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October 27, 2025
17 recorded votes, 6 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
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Donald Howell, Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Jeffrey Handler and Anita Doucette). Showing the count only.
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. Howell, Mr. Handler, Mr. Kelleher & Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from October 14, 2025
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes from October 14, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from October 14, 2025, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from October 22, 2025
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes from October 22, 2025
Yes: Handler, Howell, KelleherAbstained: Doucette, Piekarski
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from October 22, 2025, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 3-0-2 (Doucette & Piekarski abstained).” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the committee appointments as listed above
To approve the committee appointments as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the committee appointments as listed above, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Accept a gift for the Community Center from Harwich Cranberry Festival in the amount of $2000.00 for additional programming at the Community Center
To accept a gift for the Community Center from Harwich Cranberry Festival in the amount of $2000.00 for additional programming at the Community Center
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to accept a gift for the Community Center from Harwich Cranberry Festival in the amount of $2000.00 for additional programming at the Community Center, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Accept a gift for the Community Center from Wychmere Harbor Club in the amount of $250.00 for additional programming at the Community Center
To accept a gift for the Community Center from Wychmere Harbor Club in the amount of $250.00 for additional programming at the Community Center
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to accept a gift for the Community Center from Wychmere Harbor Club in the amount of $250.00 for additional programming at the Community Center, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the resignation of Darlene (Dodi) Mahoney on the Cultural Council effective immediately
To approve the resignation of Darlene (Dodi) Mahoney on the Cultural Council effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the resignation of Darlene (Dodi) Mahoney on the Cultural Council effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
The Port Restaurant serve their liquor license suspension on June 26, 2026, July 24, 2026 and August 21, 2026
That The Port Restaurant serve their liquor license suspension on June 26, 2026, July 24, 2026 and August 21, 2026
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved that The Port Restaurant serve their liquor license suspension on June 26, 2026, July 24, 2026 and August 21, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Howell..” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
That The Port Restaurant serve their liquor license suspension on June 26, 2026, July 24, 2026 and August 21, 2026
Yes: Howell, PiekarskiNo: Doucette, Handler, Kelleher
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved that The Port Restaurant serve their liquor license suspension on June 26, 2026, July 24, 2026 and August 21, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 2-3-0 with Mr. Piekarski and Mr. Howell voting yes. The motion failed.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
The Port Restaurant serve their liquor license suspension on May 19, 2025, June 9, 2025 and September 24, 2025
That The Port Restaurant serve their liquor license suspension on May 19, 2025, June 9, 2025 and September 24, 2025
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that The Port Restaurant serve their liquor license suspension on May 19, 2025, June 9, 2025 and September 24, 2025, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 3-2-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve a special permit application for Harwich Cranberry Festival for entertainment, one-day liquor license (wines & malt), craft fair and event, for an event to be held on September 19, 2026,...
To approve a special permit application for Harwich Cranberry Festival for entertainment, one-day liquor license (wines & malt), craft fair and event, for an event to be held on September 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. & September 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., event to be held at 100 Oak Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a special permit application for Harwich Cranberry Festival for entertainment, one-day liquor license (wines & malt), craft fair and event, for an event to be held on September 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. & September 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., event to be held at 100 Oak Street, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the lease renewal for Ashwood Food Services, Inc., d/b/a Jakes at Cranberry Valley for January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
To approve the lease renewal for Ashwood Food Services, Inc., d/b/a Jakes at Cranberry Valley for January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the lease renewal for Ashwood Food Services, Inc., d/b/a Jakes at Cranberry Valley for January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Accept option 1 to establish the position as an executive contract/employment agreement with a salary range to be advertised of $145,000 to $165,000 with benefits to be negotiated
To accept option 1 to establish the position as an executive contract/employment agreement with a salary range to be advertised of $145,000 to $165,000 with benefits to be negotiated
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to accept option 1 to establish the position as an executive contract/employment agreement with a salary range to be advertised of $145,000 to $165,000 with benefits to be negotiated, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Affirm the Acting Town Administrators appointment of Larry Ballantine as the Town Administrator's designee on the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust; term to run concurrently with Acting Town...
To affirm the Acting Town Administrators appointment of Larry Ballantine as the Town Administrator's designee on the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust; term to run concurrently with Acting Town Administrator's Appointment, not to exceed June 30, 2026
Yes: Doucette, Handler, Howell, KelleherNo: PiekarskiThe minutes say "and approved 4-1-0 (Piekarski)"; MassVoter reads the name in brackets as the member who voted with the minority (no).
From the minutes
“Ms. Doucette moved to affirm the Acting Town Administrators appointment of Larry Ballantine as the Town Administrator's designee on the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust; term to run concurrently with Acting Town Administrator's Appointment, not to exceed June 30, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 4-1-0 (Piekarski).” (Motion: Doucette, second: Handler)
Approve contract with Eastern Minerals, Inc. for road salt in the amount of $73.00 per ton with a not to exceed amount of $146,000.00
To approve contract with Eastern Minerals, Inc. for road salt in the amount of $73.00 per ton with a not to exceed amount of $146,000.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve contract with Eastern Minerals, Inc. for road salt in the amount of $73.00 per ton with a not to exceed amount of $146,000.00, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Green Communities Annual Report
To authorize the Chair to sign the Green Communities Annual Report
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Green Communities Annual Report, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:34 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:34 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:34 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: 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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