MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 29, 2023
26 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Jared S. Chadwick, Alan H. Slavin, Patricia A. Wurts, Ronald S. Besse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Andrew Gallagher, term to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Andrew Gallagher, term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Andrew Gallagher, term to expire June 30, 2026, seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint Nora Bicki appointment , term to expire March 31, 2025
To appoint Nora Bicki appointment , term to expire March 31, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION : Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Nora Bicki appointment , term to expire March 31, 2025, Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint Sherry Quirk, term to expire June 30, 2024. (extension of previous appointment term)
To appoint Sherry Quirk, term to expire June 30, 2024. (extension of previous appointment term)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Sherry Quirk, term to expire June 30, 2024. (extension of previous appointment term) VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint Jilian Morton Associate Member (reappointment) term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint Jilian Morton Associate Member (reappointment) term to expire June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Jilian Morton Associate Member (reappointment) term to expire June 30, 2024, seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint Jean Connaughton Associate Member (reappointment) term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint Jean Connaughton Associate Member (reappointment) term to expire June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Jean Connaughton Associate Member (reappointment) term to expire June 30, 2024. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint James Munise to the Affordable Housing Trust, term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint James Munise, term to expire June 30, 2024
The minutes give the count (3-1-1) and name Judith Whiteside, but the names and count do not match the members present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint James Munise, term to expire June 30, 2024. Seconded. VOTE: 3-1-1 (Whiteside abstained).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint Richard Coletti to replace Marcia Rosman (Republican) term to expire March 31, 2024
To appoint Richard Coletti to replace Marcia Rosman (Republican) term to expire March 31, 2024
Yes: Besse, Chadwick, Whiteside, WurtsAbstained: Slavin
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to appoint Richard Coletti to replace Marcia Rosman (Republican) term to expire March 31, 2024. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-1 (Slavin abstained).” (Motion: Wurts)
Appoint Wendy Brogioli, non-voting, Ex Officio member, term to expire 6/30/2024
To appoint Wendy Brogioli, non-voting, Ex Officio member, term to expire 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Wendy Brogioli, non-voting, Ex Officio member, term to expire 6/30/2024. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint Jared Chadwick as a member, term to expire June 30, 2025
To appoint Jared Chadwick as a member, term to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to appoint Jared Chadwick as a member, term to expire June 30, 2025. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Appoint James Munise to the Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint James Munise, term to expire June 30, 2024
The minutes give the count (1-2-2) and name Judith Whiteside, but the names and count do not match the members present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint James Munise, term to expire June 30, 2024. Seconded. VOTE: 1-2-2 (Whiteside abstained).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Establish an Alternative Energy Committee of 7 members
To establish an Alternative Energy Committee of 7 members
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to establish an Alternative Energy Committee of 7 members. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Amend the address
To amend the address
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to amend the address. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the opt-out and reduction fee applications for Curbside Billing FY24 ($1,702.32)
To approve
The motion is written only as "moved to approve"; the agenda item is the opt-out and reduction fee applications for Curbside Billing FY24, $1,702.32.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve, seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the request as presented
To approve the request as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the request as presented. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve request as presented
To approve request as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve request as presented. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the application as submitted
To approve the application as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the application as submitted. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Authorize the Chair to send a letter of support regarding this project
To authorize the Chair to send a letter of support regarding this project
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to authorize the Chair to send a letter of support regarding this project. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Authorize 'Interfund Borrowing' from the Stabilization Fund, said funds to be repaid before the end of Fiscal Year 2024
To authorize 'Interfund Borrowing' from the Stabilization Fund, said funds to be repaid before the end of Fiscal Year 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to authorize 'Interfund Borrowing' from the Stabilization Fund, said funds to be repaid before the end of Fiscal Year 2024. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Layout out Candlepaper way, and refer to the Planning Board got recommendation
To layout out Candlepaper way, and refer to the Planning Board got recommendation
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to layout out Candlepaper way, and refer to the Planning Board got recommendation. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the application to Plymouth County, using ARPA funds for Damien's Food Pantry capital campaign
To approve the application to Plymouth County, using ARPA funds for Damien's Food Pantry capital campaign
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the application to Plymouth County, using ARPA funds for Damien's Food Pantry capital campaign. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Allow only the 3 bins currently permitted on school property
To allow only the 3 bins currently permitted on school property
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to allow only the 3 bins currently permitted on school property. Seconded. VOTE 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reinstate the tradition
To reinstate the tradition
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reinstate the tradition. Seconded. VOTE: 5- 0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Support the Town's sponsoring the Veterans Day Parade
To support the Town's sponsoring the Veterans Day Parade
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick made the motion to support the Town's sponsoring the Veterans Day Parade. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Issue a special permit to the Town for special events for the Veteran's Day Parade
To issue a special permit to the Town for special events for the Veteran's Day Parade
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to issue a special permit to the Town for special events for the Veteran's Day Parade. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Accept both sets of minutes
To accept both sets of minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to accept both sets of minutes. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to adjourn, 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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