MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 1, 2026
12 recorded votes, 1 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 May 18, 2026
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the appointment of Christopher Arrigo as a full time Police Officer effective June 2, 2026, as recommended by the Chief of Police
To approve the appointment of Christopher Arrigo as a full time Police Officer effective June 2, 2026, as recommended by the Chief of Police
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the appointment of Christopher Arrigo as a full time Police Officer effective June 2, 2026, as recommended by the Chief of Police, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
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. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the resignation of Matt Hemeon on the Housing Committee effective immediately
To approve the resignation of Matt Hemeon on the Housing Committee effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the resignation of Matt Hemeon on the Housing Committee effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Approve the annual Harwich Police Department Reappointments as presented
To approve the annual Harwich Police Department Reappointments as presented
Yes: Doucette, Handler, Howell, KelleherAbstained: Piekarski
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the annual Harwich Police Department Reappointments as presented, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-1 (Piekarski abstained).” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve the miscellaneous reappointments as presented
To approve the miscellaneous reappointments as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the miscellaneous reappointments as presented, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Deny the request on Pennrose applying to the Housing Works Infrastructure Program (HWIP) for funds to pay for on-site infrastructure work at 456 Queen Anne Road
To deny the request on Pennrose applying to the Housing Works Infrastructure Program (HWIP) for funds to pay for on-site infrastructure work at 456 Queen Anne Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to deny the request on Pennrose applying to the Housing Works Infrastructure Program (HWIP) for funds to pay for on-site infrastructure work at 456 Queen Anne Road, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Doucette)
Approve a Special Permit Application for a one-day event for Harwich Chamber of Commerce for an event to be held on June 13, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., event to be held at 1 Schoolhouse Road
To approve a Special Permit Application for a one-day event for Harwich Chamber of Commerce for an event to be held on June 13, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., event to be held at 1 Schoolhouse Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a Special Permit Application for a one-day event for Harwich Chamber of Commerce for an event to be held on June 13, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., event to be held at 1 Schoolhouse Road, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve a Change of Manager Application for Milanos Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a Milanos Italian Kitchen - 278 Route 28 from Francis Wiacek Jr. to Lauren Wiacek
To approve a Change of Manager Application for Milanos Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a Milanos Italian Kitchen - 278 Route 28 from Francis Wiacek Jr. to Lauren Wiacek
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a Change of Manager Application for Milanos Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a Milanos Italian Kitchen - 278 Route 28 from Francis Wiacek Jr. to Lauren Wiacek, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
The Select Board approve and send the Declaration of Trust draft as presented in the packet to the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust, for their review and approval
That the Select Board approve and send the Declaration of Trust draft as presented in the packet to the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust, for their review and approval
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved that the Select Board approve and send the Declaration of Trust draft as presented in the packet to the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust, for their review and approval, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Award the Phase 3A Sewer Project Contract to Dig It Construction, Inc. in the amount of $11,631,787.05, as recommended by the Town Administrator
To award the Phase 3A Sewer Project Contract to Dig It Construction, Inc. in the amount of $11,631,787.05, as recommended by the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to award the Phase 3A Sewer Project Contract to Dig It Construction, Inc. in the amount of $11,631,787.05, as recommended by the Town Administrator, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:20 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:20 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:20 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (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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