MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 4, 2024
33 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Jared S. Chadwick, Sarah Corbitt, Sherry Quirk
Absent: Ronald S. Besse
Every vote, in order
Reappoint Lynn Wheatley Beaupre to the Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Lynn Wheatley Beaupre to the Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Lynn Wheatley Beaupre to the Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Carolyn McClure to the Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Carolyn McClure to the Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Carolyn McClure to the Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Paulajean O'Neill as a member to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Paulajean O'Neill as a member to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Paulajean O'Neill as a member to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Sandra Slavin as a member to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Sandra Slavin as a member to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Sandra Slavin as a member to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Call; Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Denise Schulz as an associate to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2025
To reappoint Denise Schulz as an associate to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Denise Schulz as an associate to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2025. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Linda Gay as citizen-at- large to the Community Events Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Linda Gay as citizen-at- large to the Community Events Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Linda Gay as citizen-at- large to the Community Events Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Kevin Costa as citizen-at- large to the Community Events Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Kevin Costa as citizen-at- large to the Community Events Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Kevin Costa as citizen-at- large to the Community Events Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Troy Larson as a member of to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2029
To reappoint Troy Larson as a member of to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Troy Larson as a member of to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2029. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-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. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-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. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Add language to the conditions of the permit that would enable the Select Board to increase earth removal fees from time to time, consistent with the Town Bylaws
To add language to the conditions of the permit that would enable the Select Board to increase earth removal fees from time to time, consistent with the Town Bylaws
Yes: QuirkNo: Chadwick, Corbitt, Whiteside
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Quirk moved to add language to the conditions of the permit that would enable the Select Board to increase earth removal fees from time to time, consistent with the Town Bylaws. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-Yes, Ms. Corbitt- no, Mr. Chadwick-no, Ms. Whiteside-no. VOTE: 1-3-0.” (Motion: Quirk)
Renew Highland, Inc. Earth Removal license (July 2, 2024 through July 2, 2027)
To renew Highland, Inc. Earth Removal license (July 2, 2024 through July 2, 2027)
Yes: Chadwick, Corbitt, WhitesideNo: Quirk
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to renew Highland, Inc. Earth Removal license (July 2, 2024 through July 2, 2027). Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-no, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 3-1-0 (Ms. Quirk.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Open the hearing
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to open the hearing. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Authorize the Chair to send the letter read into the record to all appropriate authorities, politicians and government agencies
To authorize the Chair to send the letter read into the record to all appropriate authorities, politicians and government agencies
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to authorize the Chair to send the letter read into the record to all appropriate authorities, politicians and government agencies. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve a permit and road closure for the Parkwood Beach Association Sing-Along and Food Truck event on July 3, 2024, pending all department approvals
To approve a permit and road closure for the Parkwood Beach Association Sing-Along and Food Truck event on July 3, 2024, pending all department approvals
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve a permit and road closure for the Parkwood Beach Association Sing-Along and Food Truck event on July 3, 2024, pending all department approvals. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve a permit and road closure for the Parkwood Beach Association Beach Party event on August 10, 2024, pending all department approvals
To approve a permit and road closure for the Parkwood Beach Association Beach Party event on August 10, 2024, pending all department approvals
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve a permit and road closure for the Parkwood Beach Association Beach Party event on August 10, 2024, pending all department approvals. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve a permit and road closure for the Parkwood Beach Association Block Dance application on Friday, August 30, 2024, pending all department approvals
To approve a permit and road closure for the Parkwood Beach Association Block Dance application on Friday, August 30, 2024, pending all department approvals
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve a permit and road closure for the Parkwood Beach Association Block Dance application on Friday, August 30, 2024, pending all department approvals. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Accept a donation to the Wareham Free Library in memory of Pauline Thomas for $25.00 from Candee Seeley
To accept a donation to the Wareham Free Library in memory of Pauline Thomas for $25.00 from Candee Seeley
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to accept a donation to the Wareham Free Library in memory of Pauline Thomas for $25.00 from Candee Seeley. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Accept a donation to the Spinney Library for $1,000.00 from the Friends of the Wareham Free Library
To accept a donation to the Spinney Library for $1,000.00 from the Friends of the Wareham Free Library
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to accept a donation to the Spinney Library for $1,000.00 from the Friends of the Wareham Free Library. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Accept a donation to the Police Department DARE Program for $1,500.00 from the Ashley Faye Amado Memorial Fund
To accept a donation to the Police Department DARE Program for $1,500.00 from the Ashley Faye Amado Memorial Fund
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to accept a donation to the Police Department DARE Program for $1,500.00 from the Ashley Faye Amado Memorial Fund. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Establish fees, $25.00, for a One Day Wine & Malt Liquor License (For profit businesses)
To establish fees, $25.00, for a One Day Wine & Malt Liquor License (For profit businesses)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to establish fees, $25.00, for a One Day Wine & Malt Liquor License (For profit businesses). Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick- yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Establish fees, $10.00, for a One Day Wine & Malt Liquor License (For non- profit businesses)
To establish fees, $10.00, for a One Day Wine & Malt Liquor License (For non- profit businesses)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to establish fees, $10.00, for a One Day Wine & Malt Liquor License (For non- profit businesses). Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Establish fees, $25.00, for a One Day All Alcohol Liquor License (Non-Profit only)
To establish fees, $25.00, for a One Day All Alcohol Liquor License (Non-Profit only)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to establish fees, $25.00, for a One Day All Alcohol Liquor License (Non-Profit only). Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Establish fees, $50.00, for a One Day Entertainment License
To establish fees, $50.00, for a One Day Entertainment License
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to establish fees, $50.00, for a One Day Entertainment License. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms, Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Name Judith Whiteside to the Plymouth County Advisory Board
To name Judith Whiteside to the Plymouth County Advisory Board
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to name Judith Whiteside to the Plymouth County Advisory Board. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
For confirmatory vote for temporary sign permit for the Oyster Festival that was held on 5/26/24, and voted on 5/21/24, under 24-hour business
For confirmatory vote for temporary sign permit for the Oyster Festival that was held on 5/26/24, and voted on 5/21/24, under 24-hour business
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved for confirmatory vote for temporary sign permit for the Oyster Festival that was held on 5/26/24, and voted on 5/21/24, under 24-hour business. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Establish a bylaw review committee, under section 8.4 of the Wareham Home Rule Charter
To establish a bylaw review committee, under section 8.4 of the Wareham Home Rule Charter
The minutes give the result as "3-0-0 (done with 3 members)", but the roll call reads: Sherry Quirk yes, Sarah Corbitt yes, Jared S. Chadwick yes, Judith Whiteside yes. The names and the count do not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to establish a bylaw review committee, under section 8.4 of the Wareham Home Rule Charter. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (done with 3 members).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Vote for the new liaison assignments as read into the record
To vote for the new liaison assignments as read into the record
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to vote for the new liaison assignments as read into the record. seconded. roll call: Ms. quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
For Select Board to write a letter of support for a grant application for One Stop Program from the Commonwealth
For Select Board to write a letter of support for a grant application for One Stop Program from the Commonwealth
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved for Select Board to write a letter of support for a grant application for One Stop Program from the Commonwealth. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4- 0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
For Judith Whiteside to be Chair of the Select Board
For Judith Whiteside to be Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Corbitt moved for Judith Whiteside to be Chair of the Select Board. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
For Jared Chadwick to be Clerk of the Select Board
For Jared Chadwick to be Clerk of the Select Board
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Corbitt moved for Jared Chadwick to be Clerk of the Select Board. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 5/21/24
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 5/21/24
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 5/21/24. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-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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