MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 5, 2023
9 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
Approve the consent agenda as listed
To approve the consent agenda as listed
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the consent agenda as listed, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kavanagh)
Appoint Dinah Lane as the Town of Harwich Representative to Cape Media Board of Directors, term to expire 12/31/2025
To appoint Dinah Lane as the Town of Harwich Representative to Cape Media Board of Directors, term to expire 12/31/2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to appoint Dinah Lane as the Town of Harwich Representative to Cape Media Board of Directors, term to expire 12/31/2025, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kavanagh)
Remove Cameron Smith from the Waterways Committee due to lack of attendance
To remove Cameron Smith from the Waterways Committee due to lack of attendance
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to remove Cameron Smith from the Waterways Committee due to lack of attendance, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Remove Andrew Docken from the Bikeways Committee due to lack of attendance
To remove Andrew Docken from the Bikeways Committee due to lack of attendance
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to remove Andrew Docken from the Bikeways Committee due to lack of attendance, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the special permits as listed above
To approve the special permits as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the special permits as listed above, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Make the Agricultural Commission inactive
To make the Agricultural Commission inactive
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to make the Agricultural Commission inactive, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Kavanagh)
Approve a contract with JJS Universal Construction Company in the amount of $120,000 for the replacement of the Brooks Free Library Roof
To approve a contract with JJS Universal Construction Company in the amount of $120,000 for the replacement of the Brooks Free Library Roof
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a contract with JJS Universal Construction Company in the amount of $120,000 for the replacement of the Brooks Free Library Roof, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Kavanagh)
Approve a contract change order for the Brooks Academy Museum Basement Renovation project with Campbell Construction Group, LLC to deduct $10,991from the original $1,189,000 contract
To approve a contract change order for the Brooks Academy Museum Basement Renovation project with Campbell Construction Group, LLC to deduct $10,991from the original $1,189,000 contract
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract change order for the Brooks Academy Museum Basement Renovation project with Campbell Construction Group, LLC to deduct $10,991from the original $1,189,000 contract, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kavanagh)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill and approved 4-0-0.” (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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