Port Restaurant and Bar, 541 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Authorize the Town Administration to be the Hearing Officer for the Public Hearing for alleged violations on July 3, 2021 at Port Restaurant and Bar, 541 Route i 28
To authorize the Town Administration to be the Hearing Officer for the Public Hearing for alleged violations on July 3, 2021 at Port Restaurant and Bar, 541 Route i 28
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to authorize the Town Administration to be the Hearing Officer for the Public Hearing for alleged violations on July 3, 2021 at Port Restaurant and Bar, 541 Route i 28, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve a One Day Entertainment license for a private residence located at 638 and 638a Route 28, Harwich Port - Event to be held on August 20, 2021 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with live music...
To approve a One Day Entertainment license for a private residence located at 638 and 638a Route 28, Harwich Port - Event to be held on August 20, 2021 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with live music outside, with the condition that the event must conform with the Town of Harwich noise bylaw
Yes: Anderson, Ballantine, MacAskillNo: HowellThe minutes say "and approved 3-1-0 (Howell)"; MassVoter reads the name in brackets as the member who voted with the minority (no).
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve a One Day Entertainment license for a private residence located at 638 and 638a Route 28, Harwich Port - Event to be held on August 20, 2021 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with live music outside, with the condition that the event must conform with the Town of Harwich noise bylaw, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 3-1-0 (Howell).” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Approve a One Day Entertainment license for a private residence located at 44 Chatham Road, Harwich - Event to be held on August 27, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with live music outside, with...
To approve a One Day Entertainment license for a private residence located at 44 Chatham Road, Harwich - Event to be held on August 27, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with live music outside, with the condition that the event must confirm with the Town of Harwich noise bylaw
Yes: Anderson, Ballantine, MacAskillNo: HowellThe minutes say "and approved 3-1-0 (Howell)"; MassVoter reads the name in brackets as the member who voted with the minority (no).
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve a One Day Entertainment license for a private residence located at 44 Chatham Road, Harwich - Event to be held on August 27, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with live music outside, with the condition that the event must confirm with the Town of Harwich noise bylaw, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 3-1-0 (Howell).” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Approve a new seasonal 2021 Common Victuallers license - Ashwood Food Service Inc. d/b/a Snack Shack - 715A Main Street, Pending Certificate of Insurance and Building Department/Health Department...
To approve a new seasonal 2021 Common Victuallers license - Ashwood Food Service Inc. d/b/a Snack Shack - 715A Main Street, Pending Certificate of Insurance and Building Department/Health Department Approval
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve a new seasonal 2021 Common Victuallers license - Ashwood Food Service Inc. d/b/a Snack Shack - 715A Main Street, Pending Certificate of Insurance and Building Department/Health Department Approval, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Authorize the chair to sign the contractor evaluation form for the Cranberry Valley Golf Course Cart Barn construction
To authorize the chair to sign the contractor evaluation form for the Cranberry Valley Golf Course Cart Barn construction
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to authorize the chair to sign the contractor evaluation form for the Cranberry Valley Golf Course Cart Barn construction, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0- 0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the lease agreement for a 14 passenger van with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority to be used by the Council on Aging and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement
To approve the lease agreement for a 14 passenger van with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority to be used by the Council on Aging and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the lease agreement for a 14 passenger van with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority to be used by the Council on Aging and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-.” (Motion: Anderson, 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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