MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
February 7, 2023
24 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
During the meeting:
- Judith Whiteside and Patricia A. Wurts stepped aside (recused) for the vote on opting out of vote-by-mail for the May 2023 town election, because both were running for re-election.
Every vote, in order
Appoint Jilian Morton as an Associate Member to the Board of Health to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2023
To appoint Jilian Morton as an Associate Member to the Board of Health to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to appoint Jilian Morton as an Associate Member to the Board of Health to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2023. Mr. Slavin seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Slavin)
Appoint Jack Silva as a member to the Cemetery Commissioners to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2025
To appoint Jack Silva as a member to the Cemetery Commissioners to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to appoint Jack Silva as a member to the Cemetery Commissioners to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2025. Mr. Slavin seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Slavin)
Appoint Autumn Wood as an Associate Member to the Conservation Commission to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2023
To appoint Autumn Wood as an Associate Member to the Conservation Commission to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to appoint Autumn Wood as an Associate Member to the Conservation Commission to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2023. Mr. Slavin seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Slavin)
Appoint Autumn Wood as a member to the Minot Forest Committee to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2024
To appoint Autumn Wood as a member to the Minot Forest Committee to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to appoint Autumn Wood as a member to the Minot Forest Committee to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2024. Mr. Slavin seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Slavin)
Appoint the above listed individuals as Certified Weigh Masters for the Town of Wareham to a term to expire no later than December 31, 2023
To appoint the above listed individuals as Certified Weigh Masters for the Town of Wareham to a term to expire no later than December 31, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to appoint the above listed individuals as Certified Weigh Masters for the Town of Wareham to a term to expire no later than December 31, 2023. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Open the hearing
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to open the hearing. Mr. Slavin seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Slavin)
Continue the hearing until all of the appropriate paperwork has been submitted
To continue the hearing until all of the appropriate paperwork has been submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to continue the hearing until all of the appropriate paperwork has been submitted. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin, second: Besse)
Open the informational hearing
To open the informational hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to open the informational hearing. Mr. Chadwick seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Chadwick)
Close the informational hearing
To close the informational hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to close the informational hearing. Mr. Slavin seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Slavin)
Reopen the continued hearing
To reopen the continued hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to reopen the continued hearing. Mr. Chadwick seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Chadwick)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to close the hearing. Mr. Besse seconded. Roil Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. \ VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Proceed with preparation of an FY22-23 mini-entitlement application not to exceed 1.65 million dollars that includes social service activities, housing rehab program and the project with the...
To proceed with preparation of an FY22-23 mini-entitlement application not to exceed 1.65 million dollars that includes social service activities, housing rehab program and the project with the housing authority
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to proceed with preparation of an FY22-23 mini-entitlement application not to exceed 1.65 million dollars that includes social service activities, housing rehab program and the project with the housing authority. Mr. Slavin seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Slavin)
Reopen the hearing
To reopen the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to reopen the hearing. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick- yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to close the hearing. Mr. Slavin seconded. Roll Cail: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Slavin)
Opt out of "vote by mail" for the Municipal Town Election on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 pursuant to the provision of MGL C 54 Sec 25B (a)(1)
To opt out of "vote by mail" for the Municipal Town Election on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 pursuant to the provision of MGL C 54 Sec 25B (a)(1)
Yes: BesseNo: Chadwick, SlavinJudith Whiteside stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Patricia A. Wurts stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to opt out of "vote by mail" for the Municipal Town Election on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 pursuant to the provision of MGL C 54 Sec 25B (a)(1). Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-no, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-no. VOTE: 1-2-0 (Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Slavin opposed).” (Motion: Chadwick, second: Besse)
Authorize the Chair to send a letter of support for a grant application for the Parker Mills Dam
To authorize the Chair to send a letter of support for a grant application for the Parker Mills Dam
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to authorize the Chair to send a letter of support for a grant application for the Parker Mills Dam. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin- yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Authorize the 2023 Senior Tax Work-off program
To authorize the 2023 Senior Tax Work-off program. Mr. Sullivan further recommended that the total allowance for the program not to exceed $40,000 for the year
Yes: Besse, Slavin, Whiteside, WurtsThe roll call does not list Jared S. Chadwick, who was present.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to authorize the 2023 Senior Tax Work-off program. Mr. Sullivan further recommended that the total allowance for the program not to exceed $40,000 for the year. Mr. Slavin seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Slavin)
Adopt the new Server Training policy #2023-04
To adopt the new Server Training policy #2023-04
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to adopt the new Server Training policy #2023-04. Mr. Besse seconded. ( Roll Call: Mr, Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Adopt a policy regarding the naming of Town facilities
To adopt a policy regarding the naming of Town facilities
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to adopt a policy regarding the naming of Town facilities. Mr. Slavin seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside- yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Slavin)
Approve abatements in the amount of $182.50 for opt-out and reduction fee applications
To approve abatements in the amount of $182.50 for opt-out and reduction fee applications
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to approve abatements in the amount of $182.50 for opt-out and reduction fee applications. Mr. Slavin seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Slavin)
Hold the 2023 Annual Spring Town Meeting and Town Election and to post the Notice of Intent which includes the dates
To hold the 2023 Annual Spring Town Meeting and Town Election and to post the Notice of Intent which includes the dates
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to hold the 2023 Annual Spring Town Meeting and Town Election and to post the Notice of Intent which includes the dates. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Approve the meeting minutes of December 20, 2022, January 3, 2023 and January 17, 2023
To approve the meeting minutes of December 20, 2022, January 3, 2023 and January 17, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 20, 2022, January 3, 2023 and January 17, 2023. Mr. Besse seconded. Roil 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 amended executive session meeting minutes for October 5, 2021, November 9, 2021 and November 16, 2021
To approve the amended executive session meeting minutes for October 5, 2021, November 9, 2021 and November 16, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to approve the amended executive session meeting minutes for October 5, 2021, November 9, 2021 and November 16, 2021. Mr. Slavin 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: Slavin)
Adjourn at 8:57 pm
To adjourn at 8:57 pm
Yes: Besse, Slavin, Whiteside, WurtsNo: Chadwick
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to adjourn at 8:57 pm. Selectman Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin- yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-no, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-1-0 (Mr. Chadwick opposed).” (Motion: Slavin, second: Besse)
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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