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September 30, 2024
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Julie Kavanagh, Jeffrey Handler, Peter Piekarski, Michael MacAskill, Donald Howell
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)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes for September 16, 2024 with the noted correction
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes for September 16, 2024 with the noted correction
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Julie Kavanagh, Jeffrey Handler, Peter Piekarski, Michael MacAskill and Donald Howell). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes for September 16, 2024 with the noted correction. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Piekarski noted a correction to be made on page 8, to remove the sentence "Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried." Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Water Permit application for an eight (8) lot subdivision plan "1594 & 1598 Orleans Road" located off Orleans Road, Assessors Map 107, Parcel S2-1 & S2-2; Vote to continue to October 21, 2024
Water Permit application for an eight (8) lot subdivision plan "1594 & 1598 Orleans Road" located off Orleans Road, Assessors Map 107, Parcel S2-1 & S2-2; Vote to continue to October 21, 2024
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“water Permit application for an eight (8) lot subdivision plan "1594 & 1598 Orleans Road" located off Orleans Road, Assessors Map 107, Parcel S2-1 & S2-2; Vote to continue to October 21, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Ms. Kavanagh asked if officially, they need to open the Public Hearing to continue it. Mr. Powers understood that that was the sense of the motion. It is proper to open to continue. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (second: Handler)
The conversation to item B
The conversation to item B
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved the conversation to item B..” (Motion: Kavanagh)
Direct the Town Administrator to ask the State for the maximum extension allowed
To direct the Town Administrator to ask the State for the maximum extension allowed
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to direct the Town Administrator to ask the State for the maximum extension allowed. Seconded by Mr. Piekarski. Mr. Piekarski referred to Mr. Powers comment that Counsel had opined, that they thought it was likely that the Board would get the extension. Mr. Powers replied that Counsel did not have a sense of how much time would be granted. The guidance was to leave the request but suggested something in the order of 30 days. Mr. Piekarski commented that he assumes the Board will be prepared to take their vote next week because they may not have a response. Mr. Powers replied that that was correct. He added that they are not operating under the assumption that they would necessarily get the extension. That is why they continued to proceed with the materials was soon as they were received. Mr. Howell asked for clarification that they were asking for a 30 day extension. Mr. Piekarski replied that they were thinking of leaving it open because perhaps the Commonwealth cannot grant the 30 days. He does not want it denied if they are only allowed a 15 day extension. Ms. Kavanagh suggested that they ask for the maximin extension allowed. The words "for the maximum extension allowed" were added to Mr. MacAskill's motion. Vote: 5:0 in favor Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Piekarski)
Approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines and malt permit for Cape Cod Rugby, events to be held at 75 Oak Street on October 5, 2024, October 12, 2024 and October 19, 2024, from...
To approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines and malt permit for Cape Cod Rugby, events to be held at 75 Oak Street on October 5, 2024, October 12, 2024 and October 19, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines and malt permit for Cape Cod Rugby, events to be held at 75 Oak Street on October 5, 2024, October 12, 2024 and October 19, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Approve a Special Permit Application for an event and one day entertainment permit for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce, event to be held at Hinckley Home Center, 138 Route 137, on October 5, 2024,...
To approve a Special Permit Application for an event and one day entertainment permit for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce, event to be held at Hinckley Home Center, 138 Route 137, on October 5, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Entertainment Type: Live/recorded music, amplification, dancing
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a Special Permit Application for an event and one day entertainment permit for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce, event to be held at Hinckley Home Center, 138 Route 137, on October 5, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Entertainment Type: Live/recorded music, amplification, dancing. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor, Motion carried, meeting adjourned.” (Motion: MacAskill, 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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