MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 3, 2022
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Julie Kavanagh
Absent: Mary Anderson, Donald Howell
Every vote, in order
The Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below
That the Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved that the Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine & Ms. Kavanagh all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the consent agenda as listed
To approve the consent agenda as listed
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the consent agenda as listed, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)
The Town of Harwich accept the payout of Johnson & Johnson opioid settlement as annuitized funds
That the Town of Harwich accept the payout of Johnson & Johnson opioid settlement as annuitized funds
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved that the Town of Harwich accept the payout of Johnson & Johnson opioid settlement as annuitized funds, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)
Support the Garden Club's 90" year anniversary "plant a native tree" initiative
To support the Garden Club's 90" year anniversary "plant a native tree" initiative
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to support the Garden Club's 90" year anniversary "plant a native tree" initiative, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
Accept the in-person early voting scheduled as presented
To accept the in-person early voting scheduled as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to accept the in-person early voting scheduled as presented, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)
Approve a special permit for one day entertainment for Cranberry Liquors - 555 Main Street - Saturday, October 8, 2022 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Recorded/Live music with amplification outside
To approve a special permit for one day entertainment for Cranberry Liquors - 555 Main Street - Saturday, October 8, 2022 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Recorded/Live music with amplification outside
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve a special permit for one day entertainment for Cranberry Liquors - 555 Main Street - Saturday, October 8, 2022 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Recorded/Live music with amplification outside, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
Approve the committee appointment recommended by the Interview Committee of Glenn Miemiec to the Harwich Energy & Climate Action Committee as a full term member with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
To approve the committee appointment recommended by the Interview Committee of Glenn Miemiec to the Harwich Energy & Climate Action Committee as a full term member with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the committee appointment recommended by the Interview Committee of Glenn Miemiec to the Harwich Energy & Climate Action Committee as a full term member with a term to expire on June 30, 2025, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
Reappoint Robert Doane as the designee to the Community Preservation Committee to the Historic District Historical Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
To reappoint Robert Doane as the designee to the Community Preservation Committee to the Historic District Historical Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to reappoint Robert Doane as the designee to the Community Preservation Committee to the Historic District Historical Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
Proceed with the low pressure sewer option on Route 28 dry pipe and explore this option elsewhere as appropriate
To proceed with the low pressure sewer option on Route 28 dry pipe and explore this option elsewhere as appropriate
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to proceed with the low pressure sewer option on Route 28 dry pipe and explore this option elsewhere as appropriate, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 3-0- 0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the Barnstable County ARPA Grant Sub-Award Agreement as presented in the packet
To approve the Barnstable County ARPA Grant Sub-Award Agreement as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the Barnstable County ARPA Grant Sub-Award Agreement as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
Approve and sign the contract for Campbell Construction Group, LLC for the foundation repairs and renovations to the Brooks Academy Museum in the amount of $1,189,000.00
To approve and sign the contract for Campbell Construction Group, LLC for the foundation repairs and renovations to the Brooks Academy Museum in the amount of $1,189,000.00
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve and sign the contract for Campbell Construction Group, LLC for the foundation repairs and renovations to the Brooks Academy Museum in the amount of $1,189,000.00, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
Approve and sign the contract for M.C.E. Dirtworks, Inc. for Roadway Construction Items and Materials in the amount of $200,000.00
To approve and sign the contract for M.C.E. Dirtworks, Inc. for Roadway Construction Items and Materials in the amount of $200,000.00
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve and sign the contract for M.C.E. Dirtworks, Inc. for Roadway Construction Items and Materials in the amount of $200,000.00, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
Authorize the Chair to sign the land grant award from Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs in regards to the Great Woods Conservation Restriction Project
To authorize the Chair to sign the land grant award from Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs in regards to the Great Woods Conservation Restriction Project
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to authorize the Chair to sign the land grant award from Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs in regards to the Great Woods Conservation Restriction Project, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
To adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, 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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