MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
October 25, 2021
12 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
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 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Hold a disciplinary hearing for alleged violations - Perks - 545n Route 28
To hold a disciplinary hearing for alleged violations - Perks - 545n Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Anderson moved to hold a disciplinary hearing for alleged violations - Perks - 545n Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Appoint the Town Administrator to be the Hearing Officer for disciplinary hearing for Perks
To appoint the Town Administrator to be the Hearing Officer for disciplinary hearing for Perks
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to appoint the Town Administrator to be the Hearing Officer for disciplinary hearing for Perks, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Approve gift to the town supporting the Crowell Barn landscaping plan
To approve gift to the town supporting the Crowell Barn landscaping plan
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve gift to the town supporting the Crowell Barn landscaping plan, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Approve and sign the Fiscal Year 2021 Sewer Rate Relief Fund application
To approve and sign the Fiscal Year 2021 Sewer Rate Relief Fund application
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve and sign the Fiscal Year 2021 Sewer Rate Relief Fund application, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve and sign the grant agreement with Barnstable County on behalf of the Economic Development Counsel acting through the Cape Cod Commission license plate application
To approve and sign the grant agreement with Barnstable County on behalf of the Economic Development Counsel acting through the Cape Cod Commission license plate application
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve and sign the grant agreement with Barnstable County on behalf of the Economic Development Counsel acting through the Cape Cod Commission license plate application, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Authorize the Town Administrator to take the necessary steps to create the deeds and record the deeds on behalf of the Trust for all the parcels as the vote of Town Meeting occurred on May 6, 2019
To authorize the Town Administrator to take the necessary steps to create the deeds and record the deeds on behalf of the Trust for all the parcels as the vote of Town Meeting occurred on May 6, 2019
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to authorize the Town Administrator to take the necessary steps to create the deeds and record the deeds on behalf of the Trust for all the parcels as the vote of Town Meeting occurred on May 6, 2019, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Vote to approve the Harwich Energy Committee be changed to the Harwich Utility and Climate Action Committee and update charge to reflect
To vote to approve the Harwich Energy Committee be changed to the Harwich Utility and Climate Action Committee and update charge to reflect
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the Harwich Energy Committee be changed to the Harwich Utility and Climate Action Committee and update charge to reflect, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Ms. Kavanagh mentioned that she is the liaison to the energy Committee and she did try and go to the meeting but there was nobody here. She intended to have a conversation so she will reach out to the committee. Mr. MacAskill noted that this adds 2 members and people will be able to apply that are interested in the climate part of this. He asked that staff send an email or notice to the committee members notifying them of their additional responsibilities and the new charge. Mr. Howell suggested the website be updated to let people know about the changes. Mr. MacAskill stated that next week there will be a vacancy list on the agenda for people to see. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote the contract with Musco Sports Lighting as presented
To vote the contract with Musco Sports Lighting as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote the contract with Musco Sports Lighting as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the contract with Robert B. Our Company as presented
To approve the contract with Robert B. Our Company as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the contract with Robert B. Our Company as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to adjourn, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (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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