MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 13, 2021
22 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
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to enter into Executive Session, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 Motion carried unanimously.” (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. Ballantine. Vote 4:0 in favor, motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Vote to approve - M.G.L. Chapter 138 Section 12, General - On Premise Seasonal Wine and Malt Liquor license for Ashwood Food Services Incorporated d/b/a Jake's at the Harbor located at 715A Route...
To vote to approve - M.G.L. Chapter 138 Section 12, General - On Premise Seasonal Wine and Malt Liquor license for Ashwood Food Services Incorporated d/b/a Jake's at the Harbor located at 715A Route 28, Harwich with a seating capacity of 50
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve - M.G.L. Chapter 138 Section 12, General - On Premise Seasonal Wine and Malt Liquor license for Ashwood Food Services Incorporated d/b/a Jake's at the Harbor located at 715A Route 28, Harwich with a seating capacity of 50, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor, motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the 3 items in the Consent Agenda as presented
To approve the 3 items in the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the 3 items in the Consent Agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell . Chief David LeBlanc commented that Nick and Trina were unable to make it tonight. This is a very generous donation. They lost a daughter to a medical emergency and have always felt a strong obligation to give back to the community and to donate to public safety. The money will go to the masks the Firefighters wear to communicate. There will be a dedication, a plaque and an unveiling when they get the equipment. He appreciates their generous donation to the department. Ms. Anderson hopes that anytime there is discussion with NSTAR, they point out the double poles. Town Administrator Powers confirmed that no new poles are needed, there will be no double poles and he made sure that was part of the record. Mr. Howell is grateful for the donation to the Fire Department and to the Chief for grants to keep the Department well equipped. Mr. Ballantine commented that he is pleased they are supporting National Suicide Prevention. We've all been impacted by that so all we can do to raise that awareness, we should all get behind it. Vote 4:0 in favor, motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the minutes as presented
To approve the minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the minutes as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor, motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Finalize the Special Town Meeting Warrant and send to Finance committee for recommendations
To finalize the Special Town Meeting Warrant and send to Finance committee for recommendations
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to finalize the Special Town Meeting Warrant and send to Finance committee for recommendations..” (Motion: Anderson)
Vote to accept and adopt Article One Fund Costs Related to Updating the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) for $250,000.00 to be funded out of Free Cash
To vote to accept and adopt Article One Fund Costs Related to Updating the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) for $250,000.00 to be funded out of Free Cash
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to accept and adopt Article One Fund Costs Related to Updating the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) for $250,000.00 to be funded out of Free Cash, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor, motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to accept and adopt Article Two Fund Costs Related to Additional Wastewater Collection System Design for 2.1 million dollars funded out of Free Cash
To vote to accept and adopt Article Two Fund Costs Related to Additional Wastewater Collection System Design for 2.1 million dollars funded out of Free Cash
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to accept and adopt Article Two Fund Costs Related to Additional Wastewater Collection System Design for 2.1 million dollars funded out of Free Cash, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor, motion carried unanimously,.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the funding for Continental Drive and Widdah Drive contingent on the response we have from the Wastewater chair
To approve the funding for Continental Drive and Widdah Drive contingent on the response we have from the Wastewater chair
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the funding for Continental Drive and Widdah Drive contingent on the response we have from the Wastewater chair..” (Motion: Ballantine)
Accept and adopt Article 3 Funding Costs Related to Widdah and Continental Wastewater Collection System Design in the amount of $400,000.00 to be funded from Free Cash
To accept and adopt Article 3 Funding Costs Related to Widdah and Continental Wastewater Collection System Design in the amount of $400,000.00 to be funded from Free Cash
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to accept and adopt Article 3 Funding Costs Related to Widdah and Continental Wastewater Collection System Design in the amount of $400,000.00 to be funded from Free Cash, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. Vote: 3:1 Motion carried.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Accept and adopt Article 4 Fund Costs Related to Route 28 Wastewater Collection System Design in the amount of $200,000.00 funded from Free Cash
To accept and adopt Article 4 Fund Costs Related to Route 28 Wastewater Collection System Design in the amount of $200,000.00 funded from Free Cash
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to accept and adopt Article 4 Fund Costs Related to Route 28 Wastewater Collection System Design in the amount of $200,000.00 funded from Free Cash, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. Vote: 4:0 in favor, motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Accept and adopt Article 5 Create a Wastewater Special Purpose Stabilization Fund
To accept and adopt Article 5 Create a Wastewater Special Purpose Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to accept and adopt Article 5 Create a Wastewater Special Purpose Stabilization Fund, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor, motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Accept and adopt Article 6 to Create and Affordable Housing Special Purpose Stabilization Fund
To accept and adopt Article 6 to Create and Affordable Housing Special Purpose Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to accept and adopt Article 6 to Create and Affordable Housing Special Purpose Stabilization Fund, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor, motion carried.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Accept and adopt Article 7 Amend Room's Tax Rate from 4% to 6% to take effect on January 1, 2023
To accept and adopt Article 7 Amend Room's Tax Rate from 4% to 6% to take effect on January 1, 2023
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to accept and adopt Article 7 Amend Room's Tax Rate from 4% to 6% to take effect on January 1, 2023, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor, motion carried.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Accept and adopt Article #8 Fund Non-Union Personnel Wage Increases in the amount of $39,843.00 from Free Cash
To accept and adopt Article #8 Fund Non-Union Personnel Wage Increases in the amount of $39,843.00 from Free Cash
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to accept and adopt Article #8 Fund Non-Union Personnel Wage Increases in the amount of $39,843.00 from Free Cash, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor, motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Accept and adopt Article 9 Fund Negotiated Contract - Fire Fighters in the amount of $86,957.00 from Free Cash
To accept and adopt Article 9 Fund Negotiated Contract - Fire Fighters in the amount of $86,957.00 from Free Cash
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to accept and adopt Article 9 Fund Negotiated Contract - Fire Fighters in the amount of $86,957.00 from Free Cash, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor, motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Accept and adopt Article 10 Fund Negotiated Contract - Water Department in the amount of $38,245.00 from Free Cash
To accept and adopt Article 10 Fund Negotiated Contract - Water Department in the amount of $38,245.00 from Free Cash
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to accept and adopt Article 10 Fund Negotiated Contract - Water Department in the amount of $38,245.00 from Free Cash, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor, motion catried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to accept and adopt Article 11 Transfer of Surplus Bond Proceeds in the amount of $219,894.56 to pay the cost of acquiring the Fire Quint Apparatus
To vote to accept and adopt Article 11 Transfer of Surplus Bond Proceeds in the amount of $219,894.56 to pay the cost of acquiring the Fire Quint Apparatus
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to accept and adopt Article 11 Transfer of Surplus Bond Proceeds in the amount of $219,894.56 to pay the cost of acquiring the Fire Quint Apparatus, 2nd by Mr. Howell. ~ Dale Kennedy of Harwich Port and the Finance Committee stated that they appropriated money for the Quint about a year ago and he asked for an explanation of what this money is for. Carole Coppola, Finance Committee Director explained that at the previous Town Meeting, the town voted to appropriate funds to borrow fire apparatus called a quint. This would reduce the amount of borrowings from $1,086,000.00 to $219,000.00. The construction of Fire Station 2 came in well under budget. Those funds had already been borrowed so we need to transfer those funds to another project. Mr. Howell commented to remind everybody that the Fire Building came in under budget. Vote: 4:0 in favor, motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to accept and adopt Article 12 Land Taking by Eminent Domain, Pleasant Lake Ave. Route 124 identified as Assessor's Map 82 Parcel RS for an estimated cost of $25,000.00 funded from Free Cash
To vote to accept and adopt Article 12 Land Taking by Eminent Domain, Pleasant Lake Ave. Route 124 identified as Assessor's Map 82 Parcel RS for an estimated cost of $25,000.00 funded from Free Cash
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to accept and adopt Article 12 Land Taking by Eminent Domain, Pleasant Lake Ave. Route 124 identified as Assessor's Map 82 Parcel RS for an estimated cost of $25,000.00 funded from Free Cash, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor, motion carried.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to accept and adopt Article 13 Purchase and Equip a Fire Department Ambulance in the amount of $378,676.00 funding from Free Cash
To vote to accept and adopt Article 13 Purchase and Equip a Fire Department Ambulance in the amount of $378,676.00 funding from Free Cash
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to accept and adopt Article 13 Purchase and Equip a Fire Department Ambulance in the amount of $378,676.00 funding from Free Cash, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor, motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to accept and adopt Article 14 Fund Prior Year's Unpaid Bills in the amount of $8,085.33
To vote to accept and adopt Article 14 Fund Prior Year's Unpaid Bills in the amount of $8,085.33
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to accept and adopt Article 14 Fund Prior Year's Unpaid Bills in the amount of $8,085.33, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor, motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Adjourn Open Session and to resume Executive Session with the understanding that they return to Open Session to adjourn
To adjourn Open Session and to resume Executive Session with the understanding that they return to Open Session to adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to adjourn Open Session and to resume Executive Session with the understanding that they return to Open Session to adjourn, 2nd by Mr. Howell Vote: 4:0 in favor by roll call.” (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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