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September 3, 2024
19 recorded votes, 19 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 Alan Slavin as a new member (Finance Committee Rep) to the Community Events Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
To appoint Alan Slavin as a new member (Finance Committee Rep) to the Community Events Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Alan Slavin as a new member (Finance Committee Rep) to the Community Events Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appointment Denise Schulz as a new member to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2026
To appointment Denise Schulz as a new member to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2026
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appointment Denise Schulz as a new member to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2026. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Open the Public hearing for the application for transfer of license, pledge of license and pledge of stock of existing §15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from Patriot Spirits, Inc.,...
To open the Public hearing for the application for transfer of license, pledge of license and pledge of stock of existing §15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from Patriot Spirits, Inc., d/b/a Liquor N More, Michael J. Patterson, Manager, to Liquor Market II, Inc. d/b/a Liquor Market of Wareham, Chandni Patel, Manager, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to open the Public hearing for the application for transfer of license, pledge of license and pledge of stock of existing §15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from Patriot Spirits, Inc., d/b/a Liquor N More, Michael J. Patterson, Manager, to Liquor Market II, Inc. d/b/a Liquor Market of Wareham, Chandni Patel, Manager, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Close the public hearing for the application for transfer of license, pledge of license and pledge of stock of existing §15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from Patriot Spirits,...
To close the public hearing for the application for transfer of license, pledge of license and pledge of stock of existing §15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from Patriot Spirits, Inc., d/b/a Liquor N More, Michael J. Patterson, Manager, to Liquor Market II, Inc. d/b/a Liquor Market of Wareham, Chandni Patel, Manager, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to close the public hearing for the application for transfer of license, pledge of license and pledge of stock of existing §15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from Patriot Spirits, Inc., d/b/a Liquor N More, Michael J. Patterson, Manager, to Liquor Market II, Inc. d/b/a Liquor Market of Wareham, Chandni Patel, Manager, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the transfer of license, pledge of license and pledge of stock of existing §15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from Patriot Spirits, Inc., d/b/a Liquor N More, Michael J....
To approve the transfer of license, pledge of license and pledge of stock of existing §15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from Patriot Spirits, Inc., d/b/a Liquor N More, Michael J. Patterson, Manager, to Liquor Market II, Inc. d/b/a Liquor Market of Wareham, Chandni Patel, Manager, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION; Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the transfer of license, pledge of license and pledge of stock of existing §15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from Patriot Spirits, Inc., d/b/a Liquor N More, Michael J. Patterson, Manager, to Liquor Market II, Inc. d/b/a Liquor Market of Wareham, Chandni Patel, Manager, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Open the Public hearing for the application for transfer of license, pledge of inventory, and pledge of license of existing §15 Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from D.J....
To open the Public hearing for the application for transfer of license, pledge of inventory, and pledge of license of existing §15 Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from D.J. Sullivan, LLC, d/b/a Sullivan Wine & Spirits, Joel Sullivan, Manager, to Maabhadrakali, Inc. d/b/a Sullivan Liquors, Smit Patel, Manager, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to open the Public hearing for the application for transfer of license, pledge of inventory, and pledge of license of existing §15 Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from D.J. Sullivan, LLC, d/b/a Sullivan Wine & Spirits, Joel Sullivan, Manager, to Maabhadrakali, Inc. d/b/a Sullivan Liquors, Smit Patel, Manager, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Close the public hearing for the application for transfer of license, pledge of inventory, and pledge of license of existing §15 Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from D.J....
To close the public hearing for the application for transfer of license, pledge of inventory, and pledge of license of existing §15 Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from D.J. Sullivan, LLC, d/b/a Sullivan Wine & Spirits, Joel Sullivan, Manager, to Maabhadrakali, Inc. d/b/a Sullivan Liquors, Smit Patel, Manager, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to close the public hearing for the application for transfer of license, pledge of inventory, and pledge of license of existing §15 Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from D.J. Sullivan, LLC, d/b/a Sullivan Wine & Spirits, Joel Sullivan, Manager, to Maabhadrakali, Inc. d/b/a Sullivan Liquors, Smit Patel, Manager, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the application for transfer of license, pledge of inventory, and pledge of license of existing §15 Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from D.J. Sullivan, LLC, d/b/a...
To approve the application for transfer of license, pledge of inventory, and pledge of license of existing §15 Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from D.J. Sullivan, LLC, d/b/a Sullivan Wine & Spirits, Joel Sullivan, Manager, to Maabhadrakali, Inc. d/b/a Sullivan Liquors, Smit Patel, Manager, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the application for transfer of license, pledge of inventory, and pledge of license of existing §15 Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from D.J. Sullivan, LLC, d/b/a Sullivan Wine & Spirits, Joel Sullivan, Manager, to Maabhadrakali, Inc. d/b/a Sullivan Liquors, Smit Patel, Manager, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Open the Show Cause hearing for alleged violations of Liquor License - Main Street, Deli, d/b/a Onset Beach Patio & Grille, 182 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA
To open the Show Cause hearing for alleged violations of Liquor License - Main Street, Deli, d/b/a Onset Beach Patio & Grille, 182 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to open the Show Cause hearing for alleged violations of Liquor License - Main Street, Deli, d/b/a Onset Beach Patio & Grille, 182 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Take Administrative Notice of the following hours of operation for the liquor license, and the entertainment license: Liquor License Monday, Tuesday hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through...
To take Administrative Notice of the following hours of operation for the liquor license, and the entertainment license: Liquor License Monday, Tuesday hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Entertainment Hours Monday through Wednesday Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to take Administrative Notice of the following hours of operation for the liquor license, and the entertainment license: Liquor License Monday, Tuesday hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Entertainment Hours Monday through Wednesday Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Take Administrative Notice of the following Facebook posts: Onset Beach Patio & Grille July 28, 2024: Live music today 1-4 pm!!! July 31, 2024: Gauging interest for "Dancin' on the Deck", late...
To take Administrative Notice of the following Facebook posts: Onset Beach Patio & Grille July 28, 2024: Live music today 1-4 pm!!! July 31, 2024: Gauging interest for "Dancin' on the Deck", late nights 8pm-1lam!!! We are tinkering with the idea of having a late night dancing on the patio vibe the remaining month and a half summer. What does the Facebook community think??? Themed nights, 70's 80's Country Reggae 90s R&B July 31, 2024: Looking for motivated servers to work nights 8pm-1am, outdoor venue, weather permitting, drinks only so must be tips certified. July 31, 2024: Hiring table bussers for nights, 8pm-iam. August 2, 2024: Well, based on the HUGE positive response, we will have themed dancing Saturdays, called: Dancin' on the Deck! Saturday August 3 80's Night Saturday August 10 Country Night Saturday August 17 Reggae Night Saturday August 24 90's R&B Night Must be 21 and over Must be dressed appropriately Photo ID required August 3, 2024: You wanna dance, well we are gonna dance!!!! Saturday, 8/3/24, live music 5-8pm, THAN, a local live DJ, Alycia Lopes, will be spinning our 1% themed "Dancin on the Deck" 80's night 8pm-1am!!!! August 4, 2024: What an amazing turnout last night, 80's Night Dancin' on the Deck, was a HUGE HIT!!!! This Saturday will be Country night!!!! Come early, we had a line at 845 to get in!! August 6, 2024: This Saturday, 8/10/24, come dance all night on our deck till lam!!! It's country night!!! August 7, 2024: Sorry everyone, but we can no lon
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to take Administrative Notice of the following Facebook posts: Onset Beach Patio & Grille July 28, 2024: Live music today 1-4 pm!!! July 31, 2024: Gauging interest for "Dancin' on the Deck", late nights 8pm-1lam!!! We are tinkering with the idea of having a late night dancing on the patio vibe the remaining month and a half summer. What does the Facebook community think??? Themed nights, 70's 80's Country Reggae 90s R&B July 31, 2024: Looking for motivated servers to work nights 8pm-1am, outdoor venue, weather permitting, drinks only so must be tips certified. July 31, 2024: Hiring table bussers for nights, 8pm-iam. August 2, 2024: Well, based on the HUGE positive response, we will have themed dancing Saturdays, called: Dancin' on the Deck! Saturday August 3 80's Night Saturday August 10 Country Night Saturday August 17 Reggae Night Saturday August 24 90's R&B Night Must be 21 and over Must be dressed appropriately Photo ID required August 3, 2024: You wanna dance, well we are gonna dance!!!! Saturday, 8/3/24, live music 5-8pm, THAN, a local live DJ, Alycia Lopes, will be spinning our 1% themed "Dancin on the Deck" 80's night 8pm-1am!!!! August 4, 2024: What an amazing turnout last night, 80's Night Dancin' on the Deck, was a HUGE HIT!!!! This Saturday will be Country night!!!! Come early, we had a line at 845 to get in!! August 6, 2024: This Saturday, 8/10/24, come dance all night on our deck till lam!!! It's country night!!! August 7, 2024: Sorry everyone, but we can no longer have live music and dancing after our allowed times this season which are 10am-10pm. We will have to cancel the late night DJ and themed dancing nights till next year. We tried. August 9, 2024: Dancing all night this Saturday!! Come down and dance Saturday night!!! 8/10/24 8pm-1am. Country Night & AfterHours Live DJ. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Close the Show Cause hearing for alleged violations of Liquor License - Main Street, Deli, d/b/a Onset Beach Patio & Grille, 182 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA
To close the Show Cause hearing for alleged violations of Liquor License - Main Street, Deli, d/b/a Onset Beach Patio & Grille, 182 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to close the Show Cause hearing for alleged violations of Liquor License - Main Street, Deli, d/b/a Onset Beach Patio & Grille, 182 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
The Select Board find that the evidence shows that the hours of alcohol service were violated
The Select Board find that the evidence shows that the hours of alcohol service were violated
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved that the Select Board find that the evidence shows that the hours of alcohol service were violated. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Find that the entertainment license holder exceeded the hours stated on the entertainment license, hours which the license holder chose
To find that the entertainment license holder exceeded the hours stated on the entertainment license, hours which the license holder chose
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to find that the entertainment license holder exceeded the hours stated on the entertainment license, hours which the license holder chose. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Find that the license holder permitted illegalities on the licenses premises by exceeding the allowed hours for alcohol service and the allowed hours for entertainment, hours that the license...
To find that the license holder permitted illegalities on the licenses premises by exceeding the allowed hours for alcohol service and the allowed hours for entertainment, hours that the license holder chose
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to find that the license holder permitted illegalities on the licenses premises by exceeding the allowed hours for alcohol service and the allowed hours for entertainment, hours that the license holder chose. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Suspend the license for a period of 60 days, starting with September 18", 2024, and that the license holder be served by hand with the notice
To suspend the license for a period of 60 days, starting with September 18", 2024, and that the license holder be served by hand with the notice
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to suspend the license for a period of 60 days, starting with September 18", 2024, and that the license holder be served by hand with the notice. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Refuse to purchase the property located off Maple Springs Road in Wareham being shown as lots A, B, G and 1000, 1013 and on Assessors Map 116 and being also shown as Lots A, B, C and G on a plan...
To refuse to purchase the property located off Maple Springs Road in Wareham being shown as lots A, B, G and 1000, 1013 and on Assessors Map 116 and being also shown as Lots A, B, C and G on a plan entitled "Plan of Land Maple Springs II - North Wareham, MA" recorded in the Plymouth County S.D. in Plan Book 59, Page 574 and identified in the "Plan" under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 61A §14
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to refuse to purchase the property located off Maple Springs Road in Wareham being shown as lots A, B, G and 1000, 1013 and on Assessors Map 116 and being also shown as Lots A, B, C and G on a plan entitled "Plan of Land Maple Springs II - North Wareham, MA" recorded in the Plymouth County S.D. in Plan Book 59, Page 574 and identified in the "Plan" under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 61A §14. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from 8/27/24
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from 8/27/24
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from 8/27/24. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside- yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 5-0-0 (unanimous), so this member is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
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