MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 12, 2024
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Julie Kavanagh, Jeffrey Handler, Donald Howell, Michael MacAskill
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Continue item A. to the next meeting on February 20, 2024 no earlier than 6:00PM
To continue item A. to the next meeting on February 20, 2024 no earlier than 6:00PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to continue item A. to the next meeting on February 20, 2024 no earlier than 6:00PM, seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Opt out of Vote by Mail for the Special Town Election to be held on April 9, 2024
To opt out of Vote by Mail for the Special Town Election to be held on April 9, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to opt out of Vote by Mail for the Special Town Election to be held on April 9, 2024, seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to open the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote 4:0 by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Approve the Cranberry Valley Golf Course rates as presented
To approve the Cranberry Valley Golf Course rates as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Cranberry Valley Golf Course rates as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the employment agreement between Joseph F. Powers, Town Administrator and the Town of Harwich with the addition of 2% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) added for February 1, 2023 through...
To approve the employment agreement between Joseph F. Powers, Town Administrator and the Town of Harwich with the addition of 2% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) added for February 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the employment agreement between Joseph F. Powers, Town Administrator and the Town of Harwich with the addition of 2% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) added for February 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023, seconded by Mr. Handler. Mr. Howell stated that he will not be voting for this contract extension and gave his reasons. Vote: 3:1 in favor by roll call vote with Mr. Howell voting Nay. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Approve and sign the Presidential Preference Primary Election Warrant to be held March 5, 2024
To approve and sign the Presidential Preference Primary Election Warrant to be held March 5, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve and sign the Presidential Preference Primary Election Warrant to be held March 5, 2024, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a 2024 Annual Common Victuallers license renewal as presented
To approve a 2024 Annual Common Victuallers license renewal as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a 2024 Annual Common Victuallers license renewal as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the use of Chapter 90 funds as presented
To approve the use of Chapter 90 funds as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the use of Chapter 90 funds as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a contract with GHD as presented
To approve a contract with GHD as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract with GHD as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a contract with Hub Technical Services, LLC as presented
To approve a contract with Hub Technical Services, LLC as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract with Hub Technical Services, LLC as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Regional Community Development Block Grant Application as presented
To approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Regional Community Development Block Grant Application as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Regional Community Development Block Grant Application as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
The minutes name Donald Howell as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried, meeting adjourned.” (Motion: Howell)
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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