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Harwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

September 19, 2022

8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Julie Kavanagh, Donald Howell, Mary Anderson

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

The Board enter into Executive Session to discuss the topics as listed . below

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board enter into Executive Session to discuss the topics as listed . below

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved that the Board enter into Executive Session to discuss the topics as listed . below, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Howell and Ms. Anderson all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for August 22, 2022 as amended

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for August 22, 2022 as amended

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for August 22, 2022 as amended, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept, with gratitude, the gift from Paul Doane for improvements to Crowell Barn Museum in Harwich Center

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept, with gratitude, the gift from Paul Doane for improvements to Crowell Barn Museum in Harwich Center

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to accept, with gratitude, the gift from Paul Doane for improvements to Crowell Barn Museum in Harwich Center, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Committee Appointment recommended by the Interview Committee of J. Alain Ferry as a full member to the Bikeways Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Committee Appointment recommended by the Interview Committee of J. Alain Ferry as a full member to the Bikeways Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Committee Appointment recommended by the Interview Committee of J. Alain Ferry as a full member to the Bikeways Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Approve the reappointment of the following designees for the Community Preservation Committee: Elizabeth Harder-Harwich Housing Authority with a term to expire on June 30, 2023 and Joe...

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the reappointment of the following designees for the Community Preservation Committee: Elizabeth Harder-Harwich Housing Authority with a term to expire on June 30, 2023 and Joe McParland-Harwich Housing Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the reappointment of the following designees for the Community Preservation Committee: Elizabeth Harder-Harwich Housing Authority with a term to expire on June 30, 2023 and Joe McParland-Harwich Housing Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Accept and adopt Article 2 for Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept and adopt Article 2 for Special Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to accept and adopt Article 2 for Special Town Meeting, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Close and sign the October 18, 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close and sign the October 18, 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to close and sign the October 18, 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)

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

Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 7

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. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (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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