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September 7, 2021
22 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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 presented
To approve the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. : Mr. MacAskill commented that the bench is for Mort Terry who had 30 years of charter service out of Saquatucket Harbor along with countless hours on the Waterways Committee. He was instrumental and a strong voice in the redoing of Saquatucket Harbor and he will be missed. His son was invited to say a few words. David Terry spoke of his dad who lived in Harwich for over 40 years, Saquatucket Harbor for 30 years and loved the Harbor. He went on to tell his Dad's history and contributions to the town including the 30 years of running a charter and how much he loved it. He appreciates this honor in his name, today would have been his 74th birthday. It's a beautiful gift from the town to his dad and he is happy to be here in his honor accepting this gift. Thank you so much. , The vote: 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the appointments a presented
To approve the appointments a presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the appointments a presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Hold a public hearing for the alleged violations as presented
To hold a public hearing for the alleged violations as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to hold a public hearing for the alleged violations as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Mr. Howell points out that this refers for findings of facts. The Town Administrator can come back to the Board and let them know what he has found. It isn't an indictment. September 7, 2021 . Vote: 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Authorize the Town Administrator to be the Hearing Officer as presented
To authorize the Town Administrator to be the Hearing Officer as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Anderson moved to authorize the Town Administrator to be the Hearing Officer as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. : Mr. Howell noted that they Board had instructed the Chief to have a zero tolerance police due to concerns. If it appears that these things are happening more, it is because more are being reported. They will still need finding of fact and will be documenting all including repeat offenders. Vote: 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Include fund costs related to updating the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) in the fall Town Meeting not to exceed $250,000.00
To include fund costs related to updating the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) in the fall Town Meeting not to exceed $250,000.00
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to include fund costs related to updating the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) in the fall Town Meeting not to exceed $250,000.00, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor :.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to fund cost related to Route 28 Wastewater Collection System Design in the amount of $750,000.00
To vote to fund cost related to Route 28 Wastewater Collection System Design in the amount of $750,000.00
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to fund cost related to Route 28 Wastewater Collection System Design in the amount of $750,000.00, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Include Amend room tax rate per M.G.L., Chapter 64G, s3A to amend the local excise rate from 4% to 6% to take effect on January 1, 2023
That the Board vote to include Amend room tax rate per M.G.L., Chapter 64G, s3A to amend the local excise rate from 4% to 6% to take effect on January 1, 2023
Yes: Anderson, Ballantine, MacAskillAbstained: Howell
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved that the Board vote to include Amend room tax rate per M.G.L., Chapter 64G, s3A to amend the local excise rate from 4% to 6% to take effect on January 1, 2023, 2nd by Mtr. Ballantine. Mr. Howell stated that he will abstain until he sees the sequencing. He is in favor if it is earmarked. Without doing anything different we're in it for $350 million to $400 million dollars now in terms of what we're facing in remediation. It's difficult to get 6000+ residents to pay for and recognize that the landscape beneath us is shifting because people are coming and buying larger houses. We're not getting the same key in real estate taxes. He agrees that in some other venue they should consider being more robust with the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. MacAskill suggested they remove the motion, decide what the sequencing is and then do the motion. Vote: 3-0-1 with Mr. Howell abstaining.” (Motion: Anderson)
The Board include in the Warrant the creation of a Wastewater Special Purpose Stabilization Fund which will be 25% of the Room's Excise Tax
That the Board include in the Warrant the creation of a Wastewater Special Purpose Stabilization Fund which will be 25% of the Room's Excise Tax
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved that the Board include in the Warrant the creation of a Wastewater Special Purpose Stabilization Fund which will be 25% of the Room's Excise Tax. Vote: 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Anderson)
We include an article to create an Affordable Housing special purpose Stabilization Fund for the creation and support of Affordable Housing to take effect July 1, 2022 and that 25% of the Room's...
That we include an article to create an Affordable Housing special purpose Stabilization Fund for the creation and support of Affordable Housing to take effect July 1, 2022 and that 25% of the Room's Excise Tax would go into that fund
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved that we include an article to create an Affordable Housing special purpose Stabilization Fund for the creation and support of Affordable Housing to take effect July 1, 2022 and that 25% of the Room's Excise Tax would go into that fund. 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Include an article in the Warrant to fund Non-Union Personnel wage increases for FY 2022 for Non-Union personnel covered under personal service contracts or personnel by law
To include an article in the Warrant to fund Non-Union Personnel wage increases for FY 2022 for Non-Union personnel covered under personal service contracts or personnel by law
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to include an article in the Warrant to fund Non-Union Personnel wage increases for FY 2022 for Non-Union personnel covered under personal service contracts or personnel by law. 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Include an article in the Warrant to fund a negotiated contract for the Fire Fighters, the sufficient amount of money to be added to FY 2022 Fire Department budget to increase the new contractual...
To include an article in the Warrant to fund a negotiated contract for the Fire Fighters, the sufficient amount of money to be added to FY 2022 Fire Department budget to increase the new contractual agreement between Harwich Permanent Fire Fighters Local 2124
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to include an article in the Warrant to fund a negotiated contract for the Fire Fighters, the sufficient amount of money to be added to FY 2022 Fire Department budget to increase the new contractual agreement between Harwich Permanent Fire Fighters Local 2124, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Include an article in the Warrant to fund a negotiated contract for the Water Department
To include an article in the Warrant to fund a negotiated contract for the Water Department
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to include an article in the Warrant to fund a negotiated contract for the Water Department, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Include an article in the Warrant to transfer the surplus bond proceeds to pay costs of acquiring a Fire Department apparatus
To include an article in the Warrant to transfer the surplus bond proceeds to pay costs of acquiring a Fire Department apparatus
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to include an article in the Warrant to transfer the surplus bond proceeds to pay costs of acquiring a Fire Department apparatus, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Include an article for land taking by eminent domain as presented
To include an article for land taking by eminent domain as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to include an article for land taking by eminent domain as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Include an article to purchase the ambulance in the amount of $378,676.00
To include an article to purchase the ambulance in the amount of $378,676.00
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to include an article to purchase the ambulance in the amount of $378,676.00. 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Put an article in the Warrant to cover the unpaid bills, 2nd Mr. Howell
To put an article in the Warrant to cover the unpaid bills, 2nd Mr. Howell
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to put an article in the Warrant to cover the unpaid bills, 2nd Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Anderson)
Ballantine made a simple motion to include the Conservation Bylaws for wetlands and water structures
Ballantine made a simple motion to include the Conservation Bylaws for wetlands and water structures
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Ballantine made a simple motion to include the Conservation Bylaws for wetlands and water structures. 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Vote 2:2 with 2 in favor and 2 against. The motion does not carry ,.” (second: Anderson)
Send a letter to Eversource and/or Verizon to fix double ones in Harwich
To send a letter to Eversource and/or Verizon to fix double ones in Harwich
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to send a letter to Eversource and/or Verizon to fix double ones in Harwich, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
Vote the contract as presented
To vote the contract as presented
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote the contract as presented, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. ~ Vote: 3:1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
To vote the contract as presented
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote the contract as presented, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. Vote: 3:1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to adjourn, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Vote: 4:0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
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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