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At the start of 31 of 32 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
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May 16, 2022: By
By
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.”
May 16, 2022: By
By
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.”
May 9, 2022: Appoint Clara McLardy to the last position
To appoint Clara McLardy to the last position
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
“Mr. Howell moved to appoint Clara McLardy to the last position, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Vote 4:1 in favor by roll call. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
April 25, 2022: The Board of Selectmen by virtue of and accordance with the authority of the vote taken under Article 17 of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting vote to: 1
That the Board of Selectmen by virtue of and accordance with the authority of the vote taken under Article 17 of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting vote to: 1. Approve the purchase and sale agreement with John Kerry for the property located at 5 Bells Neck Road, the West Harwich School House for the purchase price of $175,000.00. 2. To authorize the Town Administrator in consultation with Town Counsel and the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to finalize the purchase and sale agreement of said property. 3. Authorize the Town Administrator at such time as the purchase and sale agreement is satisfactory to Town Counsel and the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to secure the signatures of at least a majority of the members of the Board of Selectmen on the purchase and sale agreement
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
“Ms. Anderson moved that the Board of Selectmen by virtue of and accordance with the authority of the vote taken under Article 17 of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting vote to: 1. Approve the purchase and sale agreement with John Kerry for the property located at 5 Bells Neck Road, the West Harwich School House for the purchase price of $175,000.00. 2. To authorize the Town Administrator in consultation with Town Counsel and the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to finalize the purchase and sale agreement of said property. 3. Authorize the Town Administrator at such time as the purchase and sale agreement is satisfactory to Town Counsel and the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to secure the signatures of at least a majority of the members of the Board of Selectmen on the purchase and sale agreement. 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. Vote 4:1:0 by roll call. Motion carried.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
April 19, 2022: Approve the 2022 Seasonal, On-premise, All Liquor License Renewal as presented with the address correction of 126 Route 28
To approve the 2022 Seasonal, On-premise, All Liquor License Renewal as presented with the address correction of 126 Route 28
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the 2022 Seasonal, On-premise, All Liquor License Renewal as presented with the address correction of 126 Route 28, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. Mr. MacAskill agreed with previous comments but noted that they have counsel for a reason and the ABCC generally follows this process. Vote 3:0:1 at roll call. Motion carried.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
April 4, 2022: They accept the proposal from John W. Carey for the purchase of 5 Bells Neck Road, West Harwich in the amount of $175,000 and execute a purchase and sales agreement
That they accept the proposal from John W. Carey for the purchase of 5 Bells Neck Road, West Harwich in the amount of $175,000 and execute a purchase and sales agreement
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: Howell
“Ms. Anderson moved that they accept the proposal from John W. Carey for the purchase of 5 Bells Neck Road, West Harwich in the amount of $175,000 and execute a purchase and sales agreement. Seconded by Mr. Ballantine. Mr. Ballantine said that he is very pleasantly surprised and that they have been worried about this for years, and they finally got one that seems to give them some money, and guaranteed the historical preservation of the building and housing. Ms. Kavanagh said she is over the moon. Ms. Anderson agreed, and said that it hits all of the buttons. Mr. Howell said that he is pleased that he is willing to keep the historic envelope of the building, with the historic preservation restriction on it. However, he said that there is nothing in a purchase and sale that survives the purchase and sale, and asked how they will administer the actual imposition of that onto the title? Mr. Powers said that he would need direction from the Board, as to whether they want that to be a deed restriction, and they can move forward in such a manner. Mr. MacAskill said that for him it was a preference for the historical preservation and he does not want to tie anyone's hands behind their back. He said that it was a preference of the board, not a requirement and they should not be tied to it. Ms. Anderson said that he spoke of being third generation from Harwich and already has two other multi-family homes. She said she does not have any reason to distrust him. Mr. Howell said that is one of the dilemmas they had in the Planning Board, someone would be third of fourth generation, but then they pass away and all of a sudden someone from Off-Cape comes in. He said unless it is in writing there is no enforceability, whatsoever, in the future. Ms. Kavanagh asked if they could just ask him if he is willing to do that, to protect it? Mr. Powers said that they could do that and would in fact be the next step in finalizing arrangements, after their vote. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ballantine - Aye, Ms. Kavanagh - Aye, Ms. Anderson - Aye, Mr. Howell - No, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried at a vote of 4-1-0, with Mr. Howell against.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
March 28, 2022: Appoint Sandy McLardy to the Planning Board for a term to expire on June 30, 2022
To appoint Sandy McLardy to the Planning Board for a term to expire on June 30, 2022
The minutes give the count (1-4) and name Donald Howell, Michael MacAskill, Julie Kavanagh, Mary Anderson and Larry Ballantine, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
“Mr. Howell moved to appoint Sandy McLardy to the Planning Board for a term to expire on June 30, 2022, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 1-4-0 with Mr. Howell voting aye and Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Ms. Anderson & Mr. Ballantine voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
March 28, 2022: Accept and adopt the Community Preservation Act Kast Harwich Union Cemetery Gravestone Preservation Project article in the estimated amount of $118,800
To accept and adopt the Community Preservation Act Kast Harwich Union Cemetery Gravestone Preservation Project article in the estimated amount of $118,800
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name Michael MacAskill, Julie Kavanagh, Larry Ballantine, Mary Anderson and Donald Howell, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
“Ms. Anderson moved to accept and adopt the Community Preservation Act Kast Harwich Union Cemetery Gravestone Preservation Project article in the estimated amount of $118,800, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Ballantine and Ms. Anderson voting aye and Mr. Howell abstaining by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
March 28, 2022: Accept and adopt the Community Preservation Act Penrose LLC/Cape Cod 5 Housing Project article in the estimated amount of $100,000
To accept and adopt the Community Preservation Act Penrose LLC/Cape Cod 5 Housing Project article in the estimated amount of $100,000
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name Larry Ballantine, Julie Kavanagh, Donald Howell, Mary Anderson and Michael MacAskill, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
“Ms. Anderson moved to accept and adopt the Community Preservation Act Penrose LLC/Cape Cod 5 Housing Project article in the estimated amount of $100,000, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Kavanagh, Mr. Howell & Ms. Anderson voting aye and Mr. MacAskill voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
March 28, 2022: Accept and adopt the Community Preservation Act Pickleball/Basketball project at Brooks Park article in the estimated amount of $245,000
To accept and adopt the Community Preservation Act Pickleball/Basketball project at Brooks Park article in the estimated amount of $245,000
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name Michael MacAskill, Julie Kavanagh, Mary Anderson, Larry Ballantine and Donald Howell, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
“Ms. Anderson moved to accept and adopt the Community Preservation Act Pickleball/Basketball project at Brooks Park article in the estimated amount of $245,000, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. MacAskill, Ms. Kavanagh, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Ballantine voting aye and Mr. Howell abstaining by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
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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