MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Joint meeting
November 25, 2024
24 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Board of Assessors. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
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)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to open the Public Hearing. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Vote a Residential Factor of One
To vote a Residential Factor of One
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to vote a Residential Factor of One. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Piekarski thanked the Board of Assessors for their time and recommendation. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Not grant an Open Space Exemption
To not grant an Open Space Exemption
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to not grant an Open Space Exemption. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Not grant a Residential Exemption
To not grant a Residential Exemption
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to not grant a Residential Exemption. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill)
Not grant a Small Commercial Exemption
To not grant a Small Commercial Exemption
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to not grant a Small Commercial Exemption. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Authorize the Chair to sign all relevant documents on behalf of the Board
To authorize the Chair to sign all relevant documents on behalf of the Board
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to authorize the Chair to sign all relevant documents on behalf of the Board. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to open the Public Hearing. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Approve a new application for a Chapter 138, Section 12, annual, general on premise, wines and malt liquor license for Wychmere Harbor Functions Limited Partnership d/b/a Wychmere Beach Club, 23...
To approve a new application for a Chapter 138, Section 12, annual, general on premise, wines and malt liquor license for Wychmere Harbor Functions Limited Partnership d/b/a Wychmere Beach Club, 23 Snow Inn Road as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a new application for a Chapter 138, Section 12, annual, general on premise, wines and malt liquor license for Wychmere Harbor Functions Limited Partnership d/b/a Wychmere Beach Club, 23 Snow Inn Road as presented. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Approve the Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2024 and November 12, 2024
To approve the Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2024 and November 12, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2024 and November 12, 2024. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Ms. Kavanagh noted the typos and/or misspellings on each that she would share with staff. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: MacAskill)
Item D
To Item D
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to Item D..” (Motion: Kavanagh)
Approve two Select Board Holidays (12:00 p.m. Closures) for Town Offices on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024 & New Years Eve, December 31, 2024
To approve two Select Board Holidays (12:00 p.m. Closures) for Town Offices on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024 & New Years Eve, December 31, 2024
Yes: Handler, Howell, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: Piekarski
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve two Select Board Holidays (12:00 p.m. Closures) for Town Offices on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024 & New Years Eve, December 31, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Piekarski commented that he would be voting no. He added that he did not want it to be misconstrued as any disrespect to staff but he does not see a need to close early on December 31st. Vote: 4:1 in favor with Mr. Piekarski against. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve two Conservation Restrictions, first 0 Route 28, Harwich (Map 79, Parcel C2), and 0 Birch Drive, Harwich (Map 35, Parcel E5)
To approve two Conservation Restrictions, first 0 Route 28, Harwich (Map 79, Parcel C2), and 0 Birch Drive, Harwich (Map 35, Parcel E5)
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve two Conservation Restrictions, first 0 Route 28, Harwich (Map 79, Parcel C2), and 0 Birch Drive, Harwich (Map 35, Parcel E5). Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the 2025 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Seasonal Population Form at 36,000
To vote to approve the 2025 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Seasonal Population Form at 36,000
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to vote to approve the 2025 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Seasonal Population Form at 36,000. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Mr. Howell noted that this has been like this for the past number of years and the Town's population has increased. He commented that they are similar to Dennis and their number is higher. Harwich's number is on the low side and hasn't been addressed in a long time. Mr. Powers replied that staff doesn't make a recommendation, they leave it to the Board. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Approved the following M.G.L. Chapter 38, Section 12 annual liquor license renewals: 1
To approved the following M.G.L. Chapter 38, Section 12 annual liquor license renewals: 1. Allen Harbor Yacht Club Inc., 371 Lower County Road 2. Beachlight LLC d/b/a Seal Pub, 703 Main Street 3. Ember Pizza Inc. d/b/a Ember, 600 Route 28 4. Four Hundred East Inc., 1421 Orleans Road 5. Harwichport House of Pizza, Inc., 330 Route 28 6. Harwich Port Seafare, Inc. d/b/a Harwich Port Seafarer, 86 Sisson Road 7. Milano Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a Milano's Italian Kitchen, 278 Route 28 8. Red River Barbecue LLC, 787 Route 28 9. Round Cove Resort Beverages LLC d/b/a Wequassett Inn, 2173 Route 28 10. Spyridon & Aglaia Christakis d/b/a Georges Pizza House, 564 Route 28 11. Zack Inc. d/b/a Castaways, 986 Main Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approved the following M.G.L. Chapter 38, Section 12 annual liquor license renewals: 1. Allen Harbor Yacht Club Inc., 371 Lower County Road 2. Beachlight LLC d/b/a Seal Pub, 703 Main Street 3. Ember Pizza Inc. d/b/a Ember, 600 Route 28 4. Four Hundred East Inc., 1421 Orleans Road 5. Harwichport House of Pizza, Inc., 330 Route 28 6. Harwich Port Seafare, Inc. d/b/a Harwich Port Seafarer, 86 Sisson Road 7. Milano Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a Milano's Italian Kitchen, 278 Route 28 8. Red River Barbecue LLC, 787 Route 28 9. Round Cove Resort Beverages LLC d/b/a Wequassett Inn, 2173 Route 28 10. Spyridon & Aglaia Christakis d/b/a Georges Pizza House, 564 Route 28 11. Zack Inc. d/b/a Castaways, 986 Main Street Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. Howell requested that Mr. Piekarski include in the motion that any previous restrictions from prior licenses be carried forward onto any renewal. Mr. Piekarski stated, so moved. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: MacAskill)
Approve the following M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 annual liquor license renewals and that any previous restrictions from prior licenses be carried forward onto any renewal: 1
To approve the following M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 annual liquor license renewals and that any previous restrictions from prior licenses be carried forward onto any renewal: 1. ATJX Inc. d/b/a Moonshine Liquors, 4 Great Western Road 2. Bourne Petroleum Ltd. d/b/a Harwich Exxon, 173 Pleasant Lake Ave 3. Cranberry Liquors at Harwich Port LLC d/b/a Cranberry Liquors, 555 Route 28 4. Main Street Quik Pik Inc. d/b/a Main Street Market 5. Maulik Corp. d/b/a Value Mart, 435 Route 28 6. Portside Liquors III Inc. d/b/a Portside Liquors, 1421 Route 39
From the minutes
“Mr. Handlers moved to approve the following M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 annual liquor license renewals and that any previous restrictions from prior licenses be carried forward onto any renewal: 1. ATJX Inc. d/b/a Moonshine Liquors, 4 Great Western Road 2. Bourne Petroleum Ltd. d/b/a Harwich Exxon, 173 Pleasant Lake Ave 3. Cranberry Liquors at Harwich Port LLC d/b/a Cranberry Liquors, 555 Route 28 4. Main Street Quik Pik Inc. d/b/a Main Street Market 5. Maulik Corp. d/b/a Value Mart, 435 Route 28 6. Portside Liquors III Inc. d/b/a Portside Liquors, 1421 Route 39 Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a new 2025 Class IV Auto Repair license for Snow's Small Engine, 216 Route 28
To approve a new 2025 Class IV Auto Repair license for Snow's Small Engine, 216 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a new 2025 Class IV Auto Repair license for Snow's Small Engine, 216 Route 28. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Mr. Powers asked the applicant to explain the plan, where is was and where its going. Andrew Snow gave a brief history of the business and of his education. He stated that his dad, the original owner, is going to retire and he is hoping to take over the business and possibly add cars, lawnmowers and other things. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Vote to appoint the recommendation from the Housing Committee of Art Bodin to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
To vote to appoint the recommendation from the Housing Committee of Art Bodin to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to vote to appoint the recommendation from the Housing Committee of Art Bodin to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
That was their official second reading and final reading of the Low Pressure System Pump (LPSP) Policy
That that was their official second reading and final reading of the Low Pressure System Pump (LPSP) Policy
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved that that was their official second reading and final reading of the Low Pressure System Pump (LPSP) Policy. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Vote to approve a contract with Woodard and Curran, Inc in the amount of $90,000 for MS4 Stormwater 7 Year Permit Compliance
To vote to approve a contract with Woodard and Curran, Inc in the amount of $90,000 for MS4 Stormwater 7 Year Permit Compliance
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to vote to approve a contract with Woodard and Curran, Inc in the amount of $90,000 for MS4 Stormwater 7 Year Permit Compliance. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Vote 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 $32,000 and authorize the Town...
To vote 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 $32,000 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute
Yes: Handler, Howell, Kavanagh, PiekarskiNo: MacAskill
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to vote 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 $32,000 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute. Seconded by Mr. Piekarski. Vote: 4:1 in favor with Mr. MacAskill voting against. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
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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