MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 9, 2026
21 recorded votes, 5 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 Select Board meeting minutes from March 2, 2026 as presented
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes from March 2, 2026 as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from March 2, 2026 as presented, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
The Select Board reconsider articles C1-C6, B9, B12 & G9
That the Select Board reconsider articles C1-C6, B9, B12 & G9
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board reconsider articles C1-C6, B9, B12 & G9, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
The Select Board support articles C1-C6, B9, B12 & G9 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board support articles C1-C6, B9, B12 & G9 as presented on the article tracker
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board support articles C1-C6, B9, B12 & G9 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
The Select Board place article B13 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board place article B13 as presented on the article tracker
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board place article B13 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
The Select Board support article CPC1 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board support article CPC1 as presented on the article tracker
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board support article CPC1 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
The Select Board support article CPC2 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board support article CPC2 as presented on the article tracker
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board support article CPC2 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
The Select Board support article CPC3 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board support article CPC3 as presented on the article tracker
Yes: Handler, KelleherNo: Doucette, Howell, Piekarski
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board support article CPC3 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and denied 2-3-0 (Piekarski, Howell & Doucette opposed). Motion failed.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
The Select Board support article CPC4 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board support article CPC4 as presented on the article tracker
Yes: Doucette, Handler, HowellNo: Kelleher, Piekarski
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board support article CPC4 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 3-2-0 (Kelleher & Piekarski opposed).” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
The Select Board support article CPCS5 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board support article CPCS5 as presented on the article tracker
No: Doucette, Handler, Howell, Kelleher, Piekarski
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board support article CPCS5 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and denied 0-5-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
The Select Board support article CPC6 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board support article CPC6 as presented on the article tracker
No: Doucette, Handler, Howell, Kelleher, Piekarski
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board support article CPC6 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and denied 0-5-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
The Select Board support article CPC7 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board support article CPC7 as presented on the article tracker
Yes: Doucette, Handler, Howell, KelleherNo: PiekarskiThe minutes say "and approved 4-1-0 (Piekarski)"; MassVoter reads the name in brackets as the member who voted with the minority (no).
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board support article CPC7 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-1-0 (Piekarski).” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
The Select Board support article CPC8 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board support article CPC8 as presented on the article tracker
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board support article CPC8 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
The Select Board support article CPC9 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board support article CPC9 as presented on the article tracker
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board support article CPC9 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
The Select Board support article CPC10 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board support article CPC10 as presented on the article tracker
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board support article CPC10 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
The Select Board support article CPC11 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board support article CPC11 as presented on the article tracker
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board support article CPC11 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
The Select Board support article CPC12 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board support article CPC12 as presented on the article tracker
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board support article CPC12 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
The Select Board support article G1 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board support article G1 as presented on the article tracker
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board support article G1 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
The Select Board support article R3 as presented on the article tracker
That the Select Board support article R3 as presented on the article tracker
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board support article R3 as presented on the article tracker, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Authorize the Town Administrator and/or designee to be signatory for License Agreements regarding 204 Sisson Road Artist Studios
To authorize the Town Administrator and/or designee to be signatory for License Agreements regarding 204 Sisson Road Artist Studios
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to authorize the Town Administrator and/or designee to be signatory for License Agreements regarding 204 Sisson Road Artist Studios, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Regional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application
To approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Regional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Regional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:47 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:47 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:47 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Piekarski approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
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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