MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 7, 2022
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Julie Kavanagh, Mary Anderson, Donald Howell, Larry Ballantine
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into executive session Pursuant to MGL c.30A section 21 (a)(3) to discuss with respect to collective bargaining for all town unions and the Chair has determined that open session would have a...
To go into executive session Pursuant to MGL c.30A section 21 (a)(3) to discuss with respect to collective bargaining for all town unions and the Chair has determined that open session would have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to go into executive session Pursuant to MGL c.30A section 21 (a)(3) to discuss with respect to collective bargaining for all town unions and the Chair has determined that open session would have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Howell & Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (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. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Howell & Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Formally accept the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) award in the amount of $1,270,886
To formally accept the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) award in the amount of $1,270,886
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to formally accept the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) award in the amount of $1,270,886, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Howell & Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Designate the Town Administrator as American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Certifier and to designate the Finance Director as American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reporter relative to the Barnstable County...
To designate the Town Administrator as American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Certifier and to designate the Finance Director as American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reporter relative to the Barnstable County ARPA Application Portal
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to designate the Town Administrator as American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Certifier and to designate the Finance Director as American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reporter relative to the Barnstable County ARPA Application Portal, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Howell & Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Accept Stanley Pastuszak's request to become an alternate member of the Conservation Commission
To accept Stanley Pastuszak's request to become an alternate member of the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to accept Stanley Pastuszak's request to become an alternate member of the Conservation Commission, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Howell & Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Accept the Committee Appointments as recommended by the Interview Committee for Wayne Coulson - Full member - Conservation Commission - Term expires 6/30/2023 & Stanley Pastuszak - Alternate...
To accept the Committee Appointments as recommended by the Interview Committee for Wayne Coulson - Full member - Conservation Commission - Term expires 6/30/2023 & Stanley Pastuszak - Alternate member - Conservation Commission - Term expires 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to accept the Committee Appointments as recommended by the Interview Committee for Wayne Coulson - Full member - Conservation Commission - Term expires 6/30/2023 & Stanley Pastuszak - Alternate member - Conservation Commission - Term expires 6/30/2024, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Howell & Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
The Board of Selectmen affirm that the response letter to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MassHousing) review of an application for Site Approval submitted by Kemah Apartments, LLC...
That the Board of Selectmen affirm that the response letter to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MassHousing) review of an application for Site Approval submitted by Kemah Apartments, LLC (Chloe's Path project) can be signed by the Board of Selectmen Chair
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board of Selectmen affirm that the response letter to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MassHousing) review of an application for Site Approval submitted by Kemah Apartments, LLC (Chloe's Path project) can be signed by the Board of Selectmen Chair, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Howell & Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Award the contract for the Saquatucket Harbor Food Concession to Becaff LLC DBA Poco NYC as presented
To award the contract for the Saquatucket Harbor Food Concession to Becaff LLC DBA Poco NYC as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to award the contract for the Saquatucket Harbor Food Concession to Becaff LLC DBA Poco NYC as presented, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Howell & Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Vote to approve the extension request contract from CDM Smith for the Cold Brook project
To vote to approve the extension request contract from CDM Smith for the Cold Brook project
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Mary Anderson, Julie Kavanagh and Donald Howell, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the extension request contract from CDM Smith for the Cold Brook project, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. The vote was 4-1-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson & Ms. Kavanagh voting aye and Mr. Howell voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Adjourn the meeting of the Selectmen
To adjourn the meeting of the Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn the meeting of the Selectmen, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Howell & Mr. Ballantine voting aye 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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