MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 6, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Julie Kavanagh, Jeffrey Handler, Michael MacAskill, Donald Howell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Julie Kavanagh as Chair
Julie Kavanagh as Chair
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill nominated Julie Kavanagh as Chair, seconded by Mr. Howell Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Michael MacAskill as Vice Chair
Michael MacAskill as Vice Chair
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh nominated Michael MacAskill as Vice Chair, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
Jeff Handler remain as Clerk
That Jeff Handler remain as Clerk
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that Jeff Handler remain as Clerk, seconded by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the Consent Agenda items A-K as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda items A-K as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Consent Agenda items A-K as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Howell noted that all positions are full positions and not alternates. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a Special Permit as presented
To approve a Special Permit as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a Special Permit as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Adjust the private snow plow rates as recommended by the Director of Public Works
To adjust the private snow plow rates as recommended by the Director of Public Works
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjust the private snow plow rates as recommended by the Director of Public Works, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Send a letter of support as presented
To send a letter of support as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to send a letter of support as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Message as presented and as amended
To approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Message as presented and as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Message as presented and as amended, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve to adjust Fiscal Year 2024 Disposal Area fees as presented
To approve to adjust Fiscal Year 2024 Disposal Area fees as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve to adjust Fiscal Year 2024 Disposal Area fees as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. MacAskill commented on a previous conversation about this subject and asked that Mr. Hooper keep track of how much the tonnage goes down and the impact. Mr. Hooper responded that this is already being tracked. Mr. Handler referred to a previous meeting when Clifton, Larson and Allen Consultants were present. He noted statements that they had made regarding rate increases. He asked Mr. Hooper to confirm that the rate increase is to be proactive for future escalations. Mr. Hooper responded that the recommendations are covering escalating that they have already experienced and which he explained in detail. Mr. Powers recognized the work of the Finance Director Kathleen Barrette and others in the disposal area who worked as a team with him analyzing reports. Mr. Howell commented that he is in favor of this as it is an offset against the whole operation. Ms. Kavanagh noted that they are providing a service that no other towns have and she is in favor of the increase so they can continue to effectively provide the service. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve a contract with CRF as presented
To approve a contract with CRF as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a contract with CRF as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve a contract with Morton Salt as presented
To approve a contract with Morton Salt as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract with Morton Salt as presented, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Accept Amendment #3 as presented
To accept Amendment #3 as presented
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to accept Amendment #3 as presented, seconded by Mr. MacAskill..” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. MacASkill moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, 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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