MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 12, 2026
8 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)
Appoint James J. McGrail to the position of Town Administrator, subject to successful contract negotiations with Select Board member Piekarski
To appoint James J. McGrail to the position of Town Administrator, subject to successful contract negotiations with Select Board member Piekarski
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to appoint James J. McGrail to the position of Town Administrator, subject to successful contract negotiations with Select Board member Piekarski, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Handler, Mr. Kelleher & Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from January 5, 2026 as printed
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes from January 5, 2026 as printed
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from January 5, 2026 as printed, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Accept a gift for the Community Center from Joanna McInerney in the amount of $100.00
To accept a gift for the Community Center from Joanna McInerney in the amount of $100.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to accept a gift for the Community Center from Joanna McInerney in the amount of $100.00, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Accept a gift for the Community Center from Abdul Raoof in the amount of $300.00
To accept a gift for the Community Center from Abdul Raoof in the amount of $300.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to accept a gift for the Community Center from Abdul Raoof in the amount of $300.00, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Adopt an Order of Taking by eminent domain of real property shown on Assessor's Map 82, Parcel R5, for affordable housing purposes, and award damages to the owners thereof in the amount of...
To adopt an Order of Taking by eminent domain of real property shown on Assessor's Map 82, Parcel R5, for affordable housing purposes, and award damages to the owners thereof in the amount of $150,000; and to authorize the Chair, or his designee, to execute any and all documents or instruments as may be necessary in order to effectuate such taking
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to adopt an Order of Taking by eminent domain of real property shown on Assessor's Map 82, Parcel R5, for affordable housing purposes, and award damages to the owners thereof in the amount of $150,000; and to authorize the Chair, or his designee, to execute any and all documents or instruments as may be necessary in order to effectuate such taking, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Send the letter and all supporting documents regarding the Monomoy Regional School District assessment formula to the Chatham Select Board
To send the letter and all supporting documents regarding the Monomoy Regional School District assessment formula to the Chatham Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to send the letter and all supporting documents regarding the Monomoy Regional School District assessment formula to the Chatham Select Board, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:52 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:52 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:52 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Kelleher 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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