MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
December 20, 2021
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Julie Kavanagh, Donald Howell, Mary Anderson
Absent: Larry Ballantine
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael MacAskill, Julie Kavanagh, Donald Howell and Mary Anderson). Showing the count only.
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)
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 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the Committee Appointments as presented with the exception of #2 which was omitted due to additional applicants
To approve the Committee Appointments as presented with the exception of #2 which was omitted due to additional applicants
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Committee Appointments as presented with the exception of #2 which was omitted due to additional applicants, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Ms. Kavanagh commented that the Capital Outlay Committee had been added but it wasn't advertised and asked if they can still go forward. Mr. MacAskill replied, yes, as long as the Board agrees. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Vote to approve the Cultural Center Resolution
To vote to approve the Cultural Center Resolution
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the Cultural Center Resolution, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Execute the applicable document for the Statewide opioid settlement
To execute the applicable document for the Statewide opioid settlement
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to execute the applicable document for the Statewide opioid settlement, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
Ask the Town Administrator to prepare 2 RFPs, one to obtain a realtor to sell the Bells Neck property and the second to put out a new RFP for sale of Bells Neck with a preference for exterior...
To ask the Town Administrator to prepare 2 RFPs, one to obtain a realtor to sell the Bells Neck property and the second to put out a new RFP for sale of Bells Neck with a preference for exterior historical preservation
The minutes say the motion carried but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to ask the Town Administrator to prepare 2 RFPs, one to obtain a realtor to sell the Bells Neck property and the second to put out a new RFP for sale of Bells Neck with a preference for exterior historical preservation, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Mr. Howell feels that if there's a question as to what Town Meeting said, it should be brought back to Town Meeting. He feels there is confusion. Mr. MacAskill commented that he feels Town Meeting was clear and said they could sell the building with a preference for historical preservation. Ms. Kavanagh commented that the discussion at Town Meeting did talk about the historical nature of the building but the warrant article was not amended. Ms. Anderson commented that people she has talked to really don't care, they don't feel it's that fabulous a building. She agrees they should move on and sell the building. Vote 3:lin favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Vote to approve a 2022 Annual Common Victualers License as presented
To vote to approve a 2022 Annual Common Victualers License as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve a 2022 Annual Common Victualers License as presented, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Approve a 2022n Class II and Class IV Auto License as presented
To approve a 2022n Class II and Class IV Auto License as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve a 2022n Class II and Class IV Auto License as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the Entertain meant License for Blue Stripe LLC d/b/a Cape Sea Grille - 31 Sea Street - Weekday 4:00 p.m., to 11:00 p.m. inside
To vote to approve the Entertain meant License for Blue Stripe LLC d/b/a Cape Sea Grille - 31 Sea Street - Weekday 4:00 p.m., to 11:00 p.m. inside
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the Entertain meant License for Blue Stripe LLC d/b/a Cape Sea Grille - 31 Sea Street - Weekday 4:00 p.m., to 11:00 p.m. inside, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh, Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously 2.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Vote to approve the 2022 Entertainment License for Ember Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Ember - 600 Route 28 - Weekday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. inside and 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. outside Sunday 1:00 p.m. to...
To vote to approve the 2022 Entertainment License for Ember Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Ember - 600 Route 28 - Weekday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. inside and 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. outside Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. inside and 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. outside. The inside can be concert, recorded or live music with amplification and outside shall be acoustic music only
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the 2022 Entertainment License for Ember Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Ember - 600 Route 28 - Weekday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. inside and 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. outside Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. inside and 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. outside. The inside can be concert, recorded or live music with amplification and outside shall be acoustic music only, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the 2022 Entertainment License for 400 East - 1421 Orleans Road, - Weekday and Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside, Entertainment Type recorded or live music
To approve the 2022 Entertainment License for 400 East - 1421 Orleans Road, - Weekday and Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside, Entertainment Type recorded or live music
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the 2022 Entertainment License for 400 East - 1421 Orleans Road, - Weekday and Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside, Entertainment Type recorded or live music, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the 2022 Entertainment License as presented with the understanding that they have to complete the application and the doors and windows must be shut during indoor entertainment
To vote to approve the 2022 Entertainment License as presented with the understanding that they have to complete the application and the doors and windows must be shut during indoor entertainment
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the 2022 Entertainment License as presented with the understanding that they have to complete the application and the doors and windows must be shut during indoor entertainment, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Vote to approve the contract as presented
To vote to approve the contract as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the contract as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 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 4:0 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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