MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 1, 2025
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Sherry Quirk, Sarah Corbitt
Absent: Jared S. Chadwick, Ronald S. Besse
Every vote, in order
Elect Sherry Quirk Clerk pro tem
To elect Sherry Quirk Clerk pro tem
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to elect Sherry Quirk Clerk pro tem, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Renew the Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for the year 2025, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending completion and approval of all...
To renew the Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for the year 2025, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for Sterling Golf Management, d/b/a Little Harbor Golf Course, Kevin Osgood, Manager, | Little Harbor Road, Wareham MA 02571
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to renew the Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for the year 2025, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for Sterling Golf Management, d/b/a Little Harbor Golf Course, Kevin Osgood, Manager, | Little Harbor Road, Wareham MA 02571, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Renew the Seasonal Common Victualler License, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of...
To renew the Seasonal Common Victualler License, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for Sterling Golf Management, d/b/a Little Harbor Golf Course, Kevin Osgood, Manager, 1 Little Harbor Road, Wareham MA 02571
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to renew the Seasonal Common Victualler License, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for Sterling Golf Management, d/b/a Little Harbor Golf Course, Kevin Osgood, Manager, 1 Little Harbor Road, Wareham MA 02571, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Renew the Seasonal Entertainment License, Weekdays Only, for the year 2025, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending completion and approval of all paperwork...
To renew the Seasonal Entertainment License, Weekdays Only, for the year 2025, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for Sterling Golf Management, d/b/a Little Harbor Golf Course, Kevin Osgood, Manager, 1 Little Harbor Road, Wareham MA 02571
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to renew the Seasonal Entertainment License, Weekdays Only, for the year 2025, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for Sterling Golf Management, d/b/a Little Harbor Golf Course, Kevin Osgood, Manager, 1 Little Harbor Road, Wareham MA 02571, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Renew the Seasonal Entertainment License, Sundays Only, for the year 2025, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending completion and approval of all paperwork...
To renew the Seasonal Entertainment License, Sundays Only, for the year 2025, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for Sterling Golf Management, d/b/a Little Harbor Golf Course, Kevin Osgood, Manager, | Little Harbor Road, Wareham MA 02571
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to renew the Seasonal Entertainment License, Sundays Only, for the year 2025, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees) for Sterling Golf Management, d/b/a Little Harbor Golf Course, Kevin Osgood, Manager, | Little Harbor Road, Wareham MA 02571, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Sign the Seasonal Liquor License Renewal Certification for the year 2025
To sign the Seasonal Liquor License Renewal Certification for the year 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to sign the Seasonal Liquor License Renewal Certification for the year 2025, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Approve Lorna Brunelle's Special Even Permit - Oyster Fest - to be held on May 24, 2025 (Rain Date May 25, 2025) from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and...
To approve Lorna Brunelle's Special Even Permit - Oyster Fest - to be held on May 24, 2025 (Rain Date May 25, 2025) from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to approve Lorna Brunelle's Special Even Permit - Oyster Fest - to be held on May 24, 2025 (Rain Date May 25, 2025) from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees), seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Approve and issue a One Day Liquor Permit (Wine and Malt Beverages Only) to the Bartending Service of New England LLC for Oyster Fest Event on May 24, 2025 (Rain Date May 25, 2025) (pending...
To approve and issue a One Day Liquor Permit (Wine and Malt Beverages Only) to the Bartending Service of New England LLC for Oyster Fest Event on May 24, 2025 (Rain Date May 25, 2025) (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to approve and issue a One Day Liquor Permit (Wine and Malt Beverages Only) to the Bartending Service of New England LLC for Oyster Fest Event on May 24, 2025 (Rain Date May 25, 2025) (pending completion and approval of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees), seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Accept a donation from Friends of the Wareham Free Library to the Wareham Free Library in the amount of $7,500 for the purposes of purchasing books, materials and technology
To accept a donation from Friends of the Wareham Free Library to the Wareham Free Library in the amount of $7,500 for the purposes of purchasing books, materials and technology
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to accept a donation from Friends of the Wareham Free Library to the Wareham Free Library in the amount of $7,500 for the purposes of purchasing books, materials and technology, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Accept a donation from Elizabeth Perry to the Wareham Police Department in the amount of $1,000
To accept a donation from Elizabeth Perry to the Wareham Police Department in the amount of $1,000
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to accept a donation from Elizabeth Perry to the Wareham Police Department in the amount of $1,000, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Recommend favorable action for Article 4 "FY256 Revolving Funds" to the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting
To recommend favorable action for Article 4 "FY256 Revolving Funds" to the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to recommend favorable action for Article 4 "FY256 Revolving Funds" to the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Recommend favorable action for Article 6 "FY 2026 Capital Plan" to the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting
To recommend favorable action for Article 6 "FY 2026 Capital Plan" to the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to recommend favorable action for Article 6 "FY 2026 Capital Plan" to the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Recommend favorable action for Article 7 "FY2026 Budget" to the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting
To recommend favorable action for Article 7 "FY2026 Budget" to the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to recommend favorable action for Article 7 "FY2026 Budget" to the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Recommend favorable action for Article 8 "Emergency Medical Services Budget"
To recommend favorable action for Article 8 "Emergency Medical Services Budget"
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to recommend favorable action for Article 8 "Emergency Medical Services Budget", seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Recommend favorable action for Article 9 "Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Budget" to the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting
To recommend favorable action for Article 9 "Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Budget" to the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to recommend favorable action for Article 9 "Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Budget" to the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Recommend favorable action for Article 10 "WPCF Enterprise Fund" to the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting
To recommend favorable action for Article 10 "WPCF Enterprise Fund" to the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to recommend favorable action for Article 10 "WPCF Enterprise Fund" to the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Recommended to take no position on Article 16 "Rodenticide (Petition article)
To recommended to take no position on Article 16 "Rodenticide (Petition article)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to recommended to take no position on Article 16 "Rodenticide (Petition article), seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Include the following Articles S1 - $20, as read into the record, to populate the 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting warrant
To include the following Articles S1 - $20, as read into the record, to populate the 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to include the following Articles S1 - $20, as read into the record, to populate the 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting warrant, seconded. $13 Accessory Dwelling Units Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Close the 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant
To close the 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to close the 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative extension's application to the office of Energy and Environmental affairs
To authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative extension's application to the office of Energy and Environmental affairs
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative extension's application to the office of Energy and Environmental affairs, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Approved the Meeting Minutes - March 18, 2025
To approved the Meeting Minutes - March 18, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk Moved to approved the Meeting Minutes - March 18, 2025. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sherry Quirk moved to adjourn, seconded. Roll Call: Sarah Corbitt - yes, Sherry Quirk - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
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