MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 11, 2026
20 recorded votes, 4 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 27, 2026 and May 4, 2026
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 27, 2026 and May 4, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 27, 2026 and May 4, 2026, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Accept a gift for the Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $200 from the Cape Cod Fisherman's Alliance in support of the maintenance of Harwich's herring runs
To accept a gift for the Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $200 from the Cape Cod Fisherman's Alliance in support of the maintenance of Harwich's herring runs
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to accept a gift for the Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $200 from the Cape Cod Fisherman's Alliance in support of the maintenance of Harwich's herring runs, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
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 45' pole and one (1) new 40' fully owned...
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 45' pole and one (1) new 40' fully owned pole on Main Street
Yes: Doucette, Handler, Kelleher, PiekarskiNo: Howell
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 45' pole and one (1) new 40' fully owned pole on Main Street, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 4-1-0 (Howell opposed).” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install one (1) new stub pole and anchor on Pleasant Street and install one...
To approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install one (1) new stub pole and anchor on Pleasant Street and install one (1) new push brace at pole on South Street
Yes: Doucette, Kelleher, PiekarskiNo: Handler, Howell
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 stub pole and anchor on Pleasant Street and install one (1) new push brace at pole on South Street, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 3-2-0 (Handler & Howell opposed).” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to open the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve the request for an aquaculture license from Aquaculture Research Corporation, 11 Harbor Way, West Harwich, as presented
To approve the request for an aquaculture license from Aquaculture Research Corporation, 11 Harbor Way, West Harwich, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the request for an aquaculture license from Aquaculture Research Corporation, 11 Harbor Way, West Harwich, as presented, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Doucette)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to open the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve a new application for a-'Chapter 138, Section 12, Seasonal On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverage Liquor License for Three Harbors Coastal Kitchen LLC d/b/a Three Harbors Coastal Kitchen - 575...
To approve a new application for a-'Chapter 138, Section 12, Seasonal On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverage Liquor License for Three Harbors Coastal Kitchen LLC d/b/a Three Harbors Coastal Kitchen - 575 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a new application for a-'Chapter 138, Section 12, Seasonal On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverage Liquor License for Three Harbors Coastal Kitchen LLC d/b/a Three Harbors Coastal Kitchen - 575 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Dissolve the Local Planning Committee, effective immediately, with expressed gratitude for their work
To dissolve the Local Planning Committee, effective immediately, with expressed gratitude for their work
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to dissolve the Local Planning Committee, effective immediately, with expressed gratitude for their work, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve a special permit application for American Lung Association for a road race to be held on September 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. event to be held throughout Harwich
To Approve a special permit application for American Lung Association for a road race to be held on September 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. event to be held throughout Harwich
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to Approve a special permit application for American Lung Association for a road race to be held on September 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. event to be held throughout Harwich, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve a special permit application for one day entertainment and one day liquor license (wines & malt) for Chris Morin for an event to be held on June 13, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., event...
To Approve a special permit application for one day entertainment and one day liquor license (wines & malt) for Chris Morin for an event to be held on June 13, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., event to be held at 204 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to Approve a special permit application for one day entertainment and one day liquor license (wines & malt) for Chris Morin for an event to be held on June 13, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., event to be held at 204 Sisson Road, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve a Change of Manager Application for the Cranberry Liquors at Harwich Port - 555 Route 28
To approve a Change of Manager Application for the Cranberry Liquors at Harwich Port - 555 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a Change of Manager Application for the Cranberry Liquors at Harwich Port - 555 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve a Fee waiver request from the Association to Preserve Cape Cod for an event to be held on June 17, 2026 at the Cultural Arts Municipal Building
To approve a Fee waiver request from the Association to Preserve Cape Cod for an event to be held on June 17, 2026 at the Cultural Arts Municipal Building
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a Fee waiver request from the Association to Preserve Cape Cod for an event to be held on June 17, 2026 at the Cultural Arts Municipal Building, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher..” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Holiday Schedule as presented
To approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Holiday Schedule as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Holiday Schedule as presented, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve the 206 Long Pond Bass Tournaments as presented
To approve the 206 Long Pond Bass Tournaments as presented
Yes: Doucette, Handler, Kelleher, PiekarskiNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the 206 Long Pond Bass Tournaments as presented, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 4-1-0 (Howell opposed).” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve a contract amendment with National Lawn Sprinklers, Inc. for an irrigation upgrade at Cranberry Valley Golf Course to amend dates of commencement and completion
To approve a contract amendment with National Lawn Sprinklers, Inc. for an irrigation upgrade at Cranberry Valley Golf Course to amend dates of commencement and completion
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract amendment with National Lawn Sprinklers, Inc. for an irrigation upgrade at Cranberry Valley Golf Course to amend dates of commencement and completion, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve the request to close town offices on June 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. to allow staff to attend an appreciation cookout
To approve the request to close town offices on June 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. to allow staff to attend an appreciation cookout
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the request to close town offices on June 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. to allow staff to attend an appreciation cookout, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:17 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:17 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:17 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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