MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 13, 2026
16 recorded votes, 2 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 Dorothy Howell on the Pleasant Bay Alliance effective immediately
To approve the resignation of Dorothy Howell on the Pleasant Bay Alliance effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the resignation of Dorothy Howell on the Pleasant Bay Alliance effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Accept a gift for the Harwich Recreation Department from the Harwich Cranberry Festival in the amount of $2,000.00 to be used to support summer programs
To accept a gift for the Harwich Recreation Department from the Harwich Cranberry Festival in the amount of $2,000.00 to be used to support summer programs
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to accept a gift for the Harwich Recreation Department from the Harwich Cranberry Festival in the amount of $2,000.00 to be used to support summer programs, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 6, 2026
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 6, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 6, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install one (1) new fully owned pole on Long Pond Drive
To approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install one (1) new fully owned pole on Long Pond Drive
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install one (1) new fully owned pole on Long Pond Drive, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the committee appointments as recommended by the Interview Committee as listed on the agenda
To approve the committee appointments as recommended by the Interview Committee as listed on the agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the committee appointments as recommended by the Interview Committee as listed on the agenda, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve a special permit application for Cape Cod Senior Softball for a one day liquor license (wines & malt) for an event to be held on May 29, 2026 from 3:00 p-m. - 7:00 p.m. event to be held at...
To approve a special permit application for Cape Cod Senior Softball for a one day liquor license (wines & malt) for an event to be held on May 29, 2026 from 3:00 p-m. - 7:00 p.m. event to be held at 75 Oak Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a special permit application for Cape Cod Senior Softball for a one day liquor license (wines & malt) for an event to be held on May 29, 2026 from 3:00 p-m. - 7:00 p.m. event to be held at 75 Oak Street, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Approve a 2026 Seasonal Common Victualler Renewal for Sundae School IC Holding LLC d/b/a Sundae School Ice Cream - 606 Route 28
To approve a 2026 Seasonal Common Victualler Renewal for Sundae School IC Holding LLC d/b/a Sundae School Ice Cream - 606 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a 2026 Seasonal Common Victualler Renewal for Sundae School IC Holding LLC d/b/a Sundae School Ice Cream - 606 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve a 2026 Junk Dealer License Renewal for Windsong Antiques, Inc. - 346 Route 28
To approve a 2026 Junk Dealer License Renewal for Windsong Antiques, Inc. - 346 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a 2026 Junk Dealer License Renewal for Windsong Antiques, Inc. - 346 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Sign and release the letter to the Chatham Select Board regarding the Monomoy Regional School Agreement
To sign and release the letter to the Chatham Select Board regarding the Monomoy Regional School Agreement
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to sign and release the letter to the Chatham Select Board regarding the Monomoy Regional School Agreement, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2027 for Personnel By Law Compensation tables for Personnel By Law positions with a cost of living adjustment of 3% as provided in the packet
To approve the Fiscal Year 2027 for Personnel By Law Compensation tables for Personnel By Law positions with a cost of living adjustment of 3% as provided in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 for Personnel By Law Compensation tables for Personnel By Law positions with a cost of living adjustment of 3% as provided in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve special permit application for Cape Cod Rugby for a one day liquor license (wines & malt) for events to be held on April 18, 2026 and April 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. event to be...
To approve special permit application for Cape Cod Rugby for a one day liquor license (wines & malt) for events to be held on April 18, 2026 and April 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. event to be held at 75 Oak Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve special permit application for Cape Cod Rugby for a one day liquor license (wines & malt) for events to be held on April 18, 2026 and April 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. event to be held at 75 Oak Street, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Remove from their specific committee all the board/committee members who have not been sworn in, that the Select Board has jurisdiction over, effective immediately
To remove from their specific committee all the board/committee members who have not been sworn in, that the Select Board has jurisdiction over, effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to remove from their specific committee all the board/committee members who have not been sworn in, that the Select Board has jurisdiction over, effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Allow the member on the Treasure Chest Committee and Golf Committee who were appointed in February 2026 to be given a grace period not to exceed Monday, May 11, 2026 at close of business, to...
To allow the member on the Treasure Chest Committee and Golf Committee who were appointed in February 2026 to be given a grace period not to exceed Monday, May 11, 2026 at close of business, to complete their required Conflict of Interest training
Yes: Doucette, Howell, KelleherNo: Handler, Piekarski
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to allow the member on the Treasure Chest Committee and Golf Committee who were appointed in February 2026 to be given a grace period not to exceed Monday, May 11, 2026 at close of business, to complete their required Conflict of Interest training, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 3-2-0 (Piekarski & Handler opposed).” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Remove the non-compliant Local Planning Committee member from the committee, effective immediately
To remove the non-compliant Local Planning Committee member from the committee, effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to remove the non-compliant Local Planning Committee member from the committee, effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Remove the members from the Golf Committee, Youth and Family Services, Treasure Chest, Waterways and Bikeways Committee, who are non-compliant with the Conflict of Interest training, effective...
To remove the members from the Golf Committee, Youth and Family Services, Treasure Chest, Waterways and Bikeways Committee, who are non-compliant with the Conflict of Interest training, effective immediately
Yes: Doucette, Handler, Howell, PiekarskiNo: KelleherThe minutes say "and approved 4-1-0 (Kelleher)"; MassVoter reads the name in brackets as the member who voted with the minority (no).
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to remove the members from the Golf Committee, Youth and Family Services, Treasure Chest, Waterways and Bikeways Committee, who are non-compliant with the Conflict of Interest training, effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 4-1-0 (Kelleher).” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:50 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:50 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:50 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Piekarski. 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: 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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