MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 7, 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
Approve new Constable appointment for Ronald Spear term to expire June 30, 2026 (pending all background check approvals)
To approve new Constable appointment for Ronald Spear term to expire June 30, 2026 (pending all background check approvals)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve new Constable appointment for Ronald Spear term to expire June 30, 2026 (pending all background check approvals). Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin- yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
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. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-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. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Authorize the Chair to sign a program amendment document, to create a line item for the Bayview Park Sidewalk project under the FY 2021 Grant, so that the excess funds can be assigned to the project
To authorize the Chair to sign a program amendment document, to create a line item for the Bayview Park Sidewalk project under the FY 2021 Grant, so that the excess funds can be assigned to the project
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to authorize the Chair to sign a program amendment document, to create a line item for the Bayview Park Sidewalk project under the FY 2021 Grant, so that the excess funds can be assigned to the project. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve temporary signs for Wareham Historical Society Antique Fair, July 4, 2024
To approve temporary signs for Wareham Historical Society Antique Fair, July 4, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve temporary signs for Wareham Historical Society Antique Fair, July 4, 2024. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve temporary signs for Wareham Clergy Association, May 19, 2024
To approve temporary signs for Wareham Clergy Association, May 19, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve temporary signs for Wareham Clergy Association, May 19, 2024. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed ride on October 6, 2024, pending approval of all departments
To approve the Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed ride on October 6, 2024, pending approval of all departments
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed ride on October 6, 2024, pending approval of all departments. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Issue an Annual Entertainment License, weekdays only, under the provisions of Chapter 140 section 183A, for the year 2024 to Traci Lapanna, d/b/a STELLA MARIS YOGA & WELLNESS, 7 Elm Street, Wareham
To to issue an Annual Entertainment License, weekdays only, under the provisions of Chapter 140 section 183A, for the year 2024 to Traci Lapanna, d/b/a STELLA MARIS YOGA & WELLNESS, 7 Elm Street, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to to issue an Annual Entertainment License, weekdays only, under the provisions of Chapter 140 section 183A, for the year 2024 to Traci Lapanna, d/b/a STELLA MARIS YOGA & WELLNESS, 7 Elm Street, Wareham. Subject to receiving all department approvals and required paperwork. Seconded. Roll Cail: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin- yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Accept a cash donation to the Council on Aging for $100.00 from Tony and Julie Gomes
To accept a cash donation to the Council on Aging for $100.00 from Tony and Julie Gomes
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to accept a cash donation to the Council on Aging for $100.00 from Tony and Julie Gomes. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the opt-out and reduction fees applications for Curbside Billing FY24 in the amount of $2,065.84
To approve the opt-out and reduction fees applications for Curbside Billing FY24 in the amount of $2,065.84
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the opt-out and reduction fees applications for Curbside Billing FY24 in the amount of $2,065.84. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
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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