MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 14, 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)
Accept the resignation of Jacqueline Pentz Greene on the Harwich Energy and Climate Action Committee effective immediately
To accept the resignation of Jacqueline Pentz Greene on the Harwich Energy and Climate Action Committee effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to accept the resignation of Jacqueline Pentz Greene on the Harwich Energy and Climate Action Committee effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from September 29, 2025 & October 6, 2025
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from September 29, 2025 & October 6, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from September 29, 2025 & October 6, 2025, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve a Hawkers & Peddlers license for Pilgrim Lodge A.F & A.M., 706 Main Street, to sell Christmas trees at 9 Sisson Road
To approve a Hawkers & Peddlers license for Pilgrim Lodge A.F & A.M., 706 Main Street, to sell Christmas trees at 9 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a Hawkers & Peddlers license for Pilgrim Lodge A.F & A.M., 706 Main Street, to sell Christmas trees at 9 Sisson Road, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the 2026 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Seasonal Population Form
To approve the 2026 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Seasonal Population Form
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the 2026 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Seasonal Population Form, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve the 2026 dog and kennel license fees as presented
To approve the 2026 dog and kennel license fees as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 dog and kennel license fees as presented, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve the open meeting law complaint response pending the inclusion of the hyperlinks and other information and authorize Town Counsel to send the response on behalf of the town
To approve the open meeting law complaint response pending the inclusion of the hyperlinks and other information and authorize Town Counsel to send the response on behalf of the town
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the open meeting law complaint response pending the inclusion of the hyperlinks and other information and authorize Town Counsel to send the response on behalf of the town, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve the board and committee email policy with an effective date of October 14, 2025, as presented in the packet
To approve the board and committee email policy with an effective date of October 14, 2025, as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the board and committee email policy with an effective date of October 14, 2025, as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Authorize the Chair to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Harwich and the South Shore Community Action Council (SSCAC)
To authorize the Chair to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Harwich and the South Shore Community Action Council (SSCAC)
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to authorize the Chair to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Harwich and the South Shore Community Action Council (SSCAC), 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:32 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:32 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:32 p.m., 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
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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