MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 25, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 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
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved that the Select Board enter into Executive Session to discuss the items as outlined below, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Handler, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher & Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the Select Board Meeting minutes from August 18, 2025 as printed
To approve the Select Board Meeting minutes from August 18, 2025 as printed
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting minutes from August 18, 2025 as printed, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve a Conservation Administrative Permit for ecological enhancement at the Fernandes Bog entrance (town-owned land) from the Harwich Garden Club
To approve a Conservation Administrative Permit for ecological enhancement at the Fernandes Bog entrance (town-owned land) from the Harwich Garden Club
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a Conservation Administrative Permit for ecological enhancement at the Fernandes Bog entrance (town-owned land) from the Harwich Garden Club, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve the correspondence to Monomoy Regional School District regarding the Capital project submission timeline as presented in the packet
To approve the correspondence to Monomoy Regional School District regarding the Capital project submission timeline as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the correspondence to Monomoy Regional School District regarding the Capital project submission timeline as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve the correspondence to the Chatham Select Board regarding the proposed extension of sewer service to the Great Sand Lakes area
To approve the correspondence to the Chatham Select Board regarding the proposed extension of sewer service to the Great Sand Lakes area
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the correspondence to the Chatham Select Board regarding the proposed extension of sewer service to the Great Sand Lakes area, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the proclamation recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the Town of Harwich
To approve the proclamation recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the Town of Harwich
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the proclamation recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the Town of Harwich, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Empower the Town Administrator to pursue the recruitment process and to come back to the Select Board with recommendations relative to salary range and any other pertinent considerations relating...
To empower the Town Administrator to pursue the recruitment process and to come back to the Select Board with recommendations relative to salary range and any other pertinent considerations relating to the Finance Director search
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to empower the Town Administrator to pursue the recruitment process and to come back to the Select Board with recommendations relative to salary range and any other pertinent considerations relating to the Finance Director search, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Award a contract to COMSTAR, LLC., for Ambulance Billing and Collection Service in the amount of 2.5% of revenues
To award a contract to COMSTAR, LLC., for Ambulance Billing and Collection Service in the amount of 2.5% of revenues
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to award a contract to COMSTAR, LLC., for Ambulance Billing and Collection Service in the amount of 2.5% of revenues, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Waive the 14-day waiting period for Stephen Gingras
To waive the 14-day waiting period for Stephen Gingras
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to waive the 14-day waiting period for Stephen Gingras, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:45 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:45 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:45 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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