MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 21, 2025
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Jared S. Chadwick, Sarah Corbitt
Absent: Ronald S. Besse, Sherry Quirk
Every vote, in order
Appoint Ms. Marilyn Springer, as a Member, to the Council on Aging Committee with a Term to Expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Ms. Marilyn Springer, as a Member, to the Council on Aging Committee with a Term to Expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Ms. Marilyn Springer, as a Member, to the Council on Aging Committee with a Term to Expire June 30, 2026, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint Mr. David McClure, as a Member, to the Council on Aging Committee with a Term to Expire June 30, 2027
To appoint Mr. David McClure, as a Member, to the Council on Aging Committee with a Term to Expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Mr. David McClure, as a Member, to the Council on Aging Committee with a Term to Expire June 30, 2027, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint Mr. Connor Alden, as an Associate Member, to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a Term to Expire June 30, 2025
To appoint Mr. Connor Alden, as an Associate Member, to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a Term to Expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Mr. Connor Alden, as an Associate Member, to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a Term to Expire June 30, 2025, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Open the 7:15 p.m. public hearing regarding the Application for an Annual On-Premises §12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 274 Main Street, Wareham, Mr. Nazith...
To open the 7:15 p.m. public hearing regarding the Application for an Annual On-Premises §12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 274 Main Street, Wareham, Mr. Nazith Elkallassi, Manager
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to open the 7:15 p.m. public hearing regarding the Application for an Annual On-Premises §12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 274 Main Street, Wareham, Mr. Nazith Elkallassi, Manager, seconded. Mr. Chadwick read the Public Hearing Notice which had been posted in the paper for two weeks. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to close the hearing, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Annual On-Premises §12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 274 Main Street, Wareham, Mr. Nazih Elkallassi, Manager, for Burger Lux Corporation, d/b/a Burger...
To approve the Annual On-Premises §12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 274 Main Street, Wareham, Mr. Nazih Elkallassi, Manager, for Burger Lux Corporation, d/b/a Burger Lux, (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order - including a Certificate of Occupancy - and fees paid)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Annual On-Premises §12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 274 Main Street, Wareham, Mr. Nazih Elkallassi, Manager, for Burger Lux Corporation, d/b/a Burger Lux, (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order - including a Certificate of Occupancy - and fees paid), seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve a 1/8" pro-rated annual fee of the Annual On-Premises §12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 274 Main Street, Wareham, Mr. Nazih Elkallassi, Manager, as the...
To approve a 1/8" pro-rated annual fee of the Annual On-Premises §12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 274 Main Street, Wareham, Mr. Nazih Elkallassi, Manager, as the applicant states that the business will probably open December of 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve a 1/8" pro-rated annual fee of the Annual On-Premises §12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 274 Main Street, Wareham, Mr. Nazih Elkallassi, Manager, as the applicant states that the business will probably open December of 2025, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Vote to authorize the 2025 Senior Tax Work-off program policy with the new limits of $1000 payment on the real estate taxes for their primary residence; the pay rate is $15/hour, the Massachusetts...
To vote to authorize the 2025 Senior Tax Work-off program policy with the new limits of $1000 payment on the real estate taxes for their primary residence; the pay rate is $15/hour, the Massachusetts minimum rate, and the annual income must not exceed $45,000 for an individual and $50,000 for 2 persons
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to vote to authorize the 2025 Senior Tax Work-off program policy with the new limits of $1000 payment on the real estate taxes for their primary residence; the pay rate is $15/hour, the Massachusetts minimum rate, and the annual income must not exceed $45,000 for an individual and $50,000 for 2 persons, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Adopt the new rates for the Emergency Medical Services as presented in the supporting document
To adopt the new rates for the Emergency Medical Services as presented in the supporting document. Department
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to adopt the new rates for the Emergency Medical Services as presented in the supporting document. Department, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve request for abatement for Curbside Billing FY25 in the amount of $365 as requested by the Director of the Municipal Maintenance Department
To approve request for abatement for Curbside Billing FY25 in the amount of $365 as requested by the Director of the Municipal Maintenance Department
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve request for abatement for Curbside Billing FY25 in the amount of $365 as requested by the Director of the Municipal Maintenance Department, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Appoint Ms. Sarah Corbitt, as a Member, to serve on the Community Events Committee, with a term to expire May 2026
To appoint Ms. Sarah Corbitt, as a Member, to serve on the Community Events Committee, with a term to expire May 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Ms. Sarah Corbitt, as a Member, to serve on the Community Events Committee, with a term to expire May 2026, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Provide a Seasonal Population Increase for 2025 for Wareham Municipality set equal to 46,000, to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
To provide a Seasonal Population Increase for 2025 for Wareham Municipality set equal to 46,000, to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to provide a Seasonal Population Increase for 2025 for Wareham Municipality set equal to 46,000, to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
The Process for Calling a Town Meeting for the 2025 Annual Spring Town Meeting
The Process for Calling a Town Meeting for the 2025 Annual Spring Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick read into the record the Process for Calling a Town Meeting for the 2025 Annual Spring Town Meeting, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Accept donations to the Wareham Council on Aging from the following as printed in the Agenda, items i-vi
To accept donations to the Wareham Council on Aging from the following as printed in the Agenda, items i-vi
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to accept donations to the Wareham Council on Aging from the following as printed in the Agenda, items i-vi, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - January 7, 2025
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - January 7, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - January 7, 2025, seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. January 21, 2025 VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - January 13, 2025
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - January 13, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - January 13, 2025 seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to adjourn. Roll Call: Ms. Sarah Corbitt - yes, Mr. Jared Chadwick - yes, Ms. Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (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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