MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 6, 2024
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Jared S. Chadwick, Alan H. Slavin, Ronald S. Besse
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ronald S. Besse arrived late (7:15 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Open the 7:15 Hearing for the Application from Retrocade LLC d/b/a Retrocade, Philip M. Warren, Manager, 176 Main Street, Wareham, MA for an Annual Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages...
To open the 7:15 Hearing for the Application from Retrocade LLC d/b/a Retrocade, Philip M. Warren, Manager, 176 Main Street, Wareham, MA for an Annual Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License, under the provisions of Chapter 138 § 12 and 15A; a Common Victualler License under the provisions of Chapter 140 § 2; and an Entertainment License for weekday and Sunday Entertainment under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws for the year 2024
Ronald S. Besse had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to open the 7:15 Hearing for the Application from Retrocade LLC d/b/a Retrocade, Philip M. Warren, Manager, 176 Main Street, Wareham, MA for an Annual Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License, under the provisions of Chapter 138 § 12 and 15A; a Common Victualler License under the provisions of Chapter 140 § 2; and an Entertainment License for weekday and Sunday Entertainment under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws for the year 2024. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Close the Hearing for the Application from Retrocade LLC d/b/a Retrocade, Philip M. Warren, Manager, 176 Main Street, Wareham, MA for an Annual Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License,...
To close the Hearing for the Application from Retrocade LLC d/b/a Retrocade, Philip M. Warren, Manager, 176 Main Street, Wareham, MA for an Annual Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License, under the provisions of Chapter 138 § 12 and 15A; a Common Victualler License under the provisions of Chapter 140 § 2; and an Entertainment License for weekday and Sunday Entertainment under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws for the year 2024, subject to receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy, and the required department signoff
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to close the Hearing for the Application from Retrocade LLC d/b/a Retrocade, Philip M. Warren, Manager, 176 Main Street, Wareham, MA for an Annual Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License, under the provisions of Chapter 138 § 12 and 15A; a Common Victualler License under the provisions of Chapter 140 § 2; and an Entertainment License for weekday and Sunday Entertainment under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws for the year 2024, subject to receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy, and the required department signoff. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous,.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Open the 7:25 Hearing for the Application from Warren's Harborview LLC d/b/a Warren's Harborview, Philip M. Warren, Manager, 59 Main Street, Wareham, MA for an Annual Common Victualler All...
To open the 7:25 Hearing for the Application from Warren's Harborview LLC d/b/a Warren's Harborview, Philip M. Warren, Manager, 59 Main Street, Wareham, MA for an Annual Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License, under the provisions of Chapter 138 § 12 and 15A; a Common Victualler License under the provisions of Chapter 140 § 2; and an Entertainment License for weekday and Sunday Entertainment under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws for the year 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to open the 7:25 Hearing for the Application from Warren's Harborview LLC d/b/a Warren's Harborview, Philip M. Warren, Manager, 59 Main Street, Wareham, MA for an Annual Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License, under the provisions of Chapter 138 § 12 and 15A; a Common Victualler License under the provisions of Chapter 140 § 2; and an Entertainment License for weekday and Sunday Entertainment under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws for the year 2024. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Close the Hearing for the Application from Warren's Harborview LLC d/b/a Warren's Harborview, Philip M. Warren, Manager, 59 Main Street, Wareham, MA for an Annual Common Victualler All Alcoholic...
To close the Hearing for the Application from Warren's Harborview LLC d/b/a Warren's Harborview, Philip M. Warren, Manager, 59 Main Street, Wareham, MA for an Annual Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License, under the provisions of Chapter 138 § 12 and 15A; a Common Victualler License under the provisions of Chapter 140 § 2; and an Entertainment License for weekday and Sunday Entertainment under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws for the year 2024, subject to receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy, and the required department signoff
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to close the Hearing for the Application from Warren's Harborview LLC d/b/a Warren's Harborview, Philip M. Warren, Manager, 59 Main Street, Wareham, MA for an Annual Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License, under the provisions of Chapter 138 § 12 and 15A; a Common Victualler License under the provisions of Chapter 140 § 2; and an Entertainment License for weekday and Sunday Entertainment under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws for the year 2024, subject to receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy, and the required department signoff. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve an application from Robert Brady, Jr. for a One-Day Liquor License on May 26, 2024 to the Wareham Oyster Festival, Inc., at Pezzoli Square
To approve an application from Robert Brady, Jr. for a One-Day Liquor License on May 26, 2024 to the Wareham Oyster Festival, Inc., at Pezzoli Square
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve an application from Robert Brady, Jr. for a One-Day Liquor License on May 26, 2024 to the Wareham Oyster Festival, Inc., at Pezzoli Square. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Accept a donation from Advocates for Wareham Seniors, Inc. to the Council on Aging for $728.30
To accept a donation from Advocates for Wareham Seniors, Inc. to the Council on Aging for $728.30
Ronald S. Besse had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to accept a donation from Advocates for Wareham Seniors, Inc. to the Council on Aging for $728.30. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous, Mr. Besse not yet in attendance).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the opt-out and reduction fees applications for Curbside Billing FY24 for $911.60
To approve the opt-out and reduction fees applications for Curbside Billing FY24 for $911.60
Ronald S. Besse had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the opt-out and reduction fees applications for Curbside Billing FY24 for $911.60. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. Seconded. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous, Mr..” (Motion: Chadwick)
Keep the CPA tax rate at 3%
To keep the CPA tax rate at 3%
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to keep the CPA tax rate at 3%, seconded. Roll call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick -yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Amend Town Bylaw, Division 1, Article IV, Sec.5, to reduce the number of Finance Committee members from nine to seven
To amend Town Bylaw, Division 1, Article IV, Sec.5, to reduce the number of Finance Committee members from nine to seven
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to amend Town Bylaw, Division 1, Article IV, Sec.5, to reduce the number of Finance Committee members from nine to seven. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Recommend amendment to the Town of Wareham Charter, Section 5-3
To recommend amendment to the Town of Wareham Charter, Section 5-3. The Board discussed the benefit of amending the Charter to require the budget be presented by February 28", from January 25th
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to recommend amendment to the Town of Wareham Charter, Section 5-3. The Board discussed the benefit of amending the Charter to require the budget be presented by February 28", from January 25th, Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the revised Recycling Policy for the Town of Wareham
To approve the revised Recycling Policy for the Town of Wareham
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the revised Recycling Policy for the Town of Wareham. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Hold 2024 Annual Spring Town Meeting and Town Election, and to post Notice of Intent
To hold 2024 Annual Spring Town Meeting and Town Election, and to post Notice of Intent
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to hold 2024 Annual Spring Town Meeting and Town Election, and to post Notice of Intent. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. Seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Go into Executive session
To go into Executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to go into Executive session. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
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