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Harwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

June 16, 2025

8 recorded votes, 0 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

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from June 9, 2025, as amended

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from June 9, 2025, as amended

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the resignation of Tim Bailey from the Board of Appeals effective immediately

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the resignation of Tim Bailey from the Board of Appeals effective immediately

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Affirm the list of 2025 miscellaneous reappointments for approval for ex-officio external public bodies as printed

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To affirm the list of 2025 miscellaneous reappointments for approval for ex-officio external public bodies as printed

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 8:24 p.m

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 8:24 p.m

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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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