MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 15, 2025
13 recorded votes, 2 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 Ms. Doucette. 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: Doucette)
Approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025 and September 8, 2025 Select Board meetings
To approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025 and September 8, 2025 Select Board meetings
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025 and September 8, 2025 Select Board meetings, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025 and September 8, 2025 Select Board meetings as amended
To approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025 and September 8, 2025 Select Board meetings as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025 and September 8, 2025 Select Board meetings as amended, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve the committee appointments as recommended by the Interview Committee and noted on the agenda
To approve the committee appointments as recommended by the Interview Committee and noted on the agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the committee appointments as recommended by the Interview Committee and noted on the agenda, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the response crafted by Town Counsel relating to the Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Ron Beaty dated August 30, 2025 and authorize Town Counsel to send the response on behalf of the Town
To approve the response crafted by Town Counsel relating to the Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Ron Beaty dated August 30, 2025 and authorize Town Counsel to send the response on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the response crafted by Town Counsel relating to the Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Ron Beaty dated August 30, 2025 and authorize Town Counsel to send the response on behalf of the Town, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
The Harwich Port from the other side of Harwich because of what Harwich Port has become
To the Harwich Port from the other side of Harwich because of what Harwich Port has become
The minutes say "he moved"; the mover shown is the member named just before (Donald Howell). The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“he moved to the Harwich Port from the other side of Harwich because of what Harwich Port has become..” (Motion: Howell)
Approve the request for a one-year extension of the license agreement for Dockside Restaurant at Saquatucket Harbor
To approve the request for a one-year extension of the license agreement for Dockside Restaurant at Saquatucket Harbor
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the request for a one-year extension of the license agreement for Dockside Restaurant at Saquatucket Harbor, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve a special permit application for a one-day liquor license (wines & malt) for Anthony Pagliaro, for an event to be held on September 20, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., event to be held...
To approve a special permit application for a one-day liquor license (wines & malt) for Anthony Pagliaro, for an event to be held on September 20, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., event to be held at 15 Great Western Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a special permit application for a one-day liquor license (wines & malt) for Anthony Pagliaro, for an event to be held on September 20, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., event to be held at 15 Great Western Road, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the legal services request for proposals as provided in the packet
To approve the legal services request for proposals as provided in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the legal services request for proposals as provided in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Approve the in-house recruitment process for the Finance Director as outlined by the Town Administrator as option # 3
To approve the in-house recruitment process for the Finance Director as outlined by the Town Administrator as option # 3
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the in-house recruitment process for the Finance Director as outlined by the Town Administrator as option # 3, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Approve the recommended salary for the Fimance Director advertisement of $170,000 +/- (negotiable for exceptionally qualified applicants)
To approve the recommended salary for the Fimance Director advertisement of $170,000 +/- (negotiable for exceptionally qualified applicants)
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the recommended salary for the Fimance Director advertisement of $170,000 +/- (negotiable for exceptionally qualified applicants), 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Approve contract with Northeast Nursery Inc. in the amount of $715,377.36 for supplies and materials for the Cranberry Valley Golf Course irrigation upgrade
To approve contract with Northeast Nursery Inc. in the amount of $715,377.36 for supplies and materials for the Cranberry Valley Golf Course irrigation upgrade
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve contract with Northeast Nursery Inc. in the amount of $715,377.36 for supplies and materials for the Cranberry Valley Golf Course irrigation upgrade, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:27 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:27 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:27 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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