MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 5, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mary Anderson, Julie Kavanagh, Michael MacAskill, Jeffrey Handler
Absent: Donald Howell
Every vote, in order
Accept the consent agenda as presented
To accept the consent agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to accept the consent agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Affirm the appointment of Ashley Symington as the Director of Youth and Family Services as presented
To affirm the appointment of Ashley Symington as the Director of Youth and Family Services as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to affirm the appointment of Ashley Symington as the Director of Youth and Family Services as presented, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Holiday Calendar as presented
To approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Holiday Calendar as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Holiday Calendar as presented, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the Conservation Restrictions as presented
To approve the Conservation Restrictions as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Conservation Restrictions as presented, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve, under the Select Board street lighting policy exception # 1, the installation of a streetlight on an existing pole at Cahoon beach parking area located on Cahoon Road
To approve, under the Select Board street lighting policy exception # 1, the installation of a streetlight on an existing pole at Cahoon beach parking area located on Cahoon Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve, under the Select Board street lighting policy exception # 1, the installation of a streetlight on an existing pole at Cahoon beach parking area located on Cahoon Road, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the one-day Entertainment and One day Wines and Malt license for Harwich Conservation Trust - Event on June 24, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at 1039 Route 28 - Recorded/live music,...
To approve the one-day Entertainment and One day Wines and Malt license for Harwich Conservation Trust - Event on June 24, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at 1039 Route 28 - Recorded/live music, dancing by patrons or performers, amplification
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the one-day Entertainment and One day Wines and Malt license for Harwich Conservation Trust - Event on June 24, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at 1039 Route 28 - Recorded/live music, dancing by patrons or performers, amplification, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the Road Race permit for 5K for the Children - Event on October 14, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at 1 Schoolhouse Road
To approve the Road Race permit for 5K for the Children - Event on October 14, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at 1 Schoolhouse Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Road Race permit for 5K for the Children - Event on October 14, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at 1 Schoolhouse Road, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve a 2023 Weekday and Sunday Seasonal Amusement license renewal-The Trampoline Center- 296 Route 28- Amusement Type: Trampolines
To approve a 2023 Weekday and Sunday Seasonal Amusement license renewal-The Trampoline Center- 296 Route 28- Amusement Type: Trampolines
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a 2023 Weekday and Sunday Seasonal Amusement license renewal-The Trampoline Center- 296 Route 28- Amusement Type: Trampolines, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve a 2023 Weekday and Sunday Seasonal Amusement license renewal - S&S Amusements, LLC d/b/a Bud's Mini Golf - 9 Sisson Road - Amusement Type: Miniature Golf
To approve a 2023 Weekday and Sunday Seasonal Amusement license renewal - S&S Amusements, LLC d/b/a Bud's Mini Golf - 9 Sisson Road - Amusement Type: Miniature Golf
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a 2023 Weekday and Sunday Seasonal Amusement license renewal - S&S Amusements, LLC d/b/a Bud's Mini Golf - 9 Sisson Road - Amusement Type: Miniature Golf, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the license agreements for the cultural affairs programming as laid out on the agenda and in the Select Board packet totaling 28 licenses
To approve the license agreements for the cultural affairs programming as laid out on the agenda and in the Select Board packet totaling 28 licenses
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the license agreements for the cultural affairs programming as laid out on the agenda and in the Select Board packet totaling 28 licenses, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve and authorize the chair to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Harwich and Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDot) for signage installation on...
To approve and authorize the chair to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Harwich and Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDot) for signage installation on municipally owned public roadways
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve and authorize the chair to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Harwich and Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDot) for signage installation on municipally owned public roadways, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kavanagh)
Adjourn the meeting of the Select Board
To adjourn the meeting of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
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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