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11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mary Anderson, Jeffrey Handler, Donald Howell, Michael MacAskill
Absent: Julie Kavanagh
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented
To accept the Consent Agenda as presented
“Mr. Handler moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Affirm the appointment of Carlene Jones as the Assessing Director
To affirm the appointment of Carlene Jones as the Assessing Director
“Mr. Handler moved to affirm the appointment of Carlene Jones as the Assessing Director, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the Conservation Restriction for the Spruce Woods Project as contained in the packet
To approve the Conservation Restriction for the Spruce Woods Project as contained in the packet
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Conservation Restriction for the Spruce Woods Project as contained in the packet, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the Select Board Committee Liaison list
To approve the Select Board Committee Liaison list
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Select Board Committee Liaison list, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the amendments to the Personnel By Law compensation table to include Zoning Compliance Officer position
To approve the amendments to the Personnel By Law compensation table to include Zoning Compliance Officer position
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the amendments to the Personnel By Law compensation table to include Zoning Compliance Officer position, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the Annual Committee Reappointment list
To approve the Annual Committee Reappointment list
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Annual Committee Reappointment list, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the new license as presented to expire June 30, 2026
To approve the new license as presented to expire June 30, 2026
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the new license as presented to expire June 30, 2026, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the new license as presented
To approve the new license as presented
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the new license as presented, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Bob Kohn from Pleasant Street was present. He had sent an email to the Select Board regarding his concerns about the Mad Minnow license expanding. He is nervous about it but is confident that they have a path moving forward. He supports the license. Board members thanked Mr. Kohn for his email and for working with the Mad Minnow. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Memorandum as presented
To approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Memorandum as presented
“Mr. Handler moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Memorandum as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the 10 License Agreements as presented
To approve the 10 License Agreements as presented
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the 10 License Agreements as presented, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Adjourn
To adjourn
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
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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