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8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Donald Howell, Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Anita Doucette, Jeffrey Handler
Absent: None
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
“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 Select Board Meeting Minutes from June 9, 2025, as amended
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from June 9, 2025, as amended
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from June 9, 2025, as amended, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the resignation of Tim Bailey from the Board of Appeals effective immediately
To approve the resignation of Tim Bailey from the Board of Appeals effective immediately
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the resignation of Tim Bailey from the Board of Appeals effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Affirm the list of 2025 miscellaneous reappointments for approval for ex-officio external public bodies as printed
To affirm the list of 2025 miscellaneous reappointments for approval for ex-officio external public bodies as printed
“Mr. Piekarski moved to affirm the list of 2025 miscellaneous reappointments for approval for ex-officio external public bodies as printed, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve the special permit application for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce, 1 Schoolhouse Road for Wednesday Night Music, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays from July 2, 2025, through August 27, 2025
To approve the special permit application for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce, 1 Schoolhouse Road for Wednesday Night Music, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays from July 2, 2025, through August 27, 2025. Entertainment: amplification
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the special permit application for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce, 1 Schoolhouse Road for Wednesday Night Music, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays from July 2, 2025, through August 27, 2025. Entertainment: amplification, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Town of Orleans Council on Aging Supportive Day "Rock Harbor Respite" program and vote to authorize the Chair to sign
To approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Town of Orleans Council on Aging Supportive Day "Rock Harbor Respite" program and vote to authorize the Chair to sign
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Town of Orleans Council on Aging Supportive Day "Rock Harbor Respite" program and vote to authorize the Chair to sign, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Barnstable County through the Cape Cod Commission for the 2025 Orthoimagery and Planimetrics project and vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign
To approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Barnstable County through the Cape Cod Commission for the 2025 Orthoimagery and Planimetrics project and vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Barnstable County through the Cape Cod Commission for the 2025 Orthoimagery and Planimetrics project and vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 8:24 p.m
To adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 8:24 p.m
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 8:24 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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