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July 24, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 19 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Harwich Select Board · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Traffic Safety Committee, recorded in the committee's notes. The notes do not list which Select Board members attended, so no one is shown as present or absent. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present:
Absent: Mary Anderson, Julie Kavanagh, Jeffrey Handler, Donald Howell, Michael MacAskill
0 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
No recorded votes.
Harwich Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Mary Anderson, Julie Kavanagh, Donald Howell, Michael MacAskill, Jeffrey Handler
Absent: None
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
The Select Board enter into Executive Session as listed below
That the Select Board enter into Executive Session as listed below
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board enter into Executive Session as listed below, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Ms. Anderson, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Howell, Mr. MacAskill and Mr. Handler all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to open the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the Alteration of Premises application submitted by Cape Roots Market LLC d/b/a Cape Roots Market and Café location at 557 Route 28
To approve the Alteration of Premises application submitted by Cape Roots Market LLC d/b/a Cape Roots Market and Café location at 557 Route 28. Alteration consists of adding additional interior and exterior seating
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Alteration of Premises application submitted by Cape Roots Market LLC d/b/a Cape Roots Market and Café location at 557 Route 28. Alteration consists of adding additional interior and exterior seating, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
And said that he would support it, but wanted to make it clear that he would like to explore the one-way traffic flow pattern
And said that he would support it, but wanted to make it clear that he would like to explore the one-way traffic flow pattern. Mr. MacAskill asked if the intent of the motion is to make it permanent going forward. Ms. Anderson responded yes, until we do something differently. Mr. MacAskill said that he has spoke to 2 other businesses that have said this is not year-round problem, and he agreed with that. Mr. Handler said that even just 6 cars can create a bottleneck. He is in support of this right now but would like to look further for a better solution. Mr. Howell said that if this motion included an expiration date, he would consider it and then would come back to discuss further. He would not vote on this as a permanent change. Ms. Anderson responded that it can always be voted and then removed later. Ms. Kavanagh feels that putting an expiration date on this would make everyone move forward to the next phase of a solution. Richard Waystack was present and asked that something be done tonight for these residents. The Select Board can charge the Traffic Safety Committee to come back at the end of September with additional alterations if necessary. Ms. Cebula said that what she is hearing is that the committee should continue to look at the street and possible come back with a different proposal. She suggested that they come back closer to December so that they have more time to see what is really going on. Mr. Handler amended his motion to approve the Cross Street recommend
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler made the motion and said that he would support it, but wanted to make it clear that he would like to explore the one-way traffic flow pattern. Mr. MacAskill asked if the intent of the motion is to make it permanent going forward. Ms. Anderson responded yes, until we do something differently. Mr. MacAskill said that he has spoke to 2 other businesses that have said this is not year-round problem, and he agreed with that. Mr. Handler said that even just 6 cars can create a bottleneck. He is in support of this right now but would like to look further for a better solution. Mr. Howell said that if this motion included an expiration date, he would consider it and then would come back to discuss further. He would not vote on this as a permanent change. Ms. Anderson responded that it can always be voted and then removed later. Ms. Kavanagh feels that putting an expiration date on this would make everyone move forward to the next phase of a solution. Richard Waystack was present and asked that something be done tonight for these residents. The Select Board can charge the Traffic Safety Committee to come back at the end of September with additional alterations if necessary. Ms. Cebula said that what she is hearing is that the committee should continue to look at the street and possible come back with a different proposal. She suggested that they come back closer to December so that they have more time to see what is really going on. Mr. Handler amended his motion to approve the Cross Street recommendation from the Traffic Safety Committee as presented with an expiration date of November 1, 2023 and that the Traffic Safety Committee report back to the Select Board with other options and for discussion on how the temporary change worked, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kavanagh)
The town, through the direction of the Select Board, direct the Chief Procurement Officer to proceed as allowed under the procurement laws
That the town, through the direction of the Select Board, direct the Chief Procurement Officer to proceed as allowed under the procurement laws
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that the town, through the direction of the Select Board, direct the Chief Procurement Officer to proceed as allowed under the procurement laws, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the consent agenda as presented
To approve the consent agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 5-0-0,.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
The alleged violation as presented by the Chief of Police does not rise to the level of taking any action
That the alleged violation as presented by the Chief of Police does not rise to the level of taking any action
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the alleged violation as presented by the Chief of Police does not rise to the level of taking any action, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kavanagh)
Continue this until the August 7, 2023 Select Board's meeting, to be heard no earlier than 6:00 p.m
To continue this until the August 7, 2023 Select Board's meeting, to be heard no earlier than 6:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to continue this until the August 7, 2023 Select Board's meeting, to be heard no earlier than 6:00 p.m., 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Continue this item until the August 7, 2023 Select Board meeting, no earlier than 6:00 p.m
To continue this item until the August 7, 2023 Select Board meeting, no earlier than 6:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to continue this item until the August 7, 2023 Select Board meeting, no earlier than 6:00 p.m., 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Support G.L. c. 268A, Section 19(b)(3) Disclosure of Non-Elected Municipal Employee of Financial Interest - Emily Brutti, Planning Board
To support G.L. c. 268A, Section 19(b)(3) Disclosure of Non-Elected Municipal Employee of Financial Interest - Emily Brutti, Planning Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to support G.L. c. 268A, Section 19(b)(3) Disclosure of Non-Elected Municipal Employee of Financial Interest - Emily Brutti, Planning Board, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Request that a professional from the United States Golf Association/Massachusetts Golf Association review the situation and report back to the Select Board with their findings
To request that a professional from the United States Golf Association/Massachusetts Golf Association review the situation and report back to the Select Board with their findings
Yes: Handler, Howell, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: AndersonThe minutes say "and approved 4-1-0 (Anderson)"; MassVoter reads the name in brackets as the member who voted with the minority (no).
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to request that a professional from the United States Golf Association/Massachusetts Golf Association review the situation and report back to the Select Board with their findings, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-1-0 (Anderson).” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Approve the special permits as outlined above
To approve the special permits as outlined above
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the special permits as outlined above, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
File document to execute for the Phase 3 project delegating Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town for the Phase 3 project
To file document to execute for the Phase 3 project delegating Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town for the Phase 3 project
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to file document to execute for the Phase 3 project delegating Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town for the Phase 3 project, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve an Intermunicipal agreement with Barnstable County for administering the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant
To Approve an Intermunicipal agreement with Barnstable County for administering the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to Approve an Intermunicipal agreement with Barnstable County for administering the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Handler moved Approve the contract with Atlantic Recycling Equipment, LLC for the purchase of two Municipal Solid Waste Trailers - $205,000
Handler moved Approve the contract with Atlantic Recycling Equipment, LLC for the purchase of two Municipal Solid Waste Trailers - $205,000
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Handler moved Approve the contract with Atlantic Recycling Equipment, LLC for the purchase of two Municipal Solid Waste Trailers - $205,000, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (second: Howell)
Authorize the Chair te sign the Harwich Green Communities grant extension
To authorize the Chair te sign the Harwich Green Communities grant extension
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to authorize the Chair te sign the Harwich Green Communities grant extension, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Execute a Grant Agreement between the Town of Harwich and the Harwich Conservation Trust relative to the construction of the Cold Brook Ecological Restoration Project - $1,500,000
To execute a Grant Agreement between the Town of Harwich and the Harwich Conservation Trust relative to the construction of the Cold Brook Ecological Restoration Project - $1,500,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to execute a Grant Agreement between the Town of Harwich and the Harwich Conservation Trust relative to the construction of the Cold Brook Ecological Restoration Project - $1,500,000, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Adjourn the Select Board meeting
To adjourn the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the Select Board meeting, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, 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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