MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 18, 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
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes dated May 11, 2026 as presented
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes dated May 11, 2026 as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes dated May 11, 2026 as presented, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
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 the proposed amendment to the Harbor Management Plan - Request for four working moorings on the Herring River to support a floating upweller system from Aquaculture Research Corporation
To approve the proposed amendment to the Harbor Management Plan - Request for four working moorings on the Herring River to support a floating upweller system from Aquaculture Research Corporation
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the proposed amendment to the Harbor Management Plan - Request for four working moorings on the Herring River to support a floating upweller system from Aquaculture Research Corporation, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Approve the Conservation Restrictions at Pine Island (70 Lothrop Ave) & Robbins Pond Woodlands (0 & 61 North Westgate Road) as presented
To approve the Conservation Restrictions at Pine Island (70 Lothrop Ave) & Robbins Pond Woodlands (0 & 61 North Westgate Road) as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Conservation Restrictions at Pine Island (70 Lothrop Ave) & Robbins Pond Woodlands (0 & 61 North Westgate Road) as presented, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Approve a special permit application for Harwich Conservation Trust for a one-day liquor license (wines & malt) and one day event permit for an event to be held on June 12, 2026, from 4:40 p.m. -...
To approve a special permit application for Harwich Conservation Trust for a one-day liquor license (wines & malt) and one day event permit for an event to be held on June 12, 2026, from 4:40 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for an event to be held at 204 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a special permit application for Harwich Conservation Trust for a one-day liquor license (wines & malt) and one day event permit for an event to be held on June 12, 2026, from 4:40 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for an event to be held at 204 Sisson Road, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve a new Common Victualler Application for Cadoja LLC d/b/a The Bagel Hound Café - 297 Route 28
To approve a new Common Victualler Application for Cadoja LLC d/b/a The Bagel Hound Café - 297 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a new Common Victualler Application for Cadoja LLC d/b/a The Bagel Hound Café - 297 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve a Change of Manager Application for Allen Harbor Yacht Club, Inc. - 371 Lower County Road
To approve a Change of Manager Application for Allen Harbor Yacht Club, Inc. - 371 Lower County Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a Change of Manager Application for Allen Harbor Yacht Club, Inc. - 371 Lower County Road, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Kelleher)
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign an Intermunicipal Agreement with Barnstable County to dredge the approach and entrance channel of Allen Harbor; contract not to exceed $220,092
To approve and authorize the Chair to sign an Intermunicipal Agreement with Barnstable County to dredge the approach and entrance channel of Allen Harbor; contract not to exceed $220,092
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 Allen Harbor; contract not to exceed $220,092, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:00 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:00 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (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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