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Harwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

April 19, 2022

11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Mary Anderson

Absent: Julie Kavanagh

Every vote, in order

Vote to approve the consent agenda as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To vote to approve the consent agenda as presented

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the consent agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Vote to approve a $5.00 fee for entrance to the Treasure Chest for residents

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To vote to approve a $5.00 fee for entrance to the Treasure Chest for residents

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve a $5.00 fee for entrance to the Treasure Chest for residents, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the Public Hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to close the Public Hearing, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Approve the application as presented and as requested

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the application as presented and as requested

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the application as presented and as requested, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

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

Approve a 2022 Seasonal Lodging House Renewal as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a 2022 Seasonal Lodging House Renewal as presented

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to approve a 2022 Seasonal Lodging House Renewal as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

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

Vote on the Board of Selectmen's 2022 Summer Schedule as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To vote on the Board of Selectmen's 2022 Summer Schedule as presented

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to vote on the Board of Selectmen's 2022 Summer Schedule as presented, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. Ms. Anderson commented that if there is a pressing need for another meeting, it can be put ina time slot. Mr. MacAskill noted for the public, starting on June 27th they will go to 6:00PM and then go to every other Monday. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Vote the Fiscal year 2023 Holiday Schedule as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To vote the Fiscal year 2023 Holiday Schedule as presented

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to vote the Fiscal year 2023 Holiday Schedule as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the appointment as presented

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the appointment as presented

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the appointment as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously,.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the 2022 Seasonal, On-premise, All Liquor License Renewal as presented with the address correction of 126 Route 28

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the 2022 Seasonal, On-premise, All Liquor License Renewal as presented with the address correction of 126 Route 28

The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the 2022 Seasonal, On-premise, All Liquor License Renewal as presented with the address correction of 126 Route 28, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Mr. MacAskill agreed with previous comments but noted that they have counsel for a reason and the ABCC generally follows this process. Vote 3:0:1 at roll call. Motion carried.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson moved to adjourn, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (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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