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December 2, 2024
18 recorded votes, 2 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)
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Handler thanked Mr. Fahle and Mr. Antoine for their service to the Town. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Approve Edward Spellman as the Interim Finance Director/Town Accountant, with a thirty day timeframe, for a new agreement with a longer period of time
To approve Edward Spellman as the Interim Finance Director/Town Accountant, with a thirty day timeframe, for a new agreement with a longer period of time
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve Edward Spellman as the Interim Finance Director/Town Accountant, with a thirty day timeframe, for a new agreement with a longer period of time. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Mr. Piekarski noted that they had a contract with Mr. Kinsherf to serve in this capacity until the end of December. He requested that they give it a 30 day timeframe to allow them time to get back a new agreement and put him in for a longer period of time. Mr. Powers had no objection to the timeframe noting that Mr. Kinsherf has a successor contract with the intent that Kinsherf and Associates would be the primary contract, within that the services of both Mr. Spellman and Mr. Kinsherf. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Approve the 2025 Common Victuallers license renewals as presented
To approve the 2025 Common Victuallers license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the 2025 Common Victuallers license renewals as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Approve the following 2025 Entertainment license renewal: 1
To approve the following 2025 Entertainment license renewal: 1. Beachlight LLC d/b/a Seal Pub & Café, 703 Main Street Weekday 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside with amplification Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:00-9:00 p.m. outside- acoustic only Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside Jukebox, radio, television, dancing, live/recorded music, amplification
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the following 2025 Entertainment license renewal: 1. Beachlight LLC d/b/a Seal Pub & Café, 703 Main Street Weekday 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside with amplification Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:00-9:00 p.m. outside- acoustic only Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside Jukebox, radio, television, dancing, live/recorded music, amplification Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the following Entertainment license renewal Blue Stripe LLC d/b/a Cape Sea Grille, 31 Sea Street Weekday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. inside Jukebox, radio, television
To approve the following Entertainment license renewal Blue Stripe LLC d/b/a Cape Sea Grille, 31 Sea Street Weekday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. inside Jukebox, radio, television
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the following Entertainment license renewal Blue Stripe LLC d/b/a Cape Sea Grille, 31 Sea Street Weekday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. inside Jukebox, radio, television Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Approve the following Entertainment license renewal as presented
To approve the following Entertainment license renewal as presented
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the following Entertainment license renewal as presented..” (Motion: Piekarski)
Approve the following Entertainment license renewal: Ember Pizza Inc. d/b/a Ember, 600 Route 28 Weekday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. inside & 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. outside Outside is acoustic music...
To approve the following Entertainment license renewal: Ember Pizza Inc. d/b/a Ember, 600 Route 28 Weekday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. inside & 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. outside Outside is acoustic music only Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. inside & 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. outside Outside acoustic music only
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the following Entertainment license renewal: Ember Pizza Inc. d/b/a Ember, 600 Route 28 Weekday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. inside & 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. outside Outside is acoustic music only Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. inside & 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. outside Outside acoustic music only Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the following Entertainment license renewal: Four Hundred East Inc. d/b/a Four Hundred East, 1421 Orleans Road Weekday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside Dancing, live/recorded music,...
To approve the following Entertainment license renewal: Four Hundred East Inc. d/b/a Four Hundred East, 1421 Orleans Road Weekday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside Dancing, live/recorded music, amplification Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside Dancing, live/recorded music, amplification
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the following Entertainment license renewal: Four Hundred East Inc. d/b/a Four Hundred East, 1421 Orleans Road Weekday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside Dancing, live/recorded music, amplification Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside Dancing, live/recorded music, amplification Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: MacAskill)
Approve the following Entertainment license renewal: Red River Barbecue LLC d/b/a Red River Barbecue, 787 Route 28 Weekday 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside Jukebox, radio, television, dancing,...
To approve the following Entertainment license renewal: Red River Barbecue LLC d/b/a Red River Barbecue, 787 Route 28 Weekday 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside Jukebox, radio, television, dancing, live/recorded music, amplification Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. inside Jukebox, radio, television, dancing, live/recorded music, amplification
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the following Entertainment license renewal: Red River Barbecue LLC d/b/a Red River Barbecue, 787 Route 28 Weekday 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside Jukebox, radio, television, dancing, live/recorded music, amplification Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. inside Jukebox, radio, television, dancing, live/recorded music, amplification Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: MacAskill)
Approve the 2025 Innholders license renewals as presented
To approve the 2025 Innholders license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the 2025 Innholders license renewals as presented. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve the 2025 Auto license renewals as presented
To approve the 2025 Auto license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the 2025 Auto license renewals as presented. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: MacAskill)
Approve the M.G.L Chapter 138, sec. 15 annual liquor license renewals with any preexisting conditions in full force and effect: 1
To approve the M.G.L Chapter 138, sec. 15 annual liquor license renewals with any preexisting conditions in full force and effect: 1. Pizza Shark Partners d/b/a Pizza Shark, 403 Pleasant Lake Ave
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the M.G.L Chapter 138, sec. 15 annual liquor license renewals with any preexisting conditions in full force and effect: 1. Pizza Shark Partners d/b/a Pizza Shark, 403 Pleasant Lake Ave Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: MacAskill)
Approve the M.G.L Chapter 138, sec. 12 annual liquor license renewals with any preexisting conditions in full force and effect, as presented
To approve the M.G.L Chapter 138, sec. 12 annual liquor license renewals with any preexisting conditions in full force and effect, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the M.G.L Chapter 138, sec. 12 annual liquor license renewals with any preexisting conditions in full force and effect, as presented. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: MacAskill)
Endorse the submission to the Capital Outlay Committee of the Plan as presented
To endorse the submission to the Capital Outlay Committee of the Plan as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to endorse the submission to the Capital Outlay Committee of the Plan as presented. Seconded by Mr. Piekarski. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Piekarski)
Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Christian P. Dittrich for the purchase of 172 and 178 Queen Anne Road in the amount of $775,000.00 as presented
To approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Christian P. Dittrich for the purchase of 172 and 178 Queen Anne Road in the amount of $775,000.00 as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Christian P. Dittrich for the purchase of 172 and 178 Queen Anne Road in the amount of $775,000.00 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Mtr. Powers noted that the document has been signed by the buying party. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Handler)
Approve the 2024 Community Preservation Act Agreement with Lower Cape Cod Community Development Partnership Lower Cape Housing Institute in the amount of $7,500 as presented
To approve the 2024 Community Preservation Act Agreement with Lower Cape Cod Community Development Partnership Lower Cape Housing Institute in the amount of $7,500 as presented
Yes: Handler, Howell, Kavanagh, PiekarskiNo: MacAskill
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the 2024 Community Preservation Act Agreement with Lower Cape Cod Community Development Partnership Lower Cape Housing Institute in the amount of $7,500 as presented. Vote: 4:1 in favor with Mr. MacAskill opposed. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (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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