MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 27, 2026
14 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
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 13, 2026
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 13, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 13, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the resignation of Karen Marotta on the Traffic Safety Committee effective immediately
To approve the resignation of Karen Marotta on the Traffic Safety Committee effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the resignation of Karen Marotta on the Traffic Safety Committee effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the Fee waiver request from the Harwich Garden Club for a plant sale on May 23, 2026, at Doane Park
To approve the Fee waiver request from the Harwich Garden Club for a plant sale on May 23, 2026, at Doane Park
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Fee waiver request from the Harwich Garden Club for a plant sale on May 23, 2026, at Doane Park, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve a special permit application for Harwich Chamber of Commerce for Port Summer Nights, events to be held on Wednesday nights in July & August from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to be held around...
To approve a special permit application for Harwich Chamber of Commerce for Port Summer Nights, events to be held on Wednesday nights in July & August from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to be held around Harwich for bands to be placed at Harwich Chamber member businesses or organizations
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a special permit application for Harwich Chamber of Commerce for Port Summer Nights, events to be held on Wednesday nights in July & August from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to be held around Harwich for bands to be placed at Harwich Chamber member businesses or organizations, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve a special permit application for Harwich Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation for a road race to be held on June 20, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. event to be held at 1 Schoolhouse...
To approve a special permit application for Harwich Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation for a road race to be held on June 20, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. event to be held at 1 Schoolhouse Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a special permit application for Harwich Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation for a road race to be held on June 20, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. event to be held at 1 Schoolhouse Road, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve a special permit application for Cape Farm Supply for one day entertainment to be held on June 27, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., event to be held at 1590 Factory Road
To approve a special permit application for Cape Farm Supply for one day entertainment to be held on June 27, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., event to be held at 1590 Factory Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a special permit application for Cape Farm Supply for one day entertainment to be held on June 27, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., event to be held at 1590 Factory Road, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve a 2026 Seasonal Lodging House Renewal Application for Gingerbread House B & B -- 141 Division Street
To approve a 2026 Seasonal Lodging House Renewal Application for Gingerbread House B & B -- 141 Division Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a 2026 Seasonal Lodging House Renewal Application for Gingerbread House B & B -- 141 Division Street, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Approve a new Common Victualler Application for NAVU Corp d/b/a Subway - 1 Auston Road
To approve a new Common Victualler Application for NAVU Corp d/b/a Subway - 1 Auston Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a new Common Victualler Application for NAVU Corp d/b/a Subway - 1 Auston Road, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Appoint Clifford and Kenny LLP as Labor Counsel for the next year
To appoint Clifford and Kenny LLP as Labor Counsel for the next year
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to appoint Clifford and Kenny LLP as Labor Counsel for the next year, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Appoint KP Law as General Counsel for the next year
To appoint KP Law as General Counsel for the next year
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to appoint KP Law as General Counsel for the next year, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Approve the Part Time Communication/Grant Writer position, to be included in the Personnel By-Law as outlined by the Town Administrator
To approve the Part Time Communication/Grant Writer position, to be included in the Personnel By-Law as outlined by the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Part Time Communication/Grant Writer position, to be included in the Personnel By-Law as outlined by the Town Administrator, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Affirm the Town Administrator's recommendation to appoint James (Jim) Mulcahy Jr., as the Assistant Town Administrator for the Town of Harwich, subject to successful contract negotiations
To affirm the Town Administrator's recommendation to appoint James (Jim) Mulcahy Jr., as the Assistant Town Administrator for the Town of Harwich, subject to successful contract negotiations
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to affirm the Town Administrator's recommendation to appoint James (Jim) Mulcahy Jr., as the Assistant Town Administrator for the Town of Harwich, subject to successful contract negotiations, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign an Intermunicipal Agreement with Barnstable County to dredge the approach and entrance channel of Saquatucket Harbor; contract not to exceed $270,280
To approve and authorize the Chair to sign an Intermunicipal Agreement with Barnstable County to dredge the approach and entrance channel of Saquatucket Harbor; contract not to exceed $270,280
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign an Intermunicipal Agreement with Barnstable County to dredge the approach and entrance channel of Saquatucket Harbor; contract not to exceed $270,280, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:05 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:05 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:05 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Kelleher. 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: Kelleher)
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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