MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
February 21, 2023
18 recorded votes, 2 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
Appoint Jeffrey Burrows as a member to the Golf Course Advisory Committee to a term to expire no later than December 31, 2023
To appoint Jeffrey Burrows as a member to the Golf Course Advisory Committee to a term to expire no later than December 31, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to appoint Jeffrey Burrows as a member to the Golf Course Advisory Committee to a term to expire no later than December 31, 2023. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Appoint Larissa Fuchs as a member to the Library Board of Trustees to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2026. (scriveners error for term expiration)
To appoint Larissa Fuchs as a member to the Library Board of Trustees to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2026. (scriveners error for term expiration)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to appoint Larissa Fuchs as a member to the Library Board of Trustees to a term to expire no later than June 30, 2026. (scriveners error for term expiration) Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-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. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-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. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Approve the application for renewal of Shellfish Grant W-1 for Philip Chiaraluce
To approve the application for renewal of Shellfish Grant W-1 for Philip Chiaraluce
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to approve the application for renewal of Shellfish Grant W-1 for Philip Chiaraluce. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-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. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Close the evidentiary portion of the hearing
To close the evidentiary portion of the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to close the evidentiary portion of the hearing. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Accept the guilty plea and find that the Lieutenant's testimony was credible
To accept the guilty plea and find that the Lieutenant's testimony was credible
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to accept the guilty plea and find that the Lieutenant's testimony was credible. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts- yes, Ms, Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Continue the disposition portion of the agenda item until the March 7, 2023 meeting at which time the Board will decide what action, if any, should be taken regarding the guilty plea
To continue the disposition portion of the agenda item until the March 7, 2023 meeting at which time the Board will decide what action, if any, should be taken regarding the guilty plea
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to continue the disposition portion of the agenda item until the March 7, 2023 meeting at which time the Board will decide what action, if any, should be taken regarding the guilty plea. Mr. Chadwick seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Chadwick)
Reopen the continued hearing
To reopen the continued hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to reopen the continued hearing. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. ( Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-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. Besse seconded. Roll Cali: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes, VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Approve the application from Pankaj Corp. d/b/a PK Liquors, 3074 Cranberry Hwy, E. Wareham, for a Seasonal Package Goods Store All Alcoholic License, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the...
To approve the application from Pankaj Corp. d/b/a PK Liquors, 3074 Cranberry Hwy, E. Wareham, for a Seasonal Package Goods Store All Alcoholic License, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws for the year 2023 subject to obtaining a certificate of occupancy prior to releasing the license
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to approve the application from Pankaj Corp. d/b/a PK Liquors, 3074 Cranberry Hwy, E. Wareham, for a Seasonal Package Goods Store All Alcoholic License, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws for the year 2023 subject to obtaining a certificate of occupancy prior to releasing the license. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Endorse the establishment of an Alternative Energy Committee and ( define it at the March 7, 2023 meeting
To endorse the establishment of an Alternative Energy Committee and ( define it at the March 7, 2023 meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to endorse the establishment of an Alternative Energy Committee and ( define it at the March 7, 2023 meeting. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick- yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin, second: Besse)
Accept the recommendation of the allocation of funds from the CDBG grant
To accept the recommendation of the allocation of funds from the CDBG grant
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to accept the recommendation of the allocation of funds from the CDBG grant. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Authorize the Chair to sign the CDBG grant application on behalf of the Town
To authorize the Chair to sign the CDBG grant application on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to authorize the Chair to sign the CDBG grant application on behalf of the Town. Ms. Wurts seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr, Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts- yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Besse, second: Wurts)
Accept the donation from the Wareham Police Association in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Council on Aging
To accept the donation from the Wareham Police Association in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to accept the donation from the Wareham Police Association in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Council on Aging. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Approve the meeting minutes of October 24, 2022 and February 7, 2023
To approve the meeting minutes of October 24, 2022 and February 7, 2023
The minutes give the result as "5-0-0 (Uanimous)", but the roll call reads: Alan H. Slavin yes, Ronald S. Besse yes, Jared S. Chadwick no, Patricia A. Wurts yes, Judith Whiteside yes. The names and the count do not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to approve the meeting minutes of October 24, 2022 and February 7, 2023. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-no, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Uanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Adjourn at 9:10 pm
To adjourn at 9:10 pm
The minutes give the result as "4-1-0 (Mr. Chadwick opposed)", but the roll call reads: Alan H. Slavin yes, Ronald S. Besse yes, Jared S. Chadwick yes, Patricia A. Wurts yes, Judith Whiteside yes. The names and the count do not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to adjourn at 9:10 pm. Selectman Besse seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin- yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, 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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