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Harwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

January 10, 2022

11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: Donald Howell

Every vote, in order

Approve the Consent Agenda, items A through D, as listed above

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Consent Agenda, items A through D, as listed above

From the minutes

“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items A through D, as listed above. Seconded by Mr. Ballantine. All in favor, motion carried at a vote of 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

MacAskill asked for a consensus of the Board

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MacAskill asked for a consensus of the Board

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“MacAskill asked for a consensus of the Board. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Anderson - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye, Ms. Kavanagh - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye,.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve a Class II and Class IV Auto License renewal for Richie's Garage, at 191 Queen Anne Road

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a Class II and Class IV Auto License renewal for Richie's Garage, at 191 Queen Anne Road

From the minutes

“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve a Class II and Class IV Auto License renewal for Richie's Garage, at 191 Queen Anne Road. Seconded by Mr. Ballantine. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Anderson - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye, Ms. Kavanagh - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried at a vote of 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Approve the 2022 Common Victuallers License Renewals for items -3 listed above

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 2022 Common Victuallers License Renewals for items -3 listed above

From the minutes

“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the 2022 Common Victuallers License Renewals for items -3 listed above. Seconded by Mr. Ballantine. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Anderson - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye, Ms. Kavanagh - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried at a vote of 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Approve Beachlight LLC d/b/a Seal Pub, 703 Main Street 2022 Entertainment License, weekday 6:00 am to 12:00 am, inside, with recorded music acoustic and acoustic live music and karaoke, and...

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve Beachlight LLC d/b/a Seal Pub, 703 Main Street 2022 Entertainment License, weekday 6:00 am to 12:00 am, inside, with recorded music acoustic and acoustic live music and karaoke, and dancing by patrons

From the minutes

“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve Beachlight LLC d/b/a Seal Pub, 703 Main Street 2022 Entertainment License, weekday 6:00 am to 12:00 am, inside, with recorded music acoustic and acoustic live music and karaoke, and dancing by patrons. Seconded by Mr. Ballantine Roll Call Vote: Ms. Anderson - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye, Ms. Kavanagh - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried at a vote of 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Approve Beachlight LLC d/b/a Seal Pub, 703 Main Street 2022 Entertainment License, for Sunday with recorded or acoustic live music, 6:00 am to 12:00 am

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To approve Beachlight LLC d/b/a Seal Pub, 703 Main Street 2022 Entertainment License, for Sunday with recorded or acoustic live music, 6:00 am to 12:00 am

Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: Anderson

From the minutes

“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve Beachlight LLC d/b/a Seal Pub, 703 Main Street 2022 Entertainment License, for Sunday with recorded or acoustic live music, 6:00 am to 12:00 am. Seconded by Mr. Ballantine. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Anderson - No, Mr. Ballantine - Aye, Ms. Kavanagh - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried at a vote of 3-1-0, with Ms. Anderson against.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Approve Ashwood Food Service d/b/a Jake Rooney's, 119 Brooks Road - Weekday 7:00 pm to 12:00 am and Sunday 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, inside

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve Ashwood Food Service d/b/a Jake Rooney's, 119 Brooks Road - Weekday 7:00 pm to 12:00 am and Sunday 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, inside. Entertainment type: Recorded or live music

From the minutes

“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve Ashwood Food Service d/b/a Jake Rooney's, 119 Brooks Road - Weekday 7:00 pm to 12:00 am and Sunday 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, inside. Entertainment type: Recorded or live music. Seconded by Mr. Ballantine. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Kavanagh - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye, Ms. Anderson - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried at a vote of 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

For discussion and possible vote to approve the new 2022 entertainment license for Blue stripe LLC d/b/a Cape Sea Grille - 31 Sea Street - Sunday 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm, inside

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

For discussion and possible vote to approve the new 2022 entertainment license for Blue stripe LLC d/b/a Cape Sea Grille - 31 Sea Street - Sunday 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm, inside. With entertainment type: Recorded or live music with amplification

From the minutes

“Ms. Kavanagh moved for discussion and possible vote to approve the new 2022 entertainment license for Blue stripe LLC d/b/a Cape Sea Grille - 31 Sea Street - Sunday 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm, inside. With entertainment type: Recorded or live music with amplification. Seconded by Mr. Ballantine. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Kavanagh - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye, Ms. Anderson - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried at a vote of 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

He asked for a consensus from the Board

Minutes, page 20

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

He asked for a consensus from the Board

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“He asked for a consensus from the Board. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Kavanagh - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye, Ms. Anderson - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye,.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

Approve a contract amendment in the amount of $17,600 with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) for the West Harwich Route 28 Corridor Improvements

Minutes, page 24

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a contract amendment in the amount of $17,600 with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) for the West Harwich Route 28 Corridor Improvements

From the minutes

“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve a contract amendment in the amount of $17,600 with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) for the West Harwich Route 28 Corridor Improvements. Seconded by Mr. Ballantine. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Kavanagh - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye, Ms. Anderson - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried at a vote of 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 24 (PDF)

They adjourn at 8:37 pm

Minutes, page 25

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That they adjourn at 8:37 pm

From the minutes

“Ms. Kavanagh moved that they adjourn at 8:37 pm. Seconded by Mr. Ballantine. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Anderson - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye, Ms. Kavanagh - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried at a vote of 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (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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