MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 21, 2022
32 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Julie Kavanagh, Larry Ballantine, Mary Anderson, Donald Howell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session 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...
To go into Executive Session 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 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, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the appointment of one full-time Police Officer Thomas Radzick on the recommendation of the Police chief
To approve the appointment of one full-time Police Officer Thomas Radzick on the recommendation of the Police chief
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the appointment of one full-time Police Officer Thomas Radzick on the recommendation of the Police chief, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the consent agenda items A & C through J and authorize the Chair to sign any required documents
To approve the consent agenda items A & C through J and authorize the Chair to sign any required documents
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the consent agenda items A & C through J and authorize the Chair to sign any required documents, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Place the non-binding question regarding withdrawing any plans to discharge any radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay on the 2022 Annual Town Election ! Warrant
To place the non-binding question regarding withdrawing any plans to discharge any radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay on the 2022 Annual Town Election ! Warrant
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to place the non-binding question regarding withdrawing any plans to discharge any radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay on the 2022 Annual Town Election ! Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mx.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Close and sign the 2022 Annual Town Election Warrant
To close and sign the 2022 Annual Town Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to close and sign the 2022 Annual Town Election Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the seasonal on premise wine and malt license renewal for Ajg Corp. d/b/a The Weatherdeck Restaurant, 168 Route 28
To approve the seasonal on premise wine and malt license renewal for Ajg Corp. d/b/a The Weatherdeck Restaurant, 168 Route 28
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the seasonal on premise wine and malt license renewal for Ajg Corp. d/b/a The Weatherdeck Restaurant, 168 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the seasonal on premise all alcohol liquor license renewals for establishments 1-8 as listed above, adding that any previous conditions on the license would carry over to the next year
To approve the seasonal on premise all alcohol liquor license renewals for establishments 1-8 as listed above, adding that any previous conditions on the license would carry over to the next year
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the seasonal on premise all alcohol liquor license renewals for establishments 1-8 as listed above, adding that any previous conditions on the license would carry over to the next year, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve a road race event for the National MS Society to be held on June 26, 2022
To approve a road race event for the National MS Society to be held on June 26, 2022
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve a road race event for the National MS Society to be held on June 26, 2022, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Massachusetts Department of Public Health-Public Health Excellence Grant
To authorize the Chair to sign the Massachusetts Department of Public Health-Public Health Excellence Grant
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Massachusetts Department of Public Health-Public Health Excellence Grant, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve a 2022 Annual Common Victuallers license renewal for Stop and Shop Supermarket d/b/a Starbucks at Stop and Shop, Route 39 and Route 137
To approve a 2022 Annual Common Victuallers license renewal for Stop and Shop Supermarket d/b/a Starbucks at Stop and Shop, Route 39 and Route 137
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve a 2022 Annual Common Victuallers license renewal for Stop and Shop Supermarket d/b/a Starbucks at Stop and Shop, Route 39 and Route 137, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
The Board reconsider the previous vote to put the Harwich Water Dependent Structures Bylaw Chapter 304 of the Code of the Town of Harwich on the 2022 warrant
That the Board reconsider the previous vote to put the Harwich Water Dependent Structures Bylaw Chapter 304 of the Code of the Town of Harwich on the 2022 warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved that the Board reconsider the previous vote to put the Harwich Water Dependent Structures Bylaw Chapter 304 of the Code of the Town of Harwich on the 2022 warrant, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the placement of the Harwich Water Dependent Structures Bylaw Chapter 304 of the Code of the Town of Harwich on the 2022 warrant with the Herring River moratorium removed
To approve the placement of the Harwich Water Dependent Structures Bylaw Chapter 304 of the Code of the Town of Harwich on the 2022 warrant with the Herring River moratorium removed
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the placement of the Harwich Water Dependent Structures Bylaw Chapter 304 of the Code of the Town of Harwich on the 2022 warrant with the Herring River moratorium removed, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Accept and adopt the Harwich Water Dependent Structures Bylaw Chapter 304 of the Code of the Town of Harwich on the 2022 warrant with the Herring River moratorium removed
To accept and adopt the Harwich Water Dependent Structures Bylaw Chapter 304 of the Code of the Town of Harwich on the 2022 warrant with the Herring River moratorium removed
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to accept and adopt the Harwich Water Dependent Structures Bylaw Chapter 304 of the Code of the Town of Harwich on the 2022 warrant with the Herring River moratorium removed, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Accept and adopt the Harwich Wetlands Protection By Law Chapter 310 of the Code of the Town of Harwich on the 2022 warrant
To accept and adopt the Harwich Wetlands Protection By Law Chapter 310 of the Code of the Town of Harwich on the 2022 warrant
The minutes give only the count (3-1-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Andetson moved to accept and adopt the Harwich Wetlands Protection By Law Chapter 310 of the Code of the Town of Harwich on the 2022 warrant, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 3-1-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Accept and adopt the citizen petition to defray the expenses of the Chase Library and Harwich Port Library on the 2022 warrant as written
To accept and adopt the citizen petition to defray the expenses of the Chase Library and Harwich Port Library on the 2022 warrant as written
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept and adopt the citizen petition to defray the expenses of the Chase Library and Harwich Port Library on the 2022 warrant as written, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Accept and adopt the citizens petition to prohibit hunting in Bells Neck Conservation Area on the 2022 warrant
To accept and adopt the citizens petition to prohibit hunting in Bells Neck Conservation Area on the 2022 warrant
No: Anderson, Ballantine, Howell, Kavanagh, MacAskill
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to accept and adopt the citizens petition to prohibit hunting in Bells Neck Conservation Area on the 2022 warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 0-5-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Kavanagh, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
Indefinitely postpone the citizens petition to prohibit hunting in Bells Neck Conservation Area
To indefinitely postpone the citizens petition to prohibit hunting in Bells Neck Conservation Area
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to indefinitely postpone the citizens petition to prohibit hunting in Bells Neck Conservation Area, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Indefinitely postpone the citizen's petition to protect West Harwich Schoolhouse with Historic Restriction
To indefinitely postpone the citizen's petition to protect West Harwich Schoolhouse with Historic Restriction
The minutes give the count (3-2) and name Michael MacAskill, Julie Kavanagh, Mary Anderson, Larry Ballantine 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 indefinitely postpone the citizen's petition to protect West Harwich Schoolhouse with Historic Restriction, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. The vote was 3-2-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh & Ms. Anderson voting aye and Mr. Ballantine and Mr. Howell voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Indefinitely postpone the citizen's petition to Sell Historic West Harwich Schoolhouse using Full Provisions of Massachusetts Procurement Law 30B
To indefinitely postpone the citizen's petition to Sell Historic West Harwich Schoolhouse using Full Provisions of Massachusetts Procurement Law 30B
The minutes give the count (3-2) and name Michael MacAskill, Julie Kavanagh, Mary Anderson, Larry Ballantine 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 indefinitely postpone the citizen's petition to Sell Historic West Harwich Schoolhouse using Full Provisions of Massachusetts Procurement Law 30B, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill. The vote was 3-2-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh & Ms. Anderson voting aye and Mr. Ballantine and Mr. Howell voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: MacAskill)
Indefinitely postpone the citizen's petition to study best use options : for former Harwich Middle School including recommendations for financial self-sufficiency
To indefinitely postpone the citizen's petition to study best use options : for former Harwich Middle School including recommendations for financial self-sufficiency
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Michael MacAskill, Julie Kavanagh, Mary Anderson, Donald Howell and Larry Ballantine, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to indefinitely postpone the citizen's petition to study best use options : for former Harwich Middle School including recommendations for financial self-sufficiency, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 4-1-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell voting aye and Mr. Ballantine voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Anderson)
The $384,000 amount for the stabilization fund be replaced with zero
That the $384,000 amount for the stabilization fund be replaced with zero
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the $384,000 amount for the stabilization fund be replaced with zero, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Switch the police department cruisers from the operating budget to the capital budget
To switch the police department cruisers from the operating budget to the capital budget
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to switch the police department cruisers from the operating budget to the capital budget, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
Remove the $250,000 from free cash and leave it in the operating budget for OPEB
To remove the $250,000 from free cash and leave it in the operating budget for OPEB
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to remove the $250,000 from free cash and leave it in the operating budget for OPEB, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call,.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Restore $250,000 back into the capital plan for Brooks Academy building to be paid for by free cash
To restore $250,000 back into the capital plan for Brooks Academy building to be paid for by free cash
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to restore $250,000 back into the capital plan for Brooks Academy building to be paid for by free cash, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the job description for Director of Cultural Affairs as presented
To approve the job description for Director of Cultural Affairs as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the job description for Director of Cultural Affairs as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
Approve the job description for Housing Advocate as presented, 2rd by Mr. Howell
To approve the job description for Housing Advocate as presented, 2rd by Mr. Howell. The
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the job description for Housing Advocate as presented, 2rd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Kavanagh)
Amend the salary and wages line item in the Harbor Master budget by $11,750 to add the part-time seasonal Assistant Harbor Master position
To amend the salary and wages line item in the Harbor Master budget by $11,750 to add the part-time seasonal Assistant Harbor Master position
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to amend the salary and wages line item in the Harbor Master budget by $11,750 to add the part-time seasonal Assistant Harbor Master position, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Inerease the Community Center budget by $2,200
To inerease the Community Center budget by $2,200
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to inerease the Community Center budget by $2,200, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Restore $60,000 to the DPW budget in the expense line item for comfort station cleaning
To restore $60,000 to the DPW budget in the expense line item for comfort station cleaning
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to restore $60,000 to the DPW budget in the expense line item for comfort station cleaning, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Provide an additional $2,500 for the Town Band's use paid through sponsorship by Recreation
To provide an additional $2,500 for the Town Band's use paid through sponsorship by Recreation
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to provide an additional $2,500 for the Town Band's use paid through sponsorship by Recreation, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve the Cranberry Valley Golf Course request for proposal for food concession under the terms that were submitted
To approve the Cranberry Valley Golf Course request for proposal for food concession under the terms that were submitted
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the Cranberry Valley Golf Course request for proposal for food concession under the terms that were submitted, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0- 0 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
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, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all 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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