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Harwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

November 21, 2022

24 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the consent agenda as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the consent agenda as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Continue the for Public Hearing continued from October 11, 2022 - Chase Escape Cape Cod, LLC d/b/a Summer House Café to present an update on the non- use of their Section 12, On-Premise, Seasonal...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To continue the for Public Hearing continued from October 11, 2022 - Chase Escape Cape Cod, LLC d/b/a Summer House Café to present an update on the non- use of their Section 12, On-Premise, Seasonal All Alcohol Liquor License to a time and date to be determined

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to continue the for Public Hearing continued from October 11, 2022 - Chase Escape Cape Cod, LLC d/b/a Summer House Café to present an update on the non- use of their Section 12, On-Premise, Seasonal All Alcohol Liquor License to a time and date to be determined, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Affirm the appointment of Brianna Nickerson as Housing Advocate

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To affirm the appointment of Brianna Nickerson as Housing Advocate

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to affirm the appointment of Brianna Nickerson as Housing Advocate, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Affirm the appointment of Paul Halkiotis as Director of Planning and Community Development

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To affirm the appointment of Paul Halkiotis as Director of Planning and Community Development

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to affirm the appointment of Paul Halkiotis as Director of Planning and Community Development, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

The Selectmen send a letter to the Governor's Office, using the same text as the previous letter, opposing Holtec International's proposal for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station regarding Cape Cod Bay

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–1

That the Selectmen send a letter to the Governor's Office, using the same text as the previous letter, opposing Holtec International's proposal for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station regarding Cape Cod Bay

Yes: Anderson, Howell, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: Ballantine

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved that the Selectmen send a letter to the Governor's Office, using the same text as the previous letter, opposing Holtec International's proposal for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station regarding Cape Cod Bay, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-1-0 (Ballantine opposed).” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Approve and sign the Fiscal Year 2023 Sewer Rate Relief Fund application as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and sign the Fiscal Year 2023 Sewer Rate Relief Fund application as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve and sign the Fiscal Year 2023 Sewer Rate Relief Fund application as presented, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the request for remote participation for one member of the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust, Larry Brophy

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request for remote participation for one member of the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust, Larry Brophy

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the request for remote participation for one member of the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust, Larry Brophy, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the recommended 2023 golf fees as presented

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the recommended 2023 golf fees as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the recommended 2023 golf fees as presented, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the 2023 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Seasonal Population form

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2023 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Seasonal Population form

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the 2023 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Seasonal Population form, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Confirm the provisions of Chapter 7, section 2, subsection 7-2-7, relative to Cindi Maule - Harwich Housing Committee, Paula McGuire - Conservation Commission and that letters be sent reflecting...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To confirm the provisions of Chapter 7, section 2, subsection 7-2-7, relative to Cindi Maule - Harwich Housing Committee, Paula McGuire - Conservation Commission and that letters be sent reflecting the decision

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to confirm the provisions of Chapter 7, section 2, subsection 7-2-7, relative to Cindi Maule - Harwich Housing Committee, Paula McGuire - Conservation Commission and that letters be sent reflecting the decision, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Send a warning letter to all licensed establishments that did not attend the mandatory licensing meeting per Harwich Liquor License Regulations Section 1.01, Item C: Maulik Corporation d/b/a Value...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To send a warning letter to all licensed establishments that did not attend the mandatory licensing meeting per Harwich Liquor License Regulations Section 1.01, Item C: Maulik Corporation d/b/a Value Mart - 435 Route 28, Harwich Port House of Pizza, Inc. - 330 Route 28, Shooting Star Realty, LLC d/b/a Buca's Restaurant - 4 Depot Road

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to send a warning letter to all licensed establishments that did not attend the mandatory licensing meeting per Harwich Liquor License Regulations Section 1.01, Item C: Maulik Corporation d/b/a Value Mart - 435 Route 28, Harwich Port House of Pizza, Inc. - 330 Route 28, Shooting Star Realty, LLC d/b/a Buca's Restaurant - 4 Depot Road, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

The Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing for the non-use of the Class II and Class IV Auto license for Peter S. Stagg - 182 Route 137 on December 5, 2022

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing for the non-use of the Class II and Class IV Auto license for Peter S. Stagg - 182 Route 137 on December 5, 2022

From the minutes

“Ms. Kavanagh moved that the Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing for the non-use of the Class II and Class IV Auto license for Peter S. Stagg - 182 Route 137 on December 5, 2022, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the 2023 Lodging House license renewal - Siceamp, Inc. d/b/a The Tern Inn - 91 Chase Street

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2023 Lodging House license renewal - Siceamp, Inc. d/b/a The Tern Inn - 91 Chase Street

From the minutes

“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the 2023 Lodging House license renewal - Siceamp, Inc. d/b/a The Tern Inn - 91 Chase Street, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the 2023 Common Victuallers license renewals presented

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2023 Common Victuallers license renewals presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the 2023 Common Victuallers license renewals presented, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the 2023 entertainment license renewal for 400 East, Inc- 1421 Orleans Road as presented

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2023 entertainment license renewal for 400 East, Inc- 1421 Orleans Road as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the 2023 entertainment license renewal for 400 East, Inc- 1421 Orleans Road as presented, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the 2023 entertainment license renewal for Hot Stove, Inc., d/b/a Hot Stove Saloon as presented

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2023 entertainment license renewal for Hot Stove, Inc., d/b/a Hot Stove Saloon as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the 2023 entertainment license renewal for Hot Stove, Inc., d/b/a Hot Stove Saloon as presented, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the 2023 entertainment license renewal for Beachlight LLC, d/b/a Seal Pub & Café as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2023 entertainment license renewal for Beachlight LLC, d/b/a Seal Pub & Café as presented

From the minutes

“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the 2023 entertainment license renewal for Beachlight LLC, d/b/a Seal Pub & Café as presented, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the 2023 entertainment license renewal for Ember Pizza Inc., d/b/a Ember Pizza, noting that the license will be the same as what was approved for 2022

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2023 entertainment license renewal for Ember Pizza Inc., d/b/a Ember Pizza, noting that the license will be the same as what was approved for 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the 2023 entertainment license renewal for Ember Pizza Inc., d/b/a Ember Pizza, noting that the license will be the same as what was approved for 2022, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the 2023 Annual Auto License renewals as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2023 Annual Auto License renewals as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the 2023 Annual Auto License renewals as presented, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the 2023 M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 Annual Liquor License renewals as presented

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2023 M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 Annual Liquor License renewals as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the 2023 M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 Annual Liquor License renewals as presented, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the 2023 M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Annual Liquor License renewals as presented

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2023 M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Annual Liquor License renewals as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the 2023 M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Annual Liquor License renewals as presented, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the Board of Selectmen Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2024

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Board of Selectmen Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Board of Selectmen Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2024, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the Board of Selectmen Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2023 to include Mr. Ballantine's suggestions

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Board of Selectmen Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2023 to include Mr. Ballantine's suggestions

From the minutes

“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the Board of Selectmen Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2023 to include Mr. Ballantine's suggestions, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 16

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (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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