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Harwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

February 27, 2023

9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: Mary Anderson

Every vote, in order

The Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below and that the Chair has declared that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the towns bargaining...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below and that the Chair has declared that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the towns bargaining position

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below and that the Chair has declared that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the towns bargaining position, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. The vote was 4- 0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ballantine and Ms. Kavanagh all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve a 2023 Annual Class II Auto License renewal for Goodson's Motor Cars-210 Queen Anne Road, Unit 12

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a 2023 Annual Class II Auto License renewal for Goodson's Motor Cars-210 Queen Anne Road, Unit 12

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve a 2023 Annual Class II Auto License renewal for Goodson's Motor Cars-210 Queen Anne Road, Unit 12, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)

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

Approve the One day entertainment - June 10, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. outside at Community Center, 100 Oak Street, for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the One day entertainment - June 10, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. outside at Community Center, 100 Oak Street, for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the One day entertainment - June 10, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. outside at Community Center, 100 Oak Street, for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)

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

Approve the One day Wines and Malt - June 10, 2023 - 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. outside at Community Center, 100 Oak Street, for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the One day Wines and Malt - June 10, 2023 - 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. outside at Community Center, 100 Oak Street, for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the One day Wines and Malt - June 10, 2023 - 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. outside at Community Center, 100 Oak Street, for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)

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

Approve the event permit- June 10, 2023 at Community Center, 100 Oak Street, for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the event permit- June 10, 2023 at Community Center, 100 Oak Street, for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the event permit- June 10, 2023 at Community Center, 100 Oak Street, for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)

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

Approve the 2023 license renewals for BLM Restaurant Group d/b/a Lanyard Bar and Grill- 429 Route 28, as listed above

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 2023 license renewals for BLM Restaurant Group d/b/a Lanyard Bar and Grill- 429 Route 28, as listed above

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the 2023 license renewals for BLM Restaurant Group d/b/a Lanyard Bar and Grill- 429 Route 28, as listed above, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)

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

Approve the projects for Cape Cod Water Resources Restoration Project (CCWRRP) as outlined

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the projects for Cape Cod Water Resources Restoration Project (CCWRRP) as outlined

From the minutes

“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the projects for Cape Cod Water Resources Restoration Project (CCWRRP) as outlined, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)

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

Approve a contract amendment with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) in the amount of $278,500.00 for design work for the Saquatucket Harbor - Route 28 sidewalk project

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a contract amendment with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) in the amount of $278,500.00 for design work for the Saquatucket Harbor - Route 28 sidewalk project

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve a contract amendment with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) in the amount of $278,500.00 for design work for the Saquatucket Harbor - Route 28 sidewalk project, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)

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

Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 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. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (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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