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July 21, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Donald Howell, Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Jeffrey Handler, Anita Doucette
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
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Donald Howell, Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Jeffrey Handler 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 Mr. Handler. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Handler, Mr. Kelleher & Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Appoint the Election Workers from names as submitted by the Harwich Democratic and Republican Town Committees
To appoint the Election Workers from names as submitted by the Harwich Democratic and Republican Town Committees
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to appoint the Election Workers from names as submitted by the Harwich Democratic and Republican Town Committees, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from July 14, 2025, as printed
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from July 14, 2025, as printed
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from July 14, 2025, as printed, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve a special permit application for a one-day entertainment and one-day liquor license (all alcohol) for Cape Cod Commercial Fisherman's Alliance for an event to be held on August 2, 2025,...
To approve a special permit application for a one-day entertainment and one-day liquor license (all alcohol) for Cape Cod Commercial Fisherman's Alliance for an event to be held on August 2, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at 100 Oak Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a special permit application for a one-day entertainment and one-day liquor license (all alcohol) for Cape Cod Commercial Fisherman's Alliance for an event to be held on August 2, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at 100 Oak Street, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve a new Common Victualler's License Application for Bagel Hound, Inc. d/b/a Bagel Hound, 297 Route 28
To approve a new Common Victualler's License Application for Bagel Hound, Inc. d/b/a Bagel Hound, 297 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a new Common Victualler's License Application for Bagel Hound, Inc. d/b/a Bagel Hound, 297 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Brooks Academy Museum Design Selection Committee as presented in the packet
To approve the Brooks Academy Museum Design Selection Committee as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Brooks Academy Museum Design Selection Committee as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve and authorize the Select Board to sign the Monomoy Regional School Committee letter as presented in the packet
To approve and authorize the Select Board to sign the Monomoy Regional School Committee letter as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve and authorize the Select Board to sign the Monomoy Regional School Committee letter as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Direct the Acting Town Administrator to solicit search consultants to secure a Finance Director for the Town of Harwich using best management practices with 30b
To direct the Acting Town Administrator to solicit search consultants to secure a Finance Director for the Town of Harwich using best management practices with 30b
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to direct the Acting Town Administrator to solicit search consultants to secure a Finance Director for the Town of Harwich using best management practices with 30b, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Approve the 2025: Community Preservation Act Agreement with Harwich Conservation Trust for the Cape Cod Rail Trail Land Preservation Project in the amount of $500,000.00
To approve the 2025: Community Preservation Act Agreement with Harwich Conservation Trust for the Cape Cod Rail Trail Land Preservation Project in the amount of $500,000.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the 2025: Community Preservation Act Agreement with Harwich Conservation Trust for the Cape Cod Rail Trail Land Preservation Project in the amount of $500,000.00, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 8:29 p.m
To adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 8:29 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 8:29 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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