MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 24, 2022
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Mary Anderson, Donald Howell
Absent: Julie Kavanagh
Every vote, in order
Extend the lease to Cape Farm Supply commencing on November 1, 2022 and terminating on October 31, 2024, to include a property action plan
To extend the lease to Cape Farm Supply commencing on November 1, 2022 and terminating on October 31, 2024, to include a property action plan
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to extend the lease to Cape Farm Supply commencing on November 1, 2022 and terminating on October 31, 2024, to include a property action plan, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
Approve the lease fee structure for Main Street bog and that the rent be $4100 for the period of November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023 and $4203 from November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024,...
To approve the lease fee structure for Main Street bog and that the rent be $4100 for the period of November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023 and $4203 from November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024, 2™4 hy Mr. Ballantine
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the lease fee structure for Main Street bog and that the rent be $4100 for the period of November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023 and $4203 from November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024, 2™4 hy Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve the Change of Class application, Seasonal, All Alcohol liquor license to an Annual, All Alcohol liquor license for Round Cove Resort Beverage LLC d/b/a Wequassett Inn - 2173 Route 28
To approve the Change of Class application, Seasonal, All Alcohol liquor license to an Annual, All Alcohol liquor license for Round Cove Resort Beverage LLC d/b/a Wequassett Inn - 2173 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Change of Class application, Seasonal, All Alcohol liquor license to an Annual, All Alcohol liquor license for Round Cove Resort Beverage LLC d/b/a Wequassett Inn - 2173 Route 28, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve the Board of Selectmen minutes as amended
To approve the Board of Selectmen minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Board of Selectmen minutes as amended, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Accept with gratitude and thank you for service, the resignation of Emily Milan from the Voter Information Committee effective October 25, 2022
To accept with gratitude and thank you for service, the resignation of Emily Milan from the Voter Information Committee effective October 25, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept with gratitude and thank you for service, the resignation of Emily Milan from the Voter Information Committee effective October 25, 2022, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the Hawkers and Peddlers license for Pilgrim Masonic Lodge A.F, & A.M., 706 Main Street to sell Christmas trees at 9 Sisson Road
To approve the Hawkers and Peddlers license for Pilgrim Masonic Lodge A.F, & A.M., 706 Main Street to sell Christmas trees at 9 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Hawkers and Peddlers license for Pilgrim Masonic Lodge A.F, & A.M., 706 Main Street to sell Christmas trees at 9 Sisson Road, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Waiver the license application fee of $60.00
To waiver the license application fee of $60.00
Yes: HowellNo: Anderson, Ballantine, MacAskill
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to waiver the license application fee of $60.00, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and denied 1-3-0 (Howell in favor, MacAskill, Ballantine and Anderson opposed to the fee waiver).” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve the Veteran's Day Cemetery proclamation
To approve the Veteran's Day Cemetery proclamation
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the Veteran's Day Cemetery proclamation, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Approve the Committee Appointment recommended by the Interview Committee of Pam North to the Harwich Cultural Council as a full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
To approve the Committee Appointment recommended by the Interview Committee of Pam North to the Harwich Cultural Council as a full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the Committee Appointment recommended by the Interview Committee of Pam North to the Harwich Cultural Council as a full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2025, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Approve a contract with Eastern Minerals Inc. not to exceed $196,350.00 for road salt
To approve a contract with Eastern Minerals Inc. not to exceed $196,350.00 for road salt
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve a contract with Eastern Minerals Inc. not to exceed $196,350.00 for road salt, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve a contract with Bowditch Excavating Inc. in the amount of $80,000.00 for bunker renovations at Cranberry Valley Golf Course
To approve a contract with Bowditch Excavating Inc. in the amount of $80,000.00 for bunker renovations at Cranberry Valley Golf Course
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve a contract with Bowditch Excavating Inc. in the amount of $80,000.00 for bunker renovations at Cranberry Valley Golf Course, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve Winter Boat Storage License Agreements with Allen Harbor Marine Service, Inc. and Harwich Port Boat Yard, Inc
To approve Winter Boat Storage License Agreements with Allen Harbor Marine Service, Inc. and Harwich Port Boat Yard, Inc
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve Winter Boat Storage License Agreements with Allen Harbor Marine Service, Inc. and Harwich Port Boat Yard, Inc., 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the contract with Enterprise Equipment Co
To approve the contract with Enterprise Equipment Co. Inc. in the amount of $278,375.00 for boiler and hot water tank replacement at the Community Center
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the contract with Enterprise Equipment Co. Inc. in the amount of $278,375.00 for boiler and hot water tank replacement at the Community Center, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Sign the purchase and sales agreement for 203 Bank Street
To sign the purchase and sales agreement for 203 Bank Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to sign the purchase and sales agreement for 203 Bank Street, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Harwich and the City of Quincy for the 1992 Emergency One Aerial Ladder for $15,000
To approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Harwich and the City of Quincy for the 1992 Emergency One Aerial Ladder for $15,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Harwich and the City of Quincy for the 1992 Emergency One Aerial Ladder for $15,000, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn the meeting, 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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