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December 3, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Planning Board (executive session). Only the Select Board's own votes are included; the Planning Board's vote to go into executive session is not.
Present: Judith Whiteside, Jared S. Chadwick, Ronald S. Besse, Sarah Corbitt, Sherry Quirk
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Joint Executive Session citing both sections as listed in the agenda
To go into Joint Executive Session citing both sections as listed in the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION: In a joint meeting with the Planning Board, Mr. Chadwick moved to go into Joint Executive Session citing both sections as listed in the agenda, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Mr. Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Ratify the appointment of Dennis Praino to the Community Preservation Committee
To ratify the appointment of Dennis Praino to the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to ratify the appointment of Dennis Praino to the Community Preservation Committee, seconded. nb: Dennis Praino appointment ratified with term to expire: June 30, 2027 Roll Call: Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Mr. Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint the Certified Weighmasters - terms to expire December 31, 2025 as printed in the agenda, items i-viii
To appoint the Certified Weighmasters - terms to expire December 31, 2025 as printed in the agenda, items i-viii
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint the Certified Weighmasters - terms to expire December 31, 2025 as printed in the agenda, items i-viii, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Mr. Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Reopen the Tax Classification Hearing previously confirmed on November 19, 2024
To reopen the Tax Classification Hearing previously confirmed on November 19, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to reopen the Tax Classification Hearing previously confirmed on November 19, 2024, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Mr. Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Close the Tax Classification Hearing
To close the Tax Classification Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to close the Tax Classification Hearing, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Mr. Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Confirm the residential tax factor voted on November 19, 2024
To confirm the residential tax factor voted on November 19, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to confirm the residential tax factor voted on November 19, 2024, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Mr. Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
For the renewal of the Year Round Retail Package Goods Store All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the year 2025, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending all...
For the renewal of the Year Round Retail Package Goods Store All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the year 2025, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order and fees paid) for the following businesses as listed in the agenda, items i.-vii
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved for the renewal of the Year Round Retail Package Goods Store All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the year 2025, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order and fees paid) for the following businesses as listed in the agenda, items i.-vii, seconded. i. NAP Liquors d/b/a THE JUG SHOP, 219 Main Street, Wareham ii. AJC Store, Inc. d/b/a NEW ENGLAND CONVENIENCE, 3086 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham iii. AJ Food Corp. d/b/a ANCHOR LIQUORS, 2360 Cranberry Highway, Wareham iv. Heather Hill Holdings d/b/a DEPOT LIQUORS, 47 Depot Street, East Wareham v. Djp Liquor Corp. d/b/a EAST WAREHAM LIQUORS, 2991 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham vi. Rego & Sons Inc. d/b/a 7-11, 3 Barker Road, East Wareham vii. Amar Jyoit Corp. d/b/a WAREHAM LIQUORS, 419 Main Street, Ste. C, Wareham Roll Call: Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Mr. Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
For the renewal of the Class 1 License for the year 2025, under the provision of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Law (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order and fees paid) for...
For the renewal of the Class 1 License for the year 2025, under the provision of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Law (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order and fees paid) for Robertson's GMC Truck, Inc., 2680 Cranberry Highway, Wareham MA 02571
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved for the renewal of the Class 1 License for the year 2025, under the provision of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Law (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order and fees paid) for Robertson's GMC Truck, Inc., 2680 Cranberry Highway, Wareham MA 02571, seconded. i. ROBERTSON'S GMC TRUCK, INC., 2680 Cranberry Highway, Wareham MA 02571 Roll Call: Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Mr. Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Adopt into the record the dates for the Warrant and Special Town Meeting dates
To adopt into the record the dates for the Warrant and Special Town Meeting dates
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to adopt into the record the dates for the Warrant and Special Town Meeting dates, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Mr. Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. . VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to adjourn, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Quirk - 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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