MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 8, 2025
20 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
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 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Handler, Mr. Kelleher & Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Accept the resignation of Paul Mann on the Historic District and Historical Commission and Charley Walkley on the Bikeways Committee effective immediately
To accept the resignation of Paul Mann on the Historic District and Historical Commission and Charley Walkley on the Bikeways Committee effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to accept the resignation of Paul Mann on the Historic District and Historical Commission and Charley Walkley on the Bikeways Committee effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Affirm the Harwich Hall of Fame nominees as recommended by the Interview Committee and listed above
To affirm the Harwich Hall of Fame nominees as recommended by the Interview Committee and listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to affirm the Harwich Hall of Fame nominees as recommended by the Interview Committee and listed above, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from November 24, 2025 as presented
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from November 24, 2025 as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from November 24, 2025 as presented, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to open the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve the building permit fee structure as presented along with the waiver fee policy for non-profit groups or projects that will affect the towns subsidized housing inventory list
To approve the building permit fee structure as presented along with the waiver fee policy for non-profit groups or projects that will affect the towns subsidized housing inventory list
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the building permit fee structure as presented along with the waiver fee policy for non-profit groups or projects that will affect the towns subsidized housing inventory list, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve the 2026 Annual Renewal of Mooring Servicing Agent Permits as listed above
To approve the 2026 Annual Renewal of Mooring Servicing Agent Permits as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 Annual Renewal of Mooring Servicing Agent Permits as listed above, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the proposed Cranberry Valley rates and fees for 2026 as presented in the packet
To approve the proposed Cranberry Valley rates and fees for 2026 as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the proposed Cranberry Valley rates and fees for 2026 as presented in the packet, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Authorize Planning & Community Development Director Christine Flynn to submit the final draft hazard mitigation plan to FEMA and MEMA
To authorize Planning & Community Development Director Christine Flynn to submit the final draft hazard mitigation plan to FEMA and MEMA
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to authorize Planning & Community Development Director Christine Flynn to submit the final draft hazard mitigation plan to FEMA and MEMA, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve a special permit application for Mary Mahan for one-day liquor license (wines & malt) for an event to be held on December 22, 2025 from 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., event to be held at 203 Bank...
To approve a special permit application for Mary Mahan for one-day liquor license (wines & malt) for an event to be held on December 22, 2025 from 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., event to be held at 203 Bank Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a special permit application for Mary Mahan for one-day liquor license (wines & malt) for an event to be held on December 22, 2025 from 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., event to be held at 203 Bank Street, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the 2026 Innholders/Lodging license renewals as presented
To approve the 2026 Innholders/Lodging license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 Innholders/Lodging license renewals as presented, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the 2026 Common Victualler license renewals as presented
To approve the 2026 Common Victualler license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 Common Victualler license renewals as presented, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the 2026 Auto Class license renewals as presented
To approve the 2026 Auto Class license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 Auto Class license renewals as presented, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the entertainment licenses for BLM Restaurant Group Inc. d/b/a Lanyard Bar and Grill, under the same conditions as last year
To approve the entertainment licenses for BLM Restaurant Group Inc. d/b/a Lanyard Bar and Grill, under the same conditions as last year
Yes: Doucette, Handler, KelleherNo: Howell, Piekarski
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the entertainment licenses for BLM Restaurant Group Inc. d/b/a Lanyard Bar and Grill, under the same conditions as last year, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 3-2-0 (Howell and Piekarski opposed).” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve the entertainment licenses as listed above
To approve the entertainment licenses as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the entertainment licenses as listed above, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Authorize the Acting Town Administrator to draft the form to be signed by the Select Board Chair to be submitted to the Cape Cod Commission
To authorize the Acting Town Administrator to draft the form to be signed by the Select Board Chair to be submitted to the Cape Cod Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to authorize the Acting Town Administrator to draft the form to be signed by the Select Board Chair to be submitted to the Cape Cod Commission, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Approve a contract with Atlantic Recycling Company Equipment in the amount of $75,862.00 for Transfer Station Push Pit and Compactor Floor Repair
To approve a contract with Atlantic Recycling Company Equipment in the amount of $75,862.00 for Transfer Station Push Pit and Compactor Floor Repair
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a contract with Atlantic Recycling Company Equipment in the amount of $75,862.00 for Transfer Station Push Pit and Compactor Floor Repair, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve a contract with NELM Corporation in the amount of $87,794.00 for Brooks Park Baseball Field Infield
To approve a contract with NELM Corporation in the amount of $87,794.00 for Brooks Park Baseball Field Infield
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract with NELM Corporation in the amount of $87,794.00 for Brooks Park Baseball Field Infield, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:20 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:20 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:20 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
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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