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Patricia A. Wurts
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
Patricia Wurts
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Wurts voted the same way as…
- Judith Whiteside100% (5 of 5)
- Ronald S. Besse40% (2 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Wurts as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 14 of 15 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- Aug 15, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (15)
- Nov 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 29, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 15, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Nov 21Appoint Linda Burke as a Member to the Alternative…Motion: to appoint Linda Burke as a Member to the Alternative Energy…Passed 4–0 · Wurts: Not recorded
November 21, 2023: Appoint Linda Burke as a Member to the Alternative Energy Committee - term to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Linda Burke as a Member to the Alternative Energy Committee - term to expire June 30, 2026
The minutes give the result as "4-0-1", but the roll call reads: Judith Whiteside yes, Alan H. Slavin yes, Jared S. Chadwick yes, Ronald S. Besse yes, Patricia A. Wurts no. The names and the count do not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to appoint Linda Burke as a Member to the Alternative Energy Committee - term to expire June 30, 2026. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-No. VOTE: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Nov 21Allow the Wareham Garden Club to place signs promoting…Motion: to allow the Wareham Garden Club to place signs promoting their…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Wurts: Yes
November 21, 2023: Allow the Wareham Garden Club to place signs promoting their Christmas Faire on December 2, 2023
To allow the Wareham Garden Club to place signs promoting their Christmas Faire on December 2, 2023
Voted: Yes
In the minutes the labels are swapped: the motion is marked "VOTE:" and the result "MOTION: 5-0-0 (unanimous)".
From the minutes
“VOTE: Mr. Chadwick moved to allow the Wareham Garden Club to place signs promoting their Christmas Faire on December 2, 2023. Seconded. MOTION: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
Nov 21Approve keeping the fees the same, with a confirmatory…Motion: to approve keeping the fees the same, with a confirmatory vote…Passed 4–1 · Wurts: Yes
November 21, 2023: Approve keeping the fees the same, with a confirmatory vote on the next agenda
To approve keeping the fees the same, with a confirmatory vote on the next agenda
Voted: Yes
Yes: Besse, Chadwick, Whiteside, WurtsNo: SlavinThe posted PDF has two versions of this page. This one says Mr. Chadwick moved to keep the trash fees the same, 4-1-0. The other says "Mr. Sullivan recommended that we keep the Trash fees ... the same as current rate. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-no, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes. VOTE: 4-1-0." Individual votes are from that roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Chadwick moved to approve keeping the fees the same, with a confirmatory vote on the next agenda. Seconded. VOTE: 4-1-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Oct 23Recommend Favorable ActionMotion: to recommend Favorable ActionPassed 4–0 · Wurts: Yes
October 23, 2023: Recommend Favorable Action
To recommend Favorable Action
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chadwick, Slavin, Whiteside, WurtsAbstained: Besse
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved to recommend Favorable Action. Seconded. Roll call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-abstain, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes. VOTE: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Oct 17For favorable action on Article 26 - Construction Cost…Motion: for favorable action on Article 26 - Construction Cost for WPCF…Failed 2–2 · Wurts: Yes
October 17, 2023: For favorable action on Article 26 - Construction Cost for WPCF Projects - Clarifier and Headworks Upgrades
For favorable action on Article 26 - Construction Cost for WPCF Projects - Clarifier and Headworks Upgrades
Voted: Yes
Yes: Whiteside, WurtsNo: Besse, ChadwickAbstained: Slavin
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved for favorable action on Article 26 - Construction Cost for WPCF Projects - Clarifier and Headworks Upgrades Seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-no, Mr. Slavin-abstain, Mr. Chadwick-no, Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes. VOTE: 2-2-1.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Oct 17For favorable action on Article 14 - Easement Agreement…Motion: for favorable action on Article 14 - Easement Agreement with NStar-Eversource/Hammond…Passed 4–1 · Wurts: Yes
October 17, 2023: For favorable action on Article 14 - Easement Agreement with NStar-Eversource/Hammond School
For favorable action on Article 14 - Easement Agreement with NStar-Eversource/Hammond School
Voted: Yes
Yes: Besse, Slavin, Whiteside, WurtsNo: Chadwick
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Chadwick moved for favorable action on Article 14 - Easement Agreement with NStar-Eversource/Hammond School. Seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Mr. Chadwick-no, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-1-0.” (Motion: Chadwick)
Oct 10Recommend further studyMotion: to recommend further studyPassed 3–0 · Wurts: Not recorded
October 10, 2023: Recommend further study
To recommend further study
The roll call lists Patricia A. Wurts twice, so individual votes are not shown. The minutes record the vote as 3-0-1.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Whiteside moved to recommend further study. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Wurts -abstain, Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts -abstain. VOTE: 3-0-1.” (Motion: Whiteside)
Oct 10Recommend favorable action to Town MeetingMotion: to recommend favorable action to Town MeetingPassed 2–1 · Wurts: Yes
October 10, 2023: Recommend favorable action to Town Meeting
To recommend favorable action to Town Meeting
Voted: Yes
Yes: Whiteside, WurtsNo: BesseAbstained: Slavin
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to recommend favorable action to Town Meeting. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Mr. Besse-No, Mr. Slavin-abstained. VOTE: 2-1-1.” (Motion: Wurts)
Oct 10Recommend Favorable Action on Article 26 (Construction Cost for…Motion: to recommend Favorable Action on Article 26 (Construction Cost for WPCF…Passed 2–1 · Wurts: Yes
October 10, 2023: Recommend Favorable Action on Article 26 (Construction Cost for WPCF Projects - Clarifier and Headworks Upgrades)
To recommend Favorable Action on Article 26 (Construction Cost for WPCF Projects - Clarifier and Headworks Upgrades)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Whiteside, WurtsNo: BesseAbstained: Slavin
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts moved to recommend Favorable Action on Article 26 (Construction Cost for WPCF Projects - Clarifier and Headworks Upgrades) Seconded. Roll call: Ms. Wurts-yes, Mr. Besse-no, Mr. Slavin -abstain, Ms. Whiteside -yes. VOTE: 2-1-1.” (Motion: Wurts)
Oct 10Recommend Further Study on Article 28 (Petitioned Article: Gift…Motion: to recommend Further Study on Article 28 (Petitioned Article: Gift of…Passed 3–0 · Wurts: Abstained
October 10, 2023: Recommend Further Study on Article 28 (Petitioned Article: Gift of Bench)
To recommend Further Study on Article 28 (Petitioned Article: Gift of Bench)
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Besse, Slavin, WhitesideAbstained: Wurts
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Slavin moved to recommend Further Study on Article 28 (Petitioned Article: Gift of Bench), seconded. Roll Call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin -yes, Ms. Wurts -abstain, Ms. Whiteside-yes VOTE: 3-0-1.” (Motion: Slavin)
Votes with no disagreement (161)
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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