MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
May 9, 2022
17 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
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)
Vote to approve the proposed amendments to the Harbor Management Plan, Section 8.2 Class D Permit (Passenger Boat)
To vote to approve the proposed amendments to the Harbor Management Plan, Section 8.2 Class D Permit (Passenger Boat)
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the proposed amendments to the Harbor Management Plan, Section 8.2 Class D Permit (Passenger Boat), 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Open the hearing for Ashwood Food Service Inc. as presented, 2nd. by Mr. Howell
To open the hearing for Ashwood Food Service Inc. as presented, 2nd. by Mr. Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. Anderson moved to open the hearing for Ashwood Food Service Inc. as presented, 2nd. by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson)
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)
Grant the license as requested
To grant the license as requested
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to grant the license as requested, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda with a name correction on the September 21st minutes
To vote to approve the Consent Agenda with a name correction on the September 21st minutes
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the Consent Agenda with a name correction on the September 21st minutes, 2nd by Mr. Howell. : Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to designate the Assistant Town Administrator as presented
To vote to designate the Assistant Town Administrator as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to designate the Assistant Town Administrator as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to accept the closure and relinquished liquor license as presented
To vote to accept the closure and relinquished liquor license as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to accept the closure and relinquished 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 a Special Permit as presented
To vote to approve a Special Permit as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve a Special Permit as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Patty Smith from Harwich Port explained this event and hopes it'll be a fun event for everyone. She hopes the Board will grant this permit, music makes everything more fun, Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the Expanded Outdoor Table Service Applications as presented
To vote to approve the Expanded Outdoor Table Service Applications as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Anderson moved to vote to approve the Expanded Outdoor Table Service Applications as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Appoint Clara McLardy to the last position
To appoint Clara McLardy to the last position
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to appoint Clara McLardy to the last position, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Vote 4:1 in favor by roll call. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve the list submitted in the packet for the first 10 as presented
To approve the list submitted in the packet for the first 10 as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the list submitted in the packet for the first 10 as presented, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Vote to approve and sign the deed for the sale of 5 Bells Neck Road to John Carey
To vote to approve and sign the deed for the sale of 5 Bells Neck Road to John Carey
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve and sign the deed for the sale of 5 Bells Neck Road to John Carey, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Vote to execute and authorize the Chair to sign for dog impoundment services with the Animal Rescue League - $7,000
To vote to execute and authorize the Chair to sign for dog impoundment services with the Animal Rescue League - $7,000
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to execute and authorize the Chair to sign for dog impoundment services with the Animal Rescue League - $7,000, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the Barnstable County Dredge Contracts as presented and to authorize the Chair to sign
To vote to approve the Barnstable County Dredge Contracts as presented and to authorize the Chair to sign
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the Barnstable County Dredge Contracts as presented and to authorize the Chair to sign, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Mark Kelleher of West Harwich commented on the West Harwich Jetty Reconstruction Project. He asked how much of the Harbors' are under private control and how much are public. He feels there could be some cost sharing. Mr. MacAskill noted that these dredge projects are not related to the West Harwich project. Mr. Kelleher agreed, he is interested in the cost sharing of the Allen Harbor Reconstruction Project. Mr. MacAskill replied that they will follow up. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
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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