MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Joint meeting
June 23, 2025
18 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Community Preservation Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Donald Howell, Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Anita Doucette
Absent: Jeffrey Handler
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
The minutes say 3-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Donald Howell, Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher and Anita Doucette). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved that the Select Board enter into Executive Session to discuss the items as outlined below, 2nd by Ms. Doucette. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Kelleher & Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Accept a gift of a tree to be placed at the 204 Sisson Road from the Guild of Harwich Artists
To accept a gift of a tree to be placed at the 204 Sisson Road from the Guild of Harwich Artists
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to accept a gift of a tree to be placed at the 204 Sisson Road from the Guild of Harwich Artists, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the Select Board Meeting minutes from June 16, 2025, as amended
To approve the Select Board Meeting minutes from June 16, 2025, as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting minutes from June 16, 2025, as amended, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the resignation of Eileen Garrity from the Treasure Chest Committee effective immediately
To approve the resignation of Eileen Garrity from the Treasure Chest Committee effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the resignation of Eileen Garrity from the Treasure Chest Committee effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the committee appointments as outlined above as recommended by the Interview Committee, except for # 4
To approve the committee appointments as outlined above as recommended by the Interview Committee, except for # 4
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the committee appointments as outlined above as recommended by the Interview Committee, except for # 4, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to open the public hearing, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved..” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Close the public hearing at 6:44 p.m
To close the public hearing at 6:44 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to close the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Uphold the hearing officer's recommendation for 3 separate allegations on August 4, 2024, August 31, 2024, and October 13, 2024 that occurred outside of the boundaries
To uphold the hearing officer's recommendation for 3 separate allegations on August 4, 2024, August 31, 2024, and October 13, 2024 that occurred outside of the boundaries
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to uphold the hearing officer's recommendation for 3 separate allegations on August 4, 2024, August 31, 2024, and October 13, 2024 that occurred outside of the boundaries, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Accept the hearing officer's recommendation that the owners of Lucky Labrador, Inc., d/b/a Perks confirm to the Town of Harwich that the sound system and mechanisms remain in place and operational...
To accept the hearing officer's recommendation that the owners of Lucky Labrador, Inc., d/b/a Perks confirm to the Town of Harwich that the sound system and mechanisms remain in place and operational and that a written policy and evidence of training on sound equipment requirements from all employees throughout the course of the annual license be brought to the Town of Harwich
Anita Doucette stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to accept the hearing officer's recommendation that the owners of Lucky Labrador, Inc., d/b/a Perks confirm to the Town of Harwich that the sound system and mechanisms remain in place and operational and that a written policy and evidence of training on sound equipment requirements from all employees throughout the course of the annual license be brought to the Town of Harwich, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Compensation tables for Personnel bylaw positions as presented in the packet
To approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Compensation tables for Personnel bylaw positions as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Compensation tables for Personnel bylaw positions as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Human Service Grant Recipients as presented
To approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Human Service Grant Recipients as presented
The minutes give the count (2-1) and name Peter Piekarski, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Human Service Grant Recipients as presented, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 2-1-0 (Piekarski opposed).” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve a Special Permit application for a one-day wines & malt permit for Stan Frankenthaler, 204 Sisson Road, event to be held on July 3, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m
To approve a Special Permit application for a one-day wines & malt permit for Stan Frankenthaler, 204 Sisson Road, event to be held on July 3, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a Special Permit application for a one-day wines & malt permit for Stan Frankenthaler, 204 Sisson Road, event to be held on July 3, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Approve the 2" reading of the 204 Café Policy as presented
To approve the 2" reading of the 204 Café Policy as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2" reading of the 204 Café Policy as presented, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve and authorize the Select Board to sign the Harwich Town Band Proclamation to designate July 1 as Harwich Town Band Day
To approve and authorize the Select Board to sign the Harwich Town Band Proclamation to designate July 1 as Harwich Town Band Day
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve and authorize the Select Board to sign the Harwich Town Band Proclamation to designate July 1 as Harwich Town Band Day, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Approve the Select Board Liaison list as amended
To approve the Select Board Liaison list as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Select Board Liaison list as amended, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Approve the contract amendment/change order in the amount of $27,704.00 with Rise Engineering to be signed by the entire Select Board
To approve the contract amendment/change order in the amount of $27,704.00 with Rise Engineering to be signed by the entire Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the contract amendment/change order in the amount of $27,704.00 with Rise Engineering to be signed by the entire Select Board, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Approve a contract with Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of a Pumper Truck in the amount of $1,129,571.00
To approve a contract with Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of a Pumper Truck in the amount of $1,129,571.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a contract with Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of a Pumper Truck in the amount of $1,129,571.00, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 8:09 p.m
To adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 8:09 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 8:09 p.m., 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
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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