MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 18, 2024
27 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
Appoint Susan Dorry as an associate to the Board of Health Committee, term to expire June 30, 2025
To appoint Susan Dorry as an associate to the Board of Health Committee, term to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Susan Dorry as an associate to the Board of Health Committee, term to expire June 30, 2025. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint Rich Wolverton as a member to the Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire upon completion of contract negotiations
To appoint Rich Wolverton as a member to the Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire upon completion of contract negotiations
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Rich Wolverton as a member to the Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire upon completion of contract negotiations. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint Steven Ruiz as a member to the Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire upon completion of contract negotiations
To appoint Steven Ruiz as a member to the Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire upon completion of contract negotiations
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Steven Ruiz as a member to the Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire upon completion of contract negotiations. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick- yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Carl Schulz as a member to the Wareham Affordable Housing Trust, term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Carl Schulz as a member to the Wareham Affordable Housing Trust, term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Carl Schulz as a member to the Wareham Affordable Housing Trust, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Sandra Slavin as a member to the Wareham Affordable Housing Trust, term to expire June 30, 2025
To reappoint Sandra Slavin as a member to the Wareham Affordable Housing Trust, term to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Sandra Slavin as a member to the Wareham Affordable Housing Trust, term to expire June 30, 2025. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint James Munise as a member to the Wareham Affordable Housing Trust, term to expire June 30, 2026
To reappoint James Munise as a member to the Wareham Affordable Housing Trust, term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint James Munise as a member to the Wareham Affordable Housing Trust, term to expire June 30, 2026. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Daniel Butler as a member to the Wareham Redevelopment Authority, term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Daniel Butler as a member to the Wareham Redevelopment Authority, term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Daniel Butler as a member to the Wareham Redevelopment Authority, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Cail: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Angela Dunham as a member to the Wareham Historical Commission, term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Angela Dunham as a member to the Wareham Historical Commission, term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Angela Dunham as a member to the Wareham Historical Commission, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Cheryl Knapp as a member to the Wareham Historical Commission, term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Cheryl Knapp as a member to the Wareham Historical Commission, term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Cheryl Knapp as a member to the Wareham Historical Commission, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Sandra Slavin as a member to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Sandra Slavin as a member to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Sandra Slavin as a member to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse- yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Patrick Lester as a member to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire June 30, 2025
To reappoint Patrick Lester as a member to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Patrick Lester as a member to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire June 30, 2025. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse- yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Sam Corbitt as a member to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire June 30, 2026
To reappoint Sam Corbitt as a member to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Sam Corbitt as a member to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire June 30, 2026. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint Amanda McCoy as a member to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, term to expire December 31, 2024
To appoint Amanda McCoy as a member to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, term to expire December 31, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Amanda McCoy as a member to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, term to expire December 31, 2024. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Patrick Tropeano as a member to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, term to expire December 31, 2024
To reappoint Patrick Tropeano as a member to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, term to expire December 31, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Patrick Tropeano as a member to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, term to expire December 31, 2024. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint George Barrett as a member to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, term to expire December 31, 2024
To appoint George Barrett as a member to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, term to expire December 31, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint George Barrett as a member to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, term to expire December 31, 2024. Seconded. Roll Cail: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint Christopher Conti as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2025
To appoint Christopher Conti as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Christopher Conti as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2025. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Joseph Still as an associate member to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2025
To reappoint Joseph Still as an associate member to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Joseph Still as an associate member to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2025. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse- yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint Scott Scoby as an associate member to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2025 (effective July 1, 2024)
To appoint Scott Scoby as an associate member to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2025 (effective July 1, 2024)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Scott Scoby as an associate member to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2025 (effective July 1, 2024). Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0- 0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Caro! Malonson as a member to the Open Space Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Caro! Malonson as a member to the Open Space Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Caro! Malonson as a member to the Open Space Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt- yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reappoint Michael Mercier as a member to the Open Space Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Michael Mercier as a member to the Open Space Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reappoint Michael Mercier as a member to the Open Space Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt- yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (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, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (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, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Endorse the plan as submitted (The Urban Renewal Plan, draft) to the Executive Office of Housing and Living Communities
To endorse the plan as submitted (The Urban Renewal Plan, draft) to the Executive Office of Housing and Living Communities
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to endorse the plan as submitted (The Urban Renewal Plan, draft) to the Executive Office of Housing and Living Communities. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt- yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (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, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (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, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Conservation Restriction on Towhee Road on Indian Neck, in the name of the Indian Neck Common Lands Trust, to be held by the Buzzards Bay Coalition
To approve the Conservation Restriction on Towhee Road on Indian Neck, in the name of the Indian Neck Common Lands Trust, to be held by the Buzzards Bay Coalition
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Conservation Restriction on Towhee Road on Indian Neck, in the name of the Indian Neck Common Lands Trust, to be held by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (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, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (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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