MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
April 3, 2023
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Mary Anderson, Julie Kavanagh, Donald Howell, Larry Ballantine
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session as presented
To go into Executive Session as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to go into Executive Session as presented, seconded by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Accept and adopt the revised Community Preservation funding to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the amount of $500,000
To accept and adopt the revised Community Preservation funding to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the amount of $500,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept and adopt the revised Community Preservation funding to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the amount of $500,000, seconded by Ms. Anderson. The Board members commented on the procedure and how better to approach Community Preservation in the future. Vote 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Accept and adopt Article 37 amending Zoning Bylaw C325 Article 5 Use Regulations
To accept and adopt Article 37 amending Zoning Bylaw C325 Article 5 Use Regulations
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept and adopt Article 37 amending Zoning Bylaw C325 Article 5 Use Regulations, seconded by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
They add an affirmative vote on all the Articles and add Julie Kavanagh's name to the affirmative
That they add an affirmative vote on all the Articles and add Julie Kavanagh's name to the affirmative
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that they add an affirmative vote on all the Articles and add Julie Kavanagh's name to the affirmative, seconded by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
For the Board of Selectmen to reconsider their support of Article 40
For the Board of Selectmen to reconsider their support of Article 40
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved for the Board of Selectmen to reconsider their support of Article 40, seconded by Ms. Anderson. Mr. Howell went on record as saying that he would be more than willing, if this was possible to happen, he would be supporting of it. Vote 4:1 in favor.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
Indefinitely postpone Article 40
To indefinitely postpone Article 40
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to indefinitely postpone Article 40, seconded by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
Close and sign the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To close and sign the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to close and sign the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, seconded by Ms. Anderson. Mr. Powers noted that within this Warrant is a balanced Budget that relies on various funding sources but also accomplishes building up the Town's reserves. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve and sign the 2023 Election Warrant
To approve and sign the 2023 Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve and sign the 2023 Election Warrant, seconded by Mr. Ballantine. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve a 2023 Seasonal Common Victuallers license as presented
To approve a 2023 Seasonal Common Victuallers license as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve a 2023 Seasonal Common Victuallers license as presented, seconded by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Deny the application for the 2023 Seasonal, on-premise liquor license renewal for Chase Escape Cape Cod, LLC d/b/a The Summer House Cafe - 126 Route 28 West Harwich, having not achieved any of the...
To deny the application for the 2023 Seasonal, on-premise liquor license renewal for Chase Escape Cape Cod, LLC d/b/a The Summer House Cafe - 126 Route 28 West Harwich, having not achieved any of the milestones that have been requested including from the Building Department, Fire Department and Board of Health
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to deny the application for the 2023 Seasonal, on-premise liquor license renewal for Chase Escape Cape Cod, LLC d/b/a The Summer House Cafe - 126 Route 28 West Harwich, having not achieved any of the milestones that have been requested including from the Building Department, Fire Department and Board of Health, seconded by Ms. Anderson. Mr. MacAskill noted that no one on the Board has said that they won't support the restaurant once they are able to open. To continue to issue a liquor license and allow a licensee to try and dictate the rules and muscle their way into the Board not following the rules is a bad statement. The Board is following their regulations. Vote 5:0 In favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
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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