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Wareham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

November 5, 2024

24 recorded votes, 0 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

Open the hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To open the hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION. Mr. Chadwick moved to open the hearing, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to close the hearing, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

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Find the complaint filed by ACO Cloutier credible

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To find the complaint filed by ACO Cloutier credible

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Corbitt moved to find the complaint filed by ACO Cloutier credible, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)

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Mr. St Germaine and Ms. Morgan, along with the dog, be actively engaged in training sessions with the dog and to complete a minimum of 6 training sessions each within the next 90 day

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. St Germaine and Ms. Morgan, along with the dog, be actively engaged in training sessions with the dog and to complete a minimum of 6 training sessions each within the next 90 day

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved that Mr. St Germaine and Ms. Morgan, along with the dog, be actively engaged in training sessions with the dog and to complete a minimum of 6 training sessions each within the next 90 day, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

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The dog always be under the control of a person no less than the age of 18

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The dog always be under the control of a person no less than the age of 18

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved that the dog always be under the control of a person no less than the age of 18, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

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The dog be confined to the premises of the keeper of the dog; provided, however, that "confined" shall mean securely confined indoors or confined outdoors in a securely enclosed and locked pen or...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The dog be confined to the premises of the keeper of the dog; provided, however, that "confined" shall mean securely confined indoors or confined outdoors in a securely enclosed and locked pen or dog run area upon the premises of the owner or keeper

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved that the dog be confined to the premises of the keeper of the dog; provided, however, that "confined" shall mean securely confined indoors or confined outdoors in a securely enclosed and locked pen or dog run area upon the premises of the owner or keeper, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

When removed from the premises of the owner or the premises of the person keeping the dog, the dog shall be securely and humanely restrained with a chain or other tethering device having a minimum...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

When removed from the premises of the owner or the premises of the person keeping the dog, the dog shall be securely and humanely restrained with a chain or other tethering device having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved that when removed from the premises of the owner or the premises of the person keeping the dog, the dog shall be securely and humanely restrained with a chain or other tethering device having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length, seconded. : Meeting Date: November, 5, 2024 Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

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The owner or keeper of the dog provide proof of insurance in an amount not less than $100,000 insuring the owner or keeper against any claim, loss, damage or injury to persons, domestic animals or...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The owner or keeper of the dog provide proof of insurance in an amount not less than $100,000 insuring the owner or keeper against any claim, loss, damage or injury to persons, domestic animals or property resulting from the acts, whether intentional or unintentional, of the dog or proof that reasonable efforts were made to obtain such insurance if a policy has not been issued; provided, however, that if a policy of insurance has been issued, the owner or keeper shall produce such policy upon request of the hearing authority or a justice of the district court; and provided further, that if a policy has not been issued the owner or keeper shall produce proof of efforts to obtain such insurance

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved that the owner or keeper of the dog provide proof of insurance in an amount not less than $100,000 insuring the owner or keeper against any claim, loss, damage or injury to persons, domestic animals or property resulting from the acts, whether intentional or unintentional, of the dog or proof that reasonable efforts were made to obtain such insurance if a policy has not been issued; provided, however, that if a policy of insurance has been issued, the owner or keeper shall produce such policy upon request of the hearing authority or a justice of the district court; and provided further, that if a policy has not been issued the owner or keeper shall produce proof of efforts to obtain such insurance, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

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The owner or keeper of the dog provide to the licensing authority or animal control officer or other entity identified in the order, information by which a dog may be identified, throughout its...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The owner or keeper of the dog provide to the licensing authority or animal control officer or other entity identified in the order, information by which a dog may be identified, throughout its lifetime including, but not limited to, photographs, videos, veterinary examination, tattooing or microchip implantations or a combination of any such methods of identification

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved that the owner or keeper of the dog provide to the licensing authority or animal control officer or other entity identified in the order, information by which a dog may be identified, throughout its lifetime including, but not limited to, photographs, videos, veterinary examination, tattooing or microchip implantations or a combination of any such methods of identification, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The owner of the dog provide reports to the ACO regarding the training sessions, no less than every 3 weeks

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The owner of the dog provide reports to the ACO regarding the training sessions, no less than every 3 weeks

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Whiteside moved that the owner of the dog provide reports to the ACO regarding the training sessions, no less than every 3 weeks, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Open the hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To open the hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to open the hearing, seconded. Roll call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to close the hearing, seconded. Roll call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

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Grant the application of the alteration of premises

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To grant the application of the alteration of premises

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to grant the application of the alteration of premises, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the following Year Round Common Victualler licenses for the year ending December 31, 2025, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws for the following...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the following Year Round Common Victualler licenses for the year ending December 31, 2025, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws for the following businesses as printed in the agenda as long as all paperwork and approvals are set

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the following Year Round Common Victualler licenses for the year ending December 31, 2025, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws for the following businesses as printed in the agenda as long as all paperwork and approvals are set, seconded. i. Starbucks Corporation, d/b/a Starbucks, 1 Seth F Tobey Road, Wareham, MA li. Riverside Café, 189 Main Street, Wareham MA iii, Peace Café LLC, d/b/a Makepeace Farms, 146 Tihonet Road, Wareham, MA iv. Qdoba Company Restaurants LLC, d/b/a Qdoba, 242 Cranberry Highway, Apt. #304, Wareham, MA v. Nouria Energy Retail, Inc., 2416 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA vi. P&D Management Group Three LLC, d/b/a McDonald's Restaurant, 3022 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve renewal of the following Class I License for the year ending December 31, 2025, under MGL Chapter 140, Section 58 (pending all inspections and all paperwork is in order as printed in the...

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve renewal of the following Class I License for the year ending December 31, 2025, under MGL Chapter 140, Section 58 (pending all inspections and all paperwork is in order as printed in the agenda

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve renewal of the following Class I License for the year ending December 31, 2025, under MGL Chapter 140, Section 58 (pending all inspections and all paperwork is in order as printed in the agenda, seconded. i. Wareham Ford, Inc., 2628 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

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Approve renewal of the following Class II Used Car Dealer Licenses for the year ending December 31, 2025, under MGL Chapter 140, Section 58 (pending all inspections and all paperwork is in order...

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve renewal of the following Class II Used Car Dealer Licenses for the year ending December 31, 2025, under MGL Chapter 140, Section 58 (pending all inspections and all paperwork is in order as printed in the agenda)

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve renewal of the following Class II Used Car Dealer Licenses for the year ending December 31, 2025, under MGL Chapter 140, Section 58 (pending all inspections and all paperwork is in order as printed in the agenda), seconded. i. Discount Auto, Inc., d/b/a Discount Auto, 2648 Cranberry Highway, Wareham ii. Anibal Barroso, d/b/a AB Auto Sales, 3251 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA iii. Collision Tech, Inc., d/b/a Robertson's Auto Body Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

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Approve Renewal of the following Class III License for the year ending December 31, 2025, under MGL Chapter 140, Section 58 (pending all inspections and all paperwork is in order as printed in the...

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve Renewal of the following Class III License for the year ending December 31, 2025, under MGL Chapter 140, Section 58 (pending all inspections and all paperwork is in order as printed in the agenda)

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve Renewal of the following Class III License for the year ending December 31, 2025, under MGL Chapter 140, Section 58 (pending all inspections and all paperwork is in order as printed in the agenda), seconded. i. Robertson's Auto Salvage, 2680 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

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Approve the Ratification Date of Board of Library Trustees appointment for Jared Fredrickson with a term to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Ratification Date of Board of Library Trustees appointment for Jared Fredrickson with a term to expire June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Ratification Date of Board of Library Trustees appointment for Jared Fredrickson with a term to expire June 30, 2026, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

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Approve the discussion and possible vote to accept donation from Patricia Rodrigues to the Wareham Police Department in the amount of $100

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the discussion and possible vote to accept donation from Patricia Rodrigues to the Wareham Police Department in the amount of $100

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the discussion and possible vote to accept donation from Patricia Rodrigues to the Wareham Police Department in the amount of $100, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

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Approve the discussion and possible vote to accept donation from the Friends of the Wareham Free Library to the Spinney Memorial Branch for operating expenses in the amount of $2,500

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the discussion and possible vote to accept donation from the Friends of the Wareham Free Library to the Spinney Memorial Branch for operating expenses in the amount of $2,500

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the discussion and possible vote to accept donation from the Friends of the Wareham Free Library to the Spinney Memorial Branch for operating expenses in the amount of $2,500, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

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Approve the request for closure of Scarlet Rose Bistro, 196 Main Street, Wareham, MA. from October 31, 2024 through December 31, 2024

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the request for closure of Scarlet Rose Bistro, 196 Main Street, Wareham, MA. from October 31, 2024 through December 31, 2024

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mtr. Chadwick moved to approve the request for closure of Scarlet Rose Bistro, 196 Main Street, Wareham, MA. from October 31, 2024 through December 31, 2024, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

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Approve the Meeting Minutes from October 1, 2024

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Meeting Minutes from October 1, 2024

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Meeting Minutes from October 1, 2024, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Meeting Minutes from October 15, 2024

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Meeting Minutes from October 15, 2024

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Meeting Minutes from October 15, 2024, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick made the motion to adjourn, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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