MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 13, 2026
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Peter Piekarski, Mark Kelleher, Jeffrey Handler, Anita Doucette, Donald Howell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the consent agenda as presented, with the exception of item a, to have a further discussion
To approve the consent agenda as presented, with the exception of item a, to have a further discussion
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, with the exception of item a, to have a further discussion, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Accept the resignation of Kevin DuPont from the Board of Health, effective immediately
To accept the resignation of Kevin DuPont from the Board of Health, effective immediately
Yes: Doucette, Howell, Kelleher, PiekarskiNo: Handler
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to accept the resignation of Kevin DuPont from the Board of Health, effective immediately, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 4-1-0 (Handler opposed).” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve the year end budget transfers as authorized per MGL Chapter 44 Section 33b
To approve the year end budget transfers as authorized per MGL Chapter 44 Section 33b
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the year end budget transfers as authorized per MGL Chapter 44 Section 33b, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kelleher)
Approve the Community Preservation Committee invoicing approval process as presented
To approve the Community Preservation Committee invoicing approval process as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Community Preservation Committee invoicing approval process as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Appoint Charles Gruszka as the citizen representative to the Monomoy Joint Regional Agreement Formula Working Group
To appoint Charles Gruszka as the citizen representative to the Monomoy Joint Regional Agreement Formula Working Group
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved to appoint Charles Gruszka as the citizen representative to the Monomoy Joint Regional Agreement Formula Working Group, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Howell)
Authorize the Select Board to sign a taking of easement for 15 Wales Road for the Phase 3A sewer extension project
To authorize the Select Board to sign a taking of easement for 15 Wales Road for the Phase 3A sewer extension project
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to authorize the Select Board to sign a taking of easement for 15 Wales Road for the Phase 3A sewer extension project, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Authorize the Select Board to sign a taking of easement for 261 Pleasant Bay Road for the Phase 3 sewer extension project
To authorize the Select Board to sign a taking of easement for 261 Pleasant Bay Road for the Phase 3 sewer extension project
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to authorize the Select Board to sign a taking of easement for 261 Pleasant Bay Road for the Phase 3 sewer extension project, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Approve a special permit application for a one-day wines & malt liquor license for Deborah Donovan for an event to be held on July 17, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., event to be held at 204...
To approve a special permit application for a one-day wines & malt liquor license for Deborah Donovan for an event to be held on July 17, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., event to be held at 204 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve a special permit application for a one-day wines & malt liquor license for Deborah Donovan for an event to be held on July 17, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., event to be held at 204 Sisson Road, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Approve a special permit application for a one-day wines & malt liquor license for Deborah Donovan for an event to be held on July 17, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p-m., event to be held at 204...
To approve a special permit application for a one-day wines & malt liquor license for Deborah Donovan for an event to be held on July 17, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p-m., event to be held at 204 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve a special permit application for a one-day wines & malt liquor license for Deborah Donovan for an event to be held on July 17, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p-m., event to be held at 204 Sisson Road, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Approve a special permit application for a one-day entertainment for Harwich Chamber of Commerce for an event to be held on July 18, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., event to be held at 138 Route 137
To approve a special permit application for a one-day entertainment for Harwich Chamber of Commerce for an event to be held on July 18, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., event to be held at 138 Route 137
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve a special permit application for a one-day entertainment for Harwich Chamber of Commerce for an event to be held on July 18, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., event to be held at 138 Route 137, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:55 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:55 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:55 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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