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Harwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

October 4, 2021

10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Mary Anderson, Julie Kavanagh

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

The Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session to discuss the items as listed below

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session to discuss the items as listed below

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session to discuss the items as listed below, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Ms. Anderson & Ms. Kavanagh voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve a Caleb Chase request in the amount of $565.21

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Caleb Chase request in the amount of $565.21

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to approve a Caleb Chase request in the amount of $565.21, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

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

Approve the Board of Selectmen minutes for May 3, 2021

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Board of Selectmen minutes for May 3, 2021

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the Board of Selectmen minutes for May 3, 2021, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

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

Approve the Committee Appointments as recommended by the Interview Committee

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Committee Appointments as recommended by the Interview Committee

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the Committee Appointments as recommended by the Interview Committee, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

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

Create the Harwich Housing Coordinator position

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To create the Harwich Housing Coordinator position

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to create the Harwich Housing Coordinator position, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Amend the personal bylaws to reflect the position of Affordable Housing Coordinator

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To amend the personal bylaws to reflect the position of Affordable Housing Coordinator

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to amend the personal bylaws to reflect the position of Affordable Housing Coordinator, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the goals and evaluation form as presented

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the goals and evaluation form as presented

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the goals and evaluation form as presented, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the Green Communities Competitive Grant Program

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Green Communities Competitive Grant Program

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the Green Communities Competitive Grant Program, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve special counsel to Harwich Affordable Housing Trust

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve special counsel to Harwich Affordable Housing Trust

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve special counsel to Harwich Affordable Housing Trust, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (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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