MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 18, 2025
25 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Sarah Corbitt, Sherry Quirk
Absent: Jared S. Chadwick, Ronald S. Besse
Every vote, in order
Elect Sarah Corbitt Clerk pro tem
To elect Sarah Corbitt Clerk pro tem
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to elect Sarah Corbitt Clerk pro tem, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Approve the Change of Manager to Ann Marie Mello, for Chapter 138, §12 All Alcohol Restaurant License held by Pepper Dining, Inc., d/b/a/ Chili's Grill & Bar (pending completion and approval of...
Approve the Change of Manager to Ann Marie Mello, for Chapter 138, §12 All Alcohol Restaurant License held by Pepper Dining, Inc., d/b/a/ Chili's Grill & Bar (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved approve the Change of Manager to Ann Marie Mello, for Chapter 138, §12 All Alcohol Restaurant License held by Pepper Dining, Inc., d/b/a/ Chili's Grill & Bar (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees), seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the renewal of the Annual Common Victualler License - Embodied Nutrition, Jaclyn Paulo, Manager, 3147 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538
To approve the renewal of the Annual Common Victualler License - Embodied Nutrition, Jaclyn Paulo, Manager, 3147 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the renewal of the Annual Common Victualler License - Embodied Nutrition, Jaclyn Paulo, Manager, 3147 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the Common Victualler License - Crabby Coffee LLC d/b/a/ Crabby Coffee, Maxwell Wood, Manager, 2 West Central Avenue, Onset, MA 02558
To approve the Common Victualler License - Crabby Coffee LLC d/b/a/ Crabby Coffee, Maxwell Wood, Manager, 2 West Central Avenue, Onset, MA 02558
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chair Whiteside moved to approve the Common Victualler License - Crabby Coffee LLC d/b/a/ Crabby Coffee, Maxwell Wood, Manager, 2 West Central Avenue, Onset, MA 02558, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Renew the Seasonal Package Store License, All Alcoholic Beverages, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 138 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of...
To renew the Seasonal Package Store License, All Alcoholic Beverages, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 138 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for the following businesses as printed in the agenda, i-ii
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to renew the Seasonal Package Store License, All Alcoholic Beverages, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 138 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for the following businesses as printed in the agenda, i-ii, seconded. i) NAP Liquors, Inc., d/b/a The Jug Shop, 219 Main Street, Unit G, Wareham MA 02571 ii) Pankaj Corp., d/b/a PK Liquors, 3074 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538 Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Renew the Seasonal Restaurant License, All Alcoholic Beverages, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 138 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees)...
To renew the Seasonal Restaurant License, All Alcoholic Beverages, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 138 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for Project Half Shell, Inc., d/b/a Quahog Republic, 197 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA. 02538
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to renew the Seasonal Restaurant License, All Alcoholic Beverages, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 138 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for Project Half Shell, Inc., d/b/a Quahog Republic, 197 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA. 02538, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Renew the Seasonal Restaurant Liquor License, Wine and Malt Beverages, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 138 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of...
To renew the Seasonal Restaurant Liquor License, Wine and Malt Beverages, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 138 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for Main Street Deli, LLC d/b/a/ Onset Beach Patio & Grille, 182 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA. 02538
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to renew the Seasonal Restaurant Liquor License, Wine and Malt Beverages, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 138 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for Main Street Deli, LLC d/b/a/ Onset Beach Patio & Grille, 182 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA. 02538, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Renew the Seasonal Club Liquor License, All Alcoholic Beverages, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 138 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees)...
To renew the Seasonal Club Liquor License, All Alcoholic Beverages, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 138 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for Point Independence Yacht Club, Inc., d/b/a Point Independence Yacht Club, 15-17 Independence Lane, Onset, MA
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to renew the Seasonal Club Liquor License, All Alcoholic Beverages, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 138 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for Point Independence Yacht Club, Inc., d/b/a Point Independence Yacht Club, 15-17 Independence Lane, Onset, MA.., seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Renew the Seasonal Common Victualler Licenses, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 140 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for the following...
To renew the Seasonal Common Victualler Licenses, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 140 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for the following businesses as printed in the agenda, i- iv
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to renew the Seasonal Common Victualler Licenses, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 140 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for the following businesses as printed in the agenda, i- iv, seconded. 1) Project Half Shell, Inc., d/b/a Quahog Republic, Erik Bevans, Manager, 197 Onset Avenue, Onset MA 02538 ii) Point Independence Yacht Club, Inc., d/b/a Point Independence Yacht Club, Gregory Bukunt, Manager, Independence Lane, Onset, MA 02558 iii) Main Street Deli LLC, d/b/a Onset Beach Patio & Grille, Frank Evangelista, Manager, 182 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA 02538 iv) XJ, Inc., d/b/a Sand n Surf, Jerrold Silva, Manager, 3194 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538 LighowmySuszesds Bes hla ooS3o Cranberry Hichway, East Wareham MA 02538 nb: Item v, Cartland, and item vi, Water Wizz, will be added to a future Select Board Agenda. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Renew the Seasonal Entertainment Licenses, weekdays only, under the provision of MGL Chapter 140, §183A, for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees)...
To renew the Seasonal Entertainment Licenses, weekdays only, under the provision of MGL Chapter 140, §183A, for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for the following businesses as printed in the agenda, i-iv
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to renew the Seasonal Entertainment Licenses, weekdays only, under the provision of MGL Chapter 140, §183A, for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for the following businesses as printed in the agenda, i-iv, seconded i) Project Half Shell, Inc., d/b/a Quahog Republic, Erik Bevans, Manager, 197 Onset Avenue, Onset MA 02538 ii) Point Independence Yacht Club, Inc., d/b/a Point Independence Yacht Club, Gregory Bukunt, Manager, Independence Lane, Onset, MA 02558 iii) Main Street Deli LLC, d/b/a Onset Beach Patio & Grille, Frank Evangelista, Manager, 182 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA 02538 iv) XJ, Inc., d/b/a Sand n Surf, Jerrold Silva, Manager, 3194 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538 Flebe Bassas See A Cos Cranberry Hichway, East Wareham MA 92538 nb: Item v, Cartland, and item vi, Water Wizz, will be added to a future Select Board Agenda. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Renew the Seasonal Entertainment Licenses, Sundays only, under the provision of MGL Chapter 136 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for the...
To renew the Seasonal Entertainment Licenses, Sundays only, under the provision of MGL Chapter 136 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for the following businesses as printed in the agenda, i-ii
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to renew the Seasonal Entertainment Licenses, Sundays only, under the provision of MGL Chapter 136 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for the following businesses as printed in the agenda, i-ii, seconded i) Project Half Shell, Inc., d/b/a Quahog Republic, Erik Bevans, Manager, 197 Onset Avenue, Onset MA 02538 ii) Point Independence Yacht Club, Inc., d/b/a Point Independence Yacht Club, Gregory Bukunt, Manager, Independence Lane, Onset, MA 02558 Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Renew the Seasonal Public Amusement Licenses, Sundays only, under the provision of MGL Chapter 136 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for...
To renew the Seasonal Public Amusement Licenses, Sundays only, under the provision of MGL Chapter 136 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for the following business as printed in the agenda, i
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to renew the Seasonal Public Amusement Licenses, Sundays only, under the provision of MGL Chapter 136 for the year 2025 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for the following business as printed in the agenda, i, seconded i) XJ, Inc., d/b/a Sand n Surf, Jerrold Silva, Manager, 3194 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538 AiehesEneseds-Bas hela goss Cranberry Highway, East Wareham MA 02538 nb: Item ii, Cartland, and item iii, Water Wizz, will be added to a future Select Board Agenda. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Grant Conservation Restriction over the Little Harbor Golf Course to the Buzzards Bay Coalition in compliance with the Town Meeting Vote
To Grant Conservation Restriction over the Little Harbor Golf Course to the Buzzards Bay Coalition in compliance with the Town Meeting Vote
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to Grant Conservation Restriction over the Little Harbor Golf Course to the Buzzards Bay Coalition in compliance with the Town Meeting Vote. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Recommend abatement from the Municipal Maintenance Director in the amount of $1,945.84
To recommend abatement from the Municipal Maintenance Director in the amount of $1,945.84
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to recommend abatement from the Municipal Maintenance Director in the amount of $1,945.84, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Accept a donation from The Wareham Library Foundation, Inc. to The Wareham Free Library in the amount of $30,000 to be used for the salaries of the part-time library staff
To accept a donation from The Wareham Library Foundation, Inc. to The Wareham Free Library in the amount of $30,000 to be used for the salaries of the part-time library staff
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to accept a donation from The Wareham Library Foundation, Inc. to The Wareham Free Library in the amount of $30,000 to be used for the salaries of the part-time library staff, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Accept a donation from Jacqueline Galloway to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $100
To accept a donation from Jacqueline Galloway to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $100
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to accept a donation from Jacqueline Galloway to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $100, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Accept the recommendation from the Council on Aging (COA) to change the membership of COA Board from nine (9) to seven (7) voting members (no change to Associate Members) as requested by the COA Board
Accept the recommendation from the Council on Aging (COA) to change the membership of COA Board from nine (9) to seven (7) voting members (no change to Associate Members) as requested by the COA Board
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved accept the recommendation from the Council on Aging (COA) to change the membership of COA Board from nine (9) to seven (7) voting members (no change to Associate Members) as requested by the COA Board, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the road closing for the Little League Parade on April 26, 2025 with a start time of 10:00 a.m. and the $50 fee waived
To approve the road closing for the Little League Parade on April 26, 2025 with a start time of 10:00 a.m. and the $50 fee waived
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the road closing for the Little League Parade on April 26, 2025 with a start time of 10:00 a.m. and the $50 fee waived, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Remove the $25 per Vendor Fee for all Special Events or Festivals from all 501 C3 charitable organizations
To remove the $25 per Vendor Fee for all Special Events or Festivals from all 501 C3 charitable organizations
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to remove the $25 per Vendor Fee for all Special Events or Festivals from all 501 C3 charitable organizations, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Authorize the Chair to sign any and all documents required to complete the purchase of 80 Marion Road
To authorize the Chair to sign any and all documents required to complete the purchase of 80 Marion Road
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to authorize the Chair to sign any and all documents required to complete the purchase of 80 Marion Road, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - February 18, 2025 Regular Session
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - February 18, 2025 Regular Session
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - February 18, 2025 Regular Session, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - February 25, 2025 Regular Session
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - February 25, 2025 Regular Session
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - February 25, 2025 Regular Session, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Joint meeting with the Bylaw Review Committee - February 25, 2025
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Joint meeting with the Bylaw Review Committee - February 25, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - Joint meeting with the Bylaw Review Committee - February 25, 2025 seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes March 4, 2025 Regular Session
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes March 4, 2025 Regular Session
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes March 4, 2025 Regular Session, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
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