MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 15, 2025
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Sarah Corbitt, Jared S. Chadwick, Joseph M. Still
Absent: Marcus S. Gomes
During the meeting:
- Jared S. Chadwick left the room for the vote on the July 3, 2025 storm emergency declaration, because he is a first responder.
Every vote, in order
Appoint Joshua Faherty, Director of Planning, as a Member of the Wareham Redevelopment Authority
To appoint Joshua Faherty, Director of Planning, as a Member of the Wareham Redevelopment Authority
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to appoint Joshua Faherty, Director of Planning, as a Member of the Wareham Redevelopment Authority, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Appoint Sherry Quirk, as a new Member, to the Alternative Energy Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2027
To appoint Sherry Quirk, as a new Member, to the Alternative Energy Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to appoint Sherry Quirk, as a new Member, to the Alternative Energy Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2027, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Reappoint Lawrence Perry, as an Associate Member, to the Board of Health with a term to expire June 30, 2026
To reappoint Lawrence Perry, as an Associate Member, to the Board of Health with a term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to reappoint Lawrence Perry, as an Associate Member, to the Board of Health with a term to expire June 30, 2026, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Appoint Karen Hong, as a new Member, to the Community Events Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2028
To appoint Karen Hong, as a new Member, to the Community Events Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to appoint Karen Hong, as a new Member, to the Community Events Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2028, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the license for a Second Hand/Junk Dealer's License, under the provisions of Chapter 140, §54 of MGL, for the year 2025 (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order and fees paid),...
To approve the license for a Second Hand/Junk Dealer's License, under the provisions of Chapter 140, §54 of MGL, for the year 2025 (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order and fees paid), to Janice Freeland, d/b/a Things and Thangs, 3147 Cranberry Highway, Unit 114, East Wareham MA 02571
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the license for a Second Hand/Junk Dealer's License, under the provisions of Chapter 140, §54 of MGL, for the year 2025 (pending all inspections, paperwork to be in order and fees paid), to Janice Freeland, d/b/a Things and Thangs, 3147 Cranberry Highway, Unit 114, East Wareham MA 02571 seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve, as read into the record, a declaration of State of Emergency for Wareham - effective from storm date July 3, 2025
To approve, as read into the record, a declaration of State of Emergency for Wareham - effective from storm date July 3, 2025
Jared S. Chadwick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve, as read into the record, a declaration of State of Emergency for Wareham - effective from storm date July 3, 2025, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - absent, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Recommend to the Select Board that they adopt "No Parking" and "Playground Parking Only" zones and signage as outlined by Derek Sullivan on the property that belongs to the Town of Wareham or that...
To recommend to the Select Board that they adopt "No Parking" and "Playground Parking Only" zones and signage as outlined by Derek Sullivan on the property that belongs to the Town of Wareham or that is a public road
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to recommend to the Select Board that they adopt "No Parking" and "Playground Parking Only" zones and signage as outlined by Derek Sullivan on the property that belongs to the Town of Wareham or that is a public road, seconded. Roll Cail: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Accept a donation from Annabella Ginches to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $200
To accept a donation from Annabella Ginches to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $200
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to accept a donation from Annabella Ginches to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $200, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve transfer the amount of $9,800 from the Town Planner's Salary Account to the Department of Natural Resources Salary Account, and transfer the amount of $250.00 from the Town Planner's...
To approve transfer the amount of $9,800 from the Town Planner's Salary Account to the Department of Natural Resources Salary Account, and transfer the amount of $250.00 from the Town Planner's Salary Account fo the Town Treasurer's Expense Account
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve transfer the amount of $9,800 from the Town Planner's Salary Account to the Department of Natural Resources Salary Account, and transfer the amount of $250.00 from the Town Planner's Salary Account fo the Town Treasurer's Expense Account, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Authorize the Chair to submit letter of support regarding the Town of Wareham 2025-2032 Open Space and Recreation Plan
To authorize the Chair to submit letter of support regarding the Town of Wareham 2025-2032 Open Space and Recreation Plan
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to authorize the Chair to submit letter of support regarding the Town of Wareham 2025-2032 Open Space and Recreation Plan, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve Meeting Minutes - July 1, 2025 - Regular Session
To approve Meeting Minutes - July 1, 2025 - Regular Session
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve Meeting Minutes - July 1, 2025 - Regular Session, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION: Jared Chadwick moved to adjourn, Seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - 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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