MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 4, 2024
8 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)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 21, 2024 and Item B. Vote to accept a gift for the Community Center from the Harwich Cranberry Festival in the amount of $2,000
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 21, 2024 and Item B. Vote to accept a gift for the Community Center from the Harwich Cranberry Festival in the amount of $2,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 21, 2024 and Item B. Vote to accept a gift for the Community Center from the Harwich Cranberry Festival in the amount of $2,000. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. ! Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: MacAskill)
Affirm the Town Administrator's appointment of Krystle Legendre as the Treasurer/Collector
To affirm the Town Administrator's appointment of Krystle Legendre as the Treasurer/Collector
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to affirm the Town Administrator's appointment of Krystle Legendre as the Treasurer/Collector. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Mr. Piekarski asked how this promotion will affect Ed Spellman. He also asked if the promotion created a vacancy and if so, how many have applied. Mr. Powers replied that Mr. Spellman is transitioning, perhaps into Finance. There is discussion with Eric Kinsherf, Mr. Spellman is looking for fewer hours. The goal will be to have Mr. Spellman present during the transition period. This promotion creates a vacancy in the Assistant Treasurer/Collector position which will be posted internally next day. Mr. Powers noted that they had three qualified applicants for the position of Treasurer/Collector. , Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Accept the Proclamation with the revision
To accept the Proclamation with the revision
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept the Proclamation with the revision. Seconded by Mr. Piekarski. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Piekarski)
Vote to have the draft recast with the changes that they were talking about and bring it back for a first reading next week
To vote to have the draft recast with the changes that they were talking about and bring it back for a first reading next week
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to vote to have the draft recast with the changes that they were talking about and bring it back for a first reading next week. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Approve a contract with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for the purchase of an ambulance in the amount of $513,119.00
To approve a contract with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for the purchase of an ambulance in the amount of $513,119.00
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a contract with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for the purchase of an ambulance in the amount of $513,119.00. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. MacAsill asked that Chief LeBlanc comment on the details of the contract and how it does to affects the fleet. He suggested they come back with a new policy so they are not lagging behind. He also commented on the increase of the price. David LeBlanc, Fire Chief was present. He commented that the 36 month replacement cycle is a concern for the Department. They are going to order two more ambulances in the current cycle before this ambulance arrives. He noted that they have submitted a plan to Capital to address the stop gap of having to replace two. Chief LeBlanc noted the demand for new ambulances. He had spoken with the DPW and their concern is the cost of maintenance once they get to 200,000 miles. They will have two ambulances reaching 200,000 miles when this one arrives. He explained what caused the delays. Board members asked questions about the ambulance which Chief LeBlanc answered in detail. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve a change order with GHD, Inc. for the Phase 3 Sewer Extension : project to include a bathroom at Pleasant Bay East Pumping Station, in the amount of $39,000.00 and authorize the Town...
To approve a change order with GHD, Inc. for the Phase 3 Sewer Extension : project to include a bathroom at Pleasant Bay East Pumping Station, in the amount of $39,000.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Piekarski moved to approve a change order with GHD, Inc. for the Phase 3 Sewer Extension : project to include a bathroom at Pleasant Bay East Pumping Station, in the amount of $39,000.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute. Seconded by Mr. Howell..” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried, meeting adjourned.” (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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