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November 17, 2025
12 recorded votes, 1 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)
Accept a gift for the Harwich Recreation Department from the Harwich Pickleball Association in the amount of $1,000.00 to be used for a variety of recreation and community needs
To accept a gift for the Harwich Recreation Department from the Harwich Pickleball Association in the amount of $1,000.00 to be used for a variety of recreation and community needs
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to accept a gift for the Harwich Recreation Department from the Harwich Pickleball Association in the amount of $1,000.00 to be used for a variety of recreation and community needs, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve and accept the recommendation of the Fire Chief regarding the increase in ambulance reimbursement rates as well as the increase in mileage as provided in the packet, effective December 1, 2025
To approve and accept the recommendation of the Fire Chief regarding the increase in ambulance reimbursement rates as well as the increase in mileage as provided in the packet, effective December 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve and accept the recommendation of the Fire Chief regarding the increase in ambulance reimbursement rates as well as the increase in mileage as provided in the packet, effective December 1, 2025, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve the Department of Public Works Directors request to increase private contract plow rates by $10 per hour on all categories as presented in the packet
To approve the Department of Public Works Directors request to increase private contract plow rates by $10 per hour on all categories as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Department of Public Works Directors request to increase private contract plow rates by $10 per hour on all categories as presented in the packet, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Create of Personnel Bylaw (PBL) position titled Part Time Truck Driver as outlined in the packet and as recommended by the Department of Public Works Director and Acting Town Administrator
To create of Personnel Bylaw (PBL) position titled Part Time Truck Driver as outlined in the packet and as recommended by the Department of Public Works Director and Acting Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to create of Personnel Bylaw (PBL) position titled Part Time Truck Driver as outlined in the packet and as recommended by the Department of Public Works Director and Acting Town Administrator, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve a special permit application for Harwich Chamber of Commerce for one-day entertainment for an event to be held on December 5, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in Harwich Port
To approve a special permit application for Harwich Chamber of Commerce for one-day entertainment for an event to be held on December 5, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in Harwich Port
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a special permit application for Harwich Chamber of Commerce for one-day entertainment for an event to be held on December 5, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in Harwich Port, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve the 2026 Common Victuallers license renewals as presented
To approve the 2026 Common Victuallers license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 Common Victuallers license renewals as presented, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the 2026 auto license renewals as presented
To approve the 2026 auto license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 auto license renewals as presented, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the 2026 Innholders license renewals as presented
To approve the 2026 Innholders license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 Innholders license renewals as presented, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the License Agreement with Pine Tree Nursery for use of Pleasant Road Beach Parking Area
To approve the License Agreement with Pine Tree Nursery for use of Pleasant Road Beach Parking Area
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the License Agreement with Pine Tree Nursery for use of Pleasant Road Beach Parking Area, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:14 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:14 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:14 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, 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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