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Michael MacAskill
Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, MacAskill voted the same way as…
- Larry Ballantine60% (3 of 5)
- Edward McManus60% (3 of 5)
- Donald Howell0% (0 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list MacAskill 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 44 of 46 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Feb 16, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 9, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (46)
- May 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Apr 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 29, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Mar 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 16, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Dec 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 31, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
May 12Ballantine said that they have a motion and a…Motion: Ballantine said that they have a motion and a second and…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · MacAskill: Yes
May 12, 2021: Ballantine said that they have a motion and a second and he will take a > roll call vote
Ballantine said that they have a motion and a second and he will take a > roll call vote
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Ballantine said that they have a motion and a second and he will take a > roll call vote. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.”
May 12Ballantine said that they have a motion and a…Motion: Ballantine said that they have a motion and a second, and…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · MacAskill: Yes
May 12, 2021: Ballantine said that they have a motion and a second, and said they would do a roll call vote
Ballantine said that they have a motion and a second, and said they would do a roll call vote
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Ballantine said that they have a motion and a second, and said they would do a roll call vote. Roll Call Vote: Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.”
May 3MacAskill noted that given this is a new license,…Motion: MacAskill noted that given this is a new license, the Ballarin…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · MacAskill: Yes
May 3, 2021: MacAskill noted that given this is a new license, the Ballarin Factors would be in play
MacAskill noted that given this is a new license, the Ballarin Factors would be in play
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MacAskill noted that given this is a new license, the Ballarin Factors would be in play. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (second: Howell)
May 3They approve the application for a new annual wine…Motion: that they approve the application for a new annual wine and…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · MacAskill: Yes
May 3, 2021: They approve the application for a new annual wine and malt, on premise liquor license for Cape Roots Market and Café, LLC, dba Cape Roots Market and Café, with the…
That they approve the application for a new annual wine and malt, on premise liquor license for Cape Roots Market and Café, LLC, dba Cape Roots Market and Café, with the license premise to include indoor first floor and three tables in front of the building
Voted: Yes
The minutes say "he moved"; the mover shown is the member named just before (Michael MacAskill).
From the minutes
“he moved that they approve the application for a new annual wine and malt, on premise liquor license for Cape Roots Market and Café, LLC, dba Cape Roots Market and Café, with the license premise to include indoor first floor and three tables in front of the building. Seconded by Mr. Howell. : Mr. Powers said that he thinks that it is appropriate that the Board take two distinct votes. He said that the first can certainly be this, but they should be on record indicating that they find no negative impact of the Ballarin Factors. He said that he recommends that they are separate votes. Mr. Ballantine said they have a motion and a second, and said they will take a roll call. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
May 3They approve the acceptance within the Ballarin FactorsMotion: that they approve the acceptance within the Ballarin FactorsPassed Unanimous, 4 present · MacAskill: Yes
May 3, 2021: They approve the acceptance within the Ballarin Factors
That they approve the acceptance within the Ballarin Factors
Voted: Yes
The minutes say "He moved"; the mover shown is the member named just before (Donald Howell).
From the minutes
“He motioned that they approve the acceptance within the Ballarin Factors. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
May 3United States: +1 (872) 240-3311 Access Code: 737-195-829 Board…Motion: United States: +1 (872) 240-3311 Access Code: 737-195-829 Board of Selectmen…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · MacAskill: Yes
May 3, 2021: United States: +1 (872) 240-3311 Access Code: 737-195-829 Board of Selectmen Local Licensing Authority Cape Cod Times April 15, 2021
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311 Access Code: 737-195-829 Board of Selectmen Local Licensing Authority Cape Cod Times April 15, 2021
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“United States: +1 (872) 240-3311 Access Code: 737-195-829 Board of Selectmen Local Licensing Authority Cape Cod Times April 15, 2021. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Roll Call Vote: Mir. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (second: Howell)
Apr 27Ganley thanked him for saying that and said that…Motion: Ganley thanked him for saying that and said that he is…Failed 0–4 · MacAskill: No
April 27, 2021 (Joint meeting): Ganley thanked him for saying that and said that he is a resident
Ganley thanked him for saying that and said that he is a resident
Voted: No
No: Ballantine, Howell, MacAskill, McManusThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Ganley thanked him for saying that and said that he is a resident. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ballantine - No, Mr. Howell - No, Mr. McManus - No, Mr. MacAskill- No. Motion did not carry by unanimous vote.”
Apr 27They approve the 2021 Seasonal Common Victuallers License Renewal…Motion: that they approve the 2021 Seasonal Common Victuallers License Renewal for…Passed 3–0 · MacAskill: Not recorded
April 27, 2021 (Joint meeting): They approve the 2021 Seasonal Common Victuallers License Renewal for Sundae School Inc. DBA Sundae School
That they approve the 2021 Seasonal Common Victuallers License Renewal for Sundae School Inc. DBA Sundae School . Ice Cream - 606 Route 28
The roll call does not give a vote for Donald Howell, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they approve the 2021 Seasonal Common Victuallers License Renewal for Sundae School Inc. DBA Sundae School . Ice Cream - 606 Route 28. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Apr 27For reconsidering the Board's position on Atticle 36 -Sand…Motion: for reconsidering the Board's position on Atticle 36 -Sand Pond Revitalizations…Failed 1–2 · MacAskill: Not recorded
April 27, 2021 (Joint meeting): For reconsidering the Board's position on Atticle 36 -Sand Pond Revitalizations Project- on the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
For reconsidering the Board's position on Atticle 36 -Sand Pond Revitalizations Project- on the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The roll call does not give a vote for Donald Howell, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus made a motion for reconsidering the Board's position on Atticle 36 -Sand Pond Revitalizations Project- on the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Ballantine seconded it, for a vote. ; Roll Call Vote: Mr. MacAskill - No, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - No. Motion did not carry at a vote of 1 - 2 - 0.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ballantine)
Apr 26Approve the Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages licenses for Ember…Motion: To approve the Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages licenses for Ember d/b/a…Passed 3–1 · MacAskill: Yes
April 26, 2021: Approve the Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages licenses for Ember d/b/a Ember, located at 600 Route 28 in Harwich Port,; for 2021 consisting with all last year's times and any and…
To approve the Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages licenses for Ember d/b/a Ember, located at 600 Route 28 in Harwich Port,; for 2021 consisting with all last year's times and any and all restrictions put on the license
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ballantine, MacAskill, McManusNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages licenses for Ember d/b/a Ember, located at 600 Route 28 in Harwich Port,; for 2021 consisting with all last year's times and any and all restrictions put on the license. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - No, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by a vote of 3-1-0, with Mr. Howell against.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Votes with no disagreement (257)
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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