MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 9, 2025
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Donald Howell, Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Anita Doucette, Jeffrey Handler
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. Kelleher moved that the Select Board enter into Executive Session to discuss the items as outlined below, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Ms. Doucette & Mr. Handler all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the consent agenda as outlined above
To approve the consent agenda as outlined above
Yes: Handler, Howell, Kelleher, PiekarskiAbstained: Doucette
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the consent agenda as outlined above, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 4-0-1 (Doucette abstained).” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve all the committee reappointments as presented in the packet, with the exception of the one Harwich Housing Committee member
To approve all the committee reappointments as presented in the packet, with the exception of the one Harwich Housing Committee member
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve all the committee reappointments as presented in the packet, with the exception of the one Harwich Housing Committee member, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Appoint Jeffrey Handler as the Select Board appointee to the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust for a 2-year term
To appoint Jeffrey Handler as the Select Board appointee to the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust for a 2-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to appoint Jeffrey Handler as the Select Board appointee to the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust for a 2-year term, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Approve the fee scheduled as presented
To approve the fee scheduled as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the fee scheduled as presented, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve the Special Permit application for an event for Harwich Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation, 1 Schoolhouse Road, to be held on June 21, 2025, 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for a road race
To approve the Special Permit application for an event for Harwich Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation, 1 Schoolhouse Road, to be held on June 21, 2025, 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for a road race
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Special Permit application for an event for Harwich Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation, 1 Schoolhouse Road, to be held on June 21, 2025, 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for a road race, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Special Permit application for a one-day wines & malt permit & one-day entertainment permit for Bank & Main, 585 Route 28, event to be held on June 10, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m
To approve the Special Permit application for a one-day wines & malt permit & one-day entertainment permit for Bank & Main, 585 Route 28, event to be held on June 10, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m
Jeffrey Handler stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Special Permit application for a one-day wines & malt permit & one-day entertainment permit for Bank & Main, 585 Route 28, event to be held on June 10, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0 (Handler recused).” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Howell)
Accept the RFP draft document as presented in the packet with the modifications as outlined; line # 11-interview a minimum of 10 of the most highly qualified candidates and line # 14 to select 3-6...
To accept the RFP draft document as presented in the packet with the modifications as outlined; line # 11-interview a minimum of 10 of the most highly qualified candidates and line # 14 to select 3-6 finalists
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to accept the RFP draft document as presented in the packet with the modifications as outlined; line # 11-interview a minimum of 10 of the most highly qualified candidates and line # 14 to select 3-6 finalists, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 7:37 p.m
To adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 7:37 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 7:37 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
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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