MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 15, 2023
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Julie Kavanagh
Absent: Mary Anderson
Every vote, in order
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda was presented assuming that the conveyance will retain it's affordability restriction on it's deed
To vote to approve the Consent Agenda was presented assuming that the conveyance will retain it's affordability restriction on it's deed
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to vote to approve the Consent Agenda was presented assuming that the conveyance will retain it's affordability restriction on it's deed, seconded by Ms. Kavanagh. Mr. Powers commented that there is permanent affordable restriction in the deed, that is expected to carry forward as it must. He has no objection. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Allow HECH to continue to manage One and Three North Westgate Road and 1028 Factory Road, Harwich for the next ten years
To allow HECH to continue to manage One and Three North Westgate Road and 1028 Factory Road, Harwich for the next ten years
Donald Howell stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to allow HECH to continue to manage One and Three North Westgate Road and 1028 Factory Road, Harwich for the next ten years, seconded by Mr. Ballantine. Vote 3:0:1 in favor with Mr. Howell recusing.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
Accept the fee schedule as presented, effective July 1, 2023
To accept the fee schedule as presented, effective July 1, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept the fee schedule as presented, effective July 1, 2023, seconded by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Vote to approve the Committee Appointments as presented
To vote to approve the Committee Appointments as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to vote to approve the Committee Appointments as presented, seconded by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 4:0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the License Agreement as presented, seconded buy Ms. Kavanagh
To approve the License Agreement as presented, seconded buy Ms. Kavanagh
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the License Agreement as presented, seconded buy Ms. Kavanagh Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell)
Approve the change order as presented
To approve the change order as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the change order as presented, seconded by Mr. Ballantine. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve a license agreement as presented and to authorize the Chair to sign
To approve a license agreement as presented and to authorize the Chair to sign
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve a license agreement as presented and to authorize the Chair to sign, seconded by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the contract as presented
To approve the contract as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the contract as presented, seconded by Mr. Ballantine. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Adjourn
To adjourn
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Howell..” (Motion: Kavanagh, 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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