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Harwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

September 29, 2025

6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Jeffrey Handler, Anita Doucette

Absent: Donald Howell

Every vote, in order

The Select Board enter into Executive Session to discuss the items as outlined below

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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. Handler. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Handler, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher & Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

The Select Board impose a one-day suspension of the liquor license for Lucky Labrador, Inc., d/b/a Perks located at 545 Route 28, suspension to be served on June 2, 2026

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Select Board impose a one-day suspension of the liquor license for Lucky Labrador, Inc., d/b/a Perks located at 545 Route 28, suspension to be served on June 2, 2026

From the minutes

“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board impose a one-day suspension of the liquor license for Lucky Labrador, Inc., d/b/a Perks located at 545 Route 28, suspension to be served on June 2, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by Verizon New England, Inc. to place (1) two (2) inch conduit along Weston Woods Road

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by Verizon New England, Inc. to place (1) two (2) inch conduit along Weston Woods Road

From the minutes

“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Assistant Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by Verizon New England, Inc. to place (1) two (2) inch conduit along Weston Woods Road, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the Fiscal Year 2027 budget message as presented in the packet

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Fiscal Year 2027 budget message as presented in the packet

From the minutes

“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 budget message as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the 2025 Community Preservation Act Agreement with FORWARD (Friends Or Relatives With Autism & Related Disabilities) for the FORWARD at the Rock Phase II Project in the amount of $120,000.00

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the 2025 Community Preservation Act Agreement with FORWARD (Friends Or Relatives With Autism & Related Disabilities) for the FORWARD at the Rock Phase II Project in the amount of $120,000.00

Yes: Doucette, Handler, KelleherAbstained: Piekarski

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2025 Community Preservation Act Agreement with FORWARD (Friends Or Relatives With Autism & Related Disabilities) for the FORWARD at the Rock Phase II Project in the amount of $120,000.00, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 3-0-1 (Piekarski abstained).” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:41 p.m

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:41 p.m

From the minutes

“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:41 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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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