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February 18, 2025
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Handler, Peter Piekarski, Julie Kavanagh, Donald Howell, Michael MacAskill
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 February 3, 2025
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from February 3, 2025
The minutes give the count (3-0-1) and name Julie Kavanagh, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from February 3, 2025. : Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 3:0:1 in favor by roll call vote with Ms. Kavanagh abstained.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: MacAskill)
Place the Office of Charter Commission with 9 members to be elected on the May 20, 2025 Annual Town Election Ballot
To place the Office of Charter Commission with 9 members to be elected on the May 20, 2025 Annual Town Election Ballot
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place the Office of Charter Commission with 9 members to be elected on the May 20, 2025 Annual Town Election Ballot. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Place the following ballot question on the May 2025 Annual Town Election Ballot: Shall the Commission be elected to revise the Charter of the Town of Harwich? Yes or No
To place the following ballot question on the May 2025 Annual Town Election Ballot: Shall the Commission be elected to revise the Charter of the Town of Harwich? Yes or No
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place the following ballot question on the May 2025 Annual Town Election Ballot: Shall the Commission be elected to revise the Charter of the Town of Harwich? Yes or No Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Approve a temporary closure from February 2, 2025 to March 14, 2025 for BLM Restaurant Group, Inc. d/b/a The Lanyard, 429 Route 28 for the purpose of repainting, floors and some cosmetic work
To approve a temporary closure from February 2, 2025 to March 14, 2025 for BLM Restaurant Group, Inc. d/b/a The Lanyard, 429 Route 28 for the purpose of repainting, floors and some cosmetic work
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a temporary closure from February 2, 2025 to March 14, 2025 for BLM Restaurant Group, Inc. d/b/a The Lanyard, 429 Route 28 for the purpose of repainting, floors and some cosmetic work. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, 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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