MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
February 17, 2026
14 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
Approve the consent agenda as listed with the amendment to the minutes
To approve the consent agenda as listed with the amendment to the minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the consent agenda as listed with the amendment to the minutes, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Affirm the request of the Select Board Chair
To affirm the request of the Select Board Chair
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to affirm the request of the Select Board Chair, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
The Select Board return the capital plan to the Capital Outlay Committee
That the Select Board return the capital plan to the Capital Outlay Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved that the Select Board return the capital plan to the Capital Outlay Committee, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Place articles B1, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12, B13, B15 & B16 on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place articles B1, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12, B13, B15 & B16 on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place articles B1, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12, B13, B15 & B16 on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Place articles G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8 & G9 on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place articles G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8 & G9 on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place articles G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8 & G9 on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Place articles RI, R2 & R3 on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place articles RI, R2 & R3 on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place articles RI, R2 & R3 on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to open the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Accept the Harbormaster's proposed rate increase as presented to the Select Board
To accept the Harbormaster's proposed rate increase as presented to the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to accept the Harbormaster's proposed rate increase as presented to the Select Board, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Adopt an Order of Taking in the form presented for the purpose of acquiring by eminent domain interests in land in connection with the Harwich Elementary Safe Routes to School Project, and to...
To adopt an Order of Taking in the form presented for the purpose of acquiring by eminent domain interests in land in connection with the Harwich Elementary Safe Routes to School Project, and to provide for the recording of said Order and plans referenced therein, and further to award damages to those persons whose properties are affected by said taking in the amounts set forth on documents prepared for and on file with the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to adopt an Order of Taking in the form presented for the purpose of acquiring by eminent domain interests in land in connection with the Harwich Elementary Safe Routes to School Project, and to provide for the recording of said Order and plans referenced therein, and further to award damages to those persons whose properties are affected by said taking in the amounts set forth on documents prepared for and on file with the Select Board, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Re-appoint Don Howell as the representative to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Projection Fund Management Board for 3 years
To re-appoint Don Howell as the representative to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Projection Fund Management Board for 3 years
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to re-appoint Don Howell as the representative to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Projection Fund Management Board for 3 years, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Hold a second reading for the purchasing card policy
To hold a second reading for the purchasing card policy
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to hold a second reading for the purchasing card policy, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve a contract with Colonial Ford for the purchase of two (2) 2025 Ford Explorers in the total amount of $115,347.40
To approve a contract with Colonial Ford for the purchase of two (2) 2025 Ford Explorers in the total amount of $115,347.40
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a contract with Colonial Ford for the purchase of two (2) 2025 Ford Explorers in the total amount of $115,347.40, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:52 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:52 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:52 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Handler and 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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