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April 15, 2025
23 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Jared S. Chadwick, Sarah Corbitt, Sherry Quirk
Absent: Ronald S. Besse
Every vote, in order
Approve the One Day Wine / Malt Permit for Tipsy Mermaid LLC, Heather Syvia, for a One Day Wine / Malt for Paint Night Event on April 27, 2025, McFadden Hall, 186 Onset, Avenue, Onset, MA 02558...
To approve the One Day Wine / Malt Permit for Tipsy Mermaid LLC, Heather Syvia, for a One Day Wine / Malt for Paint Night Event on April 27, 2025, McFadden Hall, 186 Onset, Avenue, Onset, MA 02558 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees)
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve the One Day Wine / Malt Permit for Tipsy Mermaid LLC, Heather Syvia, for a One Day Wine / Malt for Paint Night Event on April 27, 2025, McFadden Hall, 186 Onset, Avenue, Onset, MA 02558 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees),seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Pawnbroker License pending Departmental Approvals for Gateway Gold & Pawn, Inc., 261 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees)
To approve the Pawnbroker License pending Departmental Approvals for Gateway Gold & Pawn, Inc., 261 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees)
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve the Pawnbroker License pending Departmental Approvals for Gateway Gold & Pawn, Inc., 261 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571 (pending completion of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees), seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Second Hand / Junk Dealer's Licenses, pending Departmental Approvals, for the following businesses as printed in the agenda, i-viii, (pending receipt of all paperwork and inspections...
To approve the Second Hand / Junk Dealer's Licenses, pending Departmental Approvals, for the following businesses as printed in the agenda, i-viii, (pending receipt of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees)
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve the Second Hand / Junk Dealer's Licenses, pending Departmental Approvals, for the following businesses as printed in the agenda, i-viii, (pending receipt of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees), seconded. i) Gateway Gold & Pawn, Inc., 261 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571 ii) | Church of the Good Shepard, 74 High Street, Wareham MA 02571 iii) LS Computers, 239 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA 02558 iv) Omega Reign, d/b/a Cranberry Flea Market, 3065 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham MA 02538 v) Friends of the Wareham Free Library Inc., 59 Marion Road, Wareham, MS 02571 vi) Used Tire Warehouse, Inc., Aaron Bates, 4 Thatcher Lane, Wareham, MA 02571 vii) Trinity Christian Church, 462 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571 Roll Call; Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Common Victualer License, pending Departmental Approvals, for Cartland of Cape Cod, Inc., d/b/a Chills & Thrills, 3044 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA 02571, (pending receipt of all...
To approve the Common Victualer License, pending Departmental Approvals, for Cartland of Cape Cod, Inc., d/b/a Chills & Thrills, 3044 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA 02571, (pending receipt of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees)
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve the Common Victualer License, pending Departmental Approvals, for Cartland of Cape Cod, Inc., d/b/a Chills & Thrills, 3044 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA 02571, (pending receipt of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees), seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Public Amusement on Weekdays License, pending Departmental Approvals, for Cartland of Cape Cod, Inc., 3044 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA 02571, (pending receipt of all paperwork and...
To approve the Public Amusement on Weekdays License, pending Departmental Approvals, for Cartland of Cape Cod, Inc., 3044 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA 02571, (pending receipt of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees)
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve the Public Amusement on Weekdays License, pending Departmental Approvals, for Cartland of Cape Cod, Inc., 3044 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA 02571, (pending receipt of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees), seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Public Amusement on Sundays License, pending Departmental Approvals, for Cartland of Cape Cod, Inc., 3044 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA 02571, (pending receipt of all paperwork and...
To approve the Public Amusement on Sundays License, pending Departmental Approvals, for Cartland of Cape Cod, Inc., 3044 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA 02571, (pending receipt of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees)
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve the Public Amusement on Sundays License, pending Departmental Approvals, for Cartland of Cape Cod, Inc., 3044 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA 02571, (pending receipt of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees), seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the Special Events License, pending Departmental Approvals, for the following businesses as printed in the agenda, i-v, (pending receipt of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees)
To approve the Special Events License, pending Departmental Approvals, for the following businesses as printed in the agenda, i-v, (pending receipt of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees)
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve the Special Events License, pending Departmental Approvals, for the following businesses as printed in the agenda, i-v, (pending receipt of all paperwork and inspections and receipt of fees), seconded. i) Tim Richmond, for the 8 Annual Harvest Triathalon, to be held on June 8, 2025 from 7:30 am to 11:00 am ii) Kate Reilly for the 32" Annual Buzzards Bay Swim Event, to be held June 28, 2025 from 5:00 am - 11:00 am iii) Kat Jones for Iumination Night to be held on August 30, 2025 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 p.m. iv) Kat Jones for the Harvest Moon Festival to be held on September 27, 2025 from 10:00am -- 5:00 pm v) Kate Reilly for the Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride, to be held on October 5, 2025 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the confirmatory vote for a letter of support for grant application for 2026 Food Needs Assessment - Cape Cod Co-operative and Marion Institute
To approve the confirmatory vote for a letter of support for grant application for 2026 Food Needs Assessment - Cape Cod Co-operative and Marion Institute
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve the confirmatory vote for a letter of support for grant application for 2026 Food Needs Assessment - Cape Cod Co-operative and Marion Institute, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Affirm the appointment of Joshua Faherty to the position of Director of Planning
To affirm the appointment of Joshua Faherty to the position of Director of Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to affirm the appointment of Joshua Faherty to the position of Director of Planning, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the request of the Municipal Maintenance Director for Abatements in the amount of $2,319.17
To approve the request of the Municipal Maintenance Director for Abatements in the amount of $2,319.17
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve the request of the Municipal Maintenance Director for Abatements in the amount of $2,319.17, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve Select Board Policy #2025-01 "Meeting Agenda Posting Policy for Committees"
To approve Select Board Policy #2025-01 "Meeting Agenda Posting Policy for Committees"
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve Select Board Policy #2025-01 "Meeting Agenda Posting Policy for Committees", seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve a donation from Elizabeth Kellaway to the Council on Aging in the amount of $500
To approve a donation from Elizabeth Kellaway to the Council on Aging in the amount of $500
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve a donation from Elizabeth Kellaway to the Council on Aging in the amount of $500, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the following contracts as listed in the agenda i-iv
To approve the following contracts as listed in the agenda i-iv
Yes: Corbitt, Quirk, WhitesideAbstained: Chadwick
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve the following contracts as listed in the agenda i-iv, seconded. i. AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO Local 30, Wareham Library Employees ii. Wareham Public Employees Union 1249 of the Laborers' International Union of North America iti. Town of Wareham and Wareham Clerical Union of Public Employees, Local Union 124 of the Laborers' International Union of North America iv. Wareham Professional Firefighters EMT Association, IAFF, Local 2895 Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - abstain, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 3-0-1 (majority).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve to recommend favorable action for the following Articles 1-16 as accepted by the Select Board for the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
To approve to recommend favorable action for the following Articles 1-16 as accepted by the Select Board for the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Yes: Corbitt, Quirk, WhitesideAbstained: Chadwick
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve to recommend favorable action for the following Articles 1-16 as accepted by the Select Board for the 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles, seconded. 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles Article # Description 1 Election of Officers 2 Recurring Business 3 Compensation of Certain Elected and Appointed Officials 4 FY 26 Revolving Funds 5 Occasional Reports 6 FY 2026 Capital Plan 7 FY 2026 Budget 8 Emergency Medical Services Budget 9 Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Budget 10 WPCE Enterprise Fund 11 FY 2026 Community Preservation Fund Reserves 12 Transfer of McKinney-Vento Funds to Transportation Rec. Acct. 13 Union Contracts 14 Capital Planning Definitions / Bylaw Amendment 15 Capital Planning Composition / Charter Amendment 16 Citizen Petition - Rodenticide Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - abstained from voting on Article 13, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 3-0-1 (majority).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve to recommend favorable action for the following Articles $17-S20 for the 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
To approve to recommend favorable action for the following Articles $17-S20 for the 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve to recommend favorable action for the following Articles $17-S20 for the 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles, seconded. Article # Description S17 Non-Substantive Revisions / New By-Law $18 Adoption of Gender Neutral Language / By-Law Amendment S19 Additions / By-Law Amendment 520 Deletions / By-Law Amendment Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve to recommend favorable action on for the following Articles $14-S16 for the 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
To approve to recommend favorable action on for the following Articles $14-S16 for the 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve to recommend favorable action on for the following Articles $14-S16 for the 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles, seconded. Article # Description S14 Site Plan Review $15 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) S16 Solar Photovoltaic Installations Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve to recommend favorable action for the following Articles $1-S10, $12-13 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
To approve to recommend favorable action for the following Articles $1-S10, $12-13 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve to recommend favorable action for the following Articles $1-S10, $12-13 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles, seconded. Article # Description Sl Budget Transfers S2 Fund Parking Program 83 Spring 2025 Capital S4 Transfer of Available Funds 85 Prior Year Bills S6 PEG Access Receipts to Wareham Community TV (WCTV) 87 Harbor Services Permit Receipts Reserved for Appropriations Acct. 88 Building Lease 54 Marion Road S9 Council on Aging Membership S10 Hammond School Assessment $12 Swift Beach Recreational Access & Rehabilitation $13 Return Unused Funds from Completed Projects (CPC) Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve to recommend favorable action on Article $11 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
To approve to recommend favorable action on Article $11 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
The minutes give the result as "4-0-1 (majority)", but the roll call reads: Sherry Quirk yes, Sarah Corbitt yes, Jared S. Chadwick yes, Judith Whiteside abstained. The names and the count do not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve to recommend favorable action on Article $11 2025 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles, seconded. Article # Description Stl River Walk Acquisition Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - abstain Vote: 4-0-1 (majority).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve to approve Meeting Minutes - March 25, 2025 Regular Session
To approve to approve Meeting Minutes - March 25, 2025 Regular Session
The same roll call (Sherry Quirk, Sarah Corbitt, Jared Chadwick and Chair Whiteside, all yes) is printed twice, at the bottom of page 8 and again at the top of page 9, before "Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous)." It is read once.
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve to approve Meeting Minutes - March 25, 2025 Regular Session, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve to approve Meeting Minutes - April 1, 2025 Regular Session
To approve to approve Meeting Minutes - April 1, 2025 Regular Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve to approve Meeting Minutes - April 1, 2025 Regular Session, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve to approve and release Meeting Minutes - April 8, 2025 Executive Session
To approve to approve and release Meeting Minutes - April 8, 2025 Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve to approve and release Meeting Minutes - April 8, 2025 Executive Session, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve to approve Meeting Minutes - Joint Meeting with Planning Board - April 8, 2025 Executive Session
To approve to approve Meeting Minutes - Joint Meeting with Planning Board - April 8, 2025 Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Jared Chadwick moved to approve to approve Meeting Minutes - Joint Meeting with Planning Board - April 8, 2025 Executive Session, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Jared Chadwick moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded. Roll Call: Sherry Quirk - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes Vote: 4-0-0 (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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