MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 7, 2025
23 recorded votes, 2 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 Ms. Kelsey McKenna, as a Member, to the Open Space Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2027
To appoint Ms. Kelsey McKenna, as a Member, to the Open Space Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Ms. Kelsey McKenna, as a Member, to the Open Space Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2027, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - 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; Mr, Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - 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: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Transfer of §15 Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License, Pledge of License, Pledge of Stock from Pankaj, Inc., d/b/a PK LIQUORS to Mahadev Krupa, Inc., d/b/a THE BOTTLE...
To approve the Transfer of §15 Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License, Pledge of License, Pledge of Stock from Pankaj, Inc., d/b/a PK LIQUORS to Mahadev Krupa, Inc., d/b/a THE BOTTLE LIQUORS, 3074 Cranberry Highway, January 7, 2025 Wareham, MA, Hetalbahen Patel, Manager (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order and fees paid)
Yes: Besse, Chadwick, Corbitt, WhitesideAbstained: Quirk
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Transfer of §15 Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License, Pledge of License, Pledge of Stock from Pankaj, Inc., d/b/a PK LIQUORS to Mahadev Krupa, Inc., d/b/a THE BOTTLE LIQUORS, 3074 Cranberry Highway, January 7, 2025 Wareham, MA, Hetalbahen Patel, Manager (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order and fees paid), seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - abstain, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Annual Common Victualler's License for Three Hummingbirds LLC, d/b/a LOAFY LARK, 3103 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538, Praparat Wardell, Manager (pending all inspections,...
To approve the Annual Common Victualler's License for Three Hummingbirds LLC, d/b/a LOAFY LARK, 3103 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538, Praparat Wardell, Manager (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order and fees paid)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Annual Common Victualler's License for Three Hummingbirds LLC, d/b/a LOAFY LARK, 3103 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538, Praparat Wardell, Manager (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order and fees paid), seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Annual Common Victualler's License for MINEIRO'S BRAZILIAN KITCHEN, 219 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571, Weldia Bowers, Manager (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order and...
To approve the Annual Common Victualler's License for MINEIRO'S BRAZILIAN KITCHEN, 219 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571, Weldia Bowers, Manager (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order and fees paid)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Annual Common Victualler's License for MINEIRO'S BRAZILIAN KITCHEN, 219 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571, Weldia Bowers, Manager (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order and fees paid), seconded. Roll Call: Mr, Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Affirm the vote for Weekday Entertainment License - TOWNPLACE SUITES & ROSEBROOK MANOR (approved on December 17, 2024 under 48-hour business)
To affirm the vote for Weekday Entertainment License - TOWNPLACE SUITES & ROSEBROOK MANOR (approved on December 17, 2024 under 48-hour business)
Yes: Chadwick, Corbitt, Quirk, WhitesideAbstained: Besse
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to affirm the vote for Weekday Entertainment License - TOWNPLACE SUITES & ROSEBROOK MANOR (approved on December 17, 2024 under 48-hour business) Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - abstain, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Accept the donation from Noah Young to the Wareham Free Library Gift Account in the amount of $75
To accept the donation from Noah Young to the Wareham Free Library Gift Account in the amount of $75
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to accept the donation from Noah Young to the Wareham Free Library Gift Account in the amount of $75, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Accept the anonymous donation to the Wareham Free Library Gift Account in the amount of $1,000
To accept the anonymous donation to the Wareham Free Library Gift Account in the amount of $1,000
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to accept the anonymous donation to the Wareham Free Library Gift Account in the amount of $1,000, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Accept the donation from the Friends of the Council on Aging to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $6,500
To accept the donation from the Friends of the Council on Aging to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $6,500
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to accept the donation from the Friends of the Council on Aging to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $6,500, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Accept the donation from Ervin Russell to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $60
To accept the donation from Ervin Russell to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $60
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to accept the donation from Ervin Russell to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $60, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes, VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Accept the donation from Noah Young to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $100
To accept the donation from Noah Young to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $100
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to accept the donation from Noah Young to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $100, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the 2025 contract between the Town of Wareham and the Lakeville Animal Shelter
To approve the 2025 contract between the Town of Wareham and the Lakeville Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the 2025 contract between the Town of Wareham and the Lakeville Animal Shelter, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Issue a letter of support regarding the Cranberry Manor Project, previously discussed
To issue a letter of support regarding the Cranberry Manor Project, previously discussed
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to issue a letter of support regarding the Cranberry Manor Project, previously discussed, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Include CORI & SORI checks for all volunteers prior to appointment as a new Select Board Policy
To include CORI & SORI checks for all volunteers prior to appointment as a new Select Board Policy
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to include CORI & SORI checks for all volunteers prior to appointment as a new Select Board Policy, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Vote on January 13, 2025 Special Town Meeting Articles
To vote on January 13, 2025 Special Town Meeting Articles
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to vote on January 13, 2025 Special Town Meeting Articles, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Open Joint Session with the Planning Board, December 3, 2024
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Open Joint Session with the Planning Board, December 3, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Open Joint Session with the Planning Board, December 3, 2024, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve and hold the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Executive Session with the Planning Board, December 3, 2024
To approve and hold the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Executive Session with the Planning Board, December 3, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve and hold the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Executive Session with the Planning Board, December 3, 2024, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Joint Session with the School and Finance Committees, December 5, 2024
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Joint Session with the School and Finance Committees, December 5, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Joint Session with the School and Finance Committees, December 5, 2024, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Joint Session with the Sewer Commissioners, December 10, 2024
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Joint Session with the Sewer Commissioners, December 10, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Joint Session with the Sewer Commissioners, December 10, 2024, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve and hold the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Executive Session with the Planning Board, December 16, 2024
To approve and hold the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Executive Session with the Planning Board, December 16, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve and hold the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Executive Session with the Planning Board, December 16, 2024, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Joint Session with the Sewer Commissioners, December 17, 2024
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Joint Session with the Sewer Commissioners, December 17, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Joint Session with the Sewer Commissioners, December 17, 2024, seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Chadwick - yes, Mr. Besse - yes, Ms. Quirk - yes, Ms. Corbitt - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to adjourn Roll Call: Ms. 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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