MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 31, 2022
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Julie Kavanagh, Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Mary Anderson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve a new outdoor, weekday entertainment license from 6PM to 9PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday only, for acoustic only guitar music with non-amplified singing on a seasonal basis from...
To approve a new outdoor, weekday entertainment license from 6PM to 9PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday only, for acoustic only guitar music with non-amplified singing on a seasonal basis from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend pending review by legal counsel. The issuance of the license is to Beachlight, LLC d/b/a The Seal Pub & Cafe - 703 Main Street
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve a new outdoor, weekday entertainment license from 6PM to 9PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday only, for acoustic only guitar music with non-amplified singing on a seasonal basis from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend pending review by legal counsel. The issuance of the license is to Beachlight, LLC d/b/a The Seal Pub & Cafe - 703 Main Street, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. Vote 4:1 by roll call. Motion carried.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda as presented
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael MacAskill, Julie Kavanagh, Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell and Mary Anderson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Ms. Anderson made one correction regarding a statement she did not make, it will be corrected. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the Committee Appointment as presented
To approve the Committee Appointment as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the Committee Appointment as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Amend the Harwich Energy & Climate Action Committee as presented
To amend the Harwich Energy & Climate Action Committee as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Anderson moved to amend the Harwich Energy & Climate Action Committee as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Mr. Howell commented that they have had problems with committees having quorum problems, he doesn't think it's a good idea to hold them back from meeting. Mr. Ballantine wants to ensure there is a diversity of opinion. Mr. MacAskill commented that when they get a wait list they can bring it back and vote it up again. Ms. Kavanagh feels they're doing what they need to for this committee. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the Fish Weir applications as presented
To approve the Fish Weir applications as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the Fish Weir applications as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Ms. Kavanagh commented that she didn't see anything negative and assumed there is nothing. John Rendon Harbormaster commented that it is a standard 5 year renewal, same coordinates and locations on both. He has no issues with them. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the new Class IV Auto Repair License as presented
To approve the new Class IV Auto Repair License as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the new Class IV Auto Repair License as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Sign the letter and send it
To sign the letter and send it
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to sign the letter and send it, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Mr. Ballantine commented that he is going to vote against it because it doesn't make sense. He explained his reasons and his concerns. Mr. MacAskill commented that they have been doing this for years and they're permitted to do it. He doesn't think they should be allowed to dump anything into Cape Cod Bay. Mr. Howell explained his reasons and even though it may be a little bit, he doesn't want to add to that. Vote 4:1 by roll call. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
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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