MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 23, 2021
14 recorded votes, 2 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
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)
Accept the Monomoy Regional School District donation of $57,519.51
To accept the Monomoy Regional School District donation of $57,519.51
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to accept the Monomoy Regional School District donation of $57,519.51, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Toe award the contract for construction to Design Built LLC, D/B/A Childscapes in the amount of $317,000.00
Toe award the contract for construction to Design Built LLC, D/B/A Childscapes in the amount of $317,000.00
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 toe award the contract for construction to Design Built LLC, D/B/A Childscapes in the amount of $317,000.00, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 3-1-0 (Howell).” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Review and amend Section 1.17 - Disciplinary Guidelines of the Harwich Board of Selectmen liquor license regulations to include a language change from "third offense" to "third and subsequent...
To review and amend Section 1.17 - Disciplinary Guidelines of the Harwich Board of Selectmen liquor license regulations to include a language change from "third offense" to "third and subsequent offenses"
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to review and amend Section 1.17 - Disciplinary Guidelines of the Harwich Board of Selectmen liquor license regulations to include a language change from "third offense" to "third and subsequent offenses", 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve a one day wine and malt license for the Harwich Cranberry Arts and Music Festival to be held on September 18 2021 and September 19, 2021 - 100 Oak Street
To approve a one day wine and malt license for the Harwich Cranberry Arts and Music Festival to be held on September 18 2021 and September 19, 2021 - 100 Oak Street
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve a one day wine and malt license for the Harwich Cranberry Arts and Music Festival to be held on September 18 2021 and September 19, 2021 - 100 Oak Street, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve a one day entertainment license for the Harwich Historical Society ~ September 6, 2021 - 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Live music inside and outside - 80 Parallel Street
To approve a one day entertainment license for the Harwich Historical Society ~ September 6, 2021 - 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Live music inside and outside - 80 Parallel Street
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve a one day entertainment license for the Harwich Historical Society ~ September 6, 2021 - 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Live music inside and outside - 80 Parallel Street, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the event application for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce's Parade to be held on September 12, 2021 at 11:30 a.m
To approve the event application for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce's Parade to be held on September 12, 2021 at 11:30 a.m
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the event application for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce's Parade to be held on September 12, 2021 at 11:30 a.m., 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the event application for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce's Fireworks to be held on September 18, 2021 at 8:00 p.m
To approve the event application for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce's Fireworks to be held on September 18, 2021 at 8:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the event application for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce's Fireworks to be held on September 18, 2021 at 8:00 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Call a Special Town Meeting to be held on October 18, 2021 at 6:30 p.m
To call a Special Town Meeting to be held on October 18, 2021 at 6:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to call a Special Town Meeting to be held on October 18, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the proposed Amendment No. 1
To approve the proposed Amendment No. 1
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the proposed Amendment No. 1, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
Draft a warrant article to increase the lodging tax from 4% to 6% with funds earmarked for certain purposes
To draft a warrant article to increase the lodging tax from 4% to 6% with funds earmarked for certain purposes
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to draft a warrant article to increase the lodging tax from 4% to 6% with funds earmarked for certain purposes, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
Approve Human Services Grants as presented
To approve Human Services Grants as presented
Mary Anderson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve Human Services Grants as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Execute contract with Spencer Preservation Group for the Brooks Academy Museum Structural Improvements in accordance with the Task and Fee Schedule not to exceed $118,350.00
To execute contract with Spencer Preservation Group for the Brooks Academy Museum Structural Improvements in accordance with the Task and Fee Schedule not to exceed $118,350.00
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to execute contract with Spencer Preservation Group for the Brooks Academy Museum Structural Improvements in accordance with the Task and Fee Schedule not to exceed $118,350.00, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
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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