MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
February 3, 2025
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Handler, Peter Piekarski, Michael MacAskill, Donald Howell
Absent: Julie Kavanagh
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)
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: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Approve a proposed amendment to the Harbor Management Plan, Appendix A. for the addition of two working moorings in Herring River to be used by Aquaculture Research Corporation as presented
To approve a proposed amendment to the Harbor Management Plan, Appendix A. for the addition of two working moorings in Herring River to be used by Aquaculture Research Corporation as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a proposed amendment to the Harbor Management Plan, Appendix A. for the addition of two working moorings in Herring River to be used by Aquaculture Research Corporation as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, 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. MacAskill. Vote: 4:0 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. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve a new Class II Used Auto Dealer License for A & G Accident Repair d/b/a Cranberry Collision, 161 Queen Anne Road as presented
To approve a new Class II Used Auto Dealer License for A & G Accident Repair d/b/a Cranberry Collision, 161 Queen Anne Road as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a new Class II Used Auto Dealer License for A & G Accident Repair d/b/a Cranberry Collision, 161 Queen Anne Road as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from January 13, 2025 with the amendments presented by Selectman Howell
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from January 13, 2025 with the amendments presented by Selectman Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from January 13, 2025 with the amendments presented by Selectman Howell. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Approve a new 2025 Common Victuallers license application for NYC Twisted Inc.d/b/a Twisted Pizza, 181 Route 137 as presented
To approve a new 2025 Common Victuallers license application for NYC Twisted Inc.d/b/a Twisted Pizza, 181 Route 137 as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a new 2025 Common Victuallers license application for NYC Twisted Inc.d/b/a Twisted Pizza, 181 Route 137 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the Film Agreement between the Town of Harwich and Magilla Entertainment to shoot at either Red River Beach or Bank Street Beach between now and February 23, 2025 for the handsome sum of...
To approve the Film Agreement between the Town of Harwich and Magilla Entertainment to shoot at either Red River Beach or Bank Street Beach between now and February 23, 2025 for the handsome sum of $250.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Film Agreement between the Town of Harwich and Magilla Entertainment to shoot at either Red River Beach or Bank Street Beach between now and February 23, 2025 for the handsome sum of $250.00. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Powers asked if the Board would like the timeframe of operation included in the motion. : Mr. Handler asked Ms. Ekeocha what time she expects to be shooting. Ms. Ekeocha replied that they prefer to shoot all of their footage during the daylight hours. The motion was amended to include between the hours of 8:00AM and 5:00PM. Amendment seconded. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Nicholas G. Mitchell, Trustee of the 246 Queen Anne Road Realty Trust for the purchase of 246 Queen Anne Road in the amount of $800,010.00
To approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Nicholas G. Mitchell, Trustee of the 246 Queen Anne Road Realty Trust for the purchase of 246 Queen Anne Road in the amount of $800,010.00
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Nicholas G. Mitchell, Trustee of the 246 Queen Anne Road Realty Trust for the purchase of 246 Queen Anne Road in the amount of $800,010.00. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Sign a Quitclaim Deed with the Estate of Lois A. Jones and the Town of Harwich to purchase 5 Sea Street Extension, in settlement for all claims and in the amount of $1,410,000
To sign a Quitclaim Deed with the Estate of Lois A. Jones and the Town of Harwich to purchase 5 Sea Street Extension, in settlement for all claims and in the amount of $1,410,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to sign a Quitclaim Deed with the Estate of Lois A. Jones and the Town of Harwich to purchase 5 Sea Street Extension, in settlement for all claims and in the amount of $1,410,000. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: MacAskill)
Adjourn
To adjourn
The minutes say the motion carried but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, 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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