MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
May 21, 2024
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Jared S. Chadwick, Ronald S. Besse, Sarah Corbitt, Sherry Quirk
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Sherry Quirk arrived late, taking part remotely (7:06 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Make Mr. Besse Clerk Pro Tem
To make Mr. Besse Clerk Pro Tem
Sherry Quirk had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Corbitt moved to make Mr. Besse Clerk Pro Tem. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve temporary signs for Onset Foursquare Church's Outdoor Sunday Service(s), June 30, July 28 and August 25, 2024
To approve temporary signs for Onset Foursquare Church's Outdoor Sunday Service(s), June 30, July 28 and August 25, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to approve temporary signs for Onset Foursquare Church's Outdoor Sunday Service(s), June 30, July 28 and August 25, 2024. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Have Town Counsel review as to form and authorize Mr. Sullivan to sign on behalf of the Town
To have Town Counsel review as to form and authorize Mr. Sullivan to sign on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to have Town Counsel review as to form and authorize Mr. Sullivan to sign on behalf of the Town. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
To have Town Counsel review as to form and authorize Mr. Sullivan to sign on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to have Town Counsel review as to form and authorize Mr. Sullivan to sign on behalf of the Town. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse- yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Approve the opt-out and reduction fee applications for Curbside Billing FY24 in the amount of $456.25
To approve the opt-out and reduction fee applications for Curbside Billing FY24 in the amount of $456.25
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to approve the opt-out and reduction fee applications for Curbside Billing FY24 in the amount of $456.25. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Approve cemetery fees of $750.00 for cremains disinterment, as recommended by Cemetery Commissioners
To approve cemetery fees of $750.00 for cremains disinterment, as recommended by Cemetery Commissioners
Yes: Besse, Chadwick, Corbitt, WhitesideThe roll call does not list Sherry Quirk, who was present.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to approve cemetery fees of $750.00 for cremains disinterment, as recommended by Cemetery Commissioners. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Authorize WCTV to use the Town seal for Town business
To authorize WCTV to use the Town seal for Town business
Yes: Besse, Chadwick, Corbitt, WhitesideThe roll call does not list Sherry Quirk, who was present.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to authorize WCTV to use the Town seal for Town business. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Besse)
Authorize the Twinning Program to use the Town seal for Town business
To authorize the Twinning Program to use the Town seal for Town business
The minutes give the result as "4-0-0", but the roll call reads: Judith Whiteside yes, Sarah Corbitt yes, Jared S. Chadwick yes, Sherry Quirk yes, Ronald S. Besse yes. The names and the count do not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to authorize the Twinning Program to use the Town seal for Town business. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Besse)
Nominate one representative, Sharon Rice, to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors
To nominate one representative, Sharon Rice, to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to nominate one representative, Sharon Rice, to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Ratify the contract with Police Chief Walter W. Correia
To ratify the contract with Police Chief Walter W. Correia
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to ratify the contract with Police Chief Walter W. Correia. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Ratify the contract with Human Resources Director Dorene Allen-England
To ratify the contract with Human Resources Director Dorene Allen-England
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to ratify the contract with Human Resources Director Dorene Allen-England. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Allow the Oyster Festival to place signs and/or banners on Town Property
To allow the Oyster Festival to place signs and/or banners on Town Property
From the minutes
“Motion :Mr. Besse moved to allow the Oyster Festival to place signs and/or banners on Town Property. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside- yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 4/2/24
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 4/2/24
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 4/2/24. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick- yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 4/16/24
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 4/16/24
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 4/16/24. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick- yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Approve and hold the Executive meeting minutes for 4/16/24
To approve and hold the Executive meeting minutes for 4/16/24
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to approve and hold the Executive meeting minutes for 4/16/24. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 4/22/24
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 4/22/24
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 4/22/24. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick- yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 5/7/24
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 5/7/24
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 5/7/24. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick- yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Approve and release the Executive meeting minutes for 5/7/24
To approve and release the Executive meeting minutes for 5/7/24
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to approve and release the Executive meeting minutes for 5/7/24. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
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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