MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 16, 2024
20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Jared S. Chadwick, Alan H. Slavin
Absent: Ronald S. Besse
Every vote, in order
Renew the Second Hand Dealer license for A.J. Marks, 3203 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham
To renew the Second Hand Dealer license for A.J. Marks, 3203 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew the Second Hand Dealer license for A.J. Marks, 3203 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Clam Shack Antiques, 3249 Cranberry Highway, Buzzards Bay
To renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Clam Shack Antiques, 3249 Cranberry Highway, Buzzards Bay. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Clam Shack Antiques, 3249 Cranberry Highway, Buzzards Bay. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Church of the Good Shepherd, 74 High Street, Wareham
To renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Church of the Good Shepherd, 74 High Street, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Church of the Good Shepherd, 74 High Street, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Cranberry Flea Market, 3065 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham
To renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Cranberry Flea Market, 3065 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Cranberry Flea Market, 3065 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Renew the Second Hand Dealer license for First Congregational Church, 11 Gibbs Ave, Wareham
To renew the Second Hand Dealer license for First Congregational Church, 11 Gibbs Ave, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew the Second Hand Dealer license for First Congregational Church, 11 Gibbs Ave, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Game Stop, 2421 Cranberry Highway, Wareham
To renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Game Stop, 2421 Cranberry Highway, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Game Stop, 2421 Cranberry Highway, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside- yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Gateway Gold & Pawn, 261 Main Street, Wareham
To renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Gateway Gold & Pawn, 261 Main Street, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Gateway Gold & Pawn, 261 Main Street, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Home Depot, 2994 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham
To renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Home Depot, 2994 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Home Depot, 2994 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Renew the Second Hand Dealer license for LS Computers, 239 Onset Avenue, Onset
To renew the Second Hand Dealer license for LS Computers, 239 Onset Avenue, Onset. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew the Second Hand Dealer license for LS Computers, 239 Onset Avenue, Onset. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Cail: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Siavin- yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Not Your Average Antiques, 3086 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham
To renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Not Your Average Antiques, 3086 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Not Your Average Antiques, 3086 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Renew the Second Hand Dealer license for South Coast Sport Partners, 3 Tyler Avenue, East Wareham
To renew the Second Hand Dealer license for South Coast Sport Partners, 3 Tyler Avenue, East Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew the Second Hand Dealer license for South Coast Sport Partners, 3 Tyler Avenue, East Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Renew the Second Hand Dealer license for The Friends of the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Rd, Wareham
To renew the Second Hand Dealer license for The Friends of the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Rd, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew the Second Hand Dealer license for The Friends of the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Rd, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Used Tire Warehouse, Inc., 4 Thatcher Lane Wareham
To renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Used Tire Warehouse, Inc., 4 Thatcher Lane Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Used Tire Warehouse, Inc., 4 Thatcher Lane Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Trinity Christian Church, 462 Main Street, Wareham
To renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Trinity Christian Church, 462 Main Street, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew the Second Hand Dealer license for Trinity Christian Church, 462 Main Street, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Renew the Pawnbrokers license for Gateway Gold & Pawn, 261 Main Street, Wareham
To renew the Pawnbrokers license for Gateway Gold & Pawn, 261 Main Street, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew the Pawnbrokers license for Gateway Gold & Pawn, 261 Main Street, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Renew Fortune Teller permit for Kristina Lisa Burbank
To renew Fortune Teller permit for Kristina Lisa Burbank. Term expires December 31, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew Fortune Teller permit for Kristina Lisa Burbank. Term expires December 31, 2024. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick- yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Agree to the proposed changes for the Conservation Restriction on the Mark's Cove property, and authorize the Select Board to sign the finalized document
To agree to the proposed changes for the Conservation Restriction on the Mark's Cove property, and authorize the Select Board to sign the finalized document
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to agree to the proposed changes for the Conservation Restriction on the Mark's Cove property, and authorize the Select Board to sign the finalized document. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Vote on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article recommendation S12 Sewer #1 - WPCF Aeration Blowers and Vehicles
To vote on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article recommendation S12 Sewer #1 - WPCF Aeration Blowers and Vehicles
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to vote on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article recommendation S12 Sewer #1 - WPCF Aeration Blowers and Vehicles. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Release the Executive Session Minutes of 3/26/24 and authorize the Chair to send a letter of agreement to WCTV for amendment to the contract between WCTV and the Select Board
To release the Executive Session Minutes of 3/26/24 and authorize the Chair to send a letter of agreement to WCTV for amendment to the contract between WCTV and the Select Board
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to release the Executive Session Minutes of 3/26/24 and authorize the Chair to send a letter of agreement to WCTV for amendment to the contract between WCTV and the Select Board. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
At 7:23 p.m. to go into Executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, if discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the...
At 7:23 p.m. to go into Executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, if discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body, and if the Chair so declares. The Chair declared the necessity. i. Wareham Public Employees Union 1249 of the Laborers' International Union of North America, Wareham Waste Water Treatment Plant Operators. ii. Wareham Public Employees Union 1249 of the Laborers' International Union of North America, Foreperson's Union AND To discuss strategy with respect to litigation, if discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body, and if the Chair so declares. Ciccotelli v. Wareham, et al. The Chair declared the necessity
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved at 7:23 p.m. to go into Executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, if discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body, and if the Chair so declares. The Chair declared the necessity. i. Wareham Public Employees Union 1249 of the Laborers' International Union of North America, Wareham Waste Water Treatment Plant Operators. ii. Wareham Public Employees Union 1249 of the Laborers' International Union of North America, Foreperson's Union AND To discuss strategy with respect to litigation, if discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body, and if the Chair so declares. Ciccotelli v. Wareham, et al. The Chair declared the necessity. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-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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