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Larry Ballantine
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
On split votes, Ballantine voted the same way as…
- Julie Kavanagh95% (19 of 20)
- Edward McManus87% (20 of 23)
- Michael MacAskill62% (13 of 21)
- Donald Howell27% (6 of 22)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Ballantine as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 30 of 31 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (31)
- Apr 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2019 · Joint: Present
- Dec 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Nov 5, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Oct 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Apr 29Accept the list subject to a selection of one…Motion: To accept the list subject to a selection of one individual…Passed 4–0 · Ballantine: Yes
April 29, 2019: Accept the list subject to a selection of one individual from the Town Clerk
To accept the list subject to a selection of one individual from the Town Clerk
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ballantine, Howell, Kavanagh, MacAskillAbstained: McManusThe minutes say "He moved"; the mover shown is the member named just before (Donald Howell).
From the minutes
“He moved to accept the list subject to a selection of one individual from the Town Clerk. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-0-1 vote with Mr. McManus abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Apr 29We approve the application for a Seasonal, Common Victualler,…Motion: that we approve the application for a Seasonal, Common Victualler, Wine…Passed 3–2 · Ballantine: Yes
April 29, 2019: We approve the application for a Seasonal, Common Victualler, Wine & Malt Beverages License for Dockside Seafood Shack, 715A Route 28, Joseph Griffiths, Manager
That we approve the application for a Seasonal, Common Victualler, Wine & Malt Beverages License for Dockside Seafood Shack, 715A Route 28, Joseph Griffiths, Manager
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, McManusNo: Howell, MacAskill
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved that we approve the application for a Seasonal, Common Victualler, Wine & Malt Beverages License for Dockside Seafood Shack, 715A Route 28, Joseph Griffiths, Manager. Mr. McManus seconded the motion. Mr. Howell questioned what we are sending the ABCC as they need a description of the locus. Chairman Kavanagh said they are sending what's in their packets. The motion carried by a 3-2-0 vote with Mr. Howell and Mr. MacAskill in opposition.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: McManus)
Apr 29Approve Joseph W. Griffiths as manager of Dockside Seafood…Motion: To approve Joseph W. Griffiths as manager of Dockside Seafood ShackPassed 4–0 · Ballantine: Yes
April 29, 2019: Approve Joseph W. Griffiths as manager of Dockside Seafood Shack
To approve Joseph W. Griffiths as manager of Dockside Seafood Shack
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskill, McManusAbstained: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to approve Joseph W. Griffiths as manager of Dockside Seafood Shack. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-0-1 vote with Mr. Howell abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
Apr 29Approval for the Alteration of Premises of the Seasonal…Motion: approval for the Alteration of Premises of the Seasonal General Alcoholic…Passed 3–1 · Ballantine: Yes
April 29, 2019: Approval for the Alteration of Premises of the Seasonal General Alcoholic Beverages License by Go Industries known as Perks, Taylor Powell, Manager, on the premises at 545 Route 28, Harwich…
Approval for the Alteration of Premises of the Seasonal General Alcoholic Beverages License by Go Industries known as Perks, Taylor Powell, Manager, on the premises at 545 Route 28, Harwich Port, contingent on approval by the Planning Board and the submission of a plan to move the music inside
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, McManusNo: HowellAbstained: MacAskill
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved approval for the Alteration of Premises of the Seasonal General Alcoholic Beverages License by Go Industries known as Perks, Taylor Powell, Manager, on the premises at 545 Route 28, Harwich Port, contingent on approval by the Planning Board and the submission of a plan to move the music inside. Mr. McManus seconded the motion. He clarified that moving the music inside would be later in the evening. The motion carried by a 3-1-1 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition and Mr. MacAskill abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: McManus)
Apr 29Approve and authorize the Town Administrator to act as…Motion: To approve and authorize the Town Administrator to act as signatory…Passed 4–0 · Ballantine: Yes
April 29, 2019: Approve and authorize the Town Administrator to act as signatory for the Green Communities Designation Grant Program approval and authorize the Chair to sign
To approve and authorize the Town Administrator to act as signatory for the Green Communities Designation Grant Program approval and authorize the Chair to sign
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskill, McManusAbstained: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve and authorize the Town Administrator to act as signatory for the Green Communities Designation Grant Program approval and authorize the Chair to sign. Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-0-1 vote with Mr. Howell abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Mar 11We approve the golf cart lease for Cranberry Valley…Motion: we approve the golf cart lease for Cranberry Valley Golf Course…Passed 4–1 · Ballantine: Yes
March 11, 2019: We approve the golf cart lease for Cranberry Valley Golf Course as presented
We approve the golf cart lease for Cranberry Valley Golf Course as presented
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskill, McManusNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved we approve the golf cart lease for Cranberry Valley Golf Course as presented. Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Mar 11Reconsider Article 61 (Affordable Housing Trust Fund - List…Motion: To reconsider Article 61 (Affordable Housing Trust Fund - List of…Passed 4–0 · Ballantine: Yes
March 11, 2019: Reconsider Article 61 (Affordable Housing Trust Fund - List of Properties to Designate as Affordable)
To reconsider Article 61 (Affordable Housing Trust Fund - List of Properties to Designate as Affordable)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ballantine, Howell, Kavanagh, MacAskillAbstained: McManus
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to reconsider Article 61 (Affordable Housing Trust Fund - List of Properties to Designate as Affordable). Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-0-1 vote with Mr. McManus abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Mar 11Change Article 61, letter C, to change the language…Motion: To change Article 61, letter C, to change the language to…Passed 4–0 · Ballantine: Yes
March 11, 2019: Change Article 61, letter C, to change the language to Depot Road instead of Depot Street and to delete J4 and J6, the rest to remain the same
To change Article 61, letter C, to change the language to Depot Road instead of Depot Street and to delete J4 and J6, the rest to remain the same
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ballantine, Howell, Kavanagh, MacAskillAbstained: McManus
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to change Article 61, letter C, to change the language to Depot Road instead of Depot Street and to delete J4 and J6, the rest to remain the same. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-0-1 vote with Mr. McManus abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Mar 11Support the following article as amendedMotion: To support the following article as amendedPassed 4–1 · Ballantine: Yes
March 11, 2019: Support the following article as amended
To support the following article as amended
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskill, McManusNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to support the following article as amended. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion. The motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Mar 11Support the following articleMotion: To support the following articlePassed 4–1 · Ballantine: Yes
March 11, 2019: Support the following article
To support the following article
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, MacAskill, McManusNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to support the following article. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition to the vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Votes with no disagreement (166)
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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