MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 8, 2024
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Julie Kavanagh, Jeffrey Handler, Michael MacAskill, Donald Howell
Absent: Peter Piekarski
Every vote, in order
Move into Executive Session as presented
To move into Executive Session as presented
The minutes say 3-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Julie Kavanagh, Jeffrey Handler, Michael MacAskill and Donald Howell). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to move 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: A. The minutes of June 17, 2024 B. Vote to approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 30 '+/- of...
To approve: A. The minutes of June 17, 2024 B. Vote to approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 30 '+/- of 1-3" conduit from existing pole 56/11 to 14 Atlantic Street C. Vote to approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install new manhole #218/20, 913 '+/- 9-6" Conduit & 280 '+/- of 2-6" Conduit in the Right of Way of Lothrop Avenue and GilbertLane D. Vote to approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install one (1) manhole 10218/210 and 738 '+/- of the 4-6" conduit in Right of Way of Lothrop Avenue E. Vote to approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 40 'of +/- of 1-3" conduit from existing handhole 10225/020D to proposed handhole 10225/020E on Bova Cove Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve: A. The minutes of June 17, 2024 B. Vote to approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 30 '+/- of 1-3" conduit from existing pole 56/11 to 14 Atlantic Street C. Vote to approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install new manhole #218/20, 913 '+/- 9-6" Conduit & 280 '+/- of 2-6" Conduit in the Right of Way of Lothrop Avenue and GilbertLane D. Vote to approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install one (1) manhole 10218/210 and 738 '+/- of the 4-6" conduit in Right of Way of Lothrop Avenue E. Vote to approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 40 'of +/- of 1-3" conduit from existing handhole 10225/020D to proposed handhole 10225/020E on Bova Cove Road Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the amendments to the Personnel By Law classification and compensation table as presented
To approve the amendments to the Personnel By Law classification and compensation table as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the amendments to the Personnel By Law classification and compensation table as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve a One day Wines & Malt Special Permit Application for The Cape Cottage Garden, LLC, event to be held at 204 Sisson Road on July 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
To approve a One day Wines & Malt Special Permit Application for The Cape Cottage Garden, LLC, event to be held at 204 Sisson Road on July 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a One day Wines & Malt Special Permit Application for The Cape Cottage Garden, LLC, event to be held at 204 Sisson Road on July 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a One day Wines & Malt Special Permit Application for Cape Cod Rugby Football Club, event to be held at Community Center Fields, 100 Oak Street, on August 10, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
To approve a One day Wines & Malt Special Permit Application for Cape Cod Rugby Football Club, event to be held at Community Center Fields, 100 Oak Street, on August 10, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a One day Wines & Malt Special Permit Application for Cape Cod Rugby Football Club, event to be held at Community Center Fields, 100 Oak Street, on August 10, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Accept the Priorities List as presented in tonight's packet
To accept the Priorities List as presented in tonight's packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to accept the Priorities List as presented in tonight's packet. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Town of Orleans Council on Aging Supportive Day program and vote to authorize the Chair to sign
To approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Town of Orleans Council on Aging Supportive Day program and vote to authorize the Chair to sign
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Town of Orleans Council on Aging Supportive Day program and vote to authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) Program and vote to authorize the Chair to sign
To approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) Program and vote to authorize the Chair to sign
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) Program and vote to authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a contract with Colonial Municipal Group for a Fire Department F-350 in the amount of $87,480.51
To approve a contract with Colonial Municipal Group for a Fire Department F-350 in the amount of $87,480.51
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract with Colonial Municipal Group for a Fire Department F-350 in the amount of $87,480.51. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Police Department Tasers in the amount of $152,158.80
To approve a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Police Department Tasers in the amount of $152,158.80
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Police Department Tasers in the amount of $152,158.80. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, 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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