MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 29, 2026
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Jeffrey Handler, Anita Doucette
Absent: Donald Howell
Every vote, in order
Approve the consent agenda as presented, with one amendment to the Select Board minutes on page 2 to change the word middle to meddle
To approve the consent agenda as presented, with one amendment to the Select Board minutes on page 2 to change the word middle to meddle
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, with one amendment to the Select Board minutes on page 2 to change the word middle to meddle, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve the 2026 facility usage fees for rentals at The 204 Cultural Arts Municipal Building as presented, with a re-evaluation of the fees in 12 months
To approve the 2026 facility usage fees for rentals at The 204 Cultural Arts Municipal Building as presented, with a re-evaluation of the fees in 12 months
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the 2026 facility usage fees for rentals at The 204 Cultural Arts Municipal Building as presented, with a re-evaluation of the fees in 12 months, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Dissolve the Harwich Accessibility Rights Committee, effective immediately
To dissolve the Harwich Accessibility Rights Committee, effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to dissolve the Harwich Accessibility Rights Committee, effective immediately, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve for the Monomoy Joint Regional Agreement working group consist of the Harwich Town Administrator, Chatham Town Manager, 1 member of the Harwich Select Board, 1 member of the Chatham Select...
To approve for the Monomoy Joint Regional Agreement working group consist of the Harwich Town Administrator, Chatham Town Manager, 1 member of the Harwich Select Board, 1 member of the Chatham Select Board, representative from Monomoy Regional School District, Superintendent or Business Manager, Harwich School Committee member, Chatham School Committee member, Harwich Finance Committee Member, Chatham Finance Committee members as well as one citizens representative from Harwich and one from Chatham and 2 student representative, selected by the school department, to serve in an advisory role only
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler move to approve for the Monomoy Joint Regional Agreement working group consist of the Harwich Town Administrator, Chatham Town Manager, 1 member of the Harwich Select Board, 1 member of the Chatham Select Board, representative from Monomoy Regional School District, Superintendent or Business Manager, Harwich School Committee member, Chatham School Committee member, Harwich Finance Committee Member, Chatham Finance Committee members as well as one citizens representative from Harwich and one from Chatham and 2 student representative, selected by the school department, to serve in an advisory role only, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Nominate Peter Piekarski as the Harwich Select Board representative on the joint regional school agreement working group
To nominate Peter Piekarski as the Harwich Select Board representative on the joint regional school agreement working group
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to nominate Peter Piekarski as the Harwich Select Board representative on the joint regional school agreement working group, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4- 0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Authorize the Select Board Chair and Town Administrator to meet with representatives from the Town of Dennis regarding wastewater
To authorize the Select Board Chair and Town Administrator to meet with representatives from the Town of Dennis regarding wastewater
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler move to authorize the Select Board Chair and Town Administrator to meet with representatives from the Town of Dennis regarding wastewater, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved..” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:55 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:55 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 7:55 p.m., 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
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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