MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 19, 2025
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Sarah Corbitt, Jared S. Chadwick, Marcus S. Gomes, Joseph M. Still
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint David Klenert for the Member vacancy on the Board of Health with a term to expire June 30, 2027
To appoint David Klenert for the Member vacancy on the Board of Health with a term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to appoint David Klenert for the Member vacancy on the Board of Health with a term to expire June 30, 2027. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Reappoint Linda Scharf, as a Member, to the Minot Forest Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2030
To reappoint Linda Scharf, as a Member, to the Minot Forest Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2030
Yes: Chadwick, Gomes, StillNo: Corbitt, Whiteside
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to reappoint Linda Scharf, as a Member, to the Minot Forest Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2030. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - no, Chair Whiteside - no VOTE: 3-2-0 (majority).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Reappoint Carl Schulz, as a Member, to the Wareham Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Carl Schulz, as a Member, to the Wareham Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to reappoint Carl Schulz, as a Member, to the Wareham Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire June 30, 2027 Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the application for change of name on the Annual Common Victualler License held by Retrocade, Inc., d/b/a RWND, 176 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571 to Retrograde LLC d/b/a/ RWND 176 Main...
To approve the application for change of name on the Annual Common Victualler License held by Retrocade, Inc., d/b/a RWND, 176 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571 to Retrograde LLC d/b/a/ RWND 176 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the application for change of name on the Annual Common Victualler License held by Retrocade, Inc., d/b/a RWND, 176 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571 to Retrograde LLC d/b/a/ RWND 176 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571, seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Confirm the vote that was taken at the August 5, 2025 Select Board Meeting to authorize the Select Board Chair to respond to the Open Meeting Law complainant that was authorized under 48 hours...
To confirm the vote that was taken at the August 5, 2025 Select Board Meeting to authorize the Select Board Chair to respond to the Open Meeting Law complainant that was authorized under 48 hours business at the August 5, 2025 Select Board Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to confirm the vote that was taken at the August 5, 2025 Select Board Meeting to authorize the Select Board Chair to respond to the Open Meeting Law complainant that was authorized under 48 hours business at the August 5, 2025 Select Board Meeting, seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Establish the "Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review and Revision Steering Committee" for the purpose of guiding and overseeing the Town's full review and update of the Wareham Zoning Bylaws, and that...
To establish the "Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review and Revision Steering Committee" for the purpose of guiding and overseeing the Town's full review and update of the Wareham Zoning Bylaws, and that the following positions will be appointed as Members of said Committee with a term to expire December 31, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to establish the "Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review and Revision Steering Committee" for the purpose of guiding and overseeing the Town's full review and update of the Wareham Zoning Bylaws, and that the following positions will be appointed as Members of said Committee with a term to expire December 31, 2026, seconded. (i) Planning Board Representatives (2) (ii) Zoning Board of Appeals Representative (iit) Select Board Representative (iv) Engineering Representatives (2) (v) Legal Counsel Representative Roll Cali: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Accept the $200 donation to the Wareham Council on Aging from Annabella (Ann) Ginches
To accept the $200 donation to the Wareham Council on Aging from Annabella (Ann) Ginches
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to accept the $200 donation to the Wareham Council on Aging from Annabella (Ann) Ginches, seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the Curbside Billing FY26 abatement recommendation from Municipal Maintenance Director in the amount of $577.92
To approve the Curbside Billing FY26 abatement recommendation from Municipal Maintenance Director in the amount of $577.92
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the Curbside Billing FY26 abatement recommendation from Municipal Maintenance Director in the amount of $577.92, seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve Select Board as Road Commission Meeting Minutes - July 29, 2025
To approve Select Board as Road Commission Meeting Minutes - July 29, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve Select Board as Road Commission Meeting Minutes - July 29, 2025, seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes - August 5, 2025
To approve Select Board Meeting Minutes - August 5, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes - August 5, 2025, seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION: Jared Chadwick moved to adjourn, seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (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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