MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 15, 2026
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Jeffrey Handler, Donald Howell, Anita Doucette
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Support the Veteran's Banner Program as presented, contingent upon more information and samples to follow
To support the Veteran's Banner Program as presented, contingent upon more information and samples to follow
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to support the Veteran's Banner Program as presented, contingent upon more information and samples to follow, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the consent agenda as presented and for items b and c, adding that the properties will be restored to their original condition or better
To approve the consent agenda as presented and for items b and c, adding that the properties will be restored to their original condition or better
Yes: Doucette, Handler, Kelleher, PiekarskiNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the consent agenda as presented and for items b and c, adding that the properties will be restored to their original condition or better, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-1-0 (Howell opposed).” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Remove Deputy Police Chief and Deputy Fire Chief from Personnel By Law into Personnel Contracts
To remove Deputy Police Chief and Deputy Fire Chief from Personnel By Law into Personnel Contracts
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to remove Deputy Police Chief and Deputy Fire Chief from Personnel By Law into Personnel Contracts, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the year end budget transfers as authorized per MGL A
To approve the year end budget transfers as authorized per MGL A
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the year end budget transfers as authorized per MGL A..” (Motion: Handler)
Support the lifeguard reclassification in Personnel By Law as presented
To support the lifeguard reclassification in Personnel By Law as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to support the lifeguard reclassification in Personnel By Law as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Dissolve the Youth Services Committee effective immediately
To dissolve the Youth Services Committee effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to dissolve the Youth Services Committee effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve the Select Board summer meeting schedule as presented
To approve the Select Board summer meeting schedule as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Select Board summer meeting schedule as presented, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:40 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:40 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:40 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, 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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