MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 11, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 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
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve a Storm Water Permit Application for a seven (7) lot subdivision plan "Wildlife Circle" located off of Littlefield Pond Road, Assessors Map 65, Parcel R2-2
To approve a Storm Water Permit Application for a seven (7) lot subdivision plan "Wildlife Circle" located off of Littlefield Pond Road, Assessors Map 65, Parcel R2-2
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a Storm Water Permit Application for a seven (7) lot subdivision plan "Wildlife Circle" located off of Littlefield Pond Road, Assessors Map 65, Parcel R2-2, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Accept, recommend and place the following Articles in the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: * Annual Departmental Revolving Funds Authorization
To accept, recommend and place the following Articles in the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: * Annual Departmental Revolving Funds Authorization
Yes: Handler, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept, recommend and place the following Articles in the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: * Annual Departmental Revolving Funds Authorization Seconded by Mr. Handler. Mr. Howell noted, for the record, that the thinks that overall the usage of the Revolving Funds has been increased to the point where it's worth an examination about what could be put back in the Budget. He explained that this is why he will not be voting for it. Vote 3:1 in favor with Mr. Howell voting nay. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Accept, recommend and place the following Articles in the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: * Annual Allocation for Local Cultural Council Grants * Fund Cape Cod Community Media Center * Transfer...
To accept, recommend and place the following Articles in the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: * Annual Allocation for Local Cultural Council Grants * Fund Cape Cod Community Media Center * Transfer 172 Queen Anne Road for disposition * Transfer 178 Queen Anne Road for disposition * Transfer 246 Queen Anne Road for disposition
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept, recommend and place the following Articles in the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: * Annual Allocation for Local Cultural Council Grants * Fund Cape Cod Community Media Center * Transfer 172 Queen Anne Road for disposition * Transfer 178 Queen Anne Road for disposition * Transfer 246 Queen Anne Road for disposition Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve and sign the Special Town Election Warrant to be held on April 9, 2024
To approve and sign the Special Town Election Warrant to be held on April 9, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve and sign the Special Town Election Warrant to be held on April 9, 2024, seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Approve a new 2024 Annual Common Victuallers license for Cape Chill Partners LLC d/b/a Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, 443 Route 28
To approve a new 2024 Annual Common Victuallers license for Cape Chill Partners LLC d/b/a Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, 443 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a new 2024 Annual Common Victuallers license for Cape Chill Partners LLC d/b/a Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, 443 Route 28, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Vote to send a letter of support for the Fiscal Year 2024 Housing Rehab Program
To vote to send a letter of support for the Fiscal Year 2024 Housing Rehab Program
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to vote to send a letter of support for the Fiscal Year 2024 Housing Rehab Program, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the contract with Robert H. Lord Co
To approve the contract with Robert H. Lord Co. In the amount of $84,588.00 for the replacement of bleachers at the Community Center
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the contract with Robert H. Lord Co. In the amount of $84,588.00 for the replacement of bleachers at the Community Center, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, 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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