MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 15, 2023
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Alan H. Slavin, Ronald S. Besse
Absent: Jared S. Chadwick, Patricia A. Wurts
Every vote, in order
Appoint himself as Clerk Pro Tem
To appoint himself as Clerk Pro Tem
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to appoint himself as Clerk Pro Tem. Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Reappoint George Barrett to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, term to expire Dec. 30, 2023
To reappoint George Barrett to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, term to expire Dec. 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to reappoint George Barrett to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, term to expire Dec. 30, 2023 Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Reappoint Patricia Wurts to the Affordable Housing Trust, term to expire June 30, 2023
To reappoint Patricia Wurts to the Affordable Housing Trust, term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to reappoint Patricia Wurts to the Affordable Housing Trust, term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Reappoint Linda M. MacKenzie (Republican) to the Board of Registrars, term to expire March 31, 2025
To reappoint Linda M. MacKenzie (Republican) to the Board of Registrars, term to expire March 31, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to reappoint Linda M. MacKenzie (Republican) to the Board of Registrars, term to expire March 31, 2025. Seconded VOTE: 3-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Appoint William Lockwood (Democrat) from the Town Clerk's 7/24/23 recommendation letter/list, to a term to expire March 31, 2026
To appoint William Lockwood (Democrat) from the Town Clerk's 7/24/23 recommendation letter/list, to a term to expire March 31, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to appoint William Lockwood (Democrat) from the Town Clerk's 7/24/23 recommendation letter/list, to a term to expire March 31, 2026. Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Grant the one-day liquor license
To grant the one-day liquor license
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to grant the one-day liquor license. Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Open the hearing
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to open the hearing. Seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Slavin)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to close the hearing, seconded. VOTE 3-0-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Slavin)
Transfer the Common Victuallers All Alcoholic Beverage License from Stevie B's, Inc. d/b/a Onset Sports Resort to Bebos Sports Grill, LLC, d/b/a Bebos Sports Grill, 270 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA...
To transfer the Common Victuallers All Alcoholic Beverage License from Stevie B's, Inc. d/b/a Onset Sports Resort to Bebos Sports Grill, LLC, d/b/a Bebos Sports Grill, 270 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA 02538 under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws for the year 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to transfer the Common Victuallers All Alcoholic Beverage License from Stevie B's, Inc. d/b/a Onset Sports Resort to Bebos Sports Grill, LLC, d/b/a Bebos Sports Grill, 270 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA 02538 under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws for the year 2023. Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Grant Bebos Sports Grill 270 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA 02538 an Entertainment License, from the hours of 1:00pm-1:00am Monday through Saturday; and from 1:00pm-12:00am on Sundays
To grant Bebos Sports Grill 270 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA 02538 an Entertainment License, from the hours of 1:00pm-1:00am Monday through Saturday; and from 1:00pm-12:00am on Sundays
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to grant Bebos Sports Grill 270 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA 02538 an Entertainment License, from the hours of 1:00pm-1:00am Monday through Saturday; and from 1:00pm-12:00am on Sundays. Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Adopt the Complete Streets Policy, as presented
To adopt the Complete Streets Policy, as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to adopt the Complete Streets Policy, as presented. Seconded. VOTE 3-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Approve the opt-out and reduction fees applications for Curbside Billing FY24 in the amount of $1702.32
To approve the opt-out and reduction fees applications for Curbside Billing FY24 in the amount of $1702.32
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to approve the opt-out and reduction fees applications for Curbside Billing FY24 in the amount of $1702.32. Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Rescind previous vote of changing the number of COA Board Members from nine to seven
To rescind previous vote of changing the number of COA Board Members from nine to seven
From the minutes
“Mr. Slavin moved to rescind previous vote of changing the number of COA Board Members from nine to seven. Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Authorize the Chair to send a letter to the Cannabis Commission, objecting to the cancellation of impact fees, as well as the loss of local control, as proposed by draft regulations
To authorize the Chair to send a letter to the Cannabis Commission, objecting to the cancellation of impact fees, as well as the loss of local control, as proposed by draft regulations
From the minutes
“Mr. Slavin moved to authorize the Chair to send a letter to the Cannabis Commission, objecting to the cancellation of impact fees, as well as the loss of local control, as proposed by draft regulations. Seconded. VOTE 3-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Approve the July 18, 2023 meeting minutes
To approve the July 18, 2023 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to approve the July 18, 2023 meeting minutes. Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.. Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-0 (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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