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October 6, 2025
13 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 appointment of Sean Driscoll and Jacob Rosado as student police officers as recommended by Chief of Police Kevin Considine effective October 19, 2025
To approve the appointment of Sean Driscoll and Jacob Rosado as student police officers as recommended by Chief of Police Kevin Considine effective October 19, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the appointment of Sean Driscoll and Jacob Rosado as student police officers as recommended by Chief of Police Kevin Considine effective October 19, 2025, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from September 15, 2025 and September 22, 2025 as printed
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from September 15, 2025 and September 22, 2025 as printed
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from September 15, 2025 and September 22, 2025 as printed, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Appoint Stephanie Ridenour as alternate to the Barnstable County Dredge Sub-committee with a three-year term June 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027
To appoint Stephanie Ridenour as alternate to the Barnstable County Dredge Sub-committee with a three-year term June 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to appoint Stephanie Ridenour as alternate to the Barnstable County Dredge Sub-committee with a three-year term June 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Pursuant to the provisions of GL c.83, Section 1, and any other power and authority hereunto enabling, to adopt the Order of Taking, by which the Town will acquire a sewer easement within...
That pursuant to the provisions of GL c.83, Section 1, and any other power and authority hereunto enabling, to adopt the Order of Taking, by which the Town will acquire a sewer easement within Hummingbird Lane for the Phase 3A sewer extension project, all as is set forth therein. No damages are awarded for said taking
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved that pursuant to the provisions of GL c.83, Section 1, and any other power and authority hereunto enabling, to adopt the Order of Taking, by which the Town will acquire a sewer easement within Hummingbird Lane for the Phase 3A sewer extension project, all as is set forth therein. No damages are awarded for said taking, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the request from South Harwich Meetinghouse for building repairs as outlined in the packet
To approve the request from South Harwich Meetinghouse for building repairs as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the request from South Harwich Meetinghouse for building repairs as outlined in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Send the Select Board Budget Message to the Monomoy Regional School Committee as well as the Monomoy Regional School District Administration Office
To send the Select Board Budget Message to the Monomoy Regional School Committee as well as the Monomoy Regional School District Administration Office
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to send the Select Board Budget Message to the Monomoy Regional School Committee as well as the Monomoy Regional School District Administration Office, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve the second reading of the Board and Committee Email Policy as presented in the packet
To approve the second reading of the Board and Committee Email Policy as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the second reading of the Board and Committee Email Policy as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Send the 30-day review letter for Pennrose Project at 456 Queen Anne Road as provided in the packet
To send the 30-day review letter for Pennrose Project at 456 Queen Anne Road as provided in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to send the 30-day review letter for Pennrose Project at 456 Queen Anne Road as provided in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Authorize the Acting Town Administrator to begin the recruitment process for the Assistant Town Administrator
To authorize the Acting Town Administrator to begin the recruitment process for the Assistant Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to authorize the Acting Town Administrator to begin the recruitment process for the Assistant Town Administrator, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve a contract with Allen Harbor Marine Service in the amount of $43,367.50 for winter boat storage, to be signed by the Select Board
To approve a contract with Allen Harbor Marine Service in the amount of $43,367.50 for winter boat storage, to be signed by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract with Allen Harbor Marine Service in the amount of $43,367.50 for winter boat storage, to be signed by the Select Board, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve a contract with Harwich Port Boat Yard in the amount of $46,687.50 for winter boat storage, to be signed by the Select Board
To approve a contract with Harwich Port Boat Yard in the amount of $46,687.50 for winter boat storage, to be signed by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract with Harwich Port Boat Yard in the amount of $46,687.50 for winter boat storage, to be signed by the Select Board, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:01 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:01 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:01 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, 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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