MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 15, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Jeffrey Handler, Anita Doucette
Absent: Donald Howell
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 4-0-0 with Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Handler, Mr. Kelleher & Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the consent agenda as listed above
To approve the consent agenda as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the consent agenda as listed above, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to open the public hearing, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve the Department of Public Works Director's recommendation to increase the residential permit fee from $160 to $200 and increase the tire fee from $3 to $10, effective July 1, 2026
To approve the Department of Public Works Director's recommendation to increase the residential permit fee from $160 to $200 and increase the tire fee from $3 to $10, effective July 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Department of Public Works Director's recommendation to increase the residential permit fee from $160 to $200 and increase the tire fee from $3 to $10, effective July 1, 2026, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve the 2026 annual on-premises liquor license renewals as listed above
To approve the 2026 annual on-premises liquor license renewals as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 annual on-premises liquor license renewals as listed above, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve the 2026 annual off-premises liquor license renewals as listed above
To approve the 2026 annual off-premises liquor license renewals as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 annual off-premises liquor license renewals as listed above, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the 2026 auto class license renewals as listed above
To approve the 2026 auto class license renewals as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 auto class license renewals as listed above, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Acting Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by Verizon New England, Inc and NSTAR Electric company d/b/a Eversource Energy to relocate one (1) jointly owned pole...
To approve the Acting Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by Verizon New England, Inc and NSTAR Electric company d/b/a Eversource Energy to relocate one (1) jointly owned pole five (5) feet and six (6) inches north of existing pole on Grassy Pond Road, with the condition that all disturbed land be returned to its original condition
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Acting Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by Verizon New England, Inc and NSTAR Electric company d/b/a Eversource Energy to relocate one (1) jointly owned pole five (5) feet and six (6) inches north of existing pole on Grassy Pond Road, with the condition that all disturbed land be returned to its original condition, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Authorize the Chair to sign Amendment #1 to the Municipal Solid Waste contract between Reworld SEMASS Limited Partnership (formerly known as SEMASS Partnership) for a 5-year extension
To authorize the Chair to sign Amendment #1 to the Municipal Solid Waste contract between Reworld SEMASS Limited Partnership (formerly known as SEMASS Partnership) for a 5-year extension. The acceptance fee for 2026 is $116.03/ton and the following 4 years shall be subject to increase according to the #2 Acceptance Fee per ton as outlined in the amendment
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to authorize the Chair to sign Amendment #1 to the Municipal Solid Waste contract between Reworld SEMASS Limited Partnership (formerly known as SEMASS Partnership) for a 5-year extension. The acceptance fee for 2026 is $116.03/ton and the following 4 years shall be subject to increase according to the #2 Acceptance Fee per ton as outlined in the amendment, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:55 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:55 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:55 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (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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