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February 17, 2026
9 recorded votes, 4 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:
- Judith Whiteside stepped out of the room (recused) for the Veterans Day Parade permit, as she is a board member of the Wareham Veterans Council.
Every vote, in order
Open the hearing regarding the application of Tavern Hospitality, Inc., d/b/a The Pour Farm Tavern, 196 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571, for an Entertainment License to include Live Music and...
To open the hearing regarding the application of Tavern Hospitality, Inc., d/b/a The Pour Farm Tavern, 196 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571, for an Entertainment License to include Live Music and Jukebox, Sunday through Saturday, between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., under the provisions of Chapter 140, §183A and Chapter 136 of Massachusetts General Law
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to open the hearing regarding the application of Tavern Hospitality, Inc., d/b/a The Pour Farm Tavern, 196 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571, for an Entertainment License to include Live Music and Jukebox, Sunday through Saturday, between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., under the provisions of Chapter 140, §183A and Chapter 136 of Massachusetts General Law, 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)
Continue the Hearing to March 3, 2026 at 7:10 p.m. regarding the application of Tavern Hospitality, Inc., d/b/a The Pour Farm Tavern, 196 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571, for an Entertainment License
To continue the Hearing to March 3, 2026 at 7:10 p.m. regarding the application of Tavern Hospitality, Inc., d/b/a The Pour Farm Tavern, 196 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571, for an Entertainment License
From the minutes
“MOTION: Jared Chadwick moved to continue the Hearing to March 3, 2026 at 7:10 p.m. regarding the application of Tavern Hospitality, Inc., d/b/a The Pour Farm Tavern, 196 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571, for an Entertainment License, 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)
Open the Public Hearing - Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, items a-b as listed
To open the Public Hearing - Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, items a-b as listed
The minutes give the result as "5-0-0 (unanimous)", but the roll call reads: Joseph M. Still yes, Jared S. Chadwick yes, Sarah Corbitt yes, Judith Whiteside yes. The names and the count do not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to open the Public Hearing - Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, items a-b as listed, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Close the Public Hearing - Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, items a-b as listed
To close the Public Hearing - Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, items a-b as listed
The minutes give the result as "5-0-0 (unanimous)", but the roll call reads: Joseph M. Still yes, Jared S. Chadwick yes, Sarah Corbitt yes, Judith Whiteside yes. The names and the count do not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to close the Public Hearing - Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, items a-b as listed, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the submission of a 2026 CBDG application in an amount of up to $875,000 to fund the Housing Rehabilitation Program and three (3) Public Social Services activities
To approve the submission of a 2026 CBDG application in an amount of up to $875,000 to fund the Housing Rehabilitation Program and three (3) Public Social Services activities
The minutes give the result as "5-0-0 (unanimous)", but the roll call reads: Joseph M. Still yes, Jared S. Chadwick yes, Sarah Corbitt yes, Judith Whiteside yes. The names and the count do not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Jared Chadwick moved to approve the submission of a 2026 CBDG application in an amount of up to $875,000 to fund the Housing Rehabilitation Program and three (3) Public Social Services activities, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Approve the applications for the permits as listed in the agenda, items i-iv, vi
To approve the applications for the permits as listed in the agenda, items i-iv, vi
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the applications for the permits as listed in the agenda, items i-iv, vi, 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)
Approve the usage for roads and for signage for the Wareham Veterans Day Parade - 11/11/2026 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm - Applicant Matt Stanton - #48570
To approve the usage for roads and for signage for the Wareham Veterans Day Parade - 11/11/2026 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm - Applicant Matt Stanton - #48570
The minutes give the mover as "Jared Corbitt," which matches no member (Jared Chadwick and Sarah Corbitt are both members), so no mover is shown. Judith Whiteside stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Jared Corbitt moved to approve the usage for roads and for signage for the Wareham Veterans Day Parade - 11/11/2026 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm - Applicant Matt Stanton - #48570, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - absent VOTE: 4-0-0 (majority).”
Approve the February 3, 2026 Select Board Meeting Minutes - Regular Session
To approve the February 3, 2026 Select Board Meeting Minutes - Regular Session
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the February 3, 2026 Select Board Meeting Minutes - 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)
Adjourn the meeting
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)
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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