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September 23, 2025
21 recorded votes, 0 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 Jordan T. Gomes, as a Member, to the Wareham Cultural Council with a term to expire June 30, 2028
To appoint Jordan T. Gomes, as a Member, to the Wareham Cultural Council with a term to expire June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to appoint Jordan T. Gomes, as a Member, to the Wareham Cultural Council with a term to expire June 30, 2028. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Open the hearing for the application from Dead River Company LLC, d/b/a Roby's Propane Gas, 878 County Road, West Wareham for an Aboveground Storage Tank Use License for the keeping, storage and...
To open the hearing for the application from Dead River Company LLC, d/b/a Roby's Propane Gas, 878 County Road, West Wareham for an Aboveground Storage Tank Use License for the keeping, storage and sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Ultra Low Sulfur and Diesel Fuel in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 148 §13 of MGL
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to open the hearing for the application from Dead River Company LLC, d/b/a Roby's Propane Gas, 878 County Road, West Wareham for an Aboveground Storage Tank Use License for the keeping, storage and sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Ultra Low Sulfur and Diesel Fuel in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 148 §13 of MGL, seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Close the hearing for the application from Dead River Company LLC, d/b/a Roby's Propane Gas, 878 County Road, West Wareham for an Aboveground Storage Tank Use License for the keeping, storage and...
To close the hearing for the application from Dead River Company LLC, d/b/a Roby's Propane Gas, 878 County Road, West Wareham for an Aboveground Storage Tank Use License for the keeping, storage and sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Ultra Low Sulfur and Diesel Fuel in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 148 §13 of MGL
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to close the hearing for the application from Dead River Company LLC, d/b/a Roby's Propane Gas, 878 County Road, West Wareham for an Aboveground Storage Tank Use License for the keeping, storage and sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Ultra Low Sulfur and Diesel Fuel in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 148 §13 of MGL, seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the application from Dead River Company LLC, d/b/a Roby's Propane Gas, 878 County Road, West Wareham for an Aboveground Storage Tank Use License for the keeping, storage and sale of...
To approve the application from Dead River Company LLC, d/b/a Roby's Propane Gas, 878 County Road, West Wareham for an Aboveground Storage Tank Use License for the keeping, storage and sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Ultra Low Sulfur and Diesel Fuel in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 148 §13 of MGL
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the application from Dead River Company LLC, d/b/a Roby's Propane Gas, 878 County Road, West Wareham for an Aboveground Storage Tank Use License for the keeping, storage and sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Ultra Low Sulfur and Diesel Fuel in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 148 §13 of MGL, seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Open the Disciplinary Hearing Pier View Restaurant, d/b/a Stephen's Lounge, Stephen M. Baptiste, Jr, Manager, 201 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA 02558
To open the Disciplinary Hearing Pier View Restaurant, d/b/a Stephen's Lounge, Stephen M. Baptiste, Jr, Manager, 201 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA 02558
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to open the Disciplinary Hearing Pier View Restaurant, d/b/a Stephen's Lounge, Stephen M. Baptiste, Jr, Manager, 201 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA 02558, seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Close the evidentiary portion of the hearing the Disciplinary Hearing Pier View Restaurant, d/b/a Stephen's Lounge, Stephen M. Baptiste, Jr, Manager, 201 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA 02558
To close the evidentiary portion of the hearing the Disciplinary Hearing Pier View Restaurant, d/b/a Stephen's Lounge, Stephen M. Baptiste, Jr, Manager, 201 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA 02558
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to close the evidentiary portion of the hearing the Disciplinary Hearing Pier View Restaurant, d/b/a Stephen's Lounge, Stephen M. Baptiste, Jr, Manager, 201 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA 02558, seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Have the Select Board issue a Letter of Warning to be more cautious in the future
Have the Select Board issue a Letter of Warning to be more cautious in the future
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved have the Select Board issue a Letter of Warning to be more cautious in the future, seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Have the Select Board Chair sign a Letter of Support for House Biil 2432, "An Act to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer"
To have the Select Board Chair sign a Letter of Support for House Biil 2432, "An Act to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer"
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to have the Select Board Chair sign a Letter of Support for House Biil 2432, "An Act to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer", seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 1. "Approve and Fund FY26 Capital Plan"
To recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 1. "Approve and Fund FY26 Capital Plan"
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 1. "Approve and Fund FY26 Capital Plan" seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 4. "PEG Access Receipts Reserved for Appropriation in the amount of $257,272.40"
To recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 4. "PEG Access Receipts Reserved for Appropriation in the amount of $257,272.40"
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 4. "PEG Access Receipts Reserved for Appropriation in the amount of $257,272.40" seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 5. "Harbor Services Permit Receipts Reserved for Appropriation in the amount of $68,300.00"
To recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 5. "Harbor Services Permit Receipts Reserved for Appropriation in the amount of $68,300.00"
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 5. "Harbor Services Permit Receipts Reserved for Appropriation in the amount of $68,300.00", seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Recommend favorable action the Town Meeting on Article 6. "Occasional Reports"
To recommend favorable action the Town Meeting on Article 6. "Occasional Reports"
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to recommend favorable action the Town Meeting on Article 6. "Occasional Reports", seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 7. "Solar PILOT"
To recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 7. "Solar PILOT"
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 7. "Solar PILOT", seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 8. "Easement Agreement with National Grid"
To recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 8. "Easement Agreement with National Grid"
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 8. "Easement Agreement with National Grid", seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 9. "MassDOT Land Damage Agreement including Takings"
To recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 9. "MassDOT Land Damage Agreement including Takings"
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 9. "MassDOT Land Damage Agreement including Takings", seconded. Roll Calk: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 19. "Budget Transfers - $150,000"
To recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 19. "Budget Transfers - $150,000"
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 19. "Budget Transfers - $150,000" seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 20. "Purchase Land"
To recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 20. "Purchase Land"
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 20. "Purchase Land", seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 21. "Dissolve CMWRRDD"
To recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 21. "Dissolve CMWRRDD"
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to recommend favorable action to the Town Meeting on Article 21. "Dissolve CMWRRDD", seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 22. "Sewer Air Pumps"
To recommend favorable action on Article 22. "Sewer Air Pumps"
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to recommend favorable action on Article 22. "Sewer Air Pumps", seconded. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Ratify the vote taken on September 16, 2025 to authorize the Town Administrator and the Select Board to negotiate PILOT Agreements with Alternate Power & Energy and 260 County Road Solar, LLC...
To ratify the vote taken on September 16, 2025 to authorize the Town Administrator and the Select Board to negotiate PILOT Agreements with Alternate Power & Energy and 260 County Road Solar, LLC (Warrant Article 7 Solar PILOT)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to ratify the vote taken on September 16, 2025 to authorize the Town Administrator and the Select Board to negotiate PILOT Agreements with Alternate Power & Energy and 260 County Road Solar, LLC (Warrant Article 7 Solar PILOT), seconded. Roll Calk Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Jared Chadwick moved to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call: Jared Chadwick - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Joseph Still - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith 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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