MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
April 18, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Mary Anderson, Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Julie Kavanagh
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Vote to approve going into Executive Session as read
To vote to approve going into Executive Session as read
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to vote to approve going into Executive Session as read, seconded by Mr. Ballantine. Vote 5:0 in favor by roll call vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
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)
The BOS offer the position of Finance Director/Town Accountant to Kathleen Barrette pending contract negotiations, salary negotiations and a background check
That the BOS offer the position of Finance Director/Town Accountant to Kathleen Barrette pending contract negotiations, salary negotiations and a background check
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved that the BOS offer the position of Finance Director/Town Accountant to Kathleen Barrette pending contract negotiations, salary negotiations and a background check, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Approve the new applications for Red River Barbecue as presented
To approve the new applications for Red River Barbecue as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the new applications for Red River Barbecue as presented, seconded by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Vote to approve the 2023 Common Victuallers license renewal as presented
To vote to approve the 2023 Common Victuallers license renewal as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to vote to approve the 2023 Common Victuallers license renewal as presented, seconded by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Accept the Book of Anticipated Positive Motions as written
To accept the Book of Anticipated Positive Motions as written
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept the Book of Anticipated Positive Motions as written, seconded by Ms. Anderson. Vote 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Vote to approve a contract extension as presented
To vote to approve a contract extension as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to vote to approve a contract extension as presented, seconded by Ms. Anderson. 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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