MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
September 14, 2026
10 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
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)
Support the Zoning Work Group formation proposal as presented, with a standing committee of 9 members, with no more than 3 alternates, with the work product as described in the presentation
To support the Zoning Work Group formation proposal as presented, with a standing committee of 9 members, with no more than 3 alternates, with the work product as described in the presentation
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to support the Zoning Work Group formation proposal as presented, with a standing committee of 9 members, with no more than 3 alternates, with the work product as described in the presentation, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kelleher)
Approve the in-person early voting hours and location for the 2026 State Election as presented
To approve the in-person early voting hours and location for the 2026 State Election as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the in-person early voting hours and location for the 2026 State Election as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
C.30A, §§18-25, as amended
C.30A, §§18-25, as amended
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“c.30A, §§18-25, as amended, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (second: Howell)
Authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Town of Harwich Harbormaster's grant application for the FY27 Seaport Economic Council (SEC) Program - Dredging & Regional Equipment
To authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Town of Harwich Harbormaster's grant application for the FY27 Seaport Economic Council (SEC) Program - Dredging & Regional Equipment
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Town of Harwich Harbormaster's grant application for the FY27 Seaport Economic Council (SEC) Program - Dredging & Regional Equipment, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the special permit application for a one-day wines and malt permit for Larry Ballantine to an event to be held on September 26, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., event to be held at 204...
To approve the special permit application for a one-day wines and malt permit for Larry Ballantine to an event to be held on September 26, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., event to be held at 204 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the special permit application for a one-day wines and malt permit for Larry Ballantine to an event to be held on September 26, 2026, from 2:00 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 amending the Town of Harwich Policy for Disposition of Surplus Goods and Equipment
To approve amending the Town of Harwich Policy for Disposition of Surplus Goods and Equipment
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve amending the Town of Harwich Policy for Disposition of Surplus Goods and Equipment, 2nd by Mr. Kelleher and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Kelleher)
Approve the draft letter of opposition regarding Massachusetts Ready Act as presented in the packet
To approve the draft letter of opposition regarding Massachusetts Ready Act as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the draft letter of opposition regarding Massachusetts Ready Act as presented in the packet. 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 two (2) 2026 Ford Interceptor Utility AWD Police Cruisers in the amount of $136,428.50
To approve a contract with Colonial Municipal Group for a vehicle replacement to furnish and equip two (2) 2026 Ford Interceptor Utility AWD Police Cruisers in the amount of $136,428.50
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract with Colonial Municipal Group for a vehicle replacement to furnish and equip two (2) 2026 Ford Interceptor Utility AWD Police Cruisers in the amount of $136,428.50, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:22 p.m
To adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:22 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Select Board at 8:22 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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