MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 25, 2022
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Mary Anderson, Julie Kavanagh, Donald Howell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The Board enter into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below
That the Board enter into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Mary Anderson, Julie Kavanagh and Donald Howell). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board enter into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Ms. Anderson & Ms. Kavanagh all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: 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 and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve the Stormwater Permit Application submitted by O' Loughlin Family Realty Trust, Judith A. Lonergan, Tr., as owner for subdivision located at 16 Squantum Path (98 N Westgate Road);...
To approve the Stormwater Permit Application submitted by O' Loughlin Family Realty Trust, Judith A. Lonergan, Tr., as owner for subdivision located at 16 Squantum Path (98 N Westgate Road); Assessors Map 78 G10 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the Stormwater Permit Application submitted by O' Loughlin Family Realty Trust, Judith A. Lonergan, Tr., as owner for subdivision located at 16 Squantum Path (98 N Westgate Road); Assessors Map 78 G10 5-0-0, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
Approve the consent agenda as listed above
To approve the consent agenda as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the consent agenda as listed above, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve the one day entertainment license for Christ Church Episcopal - 671 Route 28 - August 21, 2022 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. outside - recorded/live music with amplification
To approve the one day entertainment license for Christ Church Episcopal - 671 Route 28 - August 21, 2022 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. outside - recorded/live music with amplification
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the one day entertainment license for Christ Church Episcopal - 671 Route 28 - August 21, 2022 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. outside - recorded/live music with amplification, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Authorize the Town Administration to schedule Special Town Meeting for September 27, 2022 to start no earlier than 6:30 p.m
To authorize the Town Administration to schedule Special Town Meeting for September 27, 2022 to start no earlier than 6:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to authorize the Town Administration to schedule Special Town Meeting for September 27, 2022 to start no earlier than 6:30 p.m. 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Approve the conservation restriction projects for Rebbins Pond Preservation project-1550 Factory Road & Hinckley's Pond-Herring River Conservation Project-1 Pleasant Lake Avenue
To approve the conservation restriction projects for Rebbins Pond Preservation project-1550 Factory Road & Hinckley's Pond-Herring River Conservation Project-1 Pleasant Lake Avenue
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the conservation restriction projects for Rebbins Pond Preservation project-1550 Factory Road & Hinckley's Pond-Herring River Conservation Project-1 Pleasant Lake Avenue, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Appoint James Walpole-Waterways Committee from alternate member to full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2025 and David Nunnally-Board of Appeals from alternate member to full member with...
To appoint James Walpole-Waterways Committee from alternate member to full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2025 and David Nunnally-Board of Appeals from alternate member to full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to appoint James Walpole-Waterways Committee from alternate member to full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2025 and David Nunnally-Board of Appeals from alternate member to full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2025, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Reappoint James Ketchum-Conservation Commission to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2025 and Mary Maslowski-Planning Board to the Community Preservation...
To reappoint James Ketchum-Conservation Commission to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2025 and Mary Maslowski-Planning Board to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to reappoint James Ketchum-Conservation Commission to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2025 and Mary Maslowski-Planning Board to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Approve the appointment of Julie Witas as Council on Aging Director
To approve the appointment of Julie Witas as Council on Aging Director
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the appointment of Julie Witas as Council on Aging Director, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve KP Law request of Determination and Consent Pursuant to Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct to allow KP Law to represent both Barnstable County and the Town of Harwich
To approve KP Law request of Determination and Consent Pursuant to Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct to allow KP Law to represent both Barnstable County and the Town of Harwich
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve KP Law request of Determination and Consent Pursuant to Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct to allow KP Law to represent both Barnstable County and the Town of Harwich, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-1-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
Designate the Finance Director/Town Accountant as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reporter relative to the Barnstable County ARPA Application Portal replacing from Meggan Eldredge
To designate the Finance Director/Town Accountant as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reporter relative to the Barnstable County ARPA Application Portal replacing from Meggan Eldredge
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to designate the Finance Director/Town Accountant as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reporter relative to the Barnstable County ARPA Application Portal replacing from Meggan Eldredge, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
To adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (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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