MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 20, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
Appoint Rich Wolverton as a Member to the Library Board of Trustees - term to expire June 30, 2027
To appoint Rich Wolverton as a Member to the Library Board of Trustees - term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Rich Wolverton as a Member to the Library Board of Trustees - term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside- yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
The entire document provided by Bond counsel regarding the sale of $2,825,000 General Obligation Bonds for sewer repair, which contained many items, and moved to approve
The entire document provided by Bond counsel regarding the sale of $2,825,000 General Obligation Bonds for sewer repair, which contained many items, and moved to approve
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick read into the record the entire document provided by Bond counsel regarding the sale of $2,825,000 General Obligation Bonds for sewer repair, which contained many items, and moved to approve. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Confirm the vote, previously voted under 48 hour business on 1/23/24, to approve supporting the Trails Grant application for Wareham Land Trust property on Main Street
To confirm the vote, previously voted under 48 hour business on 1/23/24, to approve supporting the Trails Grant application for Wareham Land Trust property on Main Street
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to confirm the vote, previously voted under 48 hour business on 1/23/24, to approve supporting the Trails Grant application for Wareham Land Trust property on Main Street. 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 for $20,000.00 from the Wareham Library Foundation to be used for salaries for part-time employees at the Wareham Free Library
To accept a donation for $20,000.00 from the Wareham Library Foundation to be used for salaries for part-time employees at the Wareham Free Library
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to accept a donation for $20,000.00 from the Wareham Library Foundation to be used for salaries for part-time employees at the Wareham Free Library. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick- yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Continue the closure of the harvesting of smelt by net in the Weweantic River, for a five year period
To continue the closure of the harvesting of smelt by net in the Weweantic River, for a five year period
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to continue the closure of the harvesting of smelt by net in the Weweantic River, for a five year period. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Execute the employment agreement between the Town of Wareham and Derek D. Sullivan
To execute the employment agreement between the Town of Wareham and Derek D. Sullivan
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to execute the employment agreement between the Town of Wareham and Derek D. Sullivan. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for 1/23/24
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for 1/23/24
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for 1/23/24. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for 2/6/24
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for 2/6/24
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for 2/6/24. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Select Board Executive Meeting Minutes for 2/6/24, with correction and to release
To approve the Select Board Executive Meeting Minutes for 2/6/24, with correction and to release
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Select Board Executive Meeting Minutes for 2/6/24, with correction and to release. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Slavin- yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. 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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