MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 10, 2023
20 recorded votes, 4 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: Mr. Slavin moved to approve Patricia Wurts as Clerk Pro Tem. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Appoint Denise Schulz Associate Member, for a term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint Denise Schulz Associate Member, for a term to expire June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to appoint Denise Schulz Associate Member, for a term to expire June 30, 2024. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Appoint Paulajean O'Neill a Member , with term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint Paulajean O'Neill a Member , with term to expire June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to appoint Paulajean O'Neill a Member , with term to expire June 30, 2024. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Open the hearing
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to open the hearing. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to close the hearing. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Grant the transfer of stock and change in stockholders, as requested
To grant the transfer of stock and change in stockholders, as requested
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to grant the transfer of stock and change in stockholders, as requested. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Open the hearing
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to open the hearing. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Wurts moved to close the hearing. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Recommend further study
To recommend further study
The roll call lists Patricia A. Wurts twice, so individual votes are not shown. The minutes record the vote as 3-0-1.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Whiteside moved to recommend further study. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Wurts -abstain, Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts -abstain. VOTE: 3-0-1.” (Motion: Whiteside)
Recommend favorable action to Town Meeting
To recommend favorable action to Town Meeting
Yes: Whiteside, WurtsNo: BesseAbstained: Slavin
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to recommend favorable action to Town Meeting. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Mr. Besse-No, Mr. Slavin-abstained. VOTE: 2-1-1.” (Motion: Wurts)
Prorate the fees for Bebo's to be % of annual fee, as establishment will not be open until end of October
To prorate the fees for Bebo's to be % of annual fee, as establishment will not be open until end of October
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to prorate the fees for Bebo's to be % of annual fee, as establishment will not be open until end of October. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Accept the donation
To accept the donation
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to accept the donation. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Pass over articles 1 (Approve and fund FY24 Capital Plan), 2 (Transfer of available funds) and 25 (Amend section 590, Solar Energy Generation facilities)
To pass over articles 1 (Approve and fund FY24 Capital Plan), 2 (Transfer of available funds) and 25 (Amend section 590, Solar Energy Generation facilities)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to pass over articles 1 (Approve and fund FY24 Capital Plan), 2 (Transfer of available funds) and 25 (Amend section 590, Solar Energy Generation facilities) Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Recommend Favorable Action on Articles 3 (Prior Year Bills & Deficits), 4 (Peg Access Receipts Reserved for Appropriation), 6 (Harbor Services Permit Receipts Reserved for Appropriations Account...
To recommend Favorable Action on Articles 3 (Prior Year Bills & Deficits), 4 (Peg Access Receipts Reserved for Appropriation), 6 (Harbor Services Permit Receipts Reserved for Appropriations Account /Software), 7 (Harbor Services Permit Receipts Reserved for Appropriations Account/Debt Payment) and 8 (Amendment to Waterway Rules)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to recommend Favorable Action on Articles 3 (Prior Year Bills & Deficits), 4 (Peg Access Receipts Reserved for Appropriation), 6 (Harbor Services Permit Receipts Reserved for Appropriations Account /Software), 7 (Harbor Services Permit Receipts Reserved for Appropriations Account/Debt Payment) and 8 (Amendment to Waterway Rules). Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Recommend Favorable Action on Articles 13-16 13 (Delete Lottery Requirements for Town Meeting Articles), 14 (Easement Agreement with NStar-Eversource/Hammond School), 15 (Elected Constables) and...
To recommend Favorable Action on Articles 13-16 13 (Delete Lottery Requirements for Town Meeting Articles), 14 (Easement Agreement with NStar-Eversource/Hammond School), 15 (Elected Constables) and 16 (Road Commissioners)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to recommend Favorable Action on Articles 13-16 13 (Delete Lottery Requirements for Town Meeting Articles), 14 (Easement Agreement with NStar-Eversource/Hammond School), 15 (Elected Constables) and 16 (Road Commissioners). Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Recommend Favorable Action on Articles 18-24 18 (update Zoning Bylaws Section 1216.9), 19 (amend Zoning Bylaws Article 16), 20 (update Zoning Bylaws Article 3), 21 (Zoning Bylaws Article 14...
To recommend Favorable Action on Articles 18-24 18 (update Zoning Bylaws Section 1216.9), 19 (amend Zoning Bylaws Article 16), 20 (update Zoning Bylaws Article 3), 21 (Zoning Bylaws Article 14 Clarification), 22 (Clarification of Zoning Bylaws Article 15 Land Use), 23 (Amend Zoning Bylaws Articles 3 & 5 Wireless Communications) and 24 (Zoning Bylaws Article 5 Large Solar Battery Storage)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to recommend Favorable Action on Articles 18-24 18 (update Zoning Bylaws Section 1216.9), 19 (amend Zoning Bylaws Article 16), 20 (update Zoning Bylaws Article 3), 21 (Zoning Bylaws Article 14 Clarification), 22 (Clarification of Zoning Bylaws Article 15 Land Use), 23 (Amend Zoning Bylaws Articles 3 & 5 Wireless Communications) and 24 (Zoning Bylaws Article 5 Large Solar Battery Storage). Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 27 (Petitioned Article: Candle Paper Lane)
To recommend Favorable Action on Article 27 (Petitioned Article: Candle Paper Lane)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to recommend Favorable Action on Article 27 (Petitioned Article: Candle Paper Lane). Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 26 (Construction Cost for WPCF Projects - Clarifier and Headworks Upgrades)
To recommend Favorable Action on Article 26 (Construction Cost for WPCF Projects - Clarifier and Headworks Upgrades)
Yes: Whiteside, WurtsNo: BesseAbstained: Slavin
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to recommend Favorable Action on Article 26 (Construction Cost for WPCF Projects - Clarifier and Headworks Upgrades) Seconded. Roll call: Ms. Wurts-yes, Mr. Besse-no, Mr. Slavin -abstain, Ms. Whiteside -yes. VOTE: 2-1-1.” (Motion: Wurts)
Recommend Further Study on Article 28 (Petitioned Article: Gift of Bench)
To recommend Further Study on Article 28 (Petitioned Article: Gift of Bench)
Yes: Besse, Slavin, WhitesideAbstained: Wurts
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to recommend Further Study on Article 28 (Petitioned Article: Gift of Bench), seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin -yes, Ms. Wurts -abstain, Ms. Whiteside-yes VOTE: 3-0-1.” (Motion: Slavin)
Go into Executive Session for Reason 3: M.G.L. Ch. 39, §23B: To discuss strategy and conduct collective bargaining
To go into Executive Session for Reason 3: M.G.L. Ch. 39, §23B: To discuss strategy and conduct collective bargaining. To discuss strategy and conduct bargaining with non-union personnel. To discuss strategy relating to litigation, if discussion in open session will have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to go into Executive Session for Reason 3: M.G.L. Ch. 39, §23B: To discuss strategy and conduct collective bargaining. To discuss strategy and conduct bargaining with non-union personnel. To discuss strategy relating to litigation, if discussion in open session will have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body. Seconded. The Chair declared the necessity. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts)
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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