MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 8, 2026
20 recorded votes, 6 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 21, 2026
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes dated May 21, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes dated May 21, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes dated June 1, 2026 as amended
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes dated June 1, 2026 as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes dated June 1, 2026 as amended, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve the promotion of Officer Derek Dutra to the rank of Sergeant, effective the date of retirement for Sergeant Petell (date to be determined)
To approve the promotion of Officer Derek Dutra to the rank of Sergeant, effective the date of retirement for Sergeant Petell (date to be determined)
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Donald Howell, Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Jeffrey Handler and Anita Doucette). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the promotion of Officer Derek Dutra to the rank of Sergeant, effective the date of retirement for Sergeant Petell (date to be determined), 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
The Select Board adopt the revisions of the Pleasant Bay Alliance Intermunicipal Agreement as presented
That the Select Board adopt the revisions of the Pleasant Bay Alliance Intermunicipal Agreement as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved that the Select Board adopt the revisions of the Pleasant Bay Alliance Intermunicipal Agreement as presented, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
The Select Board transfer a total of $241,615 from the cell phone tower fund to the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust
That the Select Board transfer a total of $241,615 from the cell phone tower fund to the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved that the Select Board transfer a total of $241,615 from the cell phone tower fund to the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve the reappointment list as presented, with the exception of Lynn Buddell
To approve the reappointment list as presented, with the exception of Lynn Buddell
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the reappointment list as presented, with the exception of Lynn Buddell, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve a new seasonal lodging house license for The Villa Callo Inn LLC d/b/a The Villa Callo Inn, located at 141 Division Street
To Approve a new seasonal lodging house license for The Villa Callo Inn LLC d/b/a The Villa Callo Inn, located at 141 Division Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to Approve a new seasonal lodging house license for The Villa Callo Inn LLC d/b/a The Villa Callo Inn, located at 141 Division Street, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Handler)
Approve a special permit application for Cycling - The Series for a road race event to be held on October 24, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., event to be held on various roads, gravel roads and...
To approve a special permit application for Cycling - The Series for a road race event to be held on October 24, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., event to be held on various roads, gravel roads and bike path in Harwich
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a special permit application for Cycling - The Series for a road race event to be held on October 24, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., event to be held on various roads, gravel roads and bike path in Harwich, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve a special permit for Cycling - The Series for a road race event to be held on October 25, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., event to be held on various roads in Harwich
To approve a special permit for Cycling - The Series for a road race event to be held on October 25, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., event to be held on various roads in Harwich
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a special permit for Cycling - The Series for a road race event to be held on October 25, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., event to be held on various roads in Harwich, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve a special permit application for Sundae School Ice Cream for one-day entertainment for an event to be held on June 14, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., event to be held at 606 Route 28
To approve a special permit application for Sundae School Ice Cream for one-day entertainment for an event to be held on June 14, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., event to be held at 606 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a special permit application for Sundae School Ice Cream for one-day entertainment for an event to be held on June 14, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., event to be held at 606 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve a special permit application for Reciprocity Artisans Market for a one-day entertainment and one-day liquor license (wines & malt) for an event to be held on August 29, 2026 from 3:30 p.m....
To approve a special permit application for Reciprocity Artisans Market for a one-day entertainment and one-day liquor license (wines & malt) for an event to be held on August 29, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., event to be held at 4 Cross Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to approve a special permit application for Reciprocity Artisans Market for a one-day entertainment and one-day liquor license (wines & malt) for an event to be held on August 29, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., event to be held at 4 Cross Street, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Piekarski)
Withdraw the date from his original motion and to only accept the recommendation of the Town Administrator
To withdraw the date from his original motion and to only accept the recommendation of the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to withdraw the date from his original motion and to only accept the recommendation of the Town Administrator, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Impose a one-day suspension of the Annual Wine & Malt Liquor License for Ember with a date to be served on September 16, 2026
To impose a one-day suspension of the Annual Wine & Malt Liquor License for Ember with a date to be served on September 16, 2026
Yes: Doucette, Handler, Howell, KelleherNo: Piekarski
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to impose a one-day suspension of the Annual Wine & Malt Liquor License for Ember with a date to be served on September 16, 2026, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-1-0 (Piekarski opposed).” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Affirm the Town Administrators Appointment of Michael MacAskill to the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust effective July 1, 2026 through October 1, 2026
To affirm the Town Administrators Appointment of Michael MacAskill to the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust effective July 1, 2026 through October 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to affirm the Town Administrators Appointment of Michael MacAskill to the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust effective July 1, 2026 through October 1, 2026, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve a payment and maintenance agreement with Sunshine You are Mine, LLC property located at 18 Fredericksburg Avenue for grinder pump reimbursement incurred during the Phase 2 Sewer...
To approve a payment and maintenance agreement with Sunshine You are Mine, LLC property located at 18 Fredericksburg Avenue for grinder pump reimbursement incurred during the Phase 2 Sewer Construction Project in the amount of $6,272.50
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler move to approve a payment and maintenance agreement with Sunshine You are Mine, LLC property located at 18 Fredericksburg Avenue for grinder pump reimbursement incurred during the Phase 2 Sewer Construction Project in the amount of $6,272.50, 2nd by Mr. Piekarski and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Piekarski as Chair of the Select Board, effective tonight
Piekarski as Chair of the Select Board, effective tonight
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Piekarski as Chair of the Select Board, effective tonight, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (second: Handler)
Kelleher as Vice Chair of the Select Board, effective tonight
Kelleher as Vice Chair of the Select Board, effective tonight
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Kelleher as Vice Chair of the Select Board, effective tonight, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (second: Kelleher)
Handler as Clerk of the Select Board, effective tonight
Handler as Clerk of the Select Board, effective tonight
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Handler as Clerk of the Select Board, effective tonight, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (second: Doucette)
Doucette as members of the Interview Committee, effective tonight
Doucette as members of the Interview Committee, effective tonight
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Doucette as members of the Interview Committee, effective tonight, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (second: Handler)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:39 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:39 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:39 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, 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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