MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 17, 2023
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Jared S. Chadwick, Ronald S. Besse, Alan H. Slavin, Patricia A. Wurts
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Carolyn McClure as a Member to the Council on Aging - term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint Carolyn McClure as a Member to the Council on Aging - term to expire June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Carolyn McClure as a Member to the Council on Aging - term to expire June 30, 2024. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Open the hearing
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to open the hearing. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Grant a new Class II License, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws, to Al Auto Unlimited LLC, d/b/a/ A1 Auto Unlimited LLC at 58 Sandwich Road,...
To grant a new Class II License, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws, to Al Auto Unlimited LLC, d/b/a/ A1 Auto Unlimited LLC at 58 Sandwich Road, Wareham MA 02571, with the stipulation that there be no display of vehicles out front, and that the applicant double check with the building inspector for need of a site plan
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to grant a new Class II License, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws, to Al Auto Unlimited LLC, d/b/a/ A1 Auto Unlimited LLC at 58 Sandwich Road, Wareham MA 02571, with the stipulation that there be no display of vehicles out front, and that the applicant double check with the building inspector for need of a site plan. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to close the hearing. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve a donation in the amount of $2500 from Reign Car Wash LLC to the Police Department
To approve a donation in the amount of $2500 from Reign Car Wash LLC to the Police Department
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve a donation in the amount of $2500 from Reign Car Wash LLC to the Police Department. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Wareham Village Association (Christmas Parade) Use of Town Property application for 12/2/23
To approve the Wareham Village Association (Christmas Parade) Use of Town Property application for 12/2/23
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Wareham Village Association (Christmas Parade) Use of Town Property application for 12/2/23. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Deny Wareham Committee for the Homeless 5K Walk/Run Use of Town Property application for 12/2/23, with a rain date of 12/3/23
To deny Wareham Committee for the Homeless 5K Walk/Run Use of Town Property application for 12/2/23, with a rain date of 12/3/23
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to deny Wareham Committee for the Homeless 5K Walk/Run Use of Town Property application for 12/2/23, with a rain date of 12/3/23. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the opt-out and reduction fees applications for Curbside Billing FY24 in the amount of $5,234.99
To approve the opt-out and reduction fees applications for Curbside Billing FY24 in the amount of $5,234.99
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the opt-out and reduction fees applications for Curbside Billing FY24 in the amount of $5,234.99. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Recommend favorable action on Article 5 - Union Contracts
To recommend favorable action on Article 5 - Union Contracts
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Whiteside moved to recommend favorable action on Article 5 - Union Contracts. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Whiteside)
Reconsider votes on Article 26 - Construction Cost for WPCF Projects - Clarifier and Headworks Upgrades
To reconsider votes on Article 26 - Construction Cost for WPCF Projects - Clarifier and Headworks Upgrades
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Whiteside moved to reconsider votes on Article 26 - Construction Cost for WPCF Projects - Clarifier and Headworks Upgrades Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Whiteside)
For favorable action on Article 26 - Construction Cost for WPCF Projects - Clarifier and Headworks Upgrades
For favorable action on Article 26 - Construction Cost for WPCF Projects - Clarifier and Headworks Upgrades
Yes: Whiteside, WurtsNo: Besse, ChadwickAbstained: Slavin
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved for favorable action on Article 26 - Construction Cost for WPCF Projects - Clarifier and Headworks Upgrades Seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-no, Mr. Slavin-abstain, Mr. Chadwick-no, Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes. VOTE: 2-2-1.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reconsider votes on Article 14 - Easement Agreement with NStar-Eversource/Hammond School
To reconsider votes on Article 14 - Easement Agreement with NStar-Eversource/Hammond School
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Whiteside moved to reconsider votes on Article 14 - Easement Agreement with NStar-Eversource/Hammond School. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Whiteside)
For favorable action on Article 14 - Easement Agreement with NStar-Eversource/Hammond School
For favorable action on Article 14 - Easement Agreement with NStar-Eversource/Hammond School
Yes: Besse, Slavin, Whiteside, WurtsNo: Chadwick
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved for favorable action on Article 14 - Easement Agreement with NStar-Eversource/Hammond School. Seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Mr. Chadwick-no, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-1-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of 9/26/23
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of 9/26/23
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of 9/26/23. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve and release the Select Board Executive Meeting Minutes of 10/10/23
To approve and release the Select Board Executive Meeting Minutes of 10/10/23
From the minutes
“Mr. Chadwick moved to approve and release the Select Board Executive Meeting Minutes of 10/10/23. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Slavin moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (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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