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Harwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

March 13, 2023

54 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

The Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session to discussion items as listed below and that the Chair has determined that open session would have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

That the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session to discussion items as listed below and that the Chair has determined that open session would have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position or litigating position of the public body

The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Mary Anderson, Donald Howell and Julie Kavanagh). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session to discussion items as listed below and that the Chair has determined that open session would have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position or litigating position of the public body, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Ms. Kavanagh all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)

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

Amend his motion to not include the approval of the February 27, 2023 Board of Selectmen minutes, pending amendments

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To amend his motion to not include the approval of the February 27, 2023 Board of Selectmen minutes, pending amendments

The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Mary Anderson, Donald Howell and Julie Kavanagh). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to amend his motion to not include the approval of the February 27, 2023 Board of Selectmen minutes, pending amendments, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the appointment of Harry Munns to the Planning Board from alternate member to full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2024 as recommended by the Board of Selectmen Interview Committee

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the appointment of Harry Munns to the Planning Board from alternate member to full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2024 as recommended by the Board of Selectmen Interview Committee

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the appointment of Harry Munns to the Planning Board from alternate member to full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2024 as recommended by the Board of Selectmen Interview Committee, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The Board of Selectmen accept the recommendation of the Town Administrator regarding the FY23 Personnel Bylaw FY23 Salary Tables as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board of Selectmen accept the recommendation of the Town Administrator regarding the FY23 Personnel Bylaw FY23 Salary Tables as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved that the Board of Selectmen accept the recommendation of the Town Administrator regarding the FY23 Personnel Bylaw FY23 Salary Tables as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)

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

Place the Town Officers and Committees on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Town Officers and Committees on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Town Officers and Committees on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Reports of Town Officers and Committees on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Reports of Town Officers and Committees on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Reports of Town Officers and Committees on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Elected Officials Salaries on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Elected Officials Salaries on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Elected Officials Salaries on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Town Operating Budget on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Town Operating Budget on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Town Operating Budget on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Monomoy Regional school District Budget on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Monomoy Regional school District Budget on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Monomoy Regional school District Budget on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Cape Cod Regional Technical School District Budget on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Cape Cod Regional Technical School District Budget on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Cape Cod Regional Technical School District Budget on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Water Department Budget on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Water Department Budget on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Howell moved to place the Water Department Budget on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Wastewater Department Budget on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Wastewater Department Budget on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Wastewater Department Budget on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Funding Cape Cod Community Media Center on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Funding Cape Cod Community Media Center on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Funding Cape Cod Community Media Center on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Items Funded from the Cable Fund on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Items Funded from the Cable Fund on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Items Funded from the Cable Fund on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Childcare Stipend Support Program on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Childcare Stipend Support Program on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Childcare Stipend Support Program on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Fund Technology Enhancements for Brooks Free Library on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Fund Technology Enhancements for Brooks Free Library on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Fund Technology Enhancements for Brooks Free Library on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Amend Cemetery Regulations on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Amend Cemetery Regulations on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Amend Cemetery Regulations on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Accept MGL., C. 41, Section 110A on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Accept MGL., C. 41, Section 110A on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Accept MGL., C. 41, Section 110A on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Amendment to the Agreement between the Towns of Chatham and Harwich with respect to the formation of a Regional School District, with Mr. Powers to confirm with Chatham that they will...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Amendment to the Agreement between the Towns of Chatham and Harwich with respect to the formation of a Regional School District, with Mr. Powers to confirm with Chatham that they will have identical language, on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Amendment to the Agreement between the Towns of Chatham and Harwich with respect to the formation of a Regional School District, with Mr. Powers to confirm with Chatham that they will have identical language, on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Promote the Town of Harwich on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Promote the Town of Harwich on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Promote the Town of Harwich on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Supplemental Annual Allocation of Mass Cultural Council for Local Cultural Council Grants on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Supplemental Annual Allocation of Mass Cultural Council for Local Cultural Council Grants on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Supplemental Annual Allocation of Mass Cultural Council for Local Cultural Council Grants on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Defray the expenses of the Chase Library and Harwich Port Library on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Defray the expenses of the Chase Library and Harwich Port Library on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Defray the expenses of the Chase Library and Harwich Port Library on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Place Annual Departmental Revolving Funds Authorization on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To place Annual Departmental Revolving Funds Authorization on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Yes: Anderson, Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: Howell

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to place Annual Departmental Revolving Funds Authorization on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-1-0 (Howell opposed).” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Place Herring Fisheries on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place Herring Fisheries on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place Herring Fisheries on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Place the Community Preservation Act Article-Land Bank Debt Service on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Community Preservation Act Article-Land Bank Debt Service on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Community Preservation Act Article-Land Bank Debt Service on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Community Preservation Act Article-Land Bank Debt Service on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Community Preservation Act Article-Land Bank Debt Service on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Place the Community Preservation Act Article-Appropriations & Housekeeping Expenses on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Community Preservation Act Article-Appropriations & Housekeeping Expenses on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Community Preservation Act Article-Appropriations & Housekeeping Expenses on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Place the Community Preservation Act Article-Herring River Land Preservation Project on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Community Preservation Act Article-Herring River Land Preservation Project on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Community Preservation Act Article-Herring River Land Preservation Project on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Place the Community Preservation Act Article-Fund Harwich Affordable Housing Trust Fund on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Community Preservation Act Article-Fund Harwich Affordable Housing Trust Fund on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Community Preservation Act Article-Fund Harwich Affordable Housing Trust Fund on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Community Preservation Act Article-Lower Cape Housing Institute on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Community Preservation Act Article-Lower Cape Housing Institute on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Community Preservation Act Article-Lower Cape Housing Institute on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Community Preservation Act Article-Brooks Academy Renovations on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Community Preservation Act Article-Brooks Academy Renovations on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Community Preservation Act Article-Brooks Academy Renovations on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Community Preservation Act Article-Preservation of 203 Bank Street Old Fire Station on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Community Preservation Act Article-Preservation of 203 Bank Street Old Fire Station on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Community Preservation Act Article-Preservation of 203 Bank Street Old Fire Station on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Community Preservation Act Article-Oak Street Bike Path Crossing Lights on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Community Preservation Act Article-Oak Street Bike Path Crossing Lights on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Community Preservation Act Article-Oak Street Bike Path Crossing Lights on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Community Preservation Act Article-Senior Softball Fields Restrooms on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Community Preservation Act Article-Senior Softball Fields Restrooms on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Community Preservation Act Article-Senior Softball Fields Restrooms on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Community Preservation Act Article-Resurface Courts at Brooks Park on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Community Preservation Act Article-Resurface Courts at Brooks Park on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Community Preservation Act Article-Resurface Courts at Brooks Park on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Community Preservation Act Article-Additional Funding: Sand Pond Restoration Restroom Project on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Community Preservation Act Article-Additional Funding: Sand Pond Restoration Restroom Project on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Community Preservation Act Article-Additional Funding: Sand Pond Restoration Restroom Project on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Community Preservation Act Article-Skinequit Pond Remediation Project on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Community Preservation Act Article-Skinequit Pond Remediation Project on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Community Preservation Act Article-Skinequit Pond Remediation Project on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Community Preservation Act Article-War Memorials Project on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Community Preservation Act Article-War Memorials Project on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Community Preservation Act Article-War Memorials Project on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Capital Outlay Plan Items Funded from Free Cash on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant as discussed

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Capital Outlay Plan Items Funded from Free Cash on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant as discussed

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Capital Outlay Plan Items Funded from Free Cash on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant as discussed, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Capital Outlay Plan Items Funded from Water Retained Earnings on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Capital Outlay Plan Items Funded from Water Retained Earnings on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Capital Outlay Plan Items Funded from Water Retained Earnings on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the Capital Outlay Plan Items Funded from Chapter 90 Funds on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Capital Outlay Plan Items Funded from Chapter 90 Funds on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the Capital Outlay Plan Items Funded from Chapter 90 Funds on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the West Harwich Route 28 Sewer Main Installation on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the West Harwich Route 28 Sewer Main Installation on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the West Harwich Route 28 Sewer Main Installation on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Allow the Town Administrator and Water/Wastewater Superintendent to form a letter of support for signature by the Board of Selectmen Chairman

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To allow the Town Administrator and Water/Wastewater Superintendent to form a letter of support for signature by the Board of Selectmen Chairman

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to allow the Town Administrator and Water/Wastewater Superintendent to form a letter of support for signature by the Board of Selectmen Chairman, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)

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

Place the West Harwich Route 28 Water Main Replacement on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the West Harwich Route 28 Water Main Replacement on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the West Harwich Route 28 Water Main Replacement on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the East Harwich Wastewater Collection System Expansion on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the East Harwich Wastewater Collection System Expansion on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the East Harwich Wastewater Collection System Expansion on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the citizens petition regarding the sale, distribution and use of any type of balloon inflated with any type of lighter than air gas within the Town of Harwich on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To place the citizens petition regarding the sale, distribution and use of any type of balloon inflated with any type of lighter than air gas within the Town of Harwich on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Yes: Anderson, Ballantine, Howell, KavanaghNo: MacAskill

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the citizens petition regarding the sale, distribution and use of any type of balloon inflated with any type of lighter than air gas within the Town of Harwich on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-1-0 (MacAskill opposed).” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the citizens petition regarding plastic reduction on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To place the citizens petition regarding plastic reduction on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Yes: Anderson, Ballantine, Howell, KavanaghNo: MacAskill

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the citizens petition regarding plastic reduction on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-1-0 (MacAskill opposed).” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the citizens petition regarding fertilizer on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To place the citizens petition regarding fertilizer on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Yes: Anderson, Ballantine, Howell, KavanaghNo: MacAskill

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the citizens petition regarding fertilizer on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-1-0 (MacAskill opposed).” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the citizens petition regarding the layout as a town way of Shelley Path on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the citizens petition regarding the layout as a town way of Shelley Path on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the citizens petition regarding the layout as a town way of Shelley Path on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the citizens petition regarding school choice funds on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To place the citizens petition regarding school choice funds on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Yes: Ballantine, Howell, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: Anderson

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the citizens petition regarding school choice funds on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-1-0 (Anderson opposed).” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the citizens petition regarding the established educational facility at 374 Main Street on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the citizens petition regarding the established educational facility at 374 Main Street on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the citizens petition regarding the established educational facility at 374 Main Street on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Place the citizens petition to amend action of the Towns Annual Meeting of 2000, Article 11, on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the citizens petition to amend action of the Towns Annual Meeting of 2000, Article 11, on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to place the citizens petition to amend action of the Towns Annual Meeting of 2000, Article 11, on the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)

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

Add the table for personnel enhancements to Article 4 as outlined by the Town Administrator

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · 4–1

To add the table for personnel enhancements to Article 4 as outlined by the Town Administrator

Yes: Anderson, Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: Howell

From the minutes

“Mr. Ballantine moved to add the table for personnel enhancements to Article 4 as outlined by the Town Administrator, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-1-0 (Howell opposed).” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)

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

Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 14

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 14 (PDF)

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