MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 22, 2026
11 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
Approve the consent agenda as presented
To approve the consent agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the proposed 2026 facility usage fees for rentals at the 204 Cultural Arts Municipal Building as presented in the packet, to include a reassessment tin 12 months, with the for profit per...
To approve the proposed 2026 facility usage fees for rentals at the 204 Cultural Arts Municipal Building as presented in the packet, to include a reassessment tin 12 months, with the for profit per hour usage fee being $200.00 through the entire rate structure and the Harwich based school per hour fee for the auditorium being $100.00 per hour
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the proposed 2026 facility usage fees for rentals at the 204 Cultural Arts Municipal Building as presented in the packet, to include a reassessment tin 12 months, with the for profit per hour usage fee being $200.00 through the entire rate structure and the Harwich based school per hour fee for the auditorium being $100.00 per hour, 2nd by Ms. Doucette..” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve the year end budget transfers as authorized per MGL Chapter 44 Section 33b, as presented in the packet
To approve the year end budget transfers as authorized per MGL Chapter 44 Section 33b, as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the year end budget transfers as authorized per MGL Chapter 44 Section 33b, as presented in the packet, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Human Service Grant recipients as presented in the packet
To approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Human Service Grant recipients as presented in the packet
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Jeffrey Handler, Donald Howell and Anita Doucette). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Human Service Grant recipients as presented in the packet, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve the new Common Victuallers license application for HOTS LLC d/b/a Heart of the Sea, located at 711 Main Street
To approve the new Common Victuallers license application for HOTS LLC d/b/a Heart of the Sea, located at 711 Main Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the new Common Victuallers license application for HOTS LLC d/b/a Heart of the Sea, located at 711 Main Street, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve the new entertainment license application for HOTS LLC d/b/a Heart of the Sea, located at 711 Main Street, as presented
To approve the new entertainment license application for HOTS LLC d/b/a Heart of the Sea, located at 711 Main Street, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the new entertainment license application for HOTS LLC d/b/a Heart of the Sea, located at 711 Main Street, as presented, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve the new Farmer's Market Permit Application for My Cousins Wine, LLC d/b/a My Cousins Wine for a special license to sell wine at the Harwich Farmers Market every Thursday from June 25,...
To approve the new Farmer's Market Permit Application for My Cousins Wine, LLC d/b/a My Cousins Wine for a special license to sell wine at the Harwich Farmers Market every Thursday from June 25, 2026, through August 27, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at 204 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the new Farmer's Market Permit Application for My Cousins Wine, LLC d/b/a My Cousins Wine for a special license to sell wine at the Harwich Farmers Market every Thursday from June 25, 2026, through August 27, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at 204 Sisson Road, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Town of Orleans Council on Aging Supportive Day "Rock Harbor Respite" program and vote to authorize the Chair to sign, as presented
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Town of Orleans Council on Aging Supportive Day "Rock Harbor Respite" program and vote to authorize the Chair to sign, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Town of Orleans Council on Aging Supportive Day "Rock Harbor Respite" program and vote to authorize the Chair to sign, as presented, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Authorize the Select Board Chair and Town Administrator to sign the contract amendment for Harwich's Chapter 90 Contract as presented
To authorize the Select Board Chair and Town Administrator to sign the contract amendment for Harwich's Chapter 90 Contract as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to authorize the Select Board Chair and Town Administrator to sign the contract amendment for Harwich's Chapter 90 Contract as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the contract with J.R. Vinagro to provide Construction and Demolition disposal at the rates of: Fiscal Year 2027 - $123.5/ton plus a $6 per load Environmental fee, Fiscal Year 2028 -...
To approve the contract with J.R. Vinagro to provide Construction and Demolition disposal at the rates of: Fiscal Year 2027 - $123.5/ton plus a $6 per load Environmental fee, Fiscal Year 2028 - $127/ton plus a $6 per load Environmental fee & Fiscal Year 2029 - $131/ton plus a $6 per load Environmental fee as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the contract with J.R. Vinagro to provide Construction and Demolition disposal at the rates of: Fiscal Year 2027 - $123.5/ton plus a $6 per load Environmental fee, Fiscal Year 2028 - $127/ton plus a $6 per load Environmental fee & Fiscal Year 2029 - $131/ton plus a $6 per load Environmental fee as presented, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:47 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:47 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:47 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
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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