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September 22, 2025
9 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 Annual Common Victuallers, Annual Weekday Entertainment - 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. inside & outside- Jukebox, Radio, Television, Live/Recorded Music (Acoustic) & Annual Sunday Entertainment...
To approve Annual Common Victuallers, Annual Weekday Entertainment - 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. inside & outside- Jukebox, Radio, Television, Live/Recorded Music (Acoustic) & Annual Sunday Entertainment - 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. inside & outsider-Radio, Television, Live/Recorded Music (Acoustic) for B & N Co., LLC, d/b/a Dive, Dine & Drink, located at 986 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve Annual Common Victuallers, Annual Weekday Entertainment - 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. inside & outside- Jukebox, Radio, Television, Live/Recorded Music (Acoustic) & Annual Sunday Entertainment - 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. inside & outsider-Radio, Television, Live/Recorded Music (Acoustic) for B & N Co., LLC, d/b/a Dive, Dine & Drink, located at 986 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve an Alteration of Premises Application (outdoor only) for B & N Co., LLC, d/b/a Dive, Dine & Drink, located at 986 Route 28, noting that various regulatory departments have signed off on...
To approve an Alteration of Premises Application (outdoor only) for B & N Co., LLC, d/b/a Dive, Dine & Drink, located at 986 Route 28, noting that various regulatory departments have signed off on the application
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve an Alteration of Premises Application (outdoor only) for B & N Co., LLC, d/b/a Dive, Dine & Drink, located at 986 Route 28, noting that various regulatory departments have signed off on the application, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve the proclamation for the Muddy Creek Bridge dedication to Private Joseph Conrad Blute; dedication ceremony to be held on October 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m
To approve the proclamation for the Muddy Creek Bridge dedication to Private Joseph Conrad Blute; dedication ceremony to be held on October 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the proclamation for the Muddy Creek Bridge dedication to Private Joseph Conrad Blute; dedication ceremony to be held on October 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Authority to File regarding the Harwich Stormwater Asset Management Plan - CWSRF-12515 Closeout
To authorize the Chair to sign the Authority to File regarding the Harwich Stormwater Asset Management Plan - CWSRF-12515 Closeout
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Authority to File regarding the Harwich Stormwater Asset Management Plan - CWSRF-12515 Closeout, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Appoint the Town Administrator Screening Committee members as referenced on the agenda
To appoint the Town Administrator Screening Committee members as referenced on the agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to appoint the Town Administrator Screening Committee members as referenced on the agenda, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Appoint Jack Mawn as Chair of the Town Administrator Screening Committee
To appoint Jack Mawn as Chair of the Town Administrator Screening Committee
From the minutes
“Chair Mr. Piekarski moved to appoint Jack Mawn as Chair of the Town Administrator Screening Committee, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Adopt the draft FY27 budget guidance as edited by Mr. Piekarski
To adopt the draft FY27 budget guidance as edited by Mr. Piekarski
From the minutes
“Ms. Doucette moved to adopt the draft FY27 budget guidance as edited by Mr. Piekarski, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Doucette, second: Piekarski)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:00 p.m., 2" by Kelleher
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:00 p.m., 2" by Kelleher
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:00 p.m., 2" by Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski)
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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