MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
October 15, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 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)
(A.) Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for September 30, 2024 and (B.) Approve the appointment of Austin K. Buttrick as a Special Police Officer as recommended by the Police Chief,...
To (A.) Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for September 30, 2024 and (B.) Approve the appointment of Austin K. Buttrick as a Special Police Officer as recommended by the Police Chief, effective October 16, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to (A.) Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for September 30, 2024 and (B.) Approve the appointment of Austin K. Buttrick as a Special Police Officer as recommended by the Police Chief, effective October 16, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Kevin Considine, Police Chief was present with Austin K. Buttrick. He gave a brief overview of Mr. Buttrick's qualifications. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
The Board extend each of the two separate agreements, each for one year, as outlined in the memorandum
That the Board extend each of the two separate agreements, each for one year, as outlined in the memorandum
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved that the Board extend each of the two separate agreements, each for one year, as outlined in the memorandum. Seconded by Mr. Handler. i Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
The Board vote positively for a four way stop at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Cross Street
That the Board vote positively for a four way stop at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Cross Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Board vote positively for a four way stop at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Cross Street. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. MacAskill asked if there is a Town Policy or a Police Policy on this issue. Mr. Powers replied that he would defer either to the Police Chief or the members of the Committee, Kevin Considine, Police Chief stated that there is no policy at the Police Department, stop signs are a traffic measure by the Select Board to have something official on paper for enforcement issues. He commented that the Police Department supports this however he has never seen a policy. Mr. Howell noted that signs that are placed by the Police Department or any other entity, that don't have the Executives' approval, are void in court for the purposes of enforcement. He noted that the Select Board does have to vote on the signs if they are going to place them. Mr. Handler added that this did go through the process, the public, Select Board, Traffic Safety, Traffic Safety Officer and back to the Select Board. It has been vetted. Mr. Piekarski commented that he is in support of the stop signs. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a Hawkers & Peddlers license for Pilgrim Lodge A.F & A.M., 706 Main Street, to sell Christmas trees at 9 Sisson Road
To approve a Hawkers & Peddlers license for Pilgrim Lodge A.F & A.M., 706 Main Street, to sell Christmas trees at 9 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a Hawkers & Peddlers license for Pilgrim Lodge A.F & A.M., 706 Main Street, to sell Christmas trees at 9 Sisson Road. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Approval based on staff's input
Approval based on staff's input
The minutes say "He moved"; the mover shown is the member named just before (Julie Kavanagh). The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“He recommended approval based on staff's input..” (Motion: Kavanagh)
Approve a contract with Eastern Minerals Inc. for road salt in the amount of $63.27 per ton with a not to exceed amount of $126,540.00
To approve a contract with Eastern Minerals Inc. for road salt in the amount of $63.27 per ton with a not to exceed amount of $126,540.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a contract with Eastern Minerals Inc. for road salt in the amount of $63.27 per ton with a not to exceed amount of $126,540.00. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve a contract with GHD., Inc. for post-restoration monitoring of Cold Brook in the amount of $178,000.00
To approve a contract with GHD., Inc. for post-restoration monitoring of Cold Brook in the amount of $178,000.00
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a contract with GHD., Inc. for post-restoration monitoring of Cold Brook in the amount of $178,000.00. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, 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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