MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 5, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 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 a gift for the Community Center from Ora Gaylord and Joseph Arooth Trust in the amount of $14,500.00
To accept a gift for the Community Center from Ora Gaylord and Joseph Arooth Trust in the amount of $14,500.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to accept a gift for the Community Center from Ora Gaylord and Joseph Arooth Trust in the amount of $14,500.00, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from December 22, 2025 as printed
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes from December 22, 2025 as printed
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from December 22, 2025 as printed, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Set the 2026 Annual Town Meeting date for Monday, May 4, 2026
To set the 2026 Annual Town Meeting date for Monday, May 4, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to set the 2026 Annual Town Meeting date for Monday, May 4, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Open the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for submission of articles on January 5, 2026 to close on February 2, 2026 at close of business
To open the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for submission of articles on January 5, 2026 to close on February 2, 2026 at close of business
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to open the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for submission of articles on January 5, 2026 to close on February 2, 2026 at close of business, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Authorize the Chair to sign Chapter 40B technical review application for the Pennrose Comprehensive permit application for 456 Queen Anne Road
To authorize the Chair to sign Chapter 40B technical review application for the Pennrose Comprehensive permit application for 456 Queen Anne Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to authorize the Chair to sign Chapter 40B technical review application for the Pennrose Comprehensive permit application for 456 Queen Anne Road, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the 2026 auto class license renewal as listed above
To approve the 2026 auto class license renewal as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 auto class license renewal as listed above, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve a special permit application for Ed McManus/Lower Cape Kiwanis Club for a one-day road race permit for an event to be held on April 26, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the bike trail...
To approve a special permit application for Ed McManus/Lower Cape Kiwanis Club for a one-day road race permit for an event to be held on April 26, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the bike trail crossing at Depot Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a special permit application for Ed McManus/Lower Cape Kiwanis Club for a one-day road race permit for an event to be held on April 26, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the bike trail crossing at Depot Street, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve a temporary closure for Harwich Port House of Pizza, 330 Route 28, closing on December 31, 2025 and reopening on February 24, 2026
To approve a temporary closure for Harwich Port House of Pizza, 330 Route 28, closing on December 31, 2025 and reopening on February 24, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a temporary closure for Harwich Port House of Pizza, 330 Route 28, closing on December 31, 2025 and reopening on February 24, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:34 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:34 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:34 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Handler 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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