MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 22, 2021
13 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, Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 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. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Accept the Town Administrator's recommendation as the policy
To accept the Town Administrator's recommendation as the policy
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept the Town Administrator's recommendation as the policy, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Vote to support proposed amendments to Section IV and Section IX of the Monomoy Regional School District Agreement and to put them in the spring Warrant
To vote to support proposed amendments to Section IV and Section IX of the Monomoy Regional School District Agreement and to put them in the spring Warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to support proposed amendments to Section IV and Section IX of the Monomoy Regional School District Agreement and to put them in the spring Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Town Administrator Powers noted that if the Board goes forward with that motion, there are other changes being contemplated to the agreement and there will be a January 4, 2022 public hearing on that discussion. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Vote to approve the proposed draft proclamation for the 8th Grade Blue Team D-block Civics class Project Citizen with Rob Mador of Bridges for the Fallen
To vote to approve the proposed draft proclamation for the 8th Grade Blue Team D-block Civics class Project Citizen with Rob Mador of Bridges for the Fallen
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the proposed draft proclamation for the 8th Grade Blue Team D-block Civics class Project Citizen with Rob Mador of Bridges for the Fallen, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the private plow rate change as recommended by the Town Administrator
To vote to approve the private plow rate change as recommended by the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the private plow rate change as recommended by the Town Administrator, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Lincoln Hooper DPW Director commented that there are about 200 miles of public and private roads in Harwich and it would be impossible for staff alone to clear those roads in anything acceptable as a time frame. They rely heavily on private contractors. Town Administrator Powers noted that this is a great example of costs going up and the town needs to remain competitive to ensure the roads remain safe. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the event application for Christmas in Harwich - December 3, 4, and 5, 2021
To vote to approve the event application for Christmas in Harwich - December 3, 4, and 5, 2021
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the event application for Christmas in Harwich - December 3, 4, and 5, 2021, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Cindy Williams Director of the Chamber of Commerce commented that they are happy to bring back the annual Christmas in Harwich weekend and she described the events and who will be participating. This is done in conjunction with the Pilgrim Masonic Lodge. The events will be posted on social media and on their website. They will have the Festival of Trees to support the Family Pantry. Any of the events she mentioned are covered by their insurance. All Board members expressed their thanks and appreciation for all that Ms. Williams and the Chamber have done. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously,.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to authorize the Chair to sign the Recycling Dividends Program grant in the amount of $9,900.00
To vote to authorize the Chair to sign the Recycling Dividends Program grant in the amount of $9,900.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Anderson moved to vote to authorize the Chair to sign the Recycling Dividends Program grant in the amount of $9,900.00, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Town Administrator Powers noted that his name is on the materials in the packet but it had to do with the DPW Director and his staff. Mr. Ballantine asked how the money is used. Lincoln Hooper DPW Director noted that the program took a hit when the Swap Shop wasn't open. This is money that is given to the town in advance and they are obligated to track it. The last thing purchased with this money was their portion of the step grinder. They've also purchased a roll off container for the recycling center. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Rescind
To rescind
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to rescind, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the contract with Motorola Solutions as presented
To approve the contract with Motorola Solutions as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the contract with Motorola Solutions as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the contract as presented
To approve the contract as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the contract as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
To approve the contract as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the contract 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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