MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
February 21, 2023
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mary Anderson, Donald Howell, Larry Ballantine, Julie Kavanagh
Absent: Michael MacAskill
Every vote, in order
The Board of Selectmen enter into Executive session to discuss the items as listed below and that the Chair has determined that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the town's...
That the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive session to discuss the items as listed below and that the Chair has determined that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive session to discuss the items as listed below and that the Chair has determined that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. The vote was 4-0-0 with Ms. Anderson, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ballantine and Ms. Kavanagh all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the consent agenda as listed above
To approve the consent agenda as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the consent agenda as listed above, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the committee appointment recommendations from the Board of Selectmen Interview Committee as listed above
To approve the committee appointment recommendations from the Board of Selectmen Interview Committee as listed above
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the committee appointment recommendations from the Board of Selectmen Interview Committee as listed above, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
Recommend the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to the Finance Committee as a working document
To recommend the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to the Finance Committee as a working document
Yes: Anderson, Ballantine, KavanaghAbstained: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to recommend the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to the Finance Committee as a working document, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 3-0-1 (Howell abstained).” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)
Affirm the Town Administrator's appointment of Betty Clark Macleay as the Treasurer/Collector
To affirm the Town Administrator's appointment of Betty Clark Macleay as the Treasurer/Collector
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to affirm the Town Administrator's appointment of Betty Clark Macleay as the Treasurer/Collector, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Accept the proclamation submitted by Josh Winston and announce the month of June will be named Pride Month
To accept the proclamation submitted by Josh Winston and announce the month of June will be named Pride Month
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to accept the proclamation submitted by Josh Winston and announce the month of June will be named Pride Month, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Approve the one day Wines and Malt Special Permit for Cranberry Festival Music Concert at 204 Sisson Road on March 18, 2023 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
To approve the one day Wines and Malt Special Permit for Cranberry Festival Music Concert at 204 Sisson Road on March 18, 2023 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the one day Wines and Malt Special Permit for Cranberry Festival Music Concert at 204 Sisson Road on March 18, 2023 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve a 2023 Annual Common Victuallers license renewal for Capeside Kitchen Inc. d/b/a Capeside Kitchen - 537 Route 28
To approve a 2023 Annual Common Victuallers license renewal for Capeside Kitchen Inc. d/b/a Capeside Kitchen - 537 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve a 2023 Annual Common Victuallers license renewal for Capeside Kitchen Inc. d/b/a Capeside Kitchen - 537 Route 28, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Waive its right to purchase the property owned by Karen Tromp, located at 9 Gomes Road, Harwich, said right created under an Affordable Housing Restriction recorded with the Barnstable County...
That the Board of Selectmen vote to waive its right to purchase the property owned by Karen Tromp, located at 9 Gomes Road, Harwich, said right created under an Affordable Housing Restriction recorded with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 24172, Page 296 and further move that the Board vote to waive its right to locate an eligible purchases under said Affordable Housing Restriction
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to waive its right to purchase the property owned by Karen Tromp, located at 9 Gomes Road, Harwich, said right created under an Affordable Housing Restriction recorded with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 24172, Page 296 and further move that the Board vote to waive its right to locate an eligible purchases under said Affordable Housing Restriction, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the temporary closure of WFS Restaurant Group, Inc. d/b/a Red River Barbeque - 787 Route 28
To approve the temporary closure of WFS Restaurant Group, Inc. d/b/a Red River Barbeque - 787 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the temporary closure of WFS Restaurant Group, Inc. d/b/a Red River Barbeque - 787 Route 28, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)
Accept the presented plan regarding the use of opioid funds
To accept the presented plan regarding the use of opioid funds
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept the presented plan regarding the use of opioid funds, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the request for proposals document for the Fiscal Year 2024 Human Services Grants
To approve the request for proposals document for the Fiscal Year 2024 Human Services Grants
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the request for proposals document for the Fiscal Year 2024 Human Services Grants, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
Accept and authorize the Chair to sign the Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant in the amount of $7,800
To accept and authorize the Chair to sign the Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant in the amount of $7,800
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to accept and authorize the Chair to sign the Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant in the amount of $7,800, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
Approve the Massachusetts Cultural Council District Improvement grant for Harwich Port in the amount of $15,000
To approve the Massachusetts Cultural Council District Improvement grant for Harwich Port in the amount of $15,000
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the Massachusetts Cultural Council District Improvement grant for Harwich Port in the amount of $15,000, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
Approve the Massachusetts Cultural Council District Improvement grant for Harwich Center in the amount of $15,000
To approve the Massachusetts Cultural Council District Improvement grant for Harwich Center in the amount of $15,000
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the Massachusetts Cultural Council District Improvement grant for Harwich Center in the amount of $15,000, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
Approve the Campbell Construction Group, LLC Change Order 1 for the Brooks Academy Museum basement renovation in the amount of $8,798
To approve the Campbell Construction Group, LLC Change Order 1 for the Brooks Academy Museum basement renovation in the amount of $8,798
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the Campbell Construction Group, LLC Change Order 1 for the Brooks Academy Museum basement renovation in the amount of $8,798, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
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 Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
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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