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May 19, 2026
30 recorded votes, 6 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:
- Jared S. Chadwick was out of the room for the first appointment votes, then came back.
Every vote, in order
Appoint Shelli Mobilia as a Constable for the Town of Wareham with a term to expire June 30, 2029
To appoint Shelli Mobilia as a Constable for the Town of Wareham with a term to expire June 30, 2029
Jared S. Chadwick had stepped out of the room.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to appoint Shelli Mobilia 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, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Reappoint Robert Short as a Constable for the Town of Wareham with a term July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029
To reappoint Robert Short as a Constable for the Town of Wareham with a term July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029
Jared S. Chadwick had stepped out of the room.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to reappoint Robert Short as a Constable for the Town of Wareham with a term July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Reappoint Ian Daley as a Constable for the Town of Wareham with a term July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029
To reappoint Ian Daley as a Constable for the Town of Wareham with a term July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029
Jared S. Chadwick had stepped out of the room.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to reappoint Ian Daley as a Constable for the Town of Wareham with a term July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Reappoint Steven P. Coughlin as a Constable for the Town of Wareham with a term July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029
To reappoint Steven P. Coughlin as a Constable for the Town of Wareham with a term July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029
Jared S. Chadwick had stepped out of the room.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to reappoint Steven P. Coughlin as a Constable for the Town of Wareham with a term July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Reappoint Jack Silva to the Cemetery Commission with a term to expire June 30, 2029
To reappoint Jack Silva to the Cemetery Commission with a term to expire June 30, 2029
Jared S. Chadwick had stepped out of the room.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to reappoint Jack Silva to the Cemetery Commission with a term to expire June 30, 2029, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Reappoint Judith Whiteside to the Plymouth County Advisory Board with a term to expire June 30, 2029
To reappoint Judith Whiteside to the Plymouth County Advisory Board with a term to expire June 30, 2029
Jared S. Chadwick had stepped out of the room.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to reappoint Judith Whiteside to the Plymouth County Advisory Board with a term to expire June 30, 2029, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 4-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Appoint a Joseph Still to the Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire May 2, 2028
To appoint a Joseph Still to the Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire May 2, 2028
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to appoint a Joseph Still to the Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire May 2, 2028, seconded. nb: Jared Chadwick had reentered the room. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Reappoint Judith Whiteside and Sarah Corbitt to the Wareham Redevelopment Authority with terms to expire May 1, 2029
To reappoint Judith Whiteside and Sarah Corbitt to the Wareham Redevelopment Authority with terms to expire May 1, 2029
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to reappoint Judith Whiteside and Sarah Corbitt to the Wareham Redevelopment Authority with terms to expire May 1, 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)
Reappoint Judith Whiteside to the Carver Marion Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District with term to expire upon dissolution of District
To reappoint Judith Whiteside to the Carver Marion Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District with term to expire upon dissolution of District
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to reappoint Judith Whiteside to the Carver Marion Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District with term to expire upon dissolution of District, 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 the following Certified Weighmasters as requested by P.J. Keating Co. with terms to expire December 31, 2026 as listed, items i-v
To appoint the following Certified Weighmasters as requested by P.J. Keating Co. with terms to expire December 31, 2026 as listed, items i-v
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to appoint the following Certified Weighmasters as requested by P.J. Keating Co. with terms to expire December 31, 2026 as listed, items i-v, seconded. i) Matthew Robertson ii) Roger Lourenco iii) Anthony DeAraujo iv) Scott Carvalho v) Caleb Rodriques 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 Hearing
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)
Close the Hearing
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: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the application from Michael Grant, Jefes Restaurant Group LLC, d/b/a Jefes Masa Cantina, for the following licenses: Under the provisions of Chapter 138, §12, of the Massachusetts General...
To approve the application from Michael Grant, Jefes Restaurant Group LLC, d/b/a Jefes Masa Cantina, for the following licenses: Under the provisions of Chapter 138, §12, of the Massachusetts General Laws, an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License, and under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws, an Annual Common Victualler License; Roberta Grant to serve as Manager
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the application from Michael Grant, Jefes Restaurant Group LLC, d/b/a Jefes Masa Cantina, for the following licenses: Under the provisions of Chapter 138, §12, of the Massachusetts General Laws, an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License, and under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws, an Annual Common Victualler License; Roberta Grant to serve as Manager, 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)
Open the Hearing
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)
Close the Hearing
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: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve the applications from MDD Hospitality Group II, Inc., for the following: Under the provisions of Chapter 138, §12, of the Massachusetts General Laws, the transfer of an Annual All...
To approve the applications from MDD Hospitality Group II, Inc., for the following: Under the provisions of Chapter 138, §12, of the Massachusetts General Laws, the transfer of an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License from VMB, Restaurants, Inc., d/b/a Towne Tavern & Tap, to MDD Hospitality Group II, Inc., d/b/a 12 Knots; and further under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws, an application for an Annual Common Victualler License; Michael Dearing to serve as Manager
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the applications from MDD Hospitality Group II, Inc., for the following: Under the provisions of Chapter 138, §12, of the Massachusetts General Laws, the transfer of an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License from VMB, Restaurants, Inc., d/b/a Towne Tavern & Tap, to MDD Hospitality Group II, Inc., d/b/a 12 Knots; and further under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws, an application for an Annual Common Victualler License; Michael Dearing to serve as Manager, 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)
Reopen, as a continued Public Hearing, 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...
To reopen, as a continued Public Hearing, 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 reopen, as a continued Public Hearing, 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, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Chair Whiteside - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Close the Hearing
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: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Corbitt)
Approve that the Tavern Hospitality, Inc., d/b/a The Pour Farm Tavern, 196 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571, be granted an Entertainment License to include Live Music and Jukebox, Sunday through...
To approve that the Tavern Hospitality, Inc., d/b/a The Pour Farm Tavern, 196 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571, be granted 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. indoors and from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. outdoor entertainment and require that the business owner, Tavern Hospitality contact Mr. Consoletti or his business to advise them that there will be outdoor entertainment on any particular day and let such notification be provided in a verifiable manner at least 8 hours before the entertainment is proposed to start
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chair Whiteside moved to approve that the Tavern Hospitality, Inc., d/b/a The Pour Farm Tavern, 196 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571, be granted 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. indoors and from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. outdoor entertainment and require that the business owner, Tavern Hospitality contact Mr. Consoletti or his business to advise them that there will be outdoor entertainment on any particular day and let such notification be provided in a verifiable manner at least 8 hours before the entertainment is proposed to start, 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)
Renew of the following 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...
Renew of the following 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), items i-ili
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved Renew of the following 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), items i-ili, seconded. i) Omega Reign, Inc., d/b/a Cranberry Flea Market, 3065 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538, Eugene Felix (#26-41) ii) Trinity Christian Church, 462 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571, Barbara McAllister (#26-42) iii) Home Depot USA, Inc., d/b/a Home Depot, 2994 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham MA 02538 (#26-41) 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 Special Events Permit for Pan Mass Challenge, Glynn Hawley, Applicant, on August 1, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., use of Town roads and former Decas School pending departmental...
To approve the Special Events Permit for Pan Mass Challenge, Glynn Hawley, Applicant, on August 1, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., use of Town roads and former Decas School pending departmental approval and payment of fees, ref. #49058
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the Special Events Permit for Pan Mass Challenge, Glynn Hawley, Applicant, on August 1, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., use of Town roads and former Decas School pending departmental approval and payment of fees, ref. #49058, 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 Onset Cape Verdean Festival, Michael Roderick, Applicant, on August 8, 2026 (Rain date August 9, 2026) from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p-m., use of Town roads, event located at Onset Band...
To approve the Onset Cape Verdean Festival, Michael Roderick, Applicant, on August 8, 2026 (Rain date August 9, 2026) from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p-m., use of Town roads, event located at Onset Band Shell/ Prospect Park/ Waban Park (#48953)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the Onset Cape Verdean Festival, Michael Roderick, Applicant, on August 8, 2026 (Rain date August 9, 2026) from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p-m., use of Town roads, event located at Onset Band Shell/ Prospect Park/ Waban Park (#48953), 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)
Designate property as surplus in the amount of $20,000 - $30,000 as provided on the list
To designate property as surplus in the amount of $20,000 - $30,000 as provided on the list
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to designate property as surplus in the amount of $20,000 - $30,000 as provided on the list, 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)
Approved the donation from Gail Lorden to the Council on Aging in the amount of $50 to be used for any purpose
Approved the donation from Gail Lorden to the Council on Aging in the amount of $50 to be used for any purpose
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved approved the donation from Gail Lorden to the Council on Aging in the amount of $50 to be used for any purpose, 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)
Enter into contract negotiations with the Town Administrator
To enter into contract negotiations with the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to enter into contract negotiations with the Town Administrator, 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)
Adopt the Sustainable Purchasing/ Environmentally Preferable Product Procurement Policy as submitted by the Town Administrator (ref. policy #26-01)
To adopt the Sustainable Purchasing/ Environmentally Preferable Product Procurement Policy as submitted by the Town Administrator (ref. policy #26-01)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to adopt the Sustainable Purchasing/ Environmentally Preferable Product Procurement Policy as submitted by the Town Administrator (ref. policy #26-01), 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)
Appoint Sarah Corbitt as Chair of the Wareham Select Board
To appoint Sarah Corbitt as Chair of the Wareham Select Board
From the minutes
“MOTION: Joseph Still moved to appoint Sarah Corbitt as Chair of the Wareham Select Board, seconded. Sarah Corbitt accepted the nomination. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Still)
Appoint Judith Whiteside as Clerk for the Wareham Select Board
To appoint Judith Whiteside as Clerk for the Wareham Select Board
From the minutes
“MOTION: Marcus Gomes moved to appoint Judith Whiteside as Clerk for the Wareham Select Board, seconded. Judith Whiteside accepted the nomination. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Sarah Corbitt yes, Judith Whiteside - yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Gomes)
Approve the May 5, 2026 Select Board Meeting Minutes - Regular Session
To approve the May 5, 2026 Select Board Meeting Minutes - Regular Session
From the minutes
“MOTION: Sarah Corbitt moved to approve the May 5, 2026 Select Board Meeting Minutes - Regular Session, 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 Call: 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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