MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 22, 2024
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Julie Kavanagh, Michael MacAskill, Jeffrey Handler, Donald Howell, Peter Piekarski
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Minutes of March 25, 2024, April 1, 2024, April 8, 2024 and April 10, 2024
To approve the Minutes of March 25, 2024, April 1, 2024, April 8, 2024 and April 10, 2024
Yes: Handler, Howell, Kavanagh, MacAskillAbstained: Piekarski
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Minutes of March 25, 2024, April 1, 2024, April 8, 2024 and April 10, 2024. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. MacAskill withdrew his second to April 10th. Mr. Handler withdrew his second to April 10th. Vote: 4:0:1 in favor with Mr. Piekarski abstaining. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the Minutes of April 10, 2024
To approve the Minutes of April 10, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Minutes of April 10, 2024. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to open the Public Hearing. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Approve the proposed amendments to Harbor Management Plan, Appendix A, Special Purpose Mooring Assignment; as presented
To approve the proposed amendments to Harbor Management Plan, Appendix A, Special Purpose Mooring Assignment; as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the proposed amendments to Harbor Management Plan, Appendix A, Special Purpose Mooring Assignment; as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the Community Rating System (CRS) National Flood Insurance filing and to authorize the Chair to sign
To approve the Community Rating System (CRS) National Flood Insurance filing and to authorize the Chair to sign
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Community Rating System (CRS) National Flood Insurance filing and to authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. Piekarski asked if the low-lying roads are the only high risk areas or if other areas in town are high risk or most at risk. Ms. Kavanagh replied that the flood maps would dictate that. Christine Flynn, Town Planner was present and noted that there are other areas that have been defined as "at risk for flooding". Mitigation studies are ongoing, this report identifies the most recent. Mr. Piekarski asked about #14 which talks about the advanced weather equipment and asked if it had been requested or was not needed. Ms. Flynn replied that all of the funds that had been requested were funded for communications. Mr. Rendon noted what equipment has been updated and that they have access to the information needed. Mr. Piekarski asked about the expansion of Wychmere Outer Harbor. Mr. Rendon replied that they had talked about dredging and expanding the mooring field a bit but it is a huge dollar value and other projects were priorities. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve a Change of Manager Application for the Belmont Condominium Beach d/b/a The Beach, 1 Belmont Road
To approve a Change of Manager Application for the Belmont Condominium Beach d/b/a The Beach, 1 Belmont Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a Change of Manager Application for the Belmont Condominium Beach d/b/a The Beach, 1 Belmont Road. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines and malt permit for Jessica Gomes, The Beaded Wire, event to be held on May 11, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p-m., at 554 Route 28, Unit 14
To approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines and malt permit for Jessica Gomes, The Beaded Wire, event to be held on May 11, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p-m., at 554 Route 28, Unit 14
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines and malt permit for Jessica Gomes, The Beaded Wire, event to be held on May 11, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p-m., at 554 Route 28, Unit 14. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines and malt permit for David M. Cravenho, event to be held on June 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at 204 Sisson Road
To approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines and malt permit for David M. Cravenho, event to be held on June 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at 204 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines and malt permit for David M. Cravenho, event to be held on June 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at 204 Sisson Road. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve a 2024 Annual Class II Used Auto license renewal for Good Sons Motor Cars Inc., 210 Queen Anne Road, Unit 12
To approve a 2024 Annual Class II Used Auto license renewal for Good Sons Motor Cars Inc., 210 Queen Anne Road, Unit 12
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a 2024 Annual Class II Used Auto license renewal for Good Sons Motor Cars Inc., 210 Queen Anne Road, Unit 12. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the request from Recreation for Kayak Rack Rental Fees as presented
To approve the request from Recreation for Kayak Rack Rental Fees as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the request from Recreation for Kayak Rack Rental Fees as presented. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 5:0 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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