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January 20, 2026
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Donald Howell, Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Anita Doucette
Absent: Jeffrey Handler
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 3-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Donald Howell, Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher 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 Ms. Doucette. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Kelleher & Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from January 12, 2026 as presented
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes from January 12, 2026 as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from January 12, 2026 as presented, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the committee appointments for Lynne Zalesek & Sheila House as presented
To approve the committee appointments for Lynne Zalesek & Sheila House as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the committee appointments for Lynne Zalesek & Sheila House as presented, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the resignation of Glenn Miemiec as presented
To approve the resignation of Glenn Miemiec as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the resignation of Glenn Miemiec as presented, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve the resignation of Janet Cassidy as presented
To approve the resignation of Janet Cassidy as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the resignation of Janet Cassidy as presented, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Accept a gift for the Council on Aging Department from the Friends of Harwich Council on Aging (FHCOA) in the amount of $9325.00 to be used to support programming
To accept a gift for the Council on Aging Department from the Friends of Harwich Council on Aging (FHCOA) in the amount of $9325.00 to be used to support programming
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to accept a gift for the Council on Aging Department from the Friends of Harwich Council on Aging (FHCOA) in the amount of $9325.00 to be used to support programming, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Place the customary articles (C1-C6) as outlined on the article tracker
To place the customary articles (C1-C6) as outlined on the article tracker
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place the customary articles (C1-C6) as outlined on the article tracker, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Ratify the contract approval between the Town of Harwich and James McGrail for a 3 year contract
To ratify the contract approval between the Town of Harwich and James McGrail for a 3 year contract
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to ratify the contract approval between the Town of Harwich and James McGrail for a 3 year contract, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Allow the Acting Town Administrator to post for the Assistant Town Administrator recruitment with the job description as previously approved by the Select Board
To allow the Acting Town Administrator to post for the Assistant Town Administrator recruitment with the job description as previously approved by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to allow the Acting Town Administrator to post for the Assistant Town Administrator recruitment with the job description as previously approved by the Select Board, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Approve a contract with Colonial Ford, Inc. d/b/a Colonial Municipal Group for the purchase of two (2) police cruisers in the amount of $134,953.60
To approve a contract with Colonial Ford, Inc. d/b/a Colonial Municipal Group for the purchase of two (2) police cruisers in the amount of $134,953.60
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a contract with Colonial Ford, Inc. d/b/a Colonial Municipal Group for the purchase of two (2) police cruisers in the amount of $134,953.60, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Approve a payment and maintenance agreement with St. Peters Lutheran Church for grinder pump reimbursement incurred during the Phase 2 Sewer Construction Project in the amount of $6,272.50
To approve a payment and maintenance agreement with St. Peters Lutheran Church for grinder pump reimbursement incurred during the Phase 2 Sewer Construction Project in the amount of $6,272.50
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a payment and maintenance agreement with St. Peters Lutheran Church for grinder pump reimbursement incurred during the Phase 2 Sewer Construction Project in the amount of $6,272.50, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:00 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:00 p.m., 2nd by Ms. Doucette approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
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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