MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 17, 2024
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Julie Kavanagh, Jeffrey Handler, Peter Piekarski, Donald Howell, Michael MacAskill
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session as presented
To enter into Executive Session as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to enter into Executive Session as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented
To accept the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Mr. MacAskill thanked Edson DeSouza from EAS Painting for the generous gift. He also thanked the Health Department Program for their very generous gifts. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Accept and approve the Bells Neck Road, Herring River, Land Preservation Conservation restriction on the land at 61 and 77 Bells Neck Road, Harwich, Assessors' Map 18 Lots K2 and K6 granted by the...
To accept and approve the Bells Neck Road, Herring River, Land Preservation Conservation restriction on the land at 61 and 77 Bells Neck Road, Harwich, Assessors' Map 18 Lots K2 and K6 granted by the Harwich Conservation Trust in the Town of Harwich acting by and through the Conservation Commission, subject to approval by the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs who may make minor revisions thereto and contingent upon Conservation Commission acceptance and approval of the Conservation Restrictions
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to accept and approve the Bells Neck Road, Herring River, Land Preservation Conservation restriction on the land at 61 and 77 Bells Neck Road, Harwich, Assessors' Map 18 Lots K2 and K6 granted by the Harwich Conservation Trust in the Town of Harwich acting by and through the Conservation Commission, subject to approval by the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs who may make minor revisions thereto and contingent upon Conservation Commission acceptance and approval of the Conservation Restrictions. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Vote to seek State Revolving Fund (SRF) for the construction of the Great Sand Lakes area sewer collection system and to further authorize the Town Administrator to execute related documents
To vote to seek State Revolving Fund (SRF) for the construction of the Great Sand Lakes area sewer collection system and to further authorize the Town Administrator to execute related documents
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to vote to seek State Revolving Fund (SRF) for the construction of the Great Sand Lakes area sewer collection system and to further authorize the Town Administrator to execute related documents. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve the Treasure Chest Charge as presented with the one edit
To approve the Treasure Chest Charge as presented with the one edit
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Treasure Chest Charge as presented with the one edit. Seconded by Mr. Piekarski. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Piekarski)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Human Service Grant Recipients as presented
To approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Human Service Grant Recipients as presented
The minutes say Donald Howell recused before this vote; the count (4-0-1) lists the recusal as the third number. Donald Howell stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Human Service Grant Recipients as presented. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 4:0:1 in favor with Mr. Howell recused. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Approve a 2024 Annual Junk Dealers license renewal for Arvaam LLC d/b/a Harwich Antique Center, 10 Route 28
To approve a 2024 Annual Junk Dealers license renewal for Arvaam LLC d/b/a Harwich Antique Center, 10 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a 2024 Annual Junk Dealers license renewal for Arvaam LLC d/b/a Harwich Antique Center, 10 Route 28. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Approve a Special Permit application for Harwich Chamber of Commerce, 1 School House Road, Road Race on Saturday, June 22, 2024, 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
To approve a Special Permit application for Harwich Chamber of Commerce, 1 School House Road, Road Race on Saturday, June 22, 2024, 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a Special Permit application for Harwich Chamber of Commerce, 1 School House Road, Road Race on Saturday, June 22, 2024, 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Award a contract with GHD, Inc. for engineering work for the Great Sand Lakes Sewer Design in the amount of $616,250.00
To award a contract with GHD, Inc. for engineering work for the Great Sand Lakes Sewer Design in the amount of $616,250.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to award a contract with GHD, Inc. for engineering work for the Great Sand Lakes Sewer Design in the amount of $616,250.00. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. MacAskill noted that he is the Liaison to the Water/Wastewater Commission and believes there are comments. There was a reply from the audience that it is on another topic. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: MacAskill)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: 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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