MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 19, 2024
29 recorded votes, 2 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
Open the hearing
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to open the hearing. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to close the hearing. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Grant renewal of Shellfish Grant No. W-2 for 10 years, term to expire April 16, 2034
To grant renewal of Shellfish Grant No. W-2 for 10 years, term to expire April 16, 2034
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to grant renewal of Shellfish Grant No. W-2 for 10 years, term to expire April 16, 2034. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Grant all Seasonal Common Victualler All Alcohol Liquor Licenses as listed on the agenda, 8a i-iii
To grant all Seasonal Common Victualler All Alcohol Liquor Licenses as listed on the agenda, 8a i-iii
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to grant all Seasonal Common Victualler All Alcohol Liquor Licenses as listed on the agenda, 8a i-iii. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4- 0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Grant all Seasonal Common Victualler Wine & Malt Liquor Licenses as listed on the agenda, 8b i-ii
To grant all Seasonal Common Victualler Wine & Malt Liquor Licenses as listed on the agenda, 8b i-ii
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to grant all Seasonal Common Victualler Wine & Malt Liquor Licenses as listed on the agenda, 8b i-ii. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Grant all Year Round Common Victualler Licenses as listed on the agenda, 8c i-iv
To grant all Year Round Common Victualler Licenses as listed on the agenda, 8c i-iv
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to grant all Year Round Common Victualler Licenses as listed on the agenda, 8c i-iv. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside- yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Grant Season Package Store All Alcohol Liquor Licenses as listed on the agenda, 8f i-ii
To grant Season Package Store All Alcohol Liquor Licenses as listed on the agenda, 8f i-ii
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to grant Season Package Store All Alcohol Liquor Licenses as listed on the agenda, 8f i-ii. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Kayak Poker Run event, Shellpoint lot/Beach on June 29, 2024, pending all department approvals and permission of the Town Administrator
To approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Kayak Poker Run event, Shellpoint lot/Beach on June 29, 2024, pending all department approvals and permission of the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Kayak Poker Run event, Shellpoint lot/Beach on June 29, 2024, pending all department approvals and permission of the Town Administrator. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Onset Summer of Love Concert Series event, Wednesday nights at the Bandshell June 26 through August 28, 2024
To approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Onset Summer of Love Concert Series event, Wednesday nights at the Bandshell June 26 through August 28, 2024. Rain location would be at the Onset VFW. Pending all department approvals and permission of the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Onset Summer of Love Concert Series event, Wednesday nights at the Bandshell June 26 through August 28, 2024. Rain location would be at the Onset VFW. Pending all department approvals and permission of the Town Administrator. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Wareham Celebrates Pride event at Bayview Park on June 1, 2024, rain date June 2, 2024
To approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Wareham Celebrates Pride event at Bayview Park on June 1, 2024, rain date June 2, 2024. Pending all department approvals and permission of the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Wareham Celebrates Pride event at Bayview Park on June 1, 2024, rain date June 2, 2024. Pending all department approvals and permission of the Town Administrator. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin- yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Blessing of Fleet event, Onset Pier on July 6, 2024
To approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Blessing of Fleet event, Onset Pier on July 6, 2024. Rain date July 7, 2024, Pending all department approvals and permission of the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Blessing of Fleet event, Onset Pier on July 6, 2024. Rain date July 7, 2024, Pending all department approvals and permission of the Town Administrator. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Family Beach Day event, Onset Beach, west of Pier on July 13, 2024
To approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Family Beach Day event, Onset Beach, west of Pier on July 13, 2024. Rain date July 14, 2024. Pending all department approvals and permission of the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Family Beach Day event, Onset Beach, west of Pier on July 13, 2024. Rain date July 14, 2024. Pending all department approvals and permission of the Town Administrator. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Chalk Fest event, Prospect Park/Bandshell on August 17, 2024
To approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Chalk Fest event, Prospect Park/Bandshell on August 17, 2024. Rain date August 18, 2024. Pending all department approvals and permission of the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Onset Bay Association application for the Chalk Fest event, Prospect Park/Bandshell on August 17, 2024. Rain date August 18, 2024. Pending all department approvals and permission of the Town Administrator. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Church of the Good Shepherd application for the Wareham Walks for the Homeless event on May 19, 2024
To approve the Church of the Good Shepherd application for the Wareham Walks for the Homeless event on May 19, 2024. Pending all department approvals
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Church of the Good Shepherd application for the Wareham Walks for the Homeless event on May 19, 2024. Pending all department approvals. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the sale of $2,975,000 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated April 5, 2024, to Fidelity Capital Markets, with the related motions read into the record...
To approve the sale of $2,975,000 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated April 5, 2024, to Fidelity Capital Markets, with the related motions read into the record (Wareham Elementary School project costs under G.L. c.70B, official statements, disclosure and tax-compliance procedures, signing of documents)
Mr. Chadwick read a set of bond motions into the record; the minutes then say "Mr. Chadwick's motion was seconded." The motion text here summarizes what he read.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick's motion was seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the proposed By-law revisions for the Special Town Meeting
To approve the proposed By-law revisions for the Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the proposed By-law revisions for the Special Town Meeting. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the two articles from the annual Spring Town Meeting and two from the Special Town Meeting
To approve the two articles from the annual Spring Town Meeting and two from the Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the two articles from the annual Spring Town Meeting and two from the Special Town Meeting. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the proposed By-law revisions
To approve the proposed By-law revisions
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the proposed By-law revisions. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the authorization of Towing Companies, Marc's Towing and Portside Towing (f/k/a Vaughn's Towing)
To approve the authorization of Towing Companies, Marc's Towing and Portside Towing (f/k/a Vaughn's Towing)
Yes: Besse, Slavin, WhitesideAbstained: Chadwick
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the authorization of Towing Companies, Marc's Towing and Portside Towing (f/k/a Vaughn's Towing). Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-abstained. VOTE: 3-0-1.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Authorize the Chair to draft a letter to the DOT requesting to remove the Indian Mound Beach sign on Cranberry Highway on the west side of Route 6/28
To authorize the Chair to draft a letter to the DOT requesting to remove the Indian Mound Beach sign on Cranberry Highway on the west side of Route 6/28
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to authorize the Chair to draft a letter to the DOT requesting to remove the Indian Mound Beach sign on Cranberry Highway on the west side of Route 6/28. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside- yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Accept a donation to the Council on Aging for $1,300.00 from the Advocates For Seniors, Inc
To accept a donation to the Council on Aging for $1,300.00 from the Advocates For Seniors, Inc
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to accept a donation to the Council on Aging for $1,300.00 from the Advocates For Seniors, Inc. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the FY2024 Second Half Year Curbside Commitment for $1,344,862.50
To approve the FY2024 Second Half Year Curbside Commitment for $1,344,862.50
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the FY2024 Second Half Year Curbside Commitment for $1,344,862.50. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the petitioned article to remove the Limit of 3 Licensed Marijuana Retailers
To approve the petitioned article to remove the Limit of 3 Licensed Marijuana Retailers
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the petitioned article to remove the Limit of 3 Licensed Marijuana Retailers. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Authorize the modification in Host Community Agreement with Doobie
To authorize the modification in Host Community Agreement with Doobie
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to authorize the modification in Host Community Agreement with Doobie. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4- 0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Authorize the modification (paragraph 10, mutual release of all claims against one another) in Host Community Agreement with Nature's Medicines, Inc
To authorize the modification (paragraph 10, mutual release of all claims against one another) in Host Community Agreement with Nature's Medicines, Inc
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to authorize the modification (paragraph 10, mutual release of all claims against one another) in Host Community Agreement with Nature's Medicines, Inc. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4- 0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Accept a $750.00 donation from the Friends of the Wareham Free Library to the Wareham Free Library
To accept a $750.00 donation from the Friends of the Wareham Free Library to the Wareham Free Library
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to accept a $750.00 donation from the Friends of the Wareham Free Library to the Wareham Free Library. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside- yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Recommend favorable action on 6, 7, 11, and 12 and to pass over 14 from the regular town meeting warrant
To recommend favorable action on 6, 7, 11, and 12 and to pass over 14 from the regular town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to recommend favorable action on 6, 7, 11, and 12 and to pass over 14 from the regular town meeting warrant. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes dated 3/5/24
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes dated 3/5/24
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes dated 3/5/24. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-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: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0.” (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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