MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 20, 2024
7 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
Enter into Executive Session as presented
To enter into Executive Session as presented
The minutes say 3-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Julie Kavanagh, Jeffrey Handler, Donald Howell and Michael MacAskill). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to enter into Executive Session as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 3:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the Select Board Minutes from February 12, 2024
To approve the Select Board Minutes from February 12, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Select Board Minutes from February 12, 2024, seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. MacAskill joined the meeting remotely. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the request of the Fire Chief for vacation buy back
To approve the request of the Fire Chief for vacation buy back
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the request of the Fire Chief for vacation buy back, seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Howell questioned the appropriate timing for a buy back. Chief LeBlanc was present and responded by explaining that buy backs are budgeted fiscally and his contract does not specify when the request can or should be made. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
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 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the Personnel by-law Management Compensation table
To approve the Personnel by-law Management Compensation table
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Personnel by-law Management Compensation table, seconded by Mr. Howell..” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a Special Permit Application as presented
To approve a Special Permit Application as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a Special Permit Application as presented, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. Howell commented that this is a charitable organization as part of the Public Broadcasting Service. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. 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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