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Harwich Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

June 12, 2023

11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Mary Anderson, Jeffrey Handler, Donald Howell, Michael MacAskill

Absent: Julie Kavanagh

Every vote, in order

Accept the Consent Agenda as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the Consent Agenda as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Handler moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Affirm the appointment of Carlene Jones as the Assessing Director

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To affirm the appointment of Carlene Jones as the Assessing Director

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Conservation Restriction for the Spruce Woods Project as contained in the packet

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Conservation Restriction for the Spruce Woods Project as contained in the packet

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Select Board Committee Liaison list

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Select Board Committee Liaison list

From the minutes

“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Select Board Committee Liaison list, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the amendments to the Personnel By Law compensation table to include Zoning Compliance Officer position

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the amendments to the Personnel By Law compensation table to include Zoning Compliance Officer position

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Annual Committee Reappointment list

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Annual Committee Reappointment list

From the minutes

“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Annual Committee Reappointment list, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the new license as presented to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the new license as presented to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the new license as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the new license as presented

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Memorandum as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Memorandum as presented

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the 10 License Agreements as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 10 License Agreements as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Handler moved to approve the 10 License Agreements as presented, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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