MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 5, 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
Every vote, in order
Reappoint Ronald A. Spear as a Constable for the Town of Wareham with a term to expire June 30, 2029
To reappoint Ronald A. Spear as a Constable for the Town of Wareham with a term to expire June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to reappoint Ronald A. Spear as a Constable for the Town of Wareham with a term to expire June 30, 2029, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Appoint Joshua Faherty, Town of Wareham Director of Planning, to the SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) with a term to expire May 30, 2027
To appoint Joshua Faherty, Town of Wareham Director of Planning, to the SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) with a term to expire May 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to appoint Joshua Faherty, Town of Wareham Director of Planning, to the SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) with a term to expire May 30, 2027, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Appoint Angela Dunham to the Wareham Veterans Council with a term to expire June 30, 2029
To appoint Angela Dunham to the Wareham Veterans Council with a term to expire June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to appoint Angela Dunham to the Wareham Veterans Council with a term to expire June 30, 2029, seconded, Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Open the Public Hearing of Joshua Reitsma, 22 Frank Cutler Way, Wareham, MA 02571 d/b/a "Crooked Cove Sea Farm, LLC" for the following Modifications and Renewal of a Shellfish Aquaculture License...
To open the Public Hearing of Joshua Reitsma, 22 Frank Cutler Way, Wareham, MA 02571 d/b/a "Crooked Cove Sea Farm, LLC" for the following Modifications and Renewal of a Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants 4, 4 %, 5 under the provisions of Chapter 130, §60 of Massachusetts General Laws for the following: - Modify the Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants W-4, W-4 42, W-5 from Charles H. Maxim and Joshua Reitsma, to remove Charles H. Maxim, and add Pamela Reitsma (co-owner, manager) - Modify the Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants W-4, W-4 12, W-5 to change the name on the license from Joshua Reitsma (co-owner, Member) and Pamela Reitsma (co-owner, Manager} to "Crooked Cove Sea Farm, LLC". - Renew the Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants W-4, W-4 12, W-5 for "Crooked Cove Sea Farm, LLC". Said grants, W-4; W-4 2, W-5, consist in total of 6.73 acres, more or less. A more particular description may be obtained in Select Board Office, Memorial Town Hall, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, Massachusetts 02571. The Aquaculture Grant license renewal is a ten-year period from 2026 through 2036
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to open the Public Hearing of Joshua Reitsma, 22 Frank Cutler Way, Wareham, MA 02571 d/b/a "Crooked Cove Sea Farm, LLC" for the following Modifications and Renewal of a Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants 4, 4 %, 5 under the provisions of Chapter 130, §60 of Massachusetts General Laws for the following: - Modify the Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants W-4, W-4 42, W-5 from Charles H. Maxim and Joshua Reitsma, to remove Charles H. Maxim, and add Pamela Reitsma (co-owner, manager) - Modify the Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants W-4, W-4 12, W-5 to change the name on the license from Joshua Reitsma (co-owner, Member) and Pamela Reitsma (co-owner, Manager} to "Crooked Cove Sea Farm, LLC". - Renew the Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants W-4, W-4 12, W-5 for "Crooked Cove Sea Farm, LLC". Said grants, W-4; W-4 2, W-5, consist in total of 6.73 acres, more or less. A more particular description may be obtained in Select Board Office, Memorial Town Hall, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, Massachusetts 02571. The Aquaculture Grant license renewal is a ten-year period from 2026 through 2036. Seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Close the Shellfish Aquaculture License Modification and Renewal Hearing
To close the Shellfish Aquaculture License Modification and Renewal Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to close the Shellfish Aquaculture License Modification and Renewal Hearing, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the application of Joshua Reitsma, 22 Frank Cutler Way, Wareham, MA 02571 d/b/a "Crooked Cove Sea Farm, LLC" for the following Modifications and Renewal of a Shellfish Aquaculture License...
To approve the application of Joshua Reitsma, 22 Frank Cutler Way, Wareham, MA 02571 d/b/a "Crooked Cove Sea Farm, LLC" for the following Modifications and Renewal of a Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants 4, 4%, 5 under the provisions of Chapter 130, §60 of Massachusetts General Laws for: - Modify the Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants W-4, W-4 12, W-5 from Charles H. Maxim and Joshua Reitsma, to remove Charles H. Maxim, and add Pamela Reitsma (co-owner, manager) - Modify the Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants W-4, W-4 '4, W-S to change the name on the license from Joshua Reitsma (co-owner, Member) and Pamela Reitsma (co-owner, Manager) to "Crooked Cove Sea Farm, LLC". - Renew the Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants W-4, W-4 4, W-5 for "Crooked Cove Sea Farm, LLC". Said grants, W-4; W-4 42, W-5, consist in total of 6.73 acres, more or less. A more particular description may be obtained in Select Board Office, Memorial Town Hall, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, Massachusetts 02571. The Aquaculture Grant license renewal is a ten-year period from 2026 through 2036
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the application of Joshua Reitsma, 22 Frank Cutler Way, Wareham, MA 02571 d/b/a "Crooked Cove Sea Farm, LLC" for the following Modifications and Renewal of a Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants 4, 4%, 5 under the provisions of Chapter 130, §60 of Massachusetts General Laws for: - Modify the Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants W-4, W-4 12, W-5 from Charles H. Maxim and Joshua Reitsma, to remove Charles H. Maxim, and add Pamela Reitsma (co-owner, manager) - Modify the Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants W-4, W-4 '4, W-S to change the name on the license from Joshua Reitsma (co-owner, Member) and Pamela Reitsma (co-owner, Manager) to "Crooked Cove Sea Farm, LLC". - Renew the Shellfish Aquaculture License for Grants W-4, W-4 4, W-5 for "Crooked Cove Sea Farm, LLC". Said grants, W-4; W-4 42, W-5, consist in total of 6.73 acres, more or less. A more particular description may be obtained in Select Board Office, Memorial Town Hall, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, Massachusetts 02571. The Aquaculture Grant license renewal is a ten-year period from 2026 through 2036. Seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the Second Hand/Junk Dealer's Licenses, under the provisions of Chapter 140, §54 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending payment of fees, completion of paperwork and satisfactory...
To approve the Second Hand/Junk Dealer's Licenses, under the provisions of Chapter 140, §54 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending payment of fees, completion of paperwork and satisfactory inspections) for the following, items 1-11
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the Second Hand/Junk Dealer's Licenses, under the provisions of Chapter 140, §54 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending payment of fees, completion of paperwork and satisfactory inspections) for the following, items 1-11, seconded, i) South Coast Sport & Consignment LLC, d/b/a/ South Coast Sport, Melissa Ip, Manager, 3 Tyler Avenue, Unit B, East Wareham MA 02538 (#26-38) ii) Aaron J. Marks, Inc., d/b/a AJ Marks Jewelers, Sarah Chick, Manager, 3203 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham MA 02538 (#26-40) Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the Special Events Permit (pending departmental approval and payment of fees) for Walk for the Homeless, Church of the Good Shepherd, Applicant, on May 17, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00...
To approve the Special Events Permit (pending departmental approval and payment of fees) for Walk for the Homeless, Church of the Good Shepherd, Applicant, on May 17, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., for use of sidewalks, temporary sign placement, and fees waived (#48898)
The minutes give the result as "5-0-0 (unanimous)", but the roll call reads: Marcus S. Gomes 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 approve the Special Events Permit (pending departmental approval and payment of fees) for Walk for the Homeless, Church of the Good Shepherd, Applicant, on May 17, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., for use of sidewalks, temporary sign placement, and fees waived (#48898), seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Stil! - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the Special Events Permit for Harvest Triathlon, Tim Richmond, Applicant, on June 7, 2026 from 7:30 am to 11:00 am, for road use for the cycling portion of the event and temporary sign...
To approve the Special Events Permit for Harvest Triathlon, Tim Richmond, Applicant, on June 7, 2026 from 7:30 am to 11:00 am, for road use for the cycling portion of the event and temporary sign placement (#49013)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the Special Events Permit for Harvest Triathlon, Tim Richmond, Applicant, on June 7, 2026 from 7:30 am to 11:00 am, for road use for the cycling portion of the event and temporary sign placement (#49013), seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the anonymous donation to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $7.°° to be used for any purpose
To approve the anonymous donation to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $7.°° to be used for any purpose
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the anonymous donation to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $7.°° to be used for any purpose, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the anonymous donation to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $200.°°
To approve the anonymous donation to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $200.°°
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the anonymous donation to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $200.°°, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the donation from Roberta Boone to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $100 ., to be used for any purpose
To approve the donation from Roberta Boone to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $100 ., to be used for any purpose
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the donation from Roberta Boone to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $100 ., to be used for any purpose, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the donation from Friends of the Wareham Free Library to the Wareham Free Library in the amount of $9,000. for the purpose of purchasing books, material and technology for the Wareham Free...
To approve the donation from Friends of the Wareham Free Library to the Wareham Free Library in the amount of $9,000. for the purpose of purchasing books, material and technology for the Wareham Free Library
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the donation from Friends of the Wareham Free Library to the Wareham Free Library in the amount of $9,000. for the purpose of purchasing books, material and technology for the Wareham Free Library, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for regular session held on April 7, 2026 - amended, regular session held on April 21, 2026, and regular session held on April 27, 2026
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for regular session held on April 7, 2026 - amended, regular session held on April 21, 2026, and regular session held on April 27, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for regular session held on April 7, 2026 - amended, regular session held on April 21, 2026, and regular session held on April 27, 2026, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Adjourn the Select Board Meeting
To adjourn the Select Board Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Jared Chadwick moved to adjourn the Select Board Meeting, seconded. Roll Cail: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - 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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