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Harwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

November 3, 2025

6 recorded votes, 2 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

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

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)

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

Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 27, 2025 as amended

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 27, 2025 as amended

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 27, 2025 as amended, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Historic Preservation Restriction at 97 Route 28, between J&S Cape Houses, LLC and the Town of Harwich

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the Historic Preservation Restriction at 97 Route 28, between J&S Cape Houses, LLC and the Town of Harwich

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. Handler moved to approve the Historic Preservation Restriction at 97 Route 28, between J&S Cape Houses, LLC and the Town of Harwich, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve a license agreement with Bob Miller, Miller Golf Coaching for golf instruction services

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a license agreement with Bob Miller, Miller Golf Coaching for golf instruction services

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a license agreement with Bob Miller, Miller Golf Coaching for golf instruction services, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve contract with National Lawn Sprinklers, Inc. for an irrigation upgrade at Cranberry Valley Golf Course in the amount of $1,744,500.00

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve contract with National Lawn Sprinklers, Inc. for an irrigation upgrade at Cranberry Valley Golf Course in the amount of $1,744,500.00

From the minutes

“Mr. Handler moved to approve contract with National Lawn Sprinklers, Inc. for an irrigation upgrade at Cranberry Valley Golf Course in the amount of $1,744,500.00, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)

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

Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:30 p.m

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:30 p.m

From the minutes

“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:30 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (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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