MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
May 16, 2022
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Julie Kavanagh, Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell
Absent: Mary Anderson
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session for the following 4 reasons: A. Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2)-former Town Administrator Christopher Clark B. Pursuant to MGL c30A section 21...
To go into Executive Session for the following 4 reasons: A. Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2)-former Town Administrator Christopher Clark B. Pursuant to MGL c30A 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. C. Pursuant to G.L. c 30A, sec 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparations for negotiations with non-union personnel and to conduct contract negotiations with non- union personnel. D. Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value or real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. We will return at the conclusion of Executive Session
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to go into Executive Session for the following 4 reasons: A. Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2)-former Town Administrator Christopher Clark B. Pursuant to MGL c30A 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. C. Pursuant to G.L. c 30A, sec 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparations for negotiations with non-union personnel and to conduct contract negotiations with non- union personnel. D. Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value or real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. We will return at the conclusion of Executive Session, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
By
By
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.”
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to close the Public Hearing, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Agree to the transfer as submitted
To agree to the transfer as submitted
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to agree to the transfer as submitted, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
By
By
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.”
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh 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: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the Transient Vendor license as presented
To vote to approve the Transient Vendor license as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to vote to approve the Transient Vendor license as presented, 2nd by Mr Ballantine, Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
Vote to approve the event permit as presented
To vote to approve the event permit as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to vote to approve the event permit as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote , 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the road race and one day entertainment license was requested
To vote to approve the road race and one day entertainment license was requested
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to vote to approve the road race and one day entertainment license was requested, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the Seasonal Common Victualers license as requested
To vote to approve the Seasonal Common Victualers license as requested
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to vote to approve the Seasonal Common Victualers license as requested, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. Howell noted that the application in the pocket has the Building Commissioner's signature. Mr. MacAskill commented that he has been informed that all the pieces that were read into the motion have been received. Ms. Kavanagh rescinded "Pending building department approval". Mr. MacAskill rescinded the same from his 2nd. Ms. Kavanagh noted, for the public, the Snack Shack at Saquatucket will be opened for the season. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: MacAskill)
Vote to approve a new Seasonal Common Victualers license as requested
To vote to approve a new Seasonal Common Victualers license as requested
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to vote to approve a new Seasonal Common Victualers license as requested, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in Avon by roll call. Motion carried unanimously,.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
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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