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December 9, 2024
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Capital Outlay Committee and the Finance Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Julie Kavanagh, Jeffrey Handler, Peter Piekarski, Donald Howell
Absent: Michael MacAskill
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: 4:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Vote to approve a Memorial Bench at Saquatucket Harbor in honor of Mr. John "Fred" Clancy
To vote to approve a Memorial Bench at Saquatucket Harbor in honor of Mr. John "Fred" Clancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to vote to approve a Memorial Bench at Saquatucket Harbor in honor of Mr. John "Fred" Clancy. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for November 25, 2024
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for November 25, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for November 25, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Handler noted a correction on page 11, changing "they" to "we" in a specific sentence. The motion and the second were amended to include the corrections. Vote: 4:0 in favor. 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: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
They amend the Harbor Management Plan to allow a Class D Permit for the Captain Kid Fishing Adventures to go from a capacity of 43 to a capacity of 60
That they amend the Harbor Management Plan to allow a Class D Permit for the Captain Kid Fishing Adventures to go from a capacity of 43 to a capacity of 60
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that they amend the Harbor Management Plan to allow a Class D Permit for the Captain Kid Fishing Adventures to go from a capacity of 43 to a capacity of 60. Seconded by Mr. Piekarski. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Piekarski)
Vote
Vote
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines & malt permit forRichard Waystack, event to be held on December 13, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at 204 Sisson Road
To approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines & malt permit forRichard Waystack, event to be held on December 13, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at 204 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines & malt permit forRichard Waystack, event to be held on December 13, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at 204 Sisson Road. Seconded by Mr. Handler. : Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve a M.G.L Chapter 138, Section 12 liquor license renewal for Ashwood Food Service Inc. d/b/a Jake Rooneys, 119 Brooks Road with any conditions contained in prior approval
To approve a M.G.L Chapter 138, Section 12 liquor license renewal for Ashwood Food Service Inc. d/b/a Jake Rooneys, 119 Brooks Road with any conditions contained in prior approval
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a M.G.L Chapter 138, Section 12 liquor license renewal for Ashwood Food Service Inc. d/b/a Jake Rooneys, 119 Brooks Road with any conditions contained in prior approval. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Mr. Howell noted that they are implying that every single motion from this point on is going to be with any conditions contained in prior approval. Second and Motion were amended. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve a M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 liquor license renewal for A.J. Luke's of Harwich, Inc., 224 Route 28 with any prior contingencies
To approve a M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 liquor license renewal for A.J. Luke's of Harwich, Inc., 224 Route 28 with any prior contingencies
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 liquor license renewal for A.J. Luke's of Harwich, Inc., 224 Route 28 with any prior contingencies. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 4:0 Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve a 2025 Innholders license renewal for Harwich Port Seafarer, Inc. d/b/a Mooncussers Tavern, 86 Sisson Road with any prior contingencies
To approve a 2025 Innholders license renewal for Harwich Port Seafarer, Inc. d/b/a Mooncussers Tavern, 86 Sisson Road with any prior contingencies
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a 2025 Innholders license renewal for Harwich Port Seafarer, Inc. d/b/a Mooncussers Tavern, 86 Sisson Road with any prior contingencies. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve the following 2025 Common Victauller license renewals: 1
To approve the following 2025 Common Victauller license renewals: 1. Ashwood Food Services Inc. d/b/a Jake Rooneys, 119 Brooks Road 2. Cape Roots Market & Café, LLC d/b/a Cape Roots Market & Café, 557 Route 3. CDVT Corp. d/b/a Heart of the Sea, 1421 Orleans Road 4. Dent Donuts LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 175 Route 137 5. Dent Donuts LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 481 Route 28 6. Hot Stove, Inc. d/b/a Hot Stove Saloon, 551 Route 28 7. Milano Hospitality Group d/b/a Milano's Italian Kitchen, 278 Route 28 8. Shooting Star Realty d/b/a Bucas Tuscan Roadhouse, 4 Depot Road 9. Shogun Inc. d/b/a Noble House, 21 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the following 2025 Common Victauller license renewals: 1. Ashwood Food Services Inc. d/b/a Jake Rooneys, 119 Brooks Road 2. Cape Roots Market & Café, LLC d/b/a Cape Roots Market & Café, 557 Route 3. CDVT Corp. d/b/a Heart of the Sea, 1421 Orleans Road 4. Dent Donuts LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 175 Route 137 5. Dent Donuts LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 481 Route 28 6. Hot Stove, Inc. d/b/a Hot Stove Saloon, 551 Route 28 7. Milano Hospitality Group d/b/a Milano's Italian Kitchen, 278 Route 28 8. Shooting Star Realty d/b/a Bucas Tuscan Roadhouse, 4 Depot Road 9. Shogun Inc. d/b/a Noble House, 21 Route 28 Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Howell noted that Dent Donuts has two locations on Route 137. Ms. Kavanagh commented that she believes the two Dunkin' Donuts are owned separately. She thinks that application is for the gas station Dunkin' Donuts. She will follow up with staff. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Approve the following 2025 Entertainment license renewals: 1
To approve the following 2025 Entertainment license renewals: 1. Ashwood Food Services Inc. d/b/a Jake Rooney's, 119 Brooks Road Weekday 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. inside Live/recorded music, amplification, dancing Sunday : 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside TY, radio, live/recorded music, amplification, dancing 2. Cape Roots Market & Café, LLC d/b/a Cape Roots Market & Café, 557 Route Weekday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. inside Live/recorded music, amplification, dancing 3. Hot Stove, Inc. d/b/a Hot Stove Saloon, 551 Route 28 Weekday 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. inside : Live/recorded music, amplification, dancing 4. Milano Hospitality Group d/b/a Milano's Italian Kitchen, 278 Route 28 Weekday 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. inside Jukebox, radio, TV Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. inside Jukebox, radio, TV, background music with any prior contingencies issued by the Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the following 2025 Entertainment license renewals: 1. Ashwood Food Services Inc. d/b/a Jake Rooney's, 119 Brooks Road Weekday 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. inside Live/recorded music, amplification, dancing Sunday : 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. inside TY, radio, live/recorded music, amplification, dancing 2. Cape Roots Market & Café, LLC d/b/a Cape Roots Market & Café, 557 Route Weekday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. inside Live/recorded music, amplification, dancing 3. Hot Stove, Inc. d/b/a Hot Stove Saloon, 551 Route 28 Weekday 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. inside : Live/recorded music, amplification, dancing 4. Milano Hospitality Group d/b/a Milano's Italian Kitchen, 278 Route 28 Weekday 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. inside Jukebox, radio, TV Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. inside Jukebox, radio, TV, background music with any prior contingencies issued by the Board. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Piekarski. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
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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