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Harwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

August 9, 2021

8 recorded votes, 1 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

Approve the consent agenda as listed above, with the exception of item G, which will be heard under new business

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the consent agenda as listed above, with the exception of item G, which will be heard under new business

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the consent agenda as listed above, with the exception of item G, which will be heard under new business, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Endorse and support the project for the United Cemetery of East Harwich and that an article be added to the next Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Endorse and support the project for the United Cemetery of East Harwich and that an article be added to the next Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved endorse and support the project for the United Cemetery of East Harwich and that an article be added to the next Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4- 0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Vote to establish the maximum useful life of the quint fire apparatus for the purpose of financing to be 20 years

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To vote to establish the maximum useful life of the quint fire apparatus for the purpose of financing to be 20 years

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to establish the maximum useful life of the quint fire apparatus for the purpose of financing to be 20 years, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Deny the Weekday Entertainment license for Lydia Leclair Photography - 546-B Route 28 - Live music with amplification outside 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday's from August 11, 2021 through August...

Minutes, page 5

DenyPassed · 3–1

To deny the Weekday Entertainment license for Lydia Leclair Photography - 546-B Route 28 - Live music with amplification outside 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday's from August 11, 2021 through August 25, 2021

Yes: Anderson, Howell, MacAskillNo: BallantineThe minutes say "and approved 3-1-0 (Ballantine)"; MassVoter reads the name in brackets as the member who voted with the minority (no).

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to deny the Weekday Entertainment license for Lydia Leclair Photography - 546-B Route 28 - Live music with amplification outside 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday's from August 11, 2021 through August 25, 2021, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 3-1-0 (Ballantine).” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Deny the request for installation of a net for a property owner on Cranberry Valley Golf Course

Minutes, page 6

DenyPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To deny the request for installation of a net for a property owner on Cranberry Valley Golf Course

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to deny the request for installation of a net for a property owner on Cranberry Valley Golf Course, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: MacAskill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the above appointments as listed

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the above appointments as listed

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the above appointments as listed, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the Brooks Academy Museum Designer Selection Committee recommendation of Spencer Preservation Group

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Brooks Academy Museum Designer Selection Committee recommendation of Spencer Preservation Group

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the Brooks Academy Museum Designer Selection Committee recommendation of Spencer Preservation Group, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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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