MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 27, 2021
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Mary Anderson, Julie Kavanagh
Absent: Donald Howell
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. Ballantine. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Ms. Kavanagh become Vice Chair
That Ms. Kavanagh become Vice Chair
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved that Ms. Kavanagh become Vice Chair, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
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 Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Support the CPC application for the Harwich Recreation and Youth Commission for 4 pickleball courts and an expansion of the half basketball court to a full basketball court in the amount of...
To support the CPC application for the Harwich Recreation and Youth Commission for 4 pickleball courts and an expansion of the half basketball court to a full basketball court in the amount of $245,500.00
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to support the CPC application for the Harwich Recreation and Youth Commission for 4 pickleball courts and an expansion of the half basketball court to a full basketball court in the amount of $245,500.00, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Motion 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Support the CPC application for the Bikeways Committee for a light at Headwaters in the amount of $16,000.00
To support the CPC application for the Bikeways Committee for a light at Headwaters in the amount of $16,000.00
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to support the CPC application for the Bikeways Committee for a light at Headwaters in the amount of $16,000.00, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Approve the CPC application for the East Harwich Union Cemetery gravestones in the amount of $118,800.00
To approve the CPC application for the East Harwich Union Cemetery gravestones in the amount of $118,800.00
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the CPC application for the East Harwich Union Cemetery gravestones in the amount of $118,800.00, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. Mr. Ballantine asked if there is a plan for each of the cemeteries. Ms. Kelley replied that they have a master plan that they work on in the Commission. They look at the ones that are in the most danger of losing forever. This is one of the oldest cemeteries. They do another one every couple years. The Evergreen Cemetery has a lot of memorials that are older and they will be looking at that one. Mr. Ballantine thought it would be helpful to have that plan in the packet so it'Il be available. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Vote to support the CPC application to beautify Harwich Center in the amount of $100,000.00
To vote to support the CPC application to beautify Harwich Center in the amount of $100,000.00
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to support the CPC application to beautify Harwich Center in the amount of $100,000.00, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the CPC application for Affordable Housing Trust Fund to fund creation and preservation of affordable housing in the amount of $500,000.00
To approve the CPC application for Affordable Housing Trust Fund to fund creation and preservation of affordable housing in the amount of $500,000.00
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the CPC application for Affordable Housing Trust Fund to fund creation and preservation of affordable housing in the amount of $500,000.00, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine, Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Approve the CPC application for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to fund a part-time Housing Coordinator in the amount of $50,000.00
To approve the CPC application for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to fund a part-time Housing Coordinator in the amount of $50,000.00
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the CPC application for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to fund a part-time Housing Coordinator in the amount of $50,000.00, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Vote to declare Willow Street as surplus land
To vote to declare Willow Street as surplus land
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to declare Willow Street as surplus land, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Not tear down 203 Bank Street
To not tear down 203 Bank Street
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to not tear down 203 Bank Street, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Ms. Kavanagh asked if we lose anything, risking any kind of use if we tear down the building. Mr. Idman replied that zoning is broadly divided into uses and intensity of uses. It has always been a conforming use, a municipal use. It's allowed in every zoning district. It is currently split zoned between 2 residential districts. In terms of use he does not feel anything is lost. He is prepared to discuss how developable the land might be. There is a potential to divide it north/south. The build-ability depends on where the flood plain may be and wetlands jurisdiction. To the extent the former Fire Station remained there, there are certain materials that are better left untouched. The town might be in a better position with the type of materials that are there, not touching the building whatsoever. Mr. MacAskill suggested the RFP be broad. They can always reject and do it again. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to adjourn, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Kavanagh, 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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