MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 10, 2026
19 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 with the exception of items d & e under interview committee appointments
To approve the consent agenda with the exception of items d & e under interview committee appointments
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of items d & e under interview committee appointments, 2nd by Ms. Doucette and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Doucette)
Approve the Board of Health member appointments as presented in the packet
To approve the Board of Health member appointments as presented in the packet
Yes: Doucette, Howell, Kelleher, PiekarskiAbstained: Handler
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Board of Health member appointments as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-1 (Handler abstained).” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to open the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Handler and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the application for a Change of Stock and a Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers for the Annual Off-Premise Wine & Malt Package Store & Seasonal Off Premise All Alcohol Package Store...
To approve the application for a Change of Stock and a Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers for the Annual Off-Premise Wine & Malt Package Store & Seasonal Off Premise All Alcohol Package Store held by Maulik Corporation d/b/a Value Mart, Bahecharbhai Patel, Manager, 435 Route 28, Harwich
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the application for a Change of Stock and a Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers for the Annual Off-Premise Wine & Malt Package Store & Seasonal Off Premise All Alcohol Package Store held by Maulik Corporation d/b/a Value Mart, Bahecharbhai Patel, Manager, 435 Route 28, Harwich, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Authorize the Chair to sign affordable housing regulatory agreement for 5 Bells Neck Road
To authorize the Chair to sign affordable housing regulatory agreement for 5 Bells Neck Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to authorize the Chair to sign affordable housing regulatory agreement for 5 Bells Neck Road, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Appoint the Town Administrator as the Hearing Officer and to conduct a Public Hearing for an alleged entertainment/liquor license violation that occurred on July 17, 2026, at Perks, 545 Route 28
To appoint the Town Administrator as the Hearing Officer and to conduct a Public Hearing for an alleged entertainment/liquor license violation that occurred on July 17, 2026, at Perks, 545 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to appoint the Town Administrator as the Hearing Officer and to conduct a Public Hearing for an alleged entertainment/liquor license violation that occurred on July 17, 2026, at Perks, 545 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Appoint the Town Administrator as the Hearing Officer and to conduct a Public Hearing for an alleged entertainment/liquor license violation that occurred on July 26, 2026, at Perks, 545 Route 28
To appoint the Town Administrator as the Hearing Officer and to conduct a Public Hearing for an alleged entertainment/liquor license violation that occurred on July 26, 2026, at Perks, 545 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to appoint the Town Administrator as the Hearing Officer and to conduct a Public Hearing for an alleged entertainment/liquor license violation that occurred on July 26, 2026, at Perks, 545 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a special permit application for a one day entertainment and one day wines & malt permit for Taylor Fox for an event to be held on August 22, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., event to be...
To approve a special permit application for a one day entertainment and one day wines & malt permit for Taylor Fox for an event to be held on August 22, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., event to be held at 204 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a special permit application for a one day entertainment and one day wines & malt permit for Taylor Fox for an event to be held on August 22, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., event to be held at 204 Sisson Road, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a special permit application for a one day entertainment and one day wines & malt permit for Joe Young IV/Big Sound Productions, LLC for an event to be held on October 24, 2026 from 3:30...
To approve a special permit application for a one day entertainment and one day wines & malt permit for Joe Young IV/Big Sound Productions, LLC for an event to be held on October 24, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. -7 :15 p.m., event to be held at 204 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a special permit application for a one day entertainment and one day wines & malt permit for Joe Young IV/Big Sound Productions, LLC for an event to be held on October 24, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. -7 :15 p.m., event to be held at 204 Sisson Road, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the KP Law retainer as presented as highlighted option c in the packet
To approve the KP Law retainer as presented as highlighted option c in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the KP Law retainer as presented as highlighted option c in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the 2026 Community Preservation Act Agreement with West Harwich Group, Inc. for the Exterior Renovation of the Historic West Harwich Baptist Church Project in the amount of $667,500
To approve the 2026 Community Preservation Act Agreement with West Harwich Group, Inc. for the Exterior Renovation of the Historic West Harwich Baptist Church Project in the amount of $667,500
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the 2026 Community Preservation Act Agreement with West Harwich Group, Inc. for the Exterior Renovation of the Historic West Harwich Baptist Church Project in the amount of $667,500, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the 2026 Community Preservation Act Agreement with the Harwich Conservation Trust for the Robbins Pond Woodlands Land Protection Project in the amount of $225,000
To approve the 2026 Community Preservation Act Agreement with the Harwich Conservation Trust for the Robbins Pond Woodlands Land Protection Project in the amount of $225,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the 2026 Community Preservation Act Agreement with the Harwich Conservation Trust for the Robbins Pond Woodlands Land Protection Project in the amount of $225,000, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a contract with Hub Technical Services, LLC for installation of networking infrastructure for the Cultural Arts Municipal Building (204 Sisson Road) in the amount of $90,285.15
To approve a contract with Hub Technical Services, LLC for installation of networking infrastructure for the Cultural Arts Municipal Building (204 Sisson Road) in the amount of $90,285.15
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract with Hub Technical Services, LLC for installation of networking infrastructure for the Cultural Arts Municipal Building (204 Sisson Road) in the amount of $90,285.15, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a contract with Consolidated Trust & Equipment for a vehicle replacement to furnish and equip a 2027 Mack Road Tractor in the amount of $197,475
To approve a contract with Consolidated Trust & Equipment for a vehicle replacement to furnish and equip a 2027 Mack Road Tractor in the amount of $197,475
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract with Consolidated Trust & Equipment for a vehicle replacement to furnish and equip a 2027 Mack Road Tractor in the amount of $197,475, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a contract with Colonial Municipal Group for a vehicle replacement to furnish and equip a 2027 Ford F-450 one ton dump truck in the amount of $125,861.40
To approve a contract with Colonial Municipal Group for a vehicle replacement to furnish and equip a 2027 Ford F-450 one ton dump truck in the amount of $125,861.40
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract with Colonial Municipal Group for a vehicle replacement to furnish and equip a 2027 Ford F-450 one ton dump truck in the amount of $125,861.40, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a contract with Colonial Municipal Group for a vehicle replacement to furnish and equip a 2027 Ford F-600 hook lift truck in the amount of $175,985.40
To approve a contract with Colonial Municipal Group for a vehicle replacement to furnish and equip a 2027 Ford F-600 hook lift truck in the amount of $175,985.40
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract with Colonial Municipal Group for a vehicle replacement to furnish and equip a 2027 Ford F-600 hook lift truck in the amount of $175,985.40, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Massachusetts 2026 Interagency Mutual Aid Agreement
To approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Massachusetts 2026 Interagency Mutual Aid Agreement
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Massachusetts 2026 Interagency Mutual Aid Agreement, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:02 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:02 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 9:02 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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