MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 10, 2023
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mary Anderson, Julie Kavanagh, Jeffrey Handler, Donald Howell, Michael MacAskill
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The Select Board enter into executive session to discuss the items as listed below
That the Select Board enter into executive session to discuss the items as listed below
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board enter into executive session to discuss the items as listed below, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Ms. Anderson, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Handler, Mr. Howell and Mr. MacAskill all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from June 26, 2023
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes from June 26, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from June 26, 2023, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Affirm the appointment of Carrie Schoener as the Health Director
To affirm the appointment of Carrie Schoener as the Health Director
Yes: Anderson, Handler, Kavanagh, MacAskillAbstained: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to affirm the appointment of Carrie Schoener as the Health Director, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-0-1 (Howell abstained).” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve a new 2023 Annual Common Victuallers license - Capeside Kitchen Family d/b/a Capeside Kitchen - 537 Route 28
Approve a new 2023 Annual Common Victuallers license - Capeside Kitchen Family d/b/a Capeside Kitchen - 537 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved approve a new 2023 Annual Common Victuallers license - Capeside Kitchen Family d/b/a Capeside Kitchen - 537 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a new 2023 Junk Dealer license for Aruaam, LLC d/b/a Harwich Antique Center, 10 Route 28
Approve a new 2023 Junk Dealer license for Aruaam, LLC d/b/a Harwich Antique Center, 10 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved approve a new 2023 Junk Dealer license for Aruaam, LLC d/b/a Harwich Antique Center, 10 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a Special Permit application for one day entertainment and one day wines and malt license for Reciprocity Artisans Market, 4 Cross Street, Monday, September 4, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30...
To approve a Special Permit application for one day entertainment and one day wines and malt license for Reciprocity Artisans Market, 4 Cross Street, Monday, September 4, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., live/recorded music outside
The minutes add a name in brackets after the count ("(MacAskill abstained)") without saying how that member voted. The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a Special Permit application for one day entertainment and one day wines and malt license for Reciprocity Artisans Market, 4 Cross Street, Monday, September 4, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., live/recorded music outside, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-1.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the following Special Permit applications for Harwich Cranberry Festival, event to be held at 204 Sisson Road; 1
To approve the following Special Permit applications for Harwich Cranberry Festival, event to be held at 204 Sisson Road; 1. One day wines and malt permit - July 13, 20, 27, 2023 and August 3, 10, 17, 24, and September 1, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 2. One day wines and malt permit - September 16, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and September 17, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 100 Oak Street, Harwich Community Center
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler move to approve the following Special Permit applications for Harwich Cranberry Festival, event to be held at 204 Sisson Road; 1. One day wines and malt permit - July 13, 20, 27, 2023 and August 3, 10, 17, 24, and September 1, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 2. One day wines and malt permit - September 16, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and September 17, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 100 Oak Street, Harwich Community Center, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the waiving of the Treasure Chest Sticker fee for the Treasure Chest volunteers
To approve the waiving of the Treasure Chest Sticker fee for the Treasure Chest volunteers. No 2™ was heard
The minutes say the motion carried but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the waiving of the Treasure Chest Sticker fee for the Treasure Chest volunteers. No 2™ was heard. Motion failed and no action taken.” (Motion: Howell)
The Select Board approve an invitation to bid for 276 Queen Anne Road, to include the added language of Industrial Limited, with a minimum value of $950,000 to be considered
That the Select Board approve an invitation to bid for 276 Queen Anne Road, to include the added language of Industrial Limited, with a minimum value of $950,000 to be considered
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill move that the Select Board approve an invitation to bid for 276 Queen Anne Road, to include the added language of Industrial Limited, with a minimum value of $950,000 to be considered, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Authorize the Chair to execute a contract for dog impoundment services with the Animal Rescue League - $7,000
To authorize the Chair to execute a contract for dog impoundment services with the Animal Rescue League - $7,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to authorize the Chair to execute a contract for dog impoundment services with the Animal Rescue League - $7,000, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
The Select Board recess their open meeting in order to re-establish Executive Session and that the Board would not be returning after their adjournment
That the Select Board recess their open meeting in order to re-establish Executive Session and that the Board would not be returning after their adjournment
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Select Board recess their open meeting in order to re-establish Executive Session and that the Board would not be returning after their adjournment, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Ms. Anderson, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell and Mr. Handler all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, 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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