MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 6, 2026
10 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
Appoint Neil Nolan to Special Police Officer, as recommended by the Police Chief, effective April 17, 2026
To appoint Neil Nolan to Special Police Officer, as recommended by the Police Chief, effective April 17, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to appoint Neil Nolan to Special Police Officer, as recommended by the Police Chief, effective April 17, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from March 30, 2026 as presented
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes from March 30, 2026 as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from March 30, 2026 as presented, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Fire Department fee schedule as provided in the packet
To approve the Fire Department fee schedule as provided in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Fire Department fee schedule as provided in the packet, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Affirm the Town Administrators' appointment of Michael MacAskill as the Town Administrator's designee on the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust; term to expire June 30, 2026
To affirm the Town Administrators' appointment of Michael MacAskill as the Town Administrator's designee on the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust; term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to affirm the Town Administrators' appointment of Michael MacAskill as the Town Administrator's designee on the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust; term to expire June 30, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Refer to the matter to the Town Administrator to hold a show cause hearing and to bring findings from the hearing back to the Select Board
To refer to the matter to the Town Administrator to hold a show cause hearing and to bring findings from the hearing back to the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to refer to the matter to the Town Administrator to hold a show cause hearing and to bring findings from the hearing back to the Select Board, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Approve a special permit application for Race Cancer Foundation for a road race permit for an event to be held on May 31, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., event to be held on various roads in...
To approve a special permit application for Race Cancer Foundation for a road race permit for an event to be held on May 31, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., event to be held on various roads in Harwich
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a special permit application for Race Cancer Foundation for a road race permit for an event to be held on May 31, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., event to be held on various roads in Harwich, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve a special permit application for a one-day liquor license (wines & malt) for Heather MacKenzie for an event to be held on May 9, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 204 Sisson Road
To approve a special permit application for a one-day liquor license (wines & malt) for Heather MacKenzie for an event to be held on May 9, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 204 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a special permit application for a one-day liquor license (wines & malt) for Heather MacKenzie for an event to be held on May 9, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 204 Sisson Road, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the 2026 seasonal innholders license renewal for Allen Harbor Inn as presented
To approve the 2026 seasonal innholders license renewal for Allen Harbor Inn as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the 2026 seasonal innholders license renewal for Allen Harbor Inn as presented, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Authorize the intent to award a contract for the Phase 3A sewer extension project
To authorize the intent to award a contract for the Phase 3A sewer extension project
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to authorize the intent to award a contract for the Phase 3A sewer extension project, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:00 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:00 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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