MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 17, 2025
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Handler, Michael MacAskill, Peter Piekarski, 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)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from March 3, 2025 as written
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from March 3, 2025 as written
From the minutes
“Piekarski moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from March 3, 2025 as written. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor by roll cafl vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Designate Jennifer Harrington as the Inspector of Animals for 2025 specifically May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026
To designate Jennifer Harrington as the Inspector of Animals for 2025 specifically May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to designate Jennifer Harrington as the Inspector of Animals for 2025 specifically May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026. Seconded by Mr. Howell. : Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Place Articles F-5 and F-6 Water Department Budget and Wastewater Department Budget on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place Articles F-5 and F-6 Water Department Budget and Wastewater Department Budget on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to place Articles F-5 and F-6 Water Department Budget and Wastewater Department Budget on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Place Community Preservation Act Articles CP-1 through CP-12 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place Community Preservation Act Articles CP-1 through CP-12 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to place Community Preservation Act Articles CP-1 through CP-12 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Accept and adopt Community Preservation Act Articles CP-1 through CP-12 as presented in the Draft Warrant
To accept and adopt Community Preservation Act Articles CP-1 through CP-12 as presented in the Draft Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept and adopt Community Preservation Act Articles CP-1 through CP-12 as presented in the Draft Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Place Adopt the Capital Outlay Plan CO-1 in the Draft Town Meeting Warrant
To place Adopt the Capital Outlay Plan CO-1 in the Draft Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to place Adopt the Capital Outlay Plan CO-1 in the Draft Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Howell. ; Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Place that Article on this Annual Town Meeting
To place that Article on this Annual Town Meeting
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to place that Article on this Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Howell)
Place the Great Sand Lakes Wastewater Construction on the Warrant
To place the Great Sand Lakes Wastewater Construction on the Warrant
The minutes say "he moved"; the mover shown is the member named just before (Donald Howell). The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“he moved to place the Great Sand Lakes Wastewater Construction on the Warrant. Mr. Handler seconded the motion..” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Place Article South Street, Main Street and Sisson Road Safe Routes to School Project noted as G-5 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article South Street, Main Street and Sisson Road Safe Routes to School Project noted as G-5 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to place Article South Street, Main Street and Sisson Road Safe Routes to School Project noted as G-5 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Accept and adopt Article South Street, Main Street and Sisson Road Safe Routes to School Project noted as G-5 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To accept and adopt Article South Street, Main Street and Sisson Road Safe Routes to School Project noted as G-5 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept and adopt Article South Street, Main Street and Sisson Road Safe Routes to School Project noted as G-5 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Piekarski commented that he will support this but he thinks very few school children will utilize these sidewalks. The community can also benefit from them. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve a 2025 Special Permit for a one-day entertainment and event permit for the Harwich Conservation Trust, Meet Your Local Farmers Event at the Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street, event...
To approve a 2025 Special Permit for a one-day entertainment and event permit for the Harwich Conservation Trust, Meet Your Local Farmers Event at the Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street, event to be held on March 29, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Live/recorded music, amplification
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a 2025 Special Permit for a one-day entertainment and event permit for the Harwich Conservation Trust, Meet Your Local Farmers Event at the Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street, event to be held on March 29, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Live/recorded music, amplification. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. MacSkill moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. 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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