MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 27, 2023
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Julie Kavanagh, Michael MacAskill, Jeffrey Handler
Absent: Donald Howell
Every vote, in order
Accept a gift from Ora Gaylord as presented and to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for November 20, 2023
To accept a gift from Ora Gaylord as presented and to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for November 20, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to accept a gift from Ora Gaylord as presented and to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for November 20, 2023, seconded by Ms. Kavanagh. Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kavanagh)
Accept the resignation of Michelle Ryan from the Golf Committee, effective immediately
To accept the resignation of Michelle Ryan from the Golf Committee, effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to accept the resignation of Michelle Ryan from the Golf Committee, effective immediately, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. MacAskill commented that he understands Ms. Ryan's reasons for resigning and understands her frustration. The Select Board has been dealing with the Golf Committee situation for some time and noted posts on social media that have had a negative effect on the Board and the Committee. He noted that the information on social media is inaccurate and asked that people be aware and not take it as fact. Mr. MacAskill also noted a comment made by Sandra Hall that he has taken offense to giving specifics and his reasons. . Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Reduce the number of members of the Harwich Accessibility Rights Committee from seven to five and to remove the alternates
To reduce the number of members of the Harwich Accessibility Rights Committee from seven to five and to remove the alternates
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to reduce the number of members of the Harwich Accessibility Rights Committee from seven to five and to remove the alternates, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. MacAskill would like to ask Selectman Howell, for further discussion, to meet with the Harwich Accessibility Rights Committee as the Liaison to discuss the current Charge. Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the request from the Conservation Administrator for a one time increase of the expenditure limit from the Wetland Revolving Fund from $6,000 to $72,640
To approve the request from the Conservation Administrator for a one time increase of the expenditure limit from the Wetland Revolving Fund from $6,000 to $72,640
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the request from the Conservation Administrator for a one time increase of the expenditure limit from the Wetland Revolving Fund from $6,000 to $72,640, seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Approve the off-premises annual liquor license renewals as presented
To approve the off-premises annual liquor license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the off-premises annual liquor license renewals as presented, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the on-premises annual liquor license renewals as presented
To approve the on-premises annual liquor license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the on-premises annual liquor license renewals as presented, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Postpone all Golf Committee public meetings until June 30, 2024
To postpone all Golf Committee public meetings until June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to postpone all Golf Committee public meetings until June 30, 2024, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Change Order #1 as presented
To approve and authorize the Chair to sign Change Order #1 as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign Change Order #1 as presented, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Ms. Eldredge had the plans for the Wixon Landing Improvement Project which she explained in detail. She addressed questions that Mr. Thomason had previously emailed her. Mr. Thomason questioned why a Change Order was issued early in the project. He expressed his concerns about the project in general. John Rendon, Harbormaster was present virtually and answered the question in detail. Mr. MacAskill expressed his thanks to Mr. Thomason. He also expressed his support to Mr. Rendon for the Change Order and the improvements. Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the three-year Mooring Servicing Agent License Agreements as presented
To approve the three-year Mooring Servicing Agent License Agreements as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the three-year Mooring Servicing Agent License Agreements as presented, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 3:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Move into Executive Session as presented
To move into Executive Session as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to move into Executive Session as presented, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 3:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Adjourn to Executive Session, noting that the Board will not be returning
To adjourn to Executive Session, noting that the Board will not be returning
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn to Executive Session, noting that the Board will not be returning..” (Motion: 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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