MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 30, 2025
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Donald Howell, Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Jeffrey Handler
Absent: Anita Doucette
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 4-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Handler & Mr. Kelleher all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from June 23, 2025 as printed
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from June 23, 2025 as printed
Yes: Howell, Kelleher, PiekarskiAbstained: Handler
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from June 23, 2025 as printed, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 3-0-1 (Handler abstained).” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve a Special Permit application for a walk/run/ride event for Child & Family Services, event to be held on September 6, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at 1 Oak Street
To approve a Special Permit application for a walk/run/ride event for Child & Family Services, event to be held on September 6, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at 1 Oak Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a Special Permit application for a walk/run/ride event for Child & Family Services, event to be held on September 6, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at 1 Oak Street, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve a Special Permit application for a one-day entertainment and one-day liquor license (wines & malt) for Reciprocity, event to be held on September 6, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 4...
To approve a Special Permit application for a one-day entertainment and one-day liquor license (wines & malt) for Reciprocity, event to be held on September 6, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 4 Cross Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a Special Permit application for a one-day entertainment and one-day liquor license (wines & malt) for Reciprocity, event to be held on September 6, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 4 Cross Street, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the application for Local Action Units for 203 Bank Street
To approve and authorize the Chair to sign the application for Local Action Units for 203 Bank Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the application for Local Action Units for 203 Bank Street, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve appointment of Eric A. Kinsherf as the Interim Finance Director/Town Accountant effective immediately
To approve appointment of Eric A. Kinsherf as the Interim Finance Director/Town Accountant effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve appointment of Eric A. Kinsherf as the Interim Finance Director/Town Accountant effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the year end budget transfers as authorized per MGL Chapter 44 Section 33b as presented
Approve the year end budget transfers as authorized per MGL Chapter 44 Section 33b as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved approve the year end budget transfers as authorized per MGL Chapter 44 Section 33b as presented, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Authorize the Chair or his designee to contact Jennifer Mince to inquire if she is interested in the Finance Director position with the possibility of moving into contract negotiations as a Select...
To authorize the Chair or his designee to contact Jennifer Mince to inquire if she is interested in the Finance Director position with the possibility of moving into contract negotiations as a Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to authorize the Chair or his designee to contact Jennifer Mince to inquire if she is interested in the Finance Director position with the possibility of moving into contract negotiations as a Select Board, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Approve a contract with Specialty Vehicles, Inc., for the purchase of 2 new/unused Ford F550 Lifeline Ambulances in the amount of $1,098,502.00
To approve a contract with Specialty Vehicles, Inc., for the purchase of 2 new/unused Ford F550 Lifeline Ambulances in the amount of $1,098,502.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a contract with Specialty Vehicles, Inc., for the purchase of 2 new/unused Ford F550 Lifeline Ambulances in the amount of $1,098,502.00, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve a contract with Eric Kinsherf, CPA LLC for Finance Director/Town Accountant services in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00
To approve a contract with Eric Kinsherf, CPA LLC for Finance Director/Town Accountant services in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a contract with Eric Kinsherf, CPA LLC for Finance Director/Town Accountant services in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
To approve a contract with Eric Kinsherf, CPA LLC for Finance Director/Town Accountant services in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a contract with Eric Kinsherf, CPA LLC for Finance Director/Town Accountant services in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00, 2nd by Mr. handler and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher)
Adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 7:19 p.m
To adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 7:19 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 7:19 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
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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