MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 23, 2026
30 recorded votes, 1 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 resignation of Elizabeth Harder on the Housing Committee effective immediately
To approve the resignation of Elizabeth Harder on the Housing Committee effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the resignation of Elizabeth Harder on the Housing Committee effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install (1) one fully owned pole on Depot Street
To approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install (1) one fully owned pole on Depot Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler move to approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install (1) one fully owned pole on Depot Street, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install (1) one new handhole for underground service on Wah Wah Taysee Road
To approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install (1) one new handhole for underground service on Wah Wah Taysee Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install (1) one new handhole for underground service on Wah Wah Taysee Road, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to open the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 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. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve the amendment to the Harwich Herring Regulations as presented
To approve the amendment to the Harwich Herring Regulations as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the amendment to the Harwich Herring Regulations as presented, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support the operating budget as presented
To support the operating budget as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support the operating budget as presented, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Place article 5, 6, 7, & 8 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place article 5, 6, 7, & 8 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place article 5, 6, 7, & 8 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Place and support article 9 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place and support article 9 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place and support article 9 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support article 10 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To support article 10 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 10 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support article 11 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To support article 11 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski move to support article 11 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support article 12 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To support article 12 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 12 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Place and support article 16 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place and support article 16 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place and support article 16 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Place and support articles 17 & 18 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place and support articles 17 & 18 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place and support articles 17 & 18 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Place article 19 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place article 19 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place article 19 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support article 19 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To support article 19 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Donald Howell, Peter Piekarski, Jeffrey Handler, Anita Doucette and Mark Kelleher, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 19 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 4-1-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette voting aye and Mr. Kelleher voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Place and support article 20 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place and support article 20 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place and support article 20 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Place and support article 21 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place and support article 21 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place and support article 21 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Place and support article 22 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place and support article 22 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place and support article 22 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Ms. Doucette. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Place and support article 23 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place and support article 23 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place and support article 23 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Place and support article 24 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place and support article 24 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place and support article 24 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Place and support article 25 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place and support article 25 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to place and support article 25 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support article 51 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To support article 51 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 51 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler. The vote was 5-0-0 with' Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and z Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Phase 3A sewer documents as listed above
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Phase 3A sewer documents as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Phase 3A sewer documents as listed above, 2nd by Ms. Doucette. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve the 2026 seasonal on-premise liquor license renewals as listed above
To approve the 2026 seasonal on-premise liquor license renewals as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the 2026 seasonal on-premise liquor license renewals as listed above, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve the 2026 seasonal off-premise liquor license renewals as listed above
To approve the 2026 seasonal off-premise liquor license renewals as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the 2026 seasonal off-premise liquor license renewals as listed above, 2nd by Ms. Doucette. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve the 2026 new entertainment license applications as listed above
To approve the 2026 new entertainment license applications as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the 2026 new entertainment license applications as listed above, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
To approve the 2026 new entertainment license applications as listed above
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the 2026 new entertainment license applications as listed above, 2nd by Ms. Doucette. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve a contract with Motorola Solutions for the purchase of radios and related equipment, and replacement batteries for both the Police and Fire Departments in the amount of $134,395.55
To approve a contract with Motorola Solutions for the purchase of radios and related equipment, and replacement batteries for both the Police and Fire Departments in the amount of $134,395.55
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler move to approve a contract with Motorola Solutions for the purchase of radios and related equipment, and replacement batteries for both the Police and Fire Departments in the amount of $134,395.55, 2nd by Ms. Doucette. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Handler and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:30 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:30 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Handler . The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Piekarski, Mr. Handler, Mr. Kelleher and Ms. Doucette all voting aye by roll call.” (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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