MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 17, 2023
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Patricia A. Wurts, Alan H. Slavin, Ronald S. Besse, Jared S. Chadwick
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the hearing
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to open the hearing. Ms. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Continue the hearing on February 7, 2023
To continue the hearing on February 7, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to continue the hearing on February 7, 2023. Mr. Chadwick seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Chadwick)
Appoint Robert Blair to the Wareham Historic Commission to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2025
To appoint Robert Blair to the Wareham Historic Commission to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to appoint Robert Blair to the Wareham Historic Commission to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2025. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Appoint Joshua Faherty as representative to the Buzzards Bay Action Committee
To appoint Joshua Faherty as representative to the Buzzards Bay Action Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to appoint Joshua Faherty as representative to the Buzzards Bay Action Committee. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Appoint Marcus S. Gomes to the Wareham Cultural Council to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2025
To appoint Marcus S. Gomes to the Wareham Cultural Council to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to appoint Marcus S. Gomes to the Wareham Cultural Council to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2025. Mr. Chadwick seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse- yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Chadwick)
Approve the application from Rare Hospitality International, Inc. d/b/a Longhorn Steakhouse, 2421 Cranberry Hwy, Wareham for a Change of Manager
To approve the application from Rare Hospitality International, Inc. d/b/a Longhorn Steakhouse, 2421 Cranberry Hwy, Wareham for a Change of Manager
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to approve the application from Rare Hospitality International, Inc. d/b/a Longhorn Steakhouse, 2421 Cranberry Hwy, Wareham for a Change of Manager. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Award the bid on the Bond Anticipation Note to Piper Sandler & Co
To award the bid on the Bond Anticipation Note to Piper Sandler & Co
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to award the bid on the Bond Anticipation Note to Piper Sandler & Co. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Set the number of members for the Wareham Cultural Council at seven
To set the number of members for the Wareham Cultural Council at seven
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to set the number of members for the Wareham Cultural Council at seven. Mr. Chadwick seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Chadwick)
Recommend to the Community Preservation Committee approval on the application for restoration work at the Tremont Nail office building in the sum of $115,000.00
To recommend to the Community Preservation Committee approval on the application for restoration work at the Tremont Nail office building in the sum of $115,000.00
Yes: Besse, Whiteside, WurtsNo: Chadwick, Slavin
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to recommend to the Community Preservation Committee approval on the application for restoration work at the Tremont Nail office building in the sum of $115,000.00. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-no, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-no, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms, Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 3-2-0 (Mr. Slavin and Mr. Chadwick opposed).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Recommend the CPC application for rehabilitation and improvements to Bayview Park
To recommend the CPC application for rehabilitation and improvements to Bayview Park
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to recommend the CPC application for rehabilitation and improvements to Bayview Park. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Establish a Bylaw Review Committee to consist of five members to a term to expire after a report is given at a future Town Meeting and not to exceed eighteen months
To establish a Bylaw Review Committee to consist of five members to a term to expire after a report is given at a future Town Meeting and not to exceed eighteen months
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to establish a Bylaw Review Committee to consist of five members to a term to expire after a report is given at a future Town Meeting and not to exceed eighteen months. Mr. Chadwick seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Chadwick)
Adopt policy number 2023-03 regarding Board and Committee volunteers
To adopt policy number 2023-03 regarding Board and Committee volunteers
Yes: Besse, Chadwick, Whiteside, WurtsAbstained: Slavin
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to adopt policy number 2023-03 regarding Board and Committee volunteers. Mr. Chadwick seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-abstained, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-1 (Mr. Slavin abstained).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Chadwick)
Renew the animal shelter agreement with the Town of Lakeville
To renew the animal shelter agreement with the Town of Lakeville
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to renew the animal shelter agreement with the Town of Lakeville. Mr. Chadwick seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Chadwick)
Accept the donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from Gretchen Grundstrom to the Animal Control Donation Account for various emergency situations involving domestic pets with the Town of Wareham
To accept the donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from Gretchen Grundstrom to the Animal Control Donation Account for various emergency situations involving domestic pets with the Town of Wareham
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to accept the donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from Gretchen Grundstrom to the Animal Control Donation Account for various emergency situations involving domestic pets with the Town of Wareham. Mr. Chadwick seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Chadwick)
Approved the abatements in the amount of $296.43 for opt-out and reduction fee applications
To approved the abatements in the amount of $296.43 for opt-out and reduction fee applications
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to approved the abatements in the amount of $296.43 for opt-out and reduction fee applications. Mr. Chadwick seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Chadwick)
Establish dates for the Process for Calling a Town Meeting for the 2023 Annual Spring Town meeting
To establish dates for the Process for Calling a Town Meeting for the 2023 Annual Spring Town meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to establish dates for the Process for Calling a Town Meeting for the 2023 Annual Spring Town meeting. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Approve the meeting minutes of October 20, 2019 and October 27, 2020
To approve the meeting minutes of October 20, 2019 and October 27, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to approve the meeting minutes of October 20, 2019 and October 27, 2020. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Accept and hold the executive session meeting minutes for December 20, 2022
To accept and hold the executive session meeting minutes for December 20, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to accept and hold the executive session meeting minutes for December 20, 2022. Mr. Slavin seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts- yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. (NOTE: Scrivener's error, year should be 2022) VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Slavin)
Adjourn at 9:35 pm
To adjourn at 9:35 pm
The minutes say "Selectman Tropeano seconded," but no member named Tropeano was on the board, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Selectman Slavin moved to adjourn at 9:35 pm. Selectman Tropeano seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
From the Wareham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Wareham Week candidate profiles (Jared Chadwick and Joseph Still 2025; Marcus Gomes 2025; Sarah Corbitt and Judith Whiteside 2026). Former members show initials.
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