MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 26, 2023
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Ronald S. Besse, Alan H. Slavin, Patricia A. Wurts
Absent: Jared S. Chadwick
Every vote, in order
Approve Patricia Wurts as Clerk Pro Tem
To approve Patricia Wurts as Clerk Pro Tem
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Whiteside moved to approve Patricia Wurts as Clerk Pro Tem. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Reopen the hearing to authorize the keeping, storage and sale of diesel fuel and motor oil, 25,000 gallons AST and 500 motor oil drums
To reopen the hearing to authorize the keeping, storage and sale of diesel fuel and motor oil, 25,000 gallons AST and 500 motor oil drums
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to reopen the hearing to authorize the keeping, storage and sale of diesel fuel and motor oil, 25,000 gallons AST and 500 motor oil drums. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to close the hearing. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Grant license
To grant license
Yes: Besse, Slavin, WhitesideAbstained: Wurts
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to grant license. Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-1 (Ms. Wurts abstained).” (Motion: Wurts)
Approve a One Day Special Event Permit for Onset Beach Patio & Grille for 10/21/23 (rain date 10/22/23) from 11:00am-6:00pm
To approve a One Day Special Event Permit for Onset Beach Patio & Grille for 10/21/23 (rain date 10/22/23) from 11:00am-6:00pm
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to approve a One Day Special Event Permit for Onset Beach Patio & Grille for 10/21/23 (rain date 10/22/23) from 11:00am-6:00pm. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Approve the Veteran's Day Parade use request
To approve the Veteran's Day Parade use request
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to approve the Veteran's Day Parade use request. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Approve the Harvest Moon Festival be held on the weekend of September 30, 2023, if rained out as originally scheduled
To approve the Harvest Moon Festival be held on the weekend of September 30, 2023, if rained out as originally scheduled
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to approve the Harvest Moon Festival be held on the weekend of September 30, 2023, if rained out as originally scheduled. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Appoint Derek Sullivan Custodian of the September 27" Auction
To appoint Derek Sullivan Custodian of the September 27" Auction
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to appoint Derek Sullivan Custodian of the September 27" Auction. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Authorize Derek Sullivan to file necessary documents in regards to Water Pollution Abatement Trust Fund
To authorize Derek Sullivan to file necessary documents in regards to Water Pollution Abatement Trust Fund
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to authorize Derek Sullivan to file necessary documents in regards to Water Pollution Abatement Trust Fund. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Vote on Municipal Aggregation Guidelines and Legislation
To vote on Municipal Aggregation Guidelines and Legislation
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to vote on Municipal Aggregation Guidelines and Legislation. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Approve union contract: Wareham Communication Officers Union NEPBA
To approve union contract: Wareham Communication Officers Union NEPBA
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to approve union contract: Wareham Communication Officers Union NEPBA. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Authorize the Chair to send a letter to the Commonwealth regarding the housing placement at the Atlantic Motel
To authorize the Chair to send a letter to the Commonwealth regarding the housing placement at the Atlantic Motel
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to authorize the Chair to send a letter to the Commonwealth regarding the housing placement at the Atlantic Motel. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Approve the minutes of September 12, 2023, and September 19, 2023
To approve the minutes of September 12, 2023, and September 19, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to approve the minutes of September 12, 2023, and September 19, 2023, seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Approve and HOLD the Executive Session minutes of September 19, 2023
To approve and HOLD the Executive Session minutes of September 19, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to approve and HOLD the Executive Session minutes of September 19, 2023, seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to adjourn, Seconded. Vote: 4-0-0 (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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