MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 2, 2025
20 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Handler, Peter Piekarski, Donald Howell, Mark Kelleher, Anita Doucette
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The Select Board enter into Executive Session to discuss the items as outlined below
That the Select Board enter into Executive Session to discuss the items as outlined below
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved that the Select Board enter into Executive Session to discuss the items as outlined below, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Handler, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Howell, Mr. Kelleher and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Nominate Mr. Howell as Chair of the Select Board
Nominate Mr. Howell as Chair of the Select Board
Yes: Doucette, Howell, Kelleher, PiekarskiNo: Handler
From the minutes
“Ms. Doucette moved nominate Mr. Howell as Chair of the Select Board, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-1-0 (Handler opposed).” (Motion: Doucette, second: Kelleher)
Nominate Mr. Piekarski as Vice Chair of the Select Board
To nominate Mr. Piekarski as Vice Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Doucette moved to nominate Mr. Piekarski as Vice Chair of the Select Board, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Doucette, second: Howell)
Nominate Mr. Kelleher as Clerk of the Select Board
To nominate Mr. Kelleher as Clerk of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Doucette moved to nominate Mr. Kelleher as Clerk of the Select Board, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Doucette, second: Howell)
Nominate Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette to the interview committee
To nominate Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette to the interview committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to nominate Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette to the interview committee, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Piekarski)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from May 27, 2025, as amended
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from May 27, 2025, as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from May 27, 2025, as amended, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve a Memorial Bench at Herring Run Conservation Lands in memory of Phread Ayers
To approve a Memorial Bench at Herring Run Conservation Lands in memory of Phread Ayers
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a Memorial Bench at Herring Run Conservation Lands in memory of Phread Ayers, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to open the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve the proposed harbor management plan revisions as recommended by the Harbormaster and presented in the packet
To approve the proposed harbor management plan revisions as recommended by the Harbormaster and presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the proposed harbor management plan revisions as recommended by the Harbormaster and presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 holiday schedule as presented
To approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 holiday schedule as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 holiday schedule as presented, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve the conservation restrictions for Cape Cod Rail Trail Overlook and Red River Valley Preserve
To approve the conservation restrictions for Cape Cod Rail Trail Overlook and Red River Valley Preserve
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the conservation restrictions for Cape Cod Rail Trail Overlook and Red River Valley Preserve, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
The Select Board supports the inclusion the easterly portion of the town owned 374 Main Street property as described in the presentation within the design scope
That the Select Board supports the inclusion the easterly portion of the town owned 374 Main Street property as described in the presentation within the design scope
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved that the Select Board supports the inclusion the easterly portion of the town owned 374 Main Street property as described in the presentation within the design scope, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve a 2025 Junk Dealer license renewal for Windsong Antiques, Inc., 346 Route 28
To approve a 2025 Junk Dealer license renewal for Windsong Antiques, Inc., 346 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a 2025 Junk Dealer license renewal for Windsong Antiques, Inc., 346 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve a Special Permit Application for an event for the American Lung Association, to be held on September 26, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., for a bicycle ride event through the Town of Harwich
To approve a Special Permit Application for an event for the American Lung Association, to be held on September 26, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., for a bicycle ride event through the Town of Harwich
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a Special Permit Application for an event for the American Lung Association, to be held on September 26, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., for a bicycle ride event through the Town of Harwich, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve expending the funds to have Mr. Pelletier represent GHD on the Pleasant Bay Alliance Steering Committee
To approve expending the funds to have Mr. Pelletier represent GHD on the Pleasant Bay Alliance Steering Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve expending the funds to have Mr. Pelletier represent GHD on the Pleasant Bay Alliance Steering Committee, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Approve a contract with RGB Architects for Owner's Project Management Services for Brooks Academy Museum in the amount not to exceed $100,000
To approve a contract with RGB Architects for Owner's Project Management Services for Brooks Academy Museum in the amount not to exceed $100,000
Anita Doucette stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract with RGB Architects for Owner's Project Management Services for Brooks Academy Museum in the amount not to exceed $100,000, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign a contract extension with Tighe and Bond for completion of the Local Comprehensive Plan
To approve and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign a contract extension with Tighe and Bond for completion of the Local Comprehensive Plan
The minutes give the count (3-1) and name Donald Howell, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign a contract extension with Tighe and Bond for completion of the Local Comprehensive Plan, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 3-1-0 (Howell opposed).” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve a contract with MJT Enterprises Inc. not to exceed the amount of $192,000 for the purchase and delivery of heating oil
To approve a contract with MJT Enterprises Inc. not to exceed the amount of $192,000 for the purchase and delivery of heating oil
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a contract with MJT Enterprises Inc. not to exceed the amount of $192,000 for the purchase and delivery of heating oil, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 8:01 p.m
To adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 8:01 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 8:01 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
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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