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Harwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

August 22, 2022

11 recorded votes, 0 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

Approve the consent agenda as listed

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the consent agenda as listed

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the consent agenda as listed, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Approve the Sustainable Fishery Management Plan for River Herring Harvest at the Herring River as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Sustainable Fishery Management Plan for River Herring Harvest at the Herring River as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Sustainable Fishery Management Plan for River Herring Harvest at the Herring River as presented, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve a Special Permit for fireworks for Harwich Chamber of Commerce - Event located at Whitehouse Field on September 17, 2022 8:00 p.m

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Special Permit for fireworks for Harwich Chamber of Commerce - Event located at Whitehouse Field on September 17, 2022 8:00 p.m

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve a Special Permit for fireworks for Harwich Chamber of Commerce - Event located at Whitehouse Field on September 17, 2022 8:00 p.m., 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve a Special Permit for a parade for Harwich Chamber of Commerce - Parade route as presented in packet - September 11, 2022 11:30 a.m

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Special Permit for a parade for Harwich Chamber of Commerce - Parade route as presented in packet - September 11, 2022 11:30 a.m

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve a Special Permit for a parade for Harwich Chamber of Commerce - Parade route as presented in packet - September 11, 2022 11:30 a.m., 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the One day Wines and Malt Special Permit - September 17, 2022 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. & September 18, 2022 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., One day Entertainment Special Permit - September 17,...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the One day Wines and Malt Special Permit - September 17, 2022 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. & September 18, 2022 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., One day Entertainment Special Permit - September 17, 2022 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. & September 18, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - outside and Craft Fair Special Permit - September 17, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. & September 18, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the One day Wines and Malt Special Permit - September 17, 2022 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. & September 18, 2022 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., One day Entertainment Special Permit - September 17, 2022 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. & September 18, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - outside and Craft Fair Special Permit - September 17, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. & September 18, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve a one day Wines & Malt Special Permit - September 10, 2022 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Special Permit fee to be waived ($50) for Friends of the South Harwich Meetinghouse, Inc

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a one day Wines & Malt Special Permit - September 10, 2022 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Special Permit fee to be waived ($50) for Friends of the South Harwich Meetinghouse, Inc

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve a one day Wines & Malt Special Permit - September 10, 2022 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Special Permit fee to be waived ($50) for Friends of the South Harwich Meetinghouse, Inc., 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

The Board of Selectmen support the expenditure and approve the Great Sand Lakes Wastewater Collections System Design as the candidate project for use of the Town's allocation of the American...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board of Selectmen support the expenditure and approve the Great Sand Lakes Wastewater Collections System Design as the candidate project for use of the Town's allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the amount of $616,255.31 and authorize GHD to submit the project application to the Barnstable County ARPA Portal

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved that the Board of Selectmen support the expenditure and approve the Great Sand Lakes Wastewater Collections System Design as the candidate project for use of the Town's allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the amount of $616,255.31 and authorize GHD to submit the project application to the Barnstable County ARPA Portal, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve a contract with Ballard Mack, Inc. for the purchase of a Mack Tractor for the disposal area in the amount of $168,652.50

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a contract with Ballard Mack, Inc. for the purchase of a Mack Tractor for the disposal area in the amount of $168,652.50

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve a contract with Ballard Mack, Inc. for the purchase of a Mack Tractor for the disposal area in the amount of $168,652.50, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the agreement with GHD for effluent recharge site investigation in the amount of $60,000

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the agreement with GHD for effluent recharge site investigation in the amount of $60,000

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the agreement with GHD for effluent recharge site investigation in the amount of $60,000, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve Amendment #3 - a no-cost contract extension between the Town of Harwich and CDM Smith for the Cold Brook Nitrogen Attenuation Project, 2" by Mr. Howell

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Amendment #3 - a no-cost contract extension between the Town of Harwich and CDM Smith for the Cold Brook Nitrogen Attenuation Project, 2" by Mr. Howell

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve Amendment #3 - a no-cost contract extension between the Town of Harwich and CDM Smith for the Cold Brook Nitrogen Attenuation Project, 2" by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (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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