MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 14, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Handler, Michael MacAskill, Peter Piekarski, Julie Kavanagh, 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)
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Howell noted that regarding the Cultural Council, there will be four vacancies in the near future and they need to have someone in queue. He encouraged anyone who may be interested to apply, noting the importance of the Cultural Council. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Accept the Monomoy Regional School District School Committee under Harwich's liability as a Special Town Employee only to the extent of the Harwich representatives to that Committee
To accept the Monomoy Regional School District School Committee under Harwich's liability as a Special Town Employee only to the extent of the Harwich representatives to that Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept the Monomoy Regional School District School Committee under Harwich's liability as a Special Town Employee only to the extent of the Harwich representatives to that Committee. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Approve the following 2025 Seasonal off-premise package store liquor license renewal; Maulik Corporation d/b/a Value Mart, 435 Route 28 with any existing restrictions
To approve the following 2025 Seasonal off-premise package store liquor license renewal; Maulik Corporation d/b/a Value Mart, 435 Route 28 with any existing restrictions
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the following 2025 Seasonal off-premise package store liquor license renewal; Maulik Corporation d/b/a Value Mart, 435 Route 28 with any existing restrictions. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: MacAskill)
Approve a contract with Rise Engineering for the replacement of the condensing units at the Community Center in the amount of $140,598.00
To approve a contract with Rise Engineering for the replacement of the condensing units at the Community Center in the amount of $140,598.00
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a contract with Rise Engineering for the replacement of the condensing units at the Community Center in the amount of $140,598.00. Seconded by Ms. Kavanagh. Mr. Piekarski noted that the end cost to the Town is $5,200 and asked if it is a reimbursable Grant. Mr. Powers replied yes, the Board is required to approve the sum total of the contract and the net cost to the Town will go down to $5,200. Mr. Piekarski noted that it leaves just short of $290,000 from the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Article. He commented that he would like to see that money go back to the Town at some point. Mr. Handler stated that he will add that to a future Agenda. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Kavanagh)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: MacAskill)
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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