MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 13, 2023
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Julie Kavanagh, Jeffrey Handler, Donald Howell
Absent: Michael MacAskill
Every vote, in order
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented and added that Paul Doane is a full member
To accept the Consent Agenda as presented and added that Paul Doane is a full member
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented and added that Paul Doane is a full member, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a Conservation Restriction for Elephant Walk, 90 Squantos Path, Lot GI-1 on Assessor's Map 100 as presented by Michael Lach
To approve a Conservation Restriction for Elephant Walk, 90 Squantos Path, Lot GI-1 on Assessor's Map 100 as presented by Michael Lach
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a Conservation Restriction for Elephant Walk, 90 Squantos Path, Lot GI-1 on Assessor's Map 100 as presented by Michael Lach, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Reaffirm the Town's original policy
To reaffirm the Town's original policy
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to reaffirm the Town's original policy..” (Motion: Howell)
Continue using the initial voted policy of such permits coming through the Administrative Office to the Select Board
To continue using the initial voted policy of such permits coming through the Administrative Office to the Select Board
The minutes say "He moved"; the mover shown is the member named just before (Donald Howell).
From the minutes
“He moved to continue using the initial voted policy of such permits coming through the Administrative Office to the Select Board. Mr. Handler seconded the motion. Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Waive the Community Center usage fee for a Youth Academy in the amount of $180.00
To waive the Community Center usage fee for a Youth Academy in the amount of $180.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to waive the Community Center usage fee for a Youth Academy in the amount of $180.00, seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Vote to accept the contract as presented
To vote to accept the contract as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to vote to accept the contract as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (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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