MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
September 6, 2022
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Julie Kavanagh, Mary Anderson, Donald Howell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The Board go into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below and that the Chair declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town
That the Board go into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below and that the Chair declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Julie Kavanagh, Mary Anderson and Donald Howell). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below and that the Chair declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Kavanagh and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the consent agenda as listed
To approve the consent agenda as listed
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the consent agenda as listed, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Affirm the appointment of John Mee as Building Commissioner, 2" hy Ms. Anderson
To affirm the appointment of John Mee as Building Commissioner, 2" hy Ms. Anderson
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to affirm the appointment of John Mee as Building Commissioner, 2" hy Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine)
Approve a Special Permit Application for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Challenge Walk held September 9-11, 2022
To approve a Special Permit Application for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Challenge Walk held September 9-11, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve a Special Permit Application for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Challenge Walk held September 9-11, 2022, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve the committee appointments as recommended by the Interview Committee as listed above
To approve the committee appointments as recommended by the Interview Committee as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the committee appointments as recommended by the Interview Committee as listed above, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the appointment of Rebecca Craig from alternate member to full member on the Youth Services Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
To approve the appointment of Rebecca Craig from alternate member to full member on the Youth Services Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the appointment of Rebecca Craig from alternate member to full member on the Youth Services Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Hold a Special Town Meeting on October 18, 2022 to begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m., at the Community Center
To hold a Special Town Meeting on October 18, 2022 to begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m., at the Community Center
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to hold a Special Town Meeting on October 18, 2022 to begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m., at the Community Center, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
The Board of Selectmen place article 1 on the Special Town Meeting warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted
That the Board of Selectmen place article 1 on the Special Town Meeting warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board of Selectmen place article 1 on the Special Town Meeting warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
The Board of Selectmen place article 2 on the Special Town Meeting warrant
That the Board of Selectmen place article 2 on the Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board of Selectmen place article 2 on the Special Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
The Board of Selectmen place article 3 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted
That the Board of Selectmen place article 3 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board of Selectmen place article 3 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
The Board of Selectmen place article 4 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted
That the Board of Selectmen place article 4 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board of Selectmen place article 4 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
The Board of Selectmen place article 5 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted
That the Board of Selectmen place article 5 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board of Selectmen place article 5 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
The Board of Selectmen place article 6 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted
That the Board of Selectmen place article 6 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board of Selectmen place article 6 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
The Board of Selectmen place article 7 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted
That the Board of Selectmen place article 7 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board of Selectmen place article 7 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
The Board of Selectmen place article 8 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted
That the Board of Selectmen place article 8 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board of Selectmen place article 8 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant and that the article language be accepted and adopted, 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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