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Wareham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

February 3, 2026

15 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

During the meeting:

  • Joseph M. Still (7:17-7:19 p.m.) and Marcus S. Gomes (7:18-7:21 p.m.) each stepped out of the room briefly.

Every vote, in order

Open the hearing regarding the application of V8 Group Motors, LLC

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To open the hearing regarding the application of V8 Group Motors, LLC

Marcus S. Gomes had stepped out of the room.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to open the hearing regarding the application of V8 Group Motors, LLC., seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the hearing on the Class II Used Car Dealer's License for V8 Group Motors, LLC

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing on the Class II Used Car Dealer's License for V8 Group Motors, LLC

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to close the hearing on the Class II Used Car Dealer's License for V8 Group Motors, LLC., seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Grant a Class 2 Used Car Dealer's License to V8 Group Motors LLC, 3090 Cranberry Highway East Wareham, MA 02538 with the following stipulations: e The hours of operation shall be from 9 a.m. to 6...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant a Class 2 Used Car Dealer's License to V8 Group Motors LLC, 3090 Cranberry Highway East Wareham, MA 02538 with the following stipulations: e The hours of operation shall be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and further; e As granted by the ZBA petition 54-23, there shall be no cars stored in the rear of the building; e And there shall be no more than 31 parking spaces, 21 of which are intended for the storage and display of inventory; e Additionally, vehicles are to be in safe and operational condition; e Lot area is to be kept clean and clear of debris of any kind; e And subject to the completion of all paperwork and payment of fees

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to grant a Class 2 Used Car Dealer's License to V8 Group Motors LLC, 3090 Cranberry Highway East Wareham, MA 02538 with the following stipulations: e The hours of operation shall be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and further; e As granted by the ZBA petition 54-23, there shall be no cars stored in the rear of the building; e And there shall be no more than 31 parking spaces, 21 of which are intended for the storage and display of inventory; e Additionally, vehicles are to be in safe and operational condition; e Lot area is to be kept clean and clear of debris of any kind; e And subject to the completion of all paperwork and payment of fees. Seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick -- yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Open the hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to open the hearing, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the hearing of DSKRAI

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing of DSKRAI

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to close the hearing of DSKRAI, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes -- yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the following for DSKRAI Inc., d/b/a Browne's Package Store, 189 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 for the following: e Achange of officers to include: The removal of Kebi Raj Rai as...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the following for DSKRAI Inc., d/b/a Browne's Package Store, 189 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 for the following: e Achange of officers to include: The removal of Kebi Raj Rai as President, Treasurer, and Director, and the appointment of Kiran Baniya as President, Secretary and Director, and the appointment of Suresh Tamang as Treasurer and Director. e I further move to approve the change of ownership from Kebi Raj Rai, Kiran Baniya and Suresh Tamang te Kiran Baniya and Suresh Tamang. e And I further move to approve the change of stock ownership from Kebi Raj Rai, Suresh Tamang and Kiran Baniya fe Suresh Tamang and Kiran Baniya, each to hold 50% interest

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the following for DSKRAI Inc., d/b/a Browne's Package Store, 189 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 for the following: e Achange of officers to include: The removal of Kebi Raj Rai as President, Treasurer, and Director, and the appointment of Kiran Baniya as President, Secretary and Director, and the appointment of Suresh Tamang as Treasurer and Director. e I further move to approve the change of ownership from Kebi Raj Rai, Kiran Baniya and Suresh Tamang te Kiran Baniya and Suresh Tamang. e And I further move to approve the change of stock ownership from Kebi Raj Rai, Suresh Tamang and Kiran Baniya fe Suresh Tamang and Kiran Baniya, each to hold 50% interest. Seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Take a 5-minute recess

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To take a 5-minute recess

From the minutes

“Motion: Sarah Corbitt moved to take a 5-minute recess, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Open the hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to open the hearing, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to close the hearing, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-6-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the following for BRTRAI, Inc., d/b/a Mayflower Liquors, 3150 Cranberry Highway East Wareham MA 02538: e Transfer the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from SRI OM,...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the following for BRTRAI, Inc., d/b/a Mayflower Liquors, 3150 Cranberry Highway East Wareham MA 02538: e Transfer the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from SRI OM, LLC., te BRTRAI, Inc., d/b/a Mayflowers Liquors, having Kebi Raj Rai, as President, Treasurer, Secretary and Director, and Siddhartha Tamang, Manager. e And further to amend the hours of operation to be Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. e And Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION: Chair Whiteside moved to approve the following for BRTRAI, Inc., d/b/a Mayflower Liquors, 3150 Cranberry Highway East Wareham MA 02538: e Transfer the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from SRI OM, LLC., te BRTRAI, Inc., d/b/a Mayflowers Liquors, having Kebi Raj Rai, as President, Treasurer, Secretary and Director, and Siddhartha Tamang, Manager. e And further to amend the hours of operation to be Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. e And Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Authorize the Select Board Chair to send a letter of support for the development of Cranberry Manor II

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Select Board Chair to send a letter of support for the development of Cranberry Manor II

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to authorize the Select Board Chair to send a letter of support for the development of Cranberry Manor II, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the $200 donation from Gail Pina Dorsey to the Council on Aging

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the $200 donation from Gail Pina Dorsey to the Council on Aging

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the $200 donation from Gail Pina Dorsey to the Council on Aging, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Delegate authority to Town Administrator to declare a State of Emergency as deemed necessary

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To delegate authority to Town Administrator to declare a State of Emergency as deemed necessary

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to delegate authority to Town Administrator to declare a State of Emergency as deemed necessary, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - January 20, 2026 - Regular Session

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - January 20, 2026 - Regular Session

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - January 20, 2026 - Regular Session, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“MOTION: Jared Chadwick moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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