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February 9, 2026
8 recorded votes, 2 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
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Donald Howell, Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Jeffrey Handler 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 Mr. Handler. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Handler, Mr. Kelleher & Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Select Board Meeting minutes from February 2, 2026 as amended
To approve the Select Board Meeting minutes from February 2, 2026 as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Select Board Meeting minutes from February 2, 2026 as amended, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve the resignation of Justin White on the Council on Aging effective immediately and to accept the gift for the Saquatucket Harbor Sidewalk Project Design Contract Extension from Paul Manning...
To approve the resignation of Justin White on the Council on Aging effective immediately and to accept the gift for the Saquatucket Harbor Sidewalk Project Design Contract Extension from Paul Manning in the amount of $50,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the resignation of Justin White on the Council on Aging effective immediately and to accept the gift for the Saquatucket Harbor Sidewalk Project Design Contract Extension from Paul Manning in the amount of $50,000, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Verify that the final date for submission of town sponsored articles in final form is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026
To verify that the final date for submission of town sponsored articles in final form is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to verify that the final date for submission of town sponsored articles in final form is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve an increase of the Recreation and Youth Department FY2026 revolving fund spending limit from $175,000 to $400,000, effective immediately, subject to the approval by the Finance Committee
To approve an increase of the Recreation and Youth Department FY2026 revolving fund spending limit from $175,000 to $400,000, effective immediately, subject to the approval by the Finance Committee
Yes: Doucette, Handler, Kelleher, PiekarskiNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve an increase of the Recreation and Youth Department FY2026 revolving fund spending limit from $175,000 to $400,000, effective immediately, subject to the approval by the Finance Committee, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 4-1-0 (Howell opposed).” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve post construction requests to install one (1) two (2) inch conduit along Round Cove Road and Hawksnest Road and on Route 137 and Halls Path One; with a representative from Verizon
To approve post construction requests to install one (1) two (2) inch conduit along Round Cove Road and Hawksnest Road and on Route 137 and Halls Path One; with a representative from Verizon
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve post construction requests to install one (1) two (2) inch conduit along Round Cove Road and Hawksnest Road and on Route 137 and Halls Path One; with a representative from Verizon, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve a contract with Henry T. Crosby & Son for the design and installation of a Revolutionary War Monument project to be installed at Island Pond Cemetery in the amount of $93,950
To approve a contract with Henry T. Crosby & Son for the design and installation of a Revolutionary War Monument project to be installed at Island Pond Cemetery in the amount of $93,950
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a contract with Henry T. Crosby & Son for the design and installation of a Revolutionary War Monument project to be installed at Island Pond Cemetery in the amount of $93,950, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 10:20 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 10:20 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 10:20 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Kelleher approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, 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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