MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 30, 2026
36 recorded votes, 8 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 April 24, 2024, March 16, 2026 & March 23, 2026
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes from April 24, 2024, March 16, 2026 & March 23, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from April 24, 2024, March 16, 2026 & March 23, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the appointment of Christopher Arrigo to Special Police Officer, as recommended by the Police Chief, effective April 1, 2026
To Approve the appointment of Christopher Arrigo to Special Police Officer, as recommended by the Police Chief, effective April 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to Approve the appointment of Christopher Arrigo to Special Police Officer, as recommended by the Police Chief, effective April 1, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the committee appointments as listed on the agenda
To approve the committee appointments as listed on the agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the committee appointments as listed on the agenda, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Support article 5 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To support article 5 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 5 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support article 6 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To support article 6 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 6 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler..” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support article 7 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To support article 7 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 7 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support article 8 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To support article 8 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 8 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Withdraw articles 13 and 14 from consideration on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To withdraw articles 13 and 14 from consideration on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to withdraw articles 13 and 14 from consideration on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support article 28 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To support article 28 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
No: Doucette, Handler, Howell, Kelleher, Piekarski
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 28 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler and denied 0-5-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support article 47 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To support article 47 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The minutes add a name in brackets after the count ("(Kelleher in favor)") without saying how that member voted. The minutes give only the count (1-4), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 47 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler and denied 1-4-0 (Kelleher in favor).” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support article 52 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To support article 52 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The minutes add a name in brackets after the count ("(Kelleher & Piekarski in favor)") without saying how that member voted. The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 52 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler and denied 2-3-0 (Kelleher & Piekarski in favor).” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support article 53 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To support article 53 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The minutes add a name in brackets after the count ("(Kelleher & Doucette in favor)") without saying how that member voted. The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 53 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and denied 2-3-0 (Kelleher & Doucette in favor).” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Support article 54 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To support article 54 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The minutes add a name in brackets after the count ("(Kelleher & Doucette in favor)") without saying how that member voted. The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 54 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler and denied 2-3-0 (Kelleher & Doucette in favor).” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support article 55 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To support article 55 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 55 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support article 57 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To support article 57 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 57 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Support article 58 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To support article 58 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 58 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support article 60 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To support article 60 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Yes: Doucette, Handler, Kelleher, PiekarskiNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support article 60 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-1-0 (Howell opposed).” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Change article 62 to article 13 and article 63 to article 14
To change article 62 to article 13 and article 63 to article 14
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to change article 62 to article 13 and article 63 to article 14, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Close the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To close the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to close the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Accept and close the 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant
To accept and close the 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to accept and close the 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve the 2026 seasonal entertainment license renewals for The Port, to mirror what was approved in 2025, but to allow for inside amplification to begin at 10:00 a.m. on weekdays
To approve the 2026 seasonal entertainment license renewals for The Port, to mirror what was approved in 2025, but to allow for inside amplification to begin at 10:00 a.m. on weekdays
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the 2026 seasonal entertainment license renewals for The Port, to mirror what was approved in 2025, but to allow for inside amplification to begin at 10:00 a.m. on weekdays, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Approve the 2026 seasonal entertainment renewals for Belmont Condo Trust d/b/a The Beach
To approve the 2026 seasonal entertainment renewals for Belmont Condo Trust d/b/a The Beach
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 seasonal entertainment renewals for Belmont Condo Trust d/b/a The Beach, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the 2026 seasonal entertainment renewals for Lucky Labrador Inc., d/b/a Perks, as requested, with the exception that outside will be acoustic only (no amplification)
To approve the 2026 seasonal entertainment renewals for Lucky Labrador Inc., d/b/a Perks, as requested, with the exception that outside will be acoustic only (no amplification)
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the 2026 seasonal entertainment renewals for Lucky Labrador Inc., d/b/a Perks, as requested, with the exception that outside will be acoustic only (no amplification), 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Approve the 2026 seasonal entertainment license renewals for Wychmere Harbor Functions LP d/b/a Wychmere Beach Club
To approve the 2026 seasonal entertainment license renewals for Wychmere Harbor Functions LP d/b/a Wychmere Beach Club
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 seasonal entertainment license renewals for Wychmere Harbor Functions LP d/b/a Wychmere Beach Club, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the 2026 seasonal entertainment license renewals for Pelham on Earle
To approve the 2026 seasonal entertainment license renewals for Pelham on Earle
Yes: Doucette, Handler, KelleherNo: Howell, Piekarski
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 seasonal entertainment license renewals for Pelham on Earle, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 3-2-0 (Piekarski & Howell opposed).” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the 2026 seasonal on-premise liquor license renewals as presented
To approve the 2026 seasonal on-premise liquor license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 seasonal on-premise liquor license renewals as presented, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the 2026 seasonal common victualler license renewals as presented
To approve the 2026 seasonal common victualler license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher move to approve the 2026 seasonal common victualler license renewals as presented, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the 2026 seasonal amusement license renewals as presented
To approve the 2026 seasonal amusement license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 seasonal amusement license renewals as presented, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve a special permit application for a one day liquor license (wines & malt) and road race for 5K For the Children for an event to be held on September 26, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.,...
To approve a special permit application for a one day liquor license (wines & malt) and road race for 5K For the Children for an event to be held on September 26, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., event to be held at Pleasant Street Beach
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a special permit application for a one day liquor license (wines & malt) and road race for 5K For the Children for an event to be held on September 26, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., event to be held at Pleasant Street Beach, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve a special permit application for a one day liquor license (wines & malt) for The Beaded Wire for an event to be held on May 16, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., event to be held at 551...
To approve a special permit application for a one day liquor license (wines & malt) for The Beaded Wire for an event to be held on May 16, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., event to be held at 551 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a special permit application for a one day liquor license (wines & malt) for The Beaded Wire for an event to be held on May 16, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., event to be held at 551 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Support the draft letter regarding implementation of question 1 (legislature audit) from the November 2024 ballot
To support the draft letter regarding implementation of question 1 (legislature audit) from the November 2024 ballot
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to support the draft letter regarding implementation of question 1 (legislature audit) from the November 2024 ballot, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve the request for the Town of Harwich to serve as the official application for a Community Project Funding at 456 Queen Anne Road and authorize the Town Administrator to sign documents if needed
To approve the request for the Town of Harwich to serve as the official application for a Community Project Funding at 456 Queen Anne Road and authorize the Town Administrator to sign documents if needed
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the request for the Town of Harwich to serve as the official application for a Community Project Funding at 456 Queen Anne Road and authorize the Town Administrator to sign documents if needed, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve the Harbormaster to provide surplus dredge material to be public bid as outlined
To approve the Harbormaster to provide surplus dredge material to be public bid as outlined
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Harbormaster to provide surplus dredge material to be public bid as outlined, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve and authorize the chair to sign contract Amendment 2 with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) in the amount of $99,671 for design work for the Saquatucket Harbor - Route 28 sidewalk project
To approve and authorize the chair to sign contract Amendment 2 with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) in the amount of $99,671 for design work for the Saquatucket Harbor - Route 28 sidewalk project
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve and authorize the chair to sign contract Amendment 2 with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) in the amount of $99,671 for design work for the Saquatucket Harbor - Route 28 sidewalk project, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve an amended license agreement with Fish Shanty licensee Gregory Walinski
To approve an amended license agreement with Fish Shanty licensee Gregory Walinski
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve an amended license agreement with Fish Shanty licensee Gregory Walinski, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:49 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:49 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:49 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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