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Wareham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

March 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, Joseph M. Still

Absent: Marcus S. Gomes

Every vote, in order

Appoint Colleen Marble to the Veterans Council with a term to expire June 30, 2029

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Colleen Marble to the Veterans Council with a term to expire June 30, 2029

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to appoint Colleen Marble to the Veterans Council with a term to expire June 30, 2029, 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)

Appoint Brandon Sand to the Veterans Council with a term to expire June 30, 2029

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Brandon Sand to the Veterans Council with a term to expire June 30, 2029

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to appoint Brandon Sand to the Veterans Council with a term to expire June 30, 2029, 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 3 (PDF)

Appoint James Stevens to the Veterans Council with a term to expire June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint James Stevens to the Veterans Council with a term to expire June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to appoint James Stevens to the Veterans Council 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)

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

Open the Public Hearing for the application of South Shore Golf Cars LLC, for a Class 1, Agent's or Seiler's License, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140, §58, to be operated at 58...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To open the Public Hearing for the application of South Shore Golf Cars LLC, for a Class 1, Agent's or Seiler's License, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140, §58, to be operated at 58 Sandwich Road, Wareham MA 02571

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to open the Public Hearing for the application of South Shore Golf Cars LLC, for a Class 1, Agent's or Seiler's License, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140, §58, to be operated at 58 Sandwich Road, 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)

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

Close the Public Hearing for the application of South Shore Golf Cars LLC, for a Class 1, Agent's or Seller's License, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140, §58, to be operated at 58...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the Public Hearing for the application of South Shore Golf Cars LLC, for a Class 1, Agent's or Seller's License, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140, §58, to be operated at 58 Sandwich Road, Wareham MA 02571

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to close the Public Hearing for the application of South Shore Golf Cars LLC, for a Class 1, Agent's or Seller's License, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140, §58, to be operated at 58 Sandwich Road, 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)

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

Approve the application of South Shore Golf Cars LLC, for a Class 1, Agent's or Seller's License, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140, §58, to be operated at 58 Sandwich Road, Wareham...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the application of South Shore Golf Cars LLC, for a Class 1, Agent's or Seller's License, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140, §58, to be operated at 58 Sandwich Road, Wareham MA 02571

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the application of South Shore Golf Cars LLC, for a Class 1, Agent's or Seller's License, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140, §58, to be operated at 58 Sandwich Road, 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)

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

Re-open the Public Hearing - continued from February 17, 2026, for the application of Tavern Hospitality, Inc., d/b/a The Pour Farm Tavern, 196 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571, for an Entertainment...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To re-open the Public Hearing - continued from February 17, 2026, for 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 Laws

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to re-open the Public Hearing - continued from February 17, 2026, for 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 Laws, 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 4 (PDF)

Continue the Hearing until March 17, 2026 at 7:10 p.m. for Tavern Hospitality, Inc., d/b/a The Pour Farm Tavern, 196 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571, for an Entertainment License

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To continue the Hearing until March 17, 2026 at 7:10 p.m. for Tavern Hospitality, Inc., d/b/a The Pour Farm Tavern, 196 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571, for an Entertainment License

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to continue the Hearing until March 17, 2026 at 7:10 p.m. for 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, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)

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

Approve a donation of $25 from Jeffrey and Patricia Willbanks in memory of Richard "Smitty" Smith

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a donation of $25 from Jeffrey and Patricia Willbanks in memory of Richard "Smitty" Smith

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve a donation of $25 from Jeffrey and Patricia Willbanks in memory of Richard "Smitty" Smith, 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 5 (PDF)

Approve a donation of $100 from Lynn Wheatley- Beaupre in memory of Richard "Smitty" Smith

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve a donation of $100 from Lynn Wheatley- Beaupre in memory of Richard "Smitty" Smith

The roll call lists Jared S. Chadwick and Joseph M. Still twice, so individual votes are not shown. The minutes record the vote as 4-0-0 (unanimous).

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve a donation of $100 from Lynn Wheatley- Beaupre in memory of Richard "Smitty" Smith, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah 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 5 (PDF)

Ratify action taken by Select Board Chair Whiteside to change the deadline for submission of Annual Spring Town Meeting articles to Thursday, February 26, 2026 by 5:00 p.m

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To ratify action taken by Select Board Chair Whiteside to change the deadline for submission of Annual Spring Town Meeting articles to Thursday, February 26, 2026 by 5:00 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to ratify action taken by Select Board Chair Whiteside to change the deadline for submission of Annual Spring Town Meeting articles to Thursday, February 26, 2026 by 5:00 p.m., 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 5 (PDF)

Include the following Articles - identified by number and descriptor, as read into the record, into the upcoming 2026 Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To include the following Articles - identified by number and descriptor, as read into the record, into the upcoming 2026 Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to include the following Articles - identified by number and descriptor, as read into the record, into the upcoming 2026 Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant, seconded. Article Grid for 2026 Annual Spring Town Meeting (posted 3/3/2026 @ 12:56 p.m.) Election of Officers Compensation of Certain Appointed and Elected Officials | 4 | FY 2027 Revolving Funds | = 6 | FY 2027 Capital Plan FY 2027 Budget | 8 _| Emergency Medical Services Budget | 9 | Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Budget WPCF Enterprise Fund Rescind Prior Year Bond Authorization Community Preservation Fund Reserves Cranberry Manor Phase II | 14 | Beaverdam Creek Conservation Project Delivery of Town Meeting Warrant | 16 | Additions / By-Law Amendment To Dissolve Minot Forest Committee | 18 _| Citizen Petition - Plastic Bag Reduction Citizen Petition - Zoning By-Law Change - Section 950 (add Section 952) - Off-Site Parking 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 6 (PDF)

Close the 2026 Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the 2026 Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to close the 2026 Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant, 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 6 (PDF)

Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - February 17, 2026 - Regular Session

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - February 17, 2026 - Regular Session

From the minutes

“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes - February 17, 2026 - Regular Session, 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 8 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“MOTION: Jared Chadwick moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (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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