MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Joint meeting
December 5, 2022
23 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Board of Assessors. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Julie Kavanagh, Donald Howell
Absent: Mary Anderson
Every vote, in order
Adopt the residential factor of 1 based on the recommendation of the Board of Assessors
To adopt the residential factor of 1 based on the recommendation of the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to adopt the residential factor of 1 based on the recommendation of the Board of Assessors, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Not rant an open space exemption based on the recommendation of the Board of Assessors
To not rant an open space exemption based on the recommendation of the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to not rant an open space exemption based on the recommendation of the Board of Assessors, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Not grant a residential exemption based on the recommendation of the Board of Assessors
To not grant a residential exemption based on the recommendation of the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to not grant a residential exemption based on the recommendation of the Board of Assessors, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Not grant a small commercial exemption based on the recommendation of the Board of Assessors
To not grant a small commercial exemption based on the recommendation of the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to not grant a small commercial exemption based on the recommendation of the Board of Assessors, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Accept the resignation of John F. Crook from the Golf Committee effective immediately
To accept the resignation of John F. Crook from the Golf Committee effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept the resignation of John F. Crook from the Golf Committee effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the remote participation request for David Harris of the Planning Board from December through mid-May
To approve the remote participation request for David Harris of the Planning Board from December through mid-May
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the remote participation request for David Harris of the Planning Board from December through mid-May, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4- 0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the Department of Conservation and Recreation Certificate of Announcement pursuant to 301 CMR 51.08(2) relative to the Copelas Property Restriction as provided in the packet
To approve the Department of Conservation and Recreation Certificate of Announcement pursuant to 301 CMR 51.08(2) relative to the Copelas Property Restriction as provided in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Department of Conservation and Recreation Certificate of Announcement pursuant to 301 CMR 51.08(2) relative to the Copelas Property Restriction as provided in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the above M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 Annual liquor license renewals as presented and that all terms and conditions of the license are part of the renewal
To approve the above M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 Annual liquor license renewals as presented and that all terms and conditions of the license are part of the renewal
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the above M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 Annual liquor license renewals as presented and that all terms and conditions of the license are part of the renewal, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the above M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Annual liquor license renewals as presented and that all terms and conditions of the license are part of the renewal
To approve the above M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Annual liquor license renewals as presented and that all terms and conditions of the license are part of the renewal
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the above M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Annual liquor license renewals as presented and that all terms and conditions of the license are part of the renewal, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the above new 2023 Entertainment Applications as presented and that all terms and conditions of the license are part of the approval
To approve the above new 2023 Entertainment Applications as presented and that all terms and conditions of the license are part of the approval
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the above new 2023 Entertainment Applications as presented and that all terms and conditions of the license are part of the approval, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the above 2023 Common Victuallers license renewals as presented and that all terms and conditions of the license are part of the renewal
To approve the above 2023 Common Victuallers license renewals as presented and that all terms and conditions of the license are part of the renewal
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the above 2023 Common Victuallers license renewals as presented and that all terms and conditions of the license are part of the renewal, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the above 2023 Innholders license renewals as presented and that all terms and conditions of the license are part of the renewal
To approve the above 2023 Innholders license renewals as presented and that all terms and conditions of the license are part of the renewal
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the above 2023 Innholders license renewals as presented and that all terms and conditions of the license are part of the renewal, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the Class I Used Auto and Class IV Auto repair license for Peter S. Stagg - 182 Route 137, with the request that the applicant keep the Board informed on any progress as it relates to the...
To approve the Class I Used Auto and Class IV Auto repair license for Peter S. Stagg - 182 Route 137, with the request that the applicant keep the Board informed on any progress as it relates to the property
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Class I Used Auto and Class IV Auto repair license for Peter S. Stagg - 182 Route 137, with the request that the applicant keep the Board informed on any progress as it relates to the property, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Send a letter from the Board of Selectmen to Senator Julian Cyr and Representative Sarah Peake requesting repair on the Cape Cod Rail Trail at the recommendation of the Bikeways Committee
To send a letter from the Board of Selectmen to Senator Julian Cyr and Representative Sarah Peake requesting repair on the Cape Cod Rail Trail at the recommendation of the Bikeways Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to send a letter from the Board of Selectmen to Senator Julian Cyr and Representative Sarah Peake requesting repair on the Cape Cod Rail Trail at the recommendation of the Bikeways Committee, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)
The Board of Selectmen move forward with the Eversource application with the town as the applicant, signed by the Board of Selectmen Chairman to assess the vehicle charging locations
That the Board of Selectmen move forward with the Eversource application with the town as the applicant, signed by the Board of Selectmen Chairman to assess the vehicle charging locations
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved that the Board of Selectmen move forward with the Eversource application with the town as the applicant, signed by the Board of Selectmen Chairman to assess the vehicle charging locations, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
The Board of Selectmen sign the deed for 203 Bank Street closing
That the Board of Selectmen sign the deed for 203 Bank Street closing
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved that the Board of Selectmen sign the deed for 203 Bank Street closing, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
Appoint Elizabeth Harder to the Harwich Housing Committee as a full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
To appoint Elizabeth Harder to the Harwich Housing Committee as a full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskillAbstained: Howell
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to appoint Elizabeth Harder to the Harwich Housing Committee as a full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2025, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 3-0-1 (Howell abstained).” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
Appoint Stanley Pastuszak to the Conservation Commission as a full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
To appoint Stanley Pastuszak to the Conservation Commission as a full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to appoint Stanley Pastuszak to the Conservation Commission as a full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Approve the request for pickleball rate changes for expanded evening hours at 204 Sisson Road, fee to be set at $35.00 per registrant and that the program will run until January 23, 2023 for 2...
To approve the request for pickleball rate changes for expanded evening hours at 204 Sisson Road, fee to be set at $35.00 per registrant and that the program will run until January 23, 2023 for 2 nights a week
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the request for pickleball rate changes for expanded evening hours at 204 Sisson Road, fee to be set at $35.00 per registrant and that the program will run until January 23, 2023 for 2 nights a week, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4- 0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)
Approve a three year contract for Municipal Solid Waste Disposal with SEMASS Partnership
To approve a three year contract for Municipal Solid Waste Disposal with SEMASS Partnership. The acceptance fee for the first year of the agreement shall be $106.00/ton and the following two year's shall be subject to increase according to the Consumer Price Index as outlined in Appendix A of the contract
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve a three year contract for Municipal Solid Waste Disposal with SEMASS Partnership. The acceptance fee for the first year of the agreement shall be $106.00/ton and the following two year's shall be subject to increase according to the Consumer Price Index as outlined in Appendix A of the contract, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine..” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve a contract with McGovern Auto Group Corp Services, Inc. for the purchase of a Ford Super Duty F-350 truck with plow for the Golf Department in the amount of $105,357.81
To approve a contract with McGovern Auto Group Corp Services, Inc. for the purchase of a Ford Super Duty F-350 truck with plow for the Golf Department in the amount of $105,357.81
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve a contract with McGovern Auto Group Corp Services, Inc. for the purchase of a Ford Super Duty F-350 truck with plow for the Golf Department in the amount of $105,357.81, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Approve a contract with Colonial Ford Inc. DBA Colonial Municipal Group to purchase three vehicles for the Police Department for a total contract price of $144,927.36
To approve a contract with Colonial Ford Inc. DBA Colonial Municipal Group to purchase three vehicles for the Police Department for a total contract price of $144,927.36
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve a contract with Colonial Ford Inc. DBA Colonial Municipal Group to purchase three vehicles for the Police Department for a total contract price of $144,927.36, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
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 Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
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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