MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 4, 2026
17 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Sarah Corbitt, Judith Whiteside, Jared S. Chadwick, Marcus S. Gomes, Joseph M. Still
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reappoint James Giberti, as a Member, to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, with a term to expire December 31, 2026
To reappoint James Giberti, as a Member, to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, with a term to expire December 31, 2026
This motion is written under agenda item 6.a (reappoint Indiana Troupe to the Community Events Committee), but its words and roll call repeat the James Giberti motion under item 6.b. ASK CLERK. The minutes give the result as "5-0-0 (unanimous)", but the roll call reads: Joseph M. Still yes, Marcus S. Gomes yes, Jared S. Chadwick yes, Judith Whiteside abstained, Sarah Corbitt yes. The names and the count do not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to reappoint James Giberti, as a Member, to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, with a term to expire December 31, 2026, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - abstain, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (5-0-0) (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
To reappoint James Giberti, as a Member, to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, with a term to expire December 31, 2026
Yes: Chadwick, Corbitt, Gomes, StillAbstained: Whiteside
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to reappoint James Giberti, as a Member, to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, with a term to expire December 31, 2026, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - abstain, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (4-0-1).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Appoint George Barrett, as a Member, to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, with a term to expire December 31, 2026
To appoint George Barrett, as a Member, to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, with a term to expire December 31, 2026
Yes: Chadwick, Corbitt, Gomes, StillAbstained: Whiteside
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to appoint George Barrett, as a Member, to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, with a term to expire December 31, 2026, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - abstain, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (4-0-1).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Appoint James Munise, as a Member, to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, with a term to expire December 31, 2026
To appoint James Munise, as a Member, to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, with a term to expire December 31, 2026
Yes: Chadwick, Corbitt, Gomes, StillAbstained: Whiteside
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to appoint James Munise, as a Member, to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, with a term to expire December 31, 2026, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - abstain, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (4-0-1).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Appoint Connor Alden, as a Member, to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, with a term to expire December 31, 2026
To appoint Connor Alden, as a Member, to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, with a term to expire December 31, 2026
Yes: Chadwick, Corbitt, Gomes, StillAbstained: Whiteside
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to appoint Connor Alden, as a Member, to the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, with a term to expire December 31, 2026, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - abstain, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (4-0-1).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to open the Public Hearing, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (5-0-0) (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (5-0-0) (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Grants the two licenses as previously read into the record
To grants the two licenses as previously read into the record
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to grants the two licenses as previously read into the record, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (5-0-0) (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to open the Public Hearing, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (5-0-0) (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (5-0-0) (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Approve the request as read into the record
To approve the request as read into the record
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to approve the request as read into the record, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (5-0-0) (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Approve new Common Victualler License - Ligols Enterprises LLC, d/b/a Fresh Monkee, 3037 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham MA 02538, Richard Ligols, Manager (#49252) (pending payment of fees,...
To approve new Common Victualler License - Ligols Enterprises LLC, d/b/a Fresh Monkee, 3037 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham MA 02538, Richard Ligols, Manager (#49252) (pending payment of fees, completion of paperwork and satisfactory inspections)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to approve new Common Victualler License - Ligols Enterprises LLC, d/b/a Fresh Monkee, 3037 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham MA 02538, Richard Ligols, Manager (#49252) (pending payment of fees, completion of paperwork and satisfactory inspections), seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (5-0-0) (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Approve Special! Event Permit - The Gifted Crate, Mary Nogueras, Lazy Lobster 5 Miler & Festival, 760 Main Street and surrounding streets, to be held 9/12/2026 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Request...
To approve Special! Event Permit - The Gifted Crate, Mary Nogueras, Lazy Lobster 5 Miler & Festival, 760 Main Street and surrounding streets, to be held 9/12/2026 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Request for use of roads and for signage) (pending payment of fees, completion of paperwork and satisfactory inspections)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to approve Special! Event Permit - The Gifted Crate, Mary Nogueras, Lazy Lobster 5 Miler & Festival, 760 Main Street and surrounding streets, to be held 9/12/2026 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Request for use of roads and for signage) (pending payment of fees, completion of paperwork and satisfactory inspections), seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (5-0-0) (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Approve the One Day Wine & Malt License - The Gifted Crate, Mary Nogueras, for the Lazy Lobster 5 Miler & Festival, 760 Main Street to be held 9/12/2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (#49279) (pending...
To approve the One Day Wine & Malt License - The Gifted Crate, Mary Nogueras, for the Lazy Lobster 5 Miler & Festival, 760 Main Street to be held 9/12/2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (#49279) (pending payment of fees, completion of paperwork and satisfactory inspections) and, recognition of the concerns that the Board has raised, noting that the permit will reflect the new location that places the pending line closer to the school
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to approve the One Day Wine & Malt License - The Gifted Crate, Mary Nogueras, for the Lazy Lobster 5 Miler & Festival, 760 Main Street to be held 9/12/2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (#49279) (pending payment of fees, completion of paperwork and satisfactory inspections) and, recognition of the concerns that the Board has raised, noting that the permit will reflect the new location that places the pending line closer to the school, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (5-0-0) (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2026
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2026, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (5-0-0) (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2026
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2026, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Sarah Corbitt - yes VOTE: (5-0-0) (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
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, Judith Whiteside - yes, Sarah Corbitt - 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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