MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 25, 2022
16 recorded votes, 1 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
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to enter into Executive Session, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Close the Public Hearing and to go into deliberations
To close the Public Hearing and to go into deliberations
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to close the Public Hearing and to go into deliberations, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve the new application for a Seasonal, Off Premise, All Alcohol Liquor License as presented
To approve the new application for a Seasonal, Off Premise, All Alcohol Liquor License as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the new application for a Seasonal, Off Premise, All Alcohol Liquor License as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
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 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to approve a tax bill insert for July 1, 2022 for the CRS recertification
To vote to approve a tax bill insert for July 1, 2022 for the CRS recertification
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve a tax bill insert for July 1, 2022 for the CRS recertification, 2nd by Mr. Howell Mr. MacAskill noted that CRS is the Community Rating System and that the whole name should be part of the motion, not the abbreviation. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson)
Vote to authorize the chair to sign the annual Community Rating System recertification
To vote to authorize the chair to sign the annual Community Rating System recertification
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to authorize the chair to sign the annual Community Rating System recertification, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Mr. Ballantine commented that Elaine Banta spent a considerable amount of time and effort putting this report together. It effects a lot of residents and he appreciates her hard work. Mr. MacAskill asked the Town Administrator to extend the Board's thanks to Elaine Banta and he replied that he certainly will. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the Joint Statement with Monomoy Regional School District (MRSD) and the Town of Chatham
To vote to approve the Joint Statement with Monomoy Regional School District (MRSD) and the Town of Chatham
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the Joint Statement with Monomoy Regional School District (MRSD) and the Town of Chatham, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to approve to apply surplus bond proceeds to support debt obligations - McGuerty Road Betterment in the amount of $7,107.01, to General Fund to support current debt obligations
To vote to approve to apply surplus bond proceeds to support debt obligations - McGuerty Road Betterment in the amount of $7,107.01, to General Fund to support current debt obligations
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve to apply surplus bond proceeds to support debt obligations - McGuerty Road Betterment in the amount of $7,107.01, to General Fund to support current debt obligations, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Vote to approve to apply surplus bond proceeds for Lower County Road's water improvements in the amount of $1,142.00 to Water Enterprise fund to support current debt obligations
To vote to approve to apply surplus bond proceeds for Lower County Road's water improvements in the amount of $1,142.00 to Water Enterprise fund to support current debt obligations
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve to apply surplus bond proceeds for Lower County Road's water improvements in the amount of $1,142.00 to Water Enterprise fund to support current debt obligations, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to approve a Special Permit 189-1G as presented
To vote to approve a Special Permit 189-1G as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve a Special Permit 189-1G as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Mr. Howell commented that he doesn't see the need for this but he will vote for it. Ms. Anderson commented for the public that they have been consistent with an earlier deadline but she is good with 11:00 PM because of the location. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to participate in the Municipal Vulnerabilities Preparedness as presented
To vote to participate in the Municipal Vulnerabilities Preparedness as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to participate in the Municipal Vulnerabilities Preparedness as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Lincoln Hooper, Director of the Highways and Maintenance Department noted that this is a continuation of work done through the Cape Cod Commissions. Details are included in the packet. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to approve to authorize the chair to sign a letter of commitment as presented
To vote to approve to authorize the chair to sign a letter of commitment as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve to authorize the chair to sign a letter of commitment as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to approve a memorandum of understanding as presented
To vote to approve a memorandum of understanding as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve a memorandum of understanding as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the following applications for expanded outdoor service 1
To vote to approve the following applications for expanded outdoor service 1. Ember Pizza - 600 Route 28 pending a completed application 2. Cape Sea Grille - 31 Sea Street
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the following applications for expanded outdoor service 1. Ember Pizza - 600 Route 28 pending a completed application 2. Cape Sea Grille - 31 Sea Street 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
The Board of Selectmen by virtue of and accordance with the authority of the vote taken under Article 17 of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting vote to: 1
That the Board of Selectmen by virtue of and accordance with the authority of the vote taken under Article 17 of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting vote to: 1. Approve the purchase and sale agreement with John Kerry for the property located at 5 Bells Neck Road, the West Harwich School House for the purchase price of $175,000.00. 2. To authorize the Town Administrator in consultation with Town Counsel and the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to finalize the purchase and sale agreement of said property. 3. Authorize the Town Administrator at such time as the purchase and sale agreement is satisfactory to Town Counsel and the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to secure the signatures of at least a majority of the members of the Board of Selectmen on the purchase and sale agreement
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved that the Board of Selectmen by virtue of and accordance with the authority of the vote taken under Article 17 of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting vote to: 1. Approve the purchase and sale agreement with John Kerry for the property located at 5 Bells Neck Road, the West Harwich School House for the purchase price of $175,000.00. 2. To authorize the Town Administrator in consultation with Town Counsel and the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to finalize the purchase and sale agreement of said property. 3. Authorize the Town Administrator at such time as the purchase and sale agreement is satisfactory to Town Counsel and the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to secure the signatures of at least a majority of the members of the Board of Selectmen on the purchase and sale agreement. 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. Vote 4:1:0 by roll call. Motion carried.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (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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