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August 18, 2025
8 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)
Approve the Select Board Meeting minutes from August 4, 2025 and August 11, 2025 and vote to sign the letter of appointment for Anthony Schiavi and Deputy Fire Chief Craig Thornton to the...
To approve the Select Board Meeting minutes from August 4, 2025 and August 11, 2025 and vote to sign the letter of appointment for Anthony Schiavi and Deputy Fire Chief Craig Thornton to the Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting minutes from August 4, 2025 and August 11, 2025 and vote to sign the letter of appointment for Anthony Schiavi and Deputy Fire Chief Craig Thornton to the Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the appointment of Russell Couturier to the Golf Committee as a full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2028
To approve the appointment of Russell Couturier to the Golf Committee as a full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the appointment of Russell Couturier to the Golf Committee as a full member with a term to expire on June 30, 2028, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve a Disclosure by a Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract as required by G.L. c.268A, section 20(b) - Francesca Cusack - Cape Cod Regional Technical High School...
To approve a Disclosure by a Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract as required by G.L. c.268A, section 20(b) - Francesca Cusack - Cape Cod Regional Technical High School and Harwich Community Center
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a Disclosure by a Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract as required by G.L. c.268A, section 20(b) - Francesca Cusack - Cape Cod Regional Technical High School and Harwich Community Center, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install two (2) new manholes and 250' +/- of 2-6" conduit on Main Street
To approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install two (2) new manholes and 250' +/- of 2-6" conduit on Main Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install two (2) new manholes and 250' +/- of 2-6" conduit on Main Street, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 7' +/- of 1-3" conduit under sidewalk on Cross Street
To approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 7' +/- of 1-3" conduit under sidewalk on Cross Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 7' +/- of 1-3" conduit under sidewalk on Cross Street, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Authorize Anthony Schiavi to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance related to the Great Sand Lakes Sewer Extension Clean Water Trust State Revolving Fund 19044
To authorize Anthony Schiavi to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance related to the Great Sand Lakes Sewer Extension Clean Water Trust State Revolving Fund 19044
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to authorize Anthony Schiavi to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance related to the Great Sand Lakes Sewer Extension Clean Water Trust State Revolving Fund 19044, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:47 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:47 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:47 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (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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