MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 1, 2024
14 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
Moved into Executive Session as presented
To moved into Executive Session as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to moved into Executive Session as presented. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Accept a gift of a memorial bench to be placed at Long Pond Beach
To accept a gift of a memorial bench to be placed at Long Pond Beach
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to accept a gift of a memorial bench to be placed at Long Pond Beach. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve and execute the 2024 Annual Town Election Warrant
To approve and execute the 2024 Annual Town Election Warrant. Seconded 2 by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. Howell added that, to be clear, that they are putting forward what they had previously voted
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve and execute the 2024 Annual Town Election Warrant. Seconded 2 by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. Howell added that, to be clear, that they are putting forward what they had previously voted Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler)
Accept, recommend and place the following Articles in the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article 52 Supplemental Appropriation for Phase 3 Wastewater Management Plan Construction Costs and...
To accept, recommend and place the following Articles in the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article 52 Supplemental Appropriation for Phase 3 Wastewater Management Plan Construction Costs and Article 53 Fund a Sewer Assistance Program and to renumber the Articles to have the Herring Fisheries last
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to accept, recommend and place the following Articles in the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article 52 Supplemental Appropriation for Phase 3 Wastewater Management Plan Construction Costs and Article 53 Fund a Sewer Assistance Program and to renumber the Articles to have the Herring Fisheries last. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Close and execute the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To close and execute the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to close and execute the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
He is willing to continue along with the asterisk and explanation for the public to understand that these three projects have not been dropped from the Capital Plan
He is willing to continue along with the asterisk and explanation for the public to understand that these three projects have not been dropped from the Capital Plan
Yes: Handler, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: HowellThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“He is willing to continue along with the asterisk and explanation for the public to understand that these three projects have not been dropped from the Capital Plan. Vote: 3:1 with Mr. Howell opposed. Motion carried.”
Vote to appoint Edward Spellman, Jr. as Temporary Treasurer/Collector
To vote to appoint Edward Spellman, Jr. as Temporary Treasurer/Collector
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to vote to appoint Edward Spellman, Jr. as Temporary Treasurer/Collector. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
They schedule it for April 24th time to be determined
That they schedule it for April 24th time to be determined
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they schedule it for April 24th time to be determined, seconded by Mr. Howell. Ms. Kavanagh stated that if the Griffin Room is available they will do it on the 24th, probably at 6:00PM. She will confirm. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the revised Personnel Bylaw classification and Compensation table to account for; Deputy Library Director, Human Resources Generalist, . Seasonal Activities Coordinator
To vote to approve the revised Personnel Bylaw classification and Compensation table to account for; Deputy Library Director, Human Resources Generalist, . Seasonal Activities Coordinator
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to vote to approve the revised Personnel Bylaw classification and Compensation table to account for; Deputy Library Director, Human Resources Generalist, . Seasonal Activities Coordinator. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve a 2024 Seasonal Common Victuallers license renewal for Pelham on Earle Operating LLC d/b/a Pelham on Earle, 30 Earle Road as well as a 2024 Seasonal M.G.L. Chapter 138 Section 12 liquor...
To approve a 2024 Seasonal Common Victuallers license renewal for Pelham on Earle Operating LLC d/b/a Pelham on Earle, 30 Earle Road as well as a 2024 Seasonal M.G.L. Chapter 138 Section 12 liquor license renewal for Pelham on Earle Operating LLC d/b/a Pelham on Earle, 30 Earle Road both under such terms and conditions as contained in the prior license. And a new 2024 Annual Innholders license for Pelham on Earle Operating LLC d/b/a Pelham on Earle, 30 Earle Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a 2024 Seasonal Common Victuallers license renewal for Pelham on Earle Operating LLC d/b/a Pelham on Earle, 30 Earle Road as well as a 2024 Seasonal M.G.L. Chapter 138 Section 12 liquor license renewal for Pelham on Earle Operating LLC d/b/a Pelham on Earle, 30 Earle Road both under such terms and conditions as contained in the prior license. And a new 2024 Annual Innholders license for Pelham on Earle Operating LLC d/b/a Pelham on Earle, 30 Earle Road. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Inside Live recorded music, amplification, dancing by live performers and patrons with any language that was associated with prior licenses
Inside Live recorded music, amplification, dancing by live performers and patrons with any language that was associated with prior licenses
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“inside Live recorded music, amplification, dancing by live performers and patrons with any language that was associated with prior licenses. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. , Mr. Howell asked for the public, if this is any change from last year. It was confirmed that there are no changes. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (second: MacAskill)
Approve a 2024 Seasonal Lodging House License renewal for Gingerbread House, 141 Division Street with any language that was associated with prior licenses
To approve a 2024 Seasonal Lodging House License renewal for Gingerbread House, 141 Division Street with any language that was associated with prior licenses
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a 2024 Seasonal Lodging House License renewal for Gingerbread House, 141 Division Street with any language that was associated with prior licenses. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Name the Town Administrator as Agent for the Board to negotiate with the food service license holder at Cranberry Valley Golf Course
To name the Town Administrator as Agent for the Board to negotiate with the food service license holder at Cranberry Valley Golf Course
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to name the Town Administrator as Agent for the Board to negotiate with the food service license holder at Cranberry Valley Golf Course. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. Howell asked if they know exactly who owns what equipment, noting that there is a value to whether or not somebody has to backfill equipment. Mr. Powers replied that that is the essence and purpose for this action so that the Town can have the Board's Agent in the room, working with other staff, going over inventory lists and trying to determine who owns what. He added that we, the Town, are certain in their inventory, the current provider is less certain and there were questions as to the prior provider. He is asking for that designation, to move that issue forward. Mr. Howell does not feel it is a burden that should be born by anybody if they assume that they're going to have certain things in a building. He commented that they need to button this up so when they do this sort of a contract, we own this and you 've got to bring that. Then when you leave you take that and the Town owns everything else. It's really important to hammer down right away. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
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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