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January 2, 2024
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Julie Kavanagh, Michael MacAskill, Jeffrey Handler, Donald Howell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve a temporary closure of Ember Pizza from January 2, 2024 through January : 28, 2024 3
Approve a temporary closure of Ember Pizza from January 2, 2024 through January : 28, 2024 3
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approve a temporary closure of Ember Pizza from January 2, 2024 through January : 28, 2024 3 Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (second: MacAskill)
Approve a resolution supporting the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce's proposal to create a Tourism Destination Marketing District (TDMD)
To approve a resolution supporting the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce's proposal to create a Tourism Destination Marketing District (TDMD)
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a resolution supporting the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce's proposal to create a Tourism Destination Marketing District (TDMD), seconded by Ms. Kavanagh..” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Kavanagh)
Ask the Charter By-law Committee to develop language that supports the Human Resource Director reporting to the Select Board as well as the Town Administrator
To ask the Charter By-law Committee to develop language that supports the Human Resource Director reporting to the Select Board as well as the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to ask the Charter By-law Committee to develop language that supports the Human Resource Director reporting to the Select Board as well as the Town Administrator , seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Approve the contract as presented
To approve the contract as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the contract as presented, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Mark Kelleher of Harwich was present and suggested possibly getting a second bid for the job. Mr. Powers responded that the procurement before the Board comports with best practices of the Commonwealth. Vote 4:0 in favor Motion carried.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: MacAskill)
Vote to sign the Quitclaim Deed for 276 Queen Ann Road
To vote to sign the Quitclaim Deed for 276 Queen Ann Road
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to vote to sign the Quitclaim Deed for 276 Queen Ann Road, seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Kavanagh, 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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