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October 11, 2022
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Affordable Housing Trust and the Board of Health. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Mary Anderson, Julie Kavanagh, Donald Howell
Absent: None
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. Howell moved that the Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Howell & Ms. Kavanagh all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve and sign the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant as presented in the packet
To approve and sign the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve and sign the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant as presented in the packet, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Donald Howell as the Town of Harwich's representative to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board
Donald Howell as the Town of Harwich's representative to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson nominated Donald Howell as the Town of Harwich's representative to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Mary Anderson to be the Board of Selectmen liaison to the substance use committee
Mary Anderson to be the Board of Selectmen liaison to the substance use committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell nominated Mary Anderson to be the Board of Selectmen liaison to the substance use committee, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Continue the hearing for Chase Escape Cape Cod, LLC d/b/a Summer House Café until November 21, 2022, no earlier than 6:00 p.m
To continue the hearing for Chase Escape Cape Cod, LLC d/b/a Summer House Café until November 21, 2022, no earlier than 6:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to continue the hearing for Chase Escape Cape Cod, LLC d/b/a Summer House Café until November 21, 2022, no earlier than 6:00 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
To adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
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 to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (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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