MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
October 15, 2024
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Sarah Corbitt both as present and as "Not Present." Every roll call that night leaves her out, so she is counted as absent.
Present: Judith Whiteside, Jared S. Chadwick, Ronald S. Besse, Sherry Quirk
Absent: Sarah Corbitt
Every vote, in order
Appoint Mr. Fredrickson to a two year appointment to the Board of Library Trustees, to a two year term
To appoint Mr. Fredrickson to a two year appointment to the Board of Library Trustees, to a two year term
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Mr. Fredrickson to a two year appointment to the Board of Library Trustees, to a two year term. Seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick -yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. Vote : 4-0-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the application, pending receipt of all paperwork and inspections
To approve the application, pending receipt of all paperwork and inspections
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the application, pending receipt of all paperwork and inspections. Seconded. . Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE : 4-0-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve all applications as printed on the agenda, pending receipt of paperwork and inspections
To approve all applications as printed on the agenda, pending receipt of paperwork and inspections
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve all applications as printed on the agenda, pending receipt of paperwork and inspections. Seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick -yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 Unanimous.” (Motion: Chadwick)
To approve all applications as printed on the agenda, pending receipt of paperwork and inspections
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve all applications as printed on the agenda, pending receipt of paperwork and inspections. Seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick -yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 Unanimous.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Municipal Maintenance recommendation for Curbside Billing FY25 ($1,247.10)
To approve
The motion is written only as "moved to approve"; the agenda item is the Director of Municipal Maintenance recommendation for Curbside Billing FY25, $1,247.10.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve Seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick -yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 Unanimous.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Authorize up to $16,000,000 in bonds and interim loan notes with the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust for sewer and water pollution control projects (read into the record)
|, the Clerk of the Select Board move the following: (1) that the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,000,000 (the "Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed October 23, 2023 (Article 26), for planning or construction of sewers and other water pollution control abatement infrastructure (the "Project"); (2) that the terms of the Financing Agreement between the Town and the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust") the "Financing Agreement") and the Project Regulatory Agreement between the Town and the Department of Environmental Protection of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("DEP") (the "Project Regulatory Agreement"), each relating to the Notes and the Bonds are hereby approved; (3) that in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the "Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,000,000; (4) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Trust at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement; (5) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to execute a Financing Agreement with the Trust with respect to the sale of the Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Not
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick made motion: |, the Clerk of the Select Board move the following: (1) that the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,000,000 (the "Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed October 23, 2023 (Article 26), for planning or construction of sewers and other water pollution control abatement infrastructure (the "Project"); (2) that the terms of the Financing Agreement between the Town and the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust") the "Financing Agreement") and the Project Regulatory Agreement between the Town and the Department of Environmental Protection of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("DEP") (the "Project Regulatory Agreement"), each relating to the Notes and the Bonds are hereby approved; (3) that in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the "Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,000,000; (4) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Trust at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement; (5) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to execute a Financing Agreement with the Trust with respect to the sale of the Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Notes to be approved by a majority of the Select Board and the Treasurer and evidenced by their execution of the Bonds or Notes; (6) that any certificates or documents relating to each Bond and Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures; (7) that all action taken to date by the Town and its officers and agents to carry out the Project and its financing, including the execution of any loan commitment or agreement by the Treasurer, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and (8) that the Treasurer and the other appropriate Town officials are each hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this vote, including execution and delivery of the Financing Agreement and the Project Regulatory Agreement relating to the Project. ! further certify that the vote was adopted at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that notice stating the place, date, time and agenda of the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above vote) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decisions in connection with the sale of the Bonds or Notes were taken in executive session, and that the official record of the meeting was made available to the public promptly and remains available to the public, all in accordance with G.L c.30A, §§18-25, as amended. | further certify that the vote has not been amended, supplemented or revoked and remains in effect on this date. Seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick -yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4- 0-0 Unanimous.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Recommend favorable action to the Town meeting on all
To recommend favorable action to the Town meeting on all
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to recommend favorable action to the Town meeting on all. Seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick -yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4- 0-0 Unanimous.” (Motion: Chadwick)
To recommend favorable action to the Town meeting on all
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to recommend favorable action to the Town meeting on all. Seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick -yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4- 0-0 Unanimous.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reconsider the vote previously taken on art 18
To reconsider the vote previously taken on art 18
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reconsider the vote previously taken on art 18. Seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick -yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 Unanimous.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Recommend the Town meeting pass over article 18
To recommend the Town meeting pass over article 18
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to recommend the Town meeting pass over article 18. Seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick -yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 Unanimous.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Recommend the Town meeting pass over article 19
To recommend the Town meeting pass over article 19
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to recommend the Town meeting pass over article 19. Seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick -yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 Unanimous.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Chadwick moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded. . Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-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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