MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 9, 2024
15 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
Every vote, in order
Appoint Mr. Slavin Clerk Pro Tem
To appoint Mr. Slavin Clerk Pro Tem
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to appoint Mr. Slavin Clerk Pro Tem. Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Approve the application from National Marine Life Center for Annual polar plunge on February 4, 2024
To approve the application from National Marine Life Center for Annual polar plunge on February 4, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to approve the application from National Marine Life Center for Annual polar plunge on February 4, 2024. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Approve the application from Wareham Garden Club, care of Peter LaBouliere, to place signs on Town property for the Wareham Garden Club Spring Sale
To approve the application from Wareham Garden Club, care of Peter LaBouliere, to place signs on Town property for the Wareham Garden Club Spring Sale
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to approve the application from Wareham Garden Club, care of Peter LaBouliere, to place signs on Town property for the Wareham Garden Club Spring Sale. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Whiteside- yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Accept a cash gift in the amount of $89 from Wareham Pediatrics to the Wareham Free Library
To accept a cash gift in the amount of $89 from Wareham Pediatrics to the Wareham Free Library
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to accept a cash gift in the amount of $89 from Wareham Pediatrics to the Wareham Free Library. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Accept an anonymous $1,000 gift to the Wareham Free Library
To accept an anonymous $1,000 gift to the Wareham Free Library
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to accept an anonymous $1,000 gift to the Wareham Free Library. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
NOT hold a Special Election to fill the Select Board vacancy
To NOT hold a Special Election to fill the Select Board vacancy
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to NOT hold a Special Election to fill the Select Board vacancy. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Approve the 2024 contract between the Town and the Town of Lakeville, for the Lakeville Animal Shelter
To approve the 2024 contract between the Town and the Town of Lakeville, for the Lakeville Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to approve the 2024 contract between the Town and the Town of Lakeville, for the Lakeville Animal Shelter. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Approve Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant
To approve Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to approve Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 3- 0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Approve the Process for Calling a Town Meeting for the 2024 Annual Spring Town Meeting
To approve the Process for Calling a Town Meeting for the 2024 Annual Spring Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to approve the Process for Calling a Town Meeting for the 2024 Annual Spring Town Meeting. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Whiteside- yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Continue the Senior Citizen Tax Work- off program, with a limit of $1,200 per household
To continue the Senior Citizen Tax Work- off program, with a limit of $1,200 per household
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to continue the Senior Citizen Tax Work- off program, with a limit of $1,200 per household. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for 12/12/23
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for 12/12/23
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for 12/12/23. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for 12/19/23
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for 12/19/23
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for 12/19/23. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Approve and hold the Select Board Executive Meeting Minutes for 12/19/23
To approve and hold the Select Board Executive Meeting Minutes for 12/19/23
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to approve and hold the Select Board Executive Meeting Minutes for 12/19/23. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Release the Select Board Executive Meeting Minutes for 3/15/18, 10/22/19, 1/19/21, 2/2/21, 2/9/21, 7/20/21, 7/27/21, 9/9/21, 11/2/21, 11/10/21, 11/23/21, 12/7/21, 12/14/21, 1/4/22, 2/8/22, 2/15/22...
To release the Select Board Executive Meeting Minutes for 3/15/18, 10/22/19, 1/19/21, 2/2/21, 2/9/21, 7/20/21, 7/27/21, 9/9/21, 11/2/21, 11/10/21, 11/23/21, 12/7/21, 12/14/21, 1/4/22, 2/8/22, 2/15/22 7/12/22, 9/19/23, 10/10/23
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to release the Select Board Executive Meeting Minutes for 3/15/18, 10/22/19, 1/19/21, 2/2/21, 2/9/21, 7/20/21, 7/27/21, 9/9/21, 11/2/21, 11/10/21, 11/23/21, 12/7/21, 12/14/21, 1/4/22, 2/8/22, 2/15/22 7/12/22, 9/19/23, 10/10/23. Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Slavin)
Go into Executive session
To go into Executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to go into Executive session. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes. 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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