Wareham public meetings in 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct continued and new public hearings regarding various land use requests. These items include applications for special permits, variances, and appeals.

• Continued hearing: Wareham Cranberry, LLC - Use Variance at 3020 Cranberry Highway
• Continued hearing: Joshua DeOlim - Special Permit and Variance(s) at 2613 Cranberry Hwy
• Continued hearing: New Cingular Wireless - Special Permit at 25 Brown Street
• Continued hearing: Kelsey Mckenna & Jonathan Dallmeyer - Appeal at 504 Main Street
• Public hearing: SHM Onset Bay LLC. - Remand Request for Reconsideration at 18 Green Street

Carver Marion Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District Committee

The Carver Marion Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District Committee will meet to elect a new Board Secretary and approve meeting minutes from September 20, 2023. The committee will also review payroll warrants, bank statements, and bond ladder updates.

• Election of New Board Secretary
• Approval of Payroll and Bill Warrants for September through December 2023
• Review of Eastern Bank Bond Ladder Monthly Statement
• Discussion regarding a Zoom contract
• Update on a $40,000 CD investment at Eastern Bank at 5.62% for 12 months

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to vote on a school nurse appointment and review several policy revisions. The meeting includes financial reports for October and November and a food service annual report.

• Vote on School Nurse Appointment
• Review and adoption of policies BG, BGB, BGA, KDB, and CIA
• October and November Financial Report
• Food Service Annual Report by Michael Russo
• Vote on gifts, bills, and payroll warrants

Conservation Commission

The Wareham Conservation Commission will hold public hearings to determine the applicability of wetlands protection laws for several residential and commercial projects. The body will also discuss a conservation restriction for the Sawyer Property.

• Proposed large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic solar array at 370 County Road
• Proposed 56-lot cluster subdivision roadways and utilities at Hidden Trails off County Road
• Proposed dwelling elevation above FEMA flood levels at 9 Maple Avenue
• Wetlands violation enforcement order for Depot Auto at 447 Onset Avenue
• Conservation restriction review for the Sawyer Property

Select Board

The Select Board will consider the renewal of numerous alcoholic beverage, common victualler, and entertainment licenses for 2024. The board will also discuss agreements regarding the former Decas School and CDBG grant management.

• Renewal of alcoholic beverage and common victualler licenses for multiple businesses including Barnacle Bob's and Chipotle
• Proposed support letter for Crossroads Apartments Senior Affordable Local Initiative Project at 242 Sandwich Road
• Possible authorization of ARPA Funds for phase 2 of the Wankinquoah project
• Inter-Municipal Agreement with GATRA to use the former Decas School location
• Acceptance of a $107.00 donation from Stop & Shop to the Council on Aging

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss and vote on a decision regarding Wareham PV1, LLC at 0 Route 25. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items and a schedule of upcoming hearings.

• Discussion and vote on # 11-23 Wareham PV1, LLC at 0 Route 25

Bylaw Review Committee

The committee is meeting to review the progress of the By-law Exhibit Spreadsheet. Members will discuss next steps for assigned sections and establish goals and deadlines for future work.

• Review of By-law Exhibit Spreadsheet progress
• Setting goals and deadlines for committee work
• Discussion of next steps for assigned sections

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will discuss and vote on a contract with OSD LLC. The meeting also includes updates on sewer expansion in Bourne and headworks and clarifiers from GHD.

• Vote on OSD LLC contract for $150,000
• Discussion on Bourne's indication of sewer expansion
• GHD update on Headworks and Clarifiers
• Update on Swifts Beach
• Updates from O&M Solutions consulting

Board of Assessors

The Wareham Board of Assessors is meeting for routine administrative business, including reviewing and signing warrants, excise abatements for motor vehicles and boats, monthly reports, and prior meeting minutes. The board may also enter executive session to review exemptions and abatements under state law. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Review and sign excise abatements for motor vehicles and boats, if any
• Review and sign warrants, if any
• Review and sign monthly reports, if any
• Review and sign prior meeting minutes
• Executive session to review exemptions and abatements per Chapter 59, Sections 59 & 60

Minot Forest Committee

The committee will review minutes from June 8, 2023. Members will discuss and vote on the need and location for trail cameras and review the balance and projects for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds.

• Vote on trail camera need and location
• Review of CPA funds balance and projects

Redevelopment Authority

The Authority is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on MEPA requirements and consultant selection for the Wareham Village Urban Renewal Plan. The body will also consider grant support for public art and dumpster consolidation along Merchants Way.

• MEPA scope and review of Wareham Village Urban Renewal Plan
• Grant support for public art projects in Wareham Village
• Grant support for dumpster consolidation along Merchants Way
• Appointment of members to the WV Coastal Path Steering Committee
• Transfer of ownership of the 'Discover Wareham' website

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss recent payments and the latest CPA financial report. The body will also review updates on open grants and potential applications for the Spring Town Meeting.

• CPA Financial Report from Stuart Saganor
• Grant update: Angela Dunham - Historic Society Chapel and School House
• Grant update: Robert Catarios - Wareham Youth Soccer
• Discussion of grant applications for Spring Town Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding land use requests and appeals. The board will also discuss and potentially vote on Rules & Regulations for Special Permit and Site Plan Review.

• Special Permit request for New Cingular Wireless at 25 Brown Street
• Variance request for Thomas & Susan Daly at 4 Prospect Street
• Appeal for Kelsey Mckenna & Jonathan Dallmeyer at 504 Main Street
• Variance request for Echo Athletics, LLC at 127 Marion Road
• Use Variance request for Wareham Cranberry, LLC at 3020 Cranberry Highway

Alternative Energy Committee

The Alternative Energy Committee is meeting to define its charge and establish a regular meeting time and location. The committee will also elect a Chair and Clerk and discuss its upcoming tasks.

• Election of Committee Chair and Clerk
• Establishment of regular meetings for the second Thursday of the month at 2:00 pm
• Discussion of the committee's charge and tasks

Affordable Housing Trust

The Trust will discuss the status of open grant requests for Chapel Lane and Woodland Cove Phase 1. Members will also work to reorganize the Trust for 2023–2024 by confirming roles and new members.

• Review status of contract review for Woodland Cove (Phase 1, 56 Units)
• Review status of grant request for 6 Chapel Lane
• Confirm membership and roles for 2023–2024 term
• Review and accept November 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will consider the renewal of various alcohol, entertainment, and automotive licenses for 2024. The board will also discuss a Keno license application and several town business votes.

• Renewal of multiple alcohol and entertainment licenses for 2024
• Keno License application for Cape Cod Coffee at 2421 Cranberry Highway
• Proposed $894.00 donation from Advocates for Wareham Seniors, Inc. to the Council on Aging
• Curbside Billing FY24 opt-out and reduction fee applications for $548.34 and $365.00
• Renewal of Class 1, 2, and 3 automotive licenses for 2024

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss several solar energy facilities and residential subdivision plans. The board will also consider the release of a performance bond for a subdivision project.

• Release of $106,376.20 performance bond for Tihonet Pond South Subdivision
• Site Plan Review for ground-mounted solar at 91 & 101 Fearing Hill Road
• Special Permit for Cluster Development at Hidden Trails, Off County Rd.
• Preliminary Subdivision Plan for 370 County Road
• Extension of time for Borrego Solar Systems at 27 Charge Pond Road and 150 Tihonet Road

Council on Aging

The Board of Directors will meet to review the November 2, 2023, meeting minutes. The agenda includes a Director's Report, board updates, and discussion regarding the COA logo.

• Acceptance of November 2, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of COA logo

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding a joint meeting with the School Committee and Select Board. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a public hearing regarding the FY25 School Budget.

• FY25 School Budget Public Hearing

Select Board

The Select Board is holding a joint meeting with the School Committee and Finance Committee. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a public hearing regarding the FY’25 Budget.

• FY’25 Budget Public Hearing

School Committee

The School Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Select Board and Finance Committee. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a public hearing regarding the FY '25 budget.

• Public hearing of the FY '25 budget

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings to determine the applicability of wetlands laws for several local projects. The body will discuss and potentially vote on construction permits for residential and commercial sites, including a large-scale solar array.

• Eversource proposal for gravel training areas and storage at 37 Doty Street
• Prime Engineering proposal for a large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic solar array at 370 County Road
• Fearing Hill, LLC proposal for roadways and utilities for a 56-lot cluster subdivision off County Road
• Request for addition and renovations at 25 Cleveland Way within Coastal Storm Flowage area
• Amended Order of Condition for marina office, pavilion, and conex box at 59 Main Street

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners is meeting to discuss potential assistance from the Wareham Water Commissioners. The focus of the discussion is the consideration of converting from EDU billing to usage billing.

• Discussion on converting from EDU billing to usage billing

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss potential inflow and infiltration (I&I) fees and the appointment of an inspector. The body will also review the building permit application process and a nitrogen seminar presented by the DEP.

• Vote on Multi-State Electric Renewal
• Discussion of possible I&I (Inflow and Infiltration) fees
• Discussion of possible appointment of an inspector
• Review of building permit application process
• Vote on changing meeting times from 6PM-8PM to 4PM-6PM

Cemetery Commissioners

The Cemetery Commissioners will meet to discuss pricing differences for the disinterment of full versus cremated remains. The board will also review the status of lots unused for 75 years and protocols for unclaimed remains.

• Pricing for disinterment of full vs cremated remains
• Lots not used after 75 years
• Protocol for unclaimed remains
• Yves Roux monument

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the Fall Town Meeting and a joint meeting with the School Committee and Select Board. The body will also review a draft calendar for FY24 meetings.

• Discussion regarding Fall Town Meeting
• Report on November 7 workshop
• Approval of October 4, 11, and 23, 2023 minutes
• Review of draft FY24 Finance Committee meeting calendar

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a hearing regarding nuisance dogs and discuss seasonal liquor license extensions for three businesses. The board may also vote on trash fees based on a November 21 report.

• Dog hearing for Calvin Carnes regarding nuisance dog order violation
• Seasonal Liquor License Extension for Sterling Golf Management Inc. (Little Harbor Golf Course)
• Seasonal Liquor License Extension for Project Half Shell Inc. (Quahog Republic)
• Seasonal Liquor License Extension for Main Street Deli (Onset Beach Patio & Grille)
• Confirmatory vote regarding Trash Fees

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss potential votes on performance bonds and subdivision closures. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a site plan for EverSource Energy and a subdivision plan for 24 Oak Street.

• Possible vote on releasing a $106,376.20 performance bond for Tihonet Pond South Subdivision
• Discussion and possible vote on Windward Pines Phase 1 closure and bonds for Phases 2 and 3
• Public hearing for EverSource Energy Special Permit/Site Plan Review at 37 Doty Street
• Continued public hearing for David & Lisa Mather Definitive Subdivision Plan at 24 Oak Street
• Possible vote on changing responsibility for abutter mailings to the applicant

Select Board

The Select Board will consider appointments for the Alternative Energy Committee, Cultural Council, and Council on Aging. The meeting includes a large volume of license renewals for alcohol, entertainment, food service, and auto dealers. Other business includes a tax classification hearing and a potential sign request for the Wareham Garden Club.

• New Fortune Tellers License for Cedric (Gene) Steffanson
• Renewal of Year Round Retail Package Goods Store All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for 11 vendors
• Renewal of Year Round Common Victualler licenses for 11 food service establishments
• Renewal of Class 1, 2, and 3 auto dealer licenses
• Discussion and possible vote on Wareham Garden Club signs for December 2, 2023 Christmas Faire

Road Commission

The Board of Road Commissioners will hold a reorganization meeting to elect a Chair and Clerk. The board will also consider several requests regarding speed limit changes and traffic signage.

• Vote on 20mph speed limit for Plymouth Ave
• Vote on 20mph speed limit in Wareham Lake Shores
• Replacement of stop sign at 14 Dogwood Lane and Cottonwood Road
• Post speed limit sign on southern end of Charlotte Furnace Road
• Discussion of speed limits and parking restrictions on Oak St

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners is meeting for a By-Law Workshop. The agenda states that no other business will be considered during this session.

• By-Law Workshop

Bylaw Review Committee

The committee is meeting to review progress on the By-law Exhibit Spreadsheet. Members will discuss next steps for assigned sections and establish goals and deadlines for future work.

• Review of By-law Exhibit Spreadsheet
• Setting goals and deadlines for committee work
• Discussion of next steps for assigned sections

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review the eDirector's report and sign any necessary eWarrants. The agenda includes potential reviews of excise abatements for motor vehicles and boats, as well as monthly reports.

• Review and sign eExcise Abatements (Motor Vehicle and Boat)
• Review and sign monthly reports
• Review and sign prior meeting minutes
• Executive session to review exemptions and abatements

Redevelopment Authority

The Authority is meeting to discuss several Wareham Village initiatives and the Cranberry Highway Urban Renewal Plan grant rejection. Members may vote on financial support for a merchants association and the creation of a Coastal Path Steering Committee. The body will also discuss steps to place an air rights article on the Spring 2024 Town Meeting warrant.

• Financial support for Wareham Village Merchants and Residents Association
• Creation and composition of the WV Coastal Path Steering Committee
• Resurfacing of pickleball courts and possible shade pavilion at Hammond School, Onset
• Air rights article for Spring 2024 Town Meeting
• Cranberry Highway Urban Renewal Plan grant rejection debrief

School Committee

The Wareham School Committee will consider a vote on the FY 25 budget presentation and the Annual Strategic and Improvement Plan. The body will also vote on several school committee policy files. A vote is scheduled regarding an educational research request from Colleen Cuneo and Andrea Ericson.

• FY 25 Budget Presentation (possible vote)
• Annual Strategic and Improvement Plan (vote)
• Educational Research Request by Colleen Cuneo and Andrea Ericson (vote)
• Policy votes for files BG, BGB, BGA, KDB, and CIA

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings to determine if various construction projects comply with wetlands protection laws. The body will discuss residential expansions, new housing units, and a large-scale solar array.

• Wareham Housing Authority proposal for 2 duplexes (4 units) at 57 Sandwich Road
• Prime Engineering proposal for a large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic solar array at 370 County Road
• Fearing Hill, LLC & County Road 2004 Realty Trust proposal for a 56-lot cluster subdivision off County Road
• Request to raze and reconstruct a single family dwelling at 126 Point Pleasant Circle
• Boundary confirmation of wetlands off Tihonet Road (Lot 1000B)

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee will review reports on past shredding events, plan future ones, and discuss the TREX project with new rules.

• Shredding event report
• Future shredding event coordination
• TREX project update including new rules

Affordable Housing Trust

The Trust will discuss potential town-owned properties available for affordable housing development. The meeting also includes a review of open grant requests for Chapel Lane and Woodland Cove Phase 1.

• Discussion on town-owned property availability for BBAHFH
• Status review of Chapel Lane grant request
• Status review of Woodland Cove (Phase 1, 56 Units) grant request
• Trust reorganization including new member and clerk appointments

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss and possibly vote on a Keno license application for Bebo’s Sports Grill. The meeting also includes a dog hearing for Devin Stanley.

• Dog hearing: Devin Stanley
• Discussion and possible vote: Bebo’s Sports Grill Keno License application

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for three subdivision plans and continue reviews for a site plan at 0 Route 25 and a cluster development at Hidden Trails. The board will also discuss emergency response to solar fields with the Fire Department and review contract scope for Milosh Puchovsky.

• Preliminary Subdivision Plan hearings for 1-13 North Carver Road and 370 County Road
• Definitive Subdivision Plan hearing for 24 Oak Street
• Site Plan Review/Special Permit for Wareham PV I, LLC at 0 Route 25
• Special Permit for Cluster Development and Site Plan Review for Hidden Trails, Off County Rd
• Extension of time for Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. at 27 Charge Pond Road and 150 Tihonet Road

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will discuss a contract with OSD LLC and potential changes to the billing method from EDU to usage billing. The board will also vote on closing out specific Town Meeting articles from 2022 and 2023.

• Contract for OSD LLC in the amount of $105,000
• Change Order #1 for GHD Inc. Narrows Force Main for $6,500
• Abatements for 1 Nimrod Way and 67 Jefferson Shores Road
• Vote to closeout Article 17 from the April 25, 2022 Town Meeting
• Discussion on converting EDU billing to Usage billing

Community Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to review recent payments and the FY23 CPA Financial Report. Members will discuss four specific articles slated for the Fall Town Meeting and work on grant agreements for approved projects.

• Article 9: 6 Chapel Lane (Affordable Housing)
• Article 10: Marks Cove Vista (Wareham Land Trust)
• Article 11: Westgate Property (Conservation Department)
• Article 12: Wareham Affordable Housing Trust
• FY23 CPA Financial Report

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss progress on organizational goals and review library policies. The agenda includes updates on the Long Range Plan and policies regarding meeting rooms and materials collection.

• Review of meeting room policy
• Review of materials collection policy
• Update on Long Range Plan
• Discussion on new member recruitment for the Board
• Planning for 2024 meeting dates

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding land use requests, including variances and special permits. The board will also review an insubstantial modification request and continue previous hearings for specific properties.

• Wareham Housing Authority: Variance request for 57 Sandwich Rd.
• Joshua DeOlim: Special permit, Comprehensive Permit, or Variance for 2613 Cranberry Hwy
• Brett Bussiere: Special Permit/Variance for 13 Tarpaulin Way
• Angela McKeowen: Site Plan Review/Special Permit/Variance for 386 Main Street
• Forrest Divine: Variances for 303-305 Plymouth Ave

School Committee

The School Committee is conducting a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2025. Presentations will cover districtwide costs and specific needs for the high school, middle school, and elementary school. The Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee are invited to attend.

• FY25 Budget Workshop Presentation
• Budget reviews for Wareham High School, Middle School, and Elementary School
• Budget discussions for Special Education/ELL and Technology
• Budget reviews for Facilities and Transportation

Select Board

The Select Board will consider the renewal of multiple common victualler and alcoholic beverage licenses. The board is also scheduled to vote on board appointments and potential changes to the Select Board Mission Statement and Statement of Goals.

• Renewal of Year Round Common Victualler and Alcoholic Beverages licenses for various businesses including Dunkin Donuts, Dominos, and Bailey’s Surf & Turf
• Possible vote to allow the permanent closure of Barnacle Bobs Inc (BB’s Bar & Grille) at 2424 Cranberry Highway
• Possible vote to prorate fees for VMB Restaurants Inc (Towne Tavern & Tap) at 3138 Cranberry Highway
• Confirmatory vote to authorize Mr. Sullivan to sign an engineering contract regarding Earth Removal
• Appointments for the Council on Aging, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission

Council on Aging

The Board of Directors will meet to review the October 5, 2023, meeting minutes and receive reports from the Director and Board members. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the COA logo.

• Acceptance of October 5, 2023, meeting minutes
• Director's Report
• Discussion regarding COA logo

School Committee

The Policy Review Committee is meeting to review specific school committee policy files. The session is conducted via Zoom.

• Review of Policy Development File: BG
• Review of Policy Revision and Review File: BGB
• Review of Policy Adoption File: BGA
• Review of Request for Hearing with School Committee File: KDB
• Review of Succession of Authority File: CIA

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings to discuss various land-use requests under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and local bylaws. The body will review proposals for residential development, solar energy, and individual property modifications.

• Proposed 56-lot cluster subdivision including roadways and utilities at Hidden Trails off County Road
• Proposed large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic solar array at 370 County Road
• Request to demolish structures and restore land at 2244 Cranberry Highway
• Installation of a patio and fence at 16 Widow’s Cove Lane
• Boundary confirmation of wetlands off Tihonet Road and at 2711 Cranberry Highway

Historical Commission

The Wareham Historical Commission will meet to review the Captain John Kendrick Restoration Project and discuss downtown vision and design standards. The body will also vote on remote participation and liaison representation to the CPC.

• Captain John Kendrick Restoration Project update
• Wareham Downtown Vision and Design Standards discussion
• Vote on WHC representation to the CPC
• Vote on remote participation for commission meetings

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee will meet to review financial reports, requests, and invoices. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Review of financials
• Review of requests
• Review of invoices

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss the budget, outstanding borrowing, and sewer rates. The board will also vote on a contract for Ferreira and review the 'Sewer Must Connect List'.

• Vote on contract of Ferreira
• Discussion of EDU/Usage rates
• Discussion of budget and outstanding borrowing
• Review of Sewer Must Connect List and connections
• Introduction of New Director Scott Kraihanzel

Redevelopment Authority

The Wareham Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss planning and priorities for 2024 across downtown, Onset Village, the East Wareham Commercial Corridor, and industrial parks. The body will also consider funding to extend an internship program.

• Possible vote to spend up to $20,000 in stipends for the WRA Internship program through winter/spring 2024
• Update on planning and design for a Wareham Village fishing pier, kayak launch, and coastal path
• Discussion and possible votes on special event planning for the Nov 11th Veterans Day parade and Apr 27th Sip ‘n Stroll
• Discussion and possible votes on 2024 priorities for Downtown, Onset Village, East Wareham Commercial Corridor, and Industrial Parks

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several property-specific requests for variances and special permits. The board will also discuss setting a public hearing date for draft rules and regulations regarding site plan reviews.

• Variance request for 3138 Cranberry Hwy (David Barry)
• Special Permit and/or Variance request for 24 Highland Bay Drive (Stephen & Dianne McDonough)
• Insubstantial Modification Request for 14 Over Jordan (TJP Realty LLC)
• Withdrawal requests for 3 Michael Drive and 5 Cameron Street
• Discussion to set a public hearing date for Draft Rules and Regulations for Site Plan Reviews

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on articles for the Fall Town Meeting Warrant. The board will also consider adding a rain date for the November 11th Veterans Day Parade.

• Fall Town Meeting Warrant articles
• Rain date of November 12th for Veterans Day Parade property use

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on articles for the Fall Town Meeting Warrant. The board will also consider adding a rain date for the November 11th Veterans Day Parade.

• Discussion and possible vote on Fall Town Meeting Warrant articles
• Possible vote to add November 12th as a rain date for the Veterans Day Parade

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and potentially vote on articles for the Fall Town Meeting. The session includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a report on invoice payments.

• Discussion and possible votes on Fall Town Meeting Articles

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss and potentially vote on articles for the Fall Town Meeting Warrant. The board will also consider adding a rain date for the November 11th Veterans Day Parade.

• Fall Town Meeting Warrant articles
• Rain date for November 11th Veterans Day Parade

School Committee

The School Committee will review the September financial report and enrollment data. Members will vote on the disposal of obsolete technology and an educational research request. The committee will also review files regarding the superintendent's evaluation, facilities stewardship, special education transportation, and condom distribution.

• Vote on obsolete technology
• Vote on educational research request
• Review of September Financial Report
• Review of Superintendent’s Evaluation File: AFB
• Review of Special Education Transportation File: EEC

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review the Director's report and sign warrants, excise abatements, and monthly reports. The session includes a review of exemptions and abatements in executive session.

• Review and signing of warrants
• Review of Motor Vehicle and Boat excise abatements
• Review of exemptions and abatements per Chapter 59, Sections 59 & 60

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings to determine if various residential and commercial projects comply with wetlands protection laws. The body will discuss new requests for sheds and decks as well as continued hearings for larger infrastructure projects.

• Proposed 56-lot cluster subdivision roadways and utilities at Hidden Trails off County Road
• Proposed large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic solar array at 370 County Road
• Request to construct an 850 square-foot dwelling addition at 16 Holly Tree Lane
• Request to stabilize a coastal bank with COIR logs and native species at 40 Arnold Street
• Boundary confirmation of wetlands off Tihonet Road (Lot 1000B)

Cemetery Commissioners

The Cemetery Commissioners will meet to review and vote on purchases using cemetery funds. The body will also discuss policies regarding unclaimed remains, unused lots, and monument placement.

• Vote on cemetery purchases from cemetery funds
• Discussion on implementing only flat markers in the center section of Agawam
• Protocol for unclaimed remains
• Review of lots not used after 75 years
• Policy on placement of monuments prior to interment

Recycling Committee

The committee will review reports from the secretary, treasurer, and coordinator. Members will also discuss upcoming recycling events and administrative posting errors.

• Upcoming shredding event update
• TREX project update
• Vote on May agenda minutes correction
• Discussion of Hazardous Waste Day

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a hearing for a new Class II License and vote on several town property use requests. The board will also review petitioned articles for Town Meeting and a donation to the Police Department.

• Hearing for new Class II License for A1 Unlimited LLC at 58 Sandwich Road
• Possible vote to approve $2,500 donation from Reign Car Wash LLC to the Police Department
• Possible vote on Curbside Billing FY24 opt-out and reduction fees of $5,234.99
• Use of Town Property applications for the Christmas Parade and Homeless 5K Walk/Run on 12/2/23
• Appointments for Council on Aging members Carolyn McClure and Judy Jinson-Riggle

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss the release of security bonds for residential developments and review solar project extensions. Public hearings are scheduled for cluster development and proposed zoning bylaw amendments for Town Meeting.

• Release of $118,534.07 performance bond for The Preserve on the Weweantic
• Release of security bond for Windward Pines- Bay Pointe Phase 3 (estimated $73,000 plus 50%)
• Public hearing for Hidden Trails cluster development off County Rd
• Proposed zoning bylaw amendments for LIP Housing and BESS regulations
• Site plan review for Wareham PV I, LLC at 0 Route 25

Road Commission

The Board of Road Commissioners will discuss responses to Town Meeting Article 16 regarding the rescinding of the commission. The meeting also includes discussions on potential new speed limits and signage updates.

• Possible vote on 20mph speed limit for Plymouth Ave
• Possible vote on 20mph speed limit in Wareham Lake Shores
• Possible vote to replace stop sign at 14 Dogwood Lane and Cottonwood Road
• Possible vote to post speed limit sign on southern end of Charlotte Furnace Road

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to review presentations and potentially vote on Greasezilla and GP Tech systems. The board will also discuss a moratorium and the Narrows Force Main Lining.

• Possible vote on Greasezilla Wareham FOG Processing
• Possible vote on GP Tech Wareham Gasification System
• WES Construction Change Order #4 for -$6,295.00 regarding Denitrification Filters and Equalization Basins
• Abatement for 105 High Street
• Discussion on moratorium criteria for exceptions and lifting

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review and potentially vote on four funding articles for the Fall Town Meeting. The body will also receive updates from the Wareham Land Trust regarding the Marks Cove Vista and Sawyer properties.

• Article 9: 6 Chapel Lane (Affordable Housing)
• Article 10: Marks Cove Vista (Wareham Land Trust)
• Article 11: Westgate Property (Conservation Department)
• Article 12: Wareham Affordable Housing Trust
• Review of fy23 CPA Financial Report

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss several Fall Town Meeting articles, including union contracts and sewer project costs. The body will also review the 10-year capital plan and a contract for Kelly Barrasso.

• Fall Town Meeting Article 5: Union Contracts
• Fall Town Meeting Article 26: Construction Cost for WPCF Projects
• Fall Town Meeting Article 28: Acceptance of Candle Paper Lane
• 10 Year Capital Plan presentation
• Approval of Kelly Barrasso contract

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss a letter of support for S. 2447 during Banned Books Week. The board will also review progress on goals regarding town government relations and community outreach.

• Possible vote on a letter to Sen. Pacheco and Rep. Susan Gifford regarding S. 2447
• Update on Settlement Agreement Funds Transfer
• Update from the Outreach Committee
• Discussion of Harvest Moon Festival participation
• Recruitment of new board members

Capital Planning Committee

The committee will review updates to the 5-year capital plan as of October 4, 2023. Members will then vote to approve the plan with any necessary revisions.

• Review and vote on the 5-year capital plan

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding variances and special permits for several properties. The board will also discuss setting a public hearing date for draft Site Plan Review rules and regulations.

• 303-305 Plymouth Ave: Variances for Forrest Divine
• 3020 Cranberry Highway: Use Variance for Wareham Cranberry, LLC
• 2550 Cranberry Highway: Sign Variance for Wareham Fire District
• 5 Cameron Street: Special Permit and Variance for Dorothy Pipher
• 176 Main Street: Continued hearing for Special Permit and SPR for Warren 176 Main St. QOZB LLC

Affordable Housing Trust

The Trust will review the status of open grant requests for Chapel Lane and Woodland Cove Phase 1. Members will also discuss reorganizing the Trust for 2023–2024, including new membership applications and clerk roles.

• Review status of grant requests for 6 Chapel Lane
• Review status of grant requests for Woodland Cove (Phase 1 50 Units)
• New membership application: Samantha Nichols
• Discussion on Open Meeting Law compliance regarding meeting minutes format

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on recommending favorable action for several Fall 2023 Town Meeting Warrant articles. The meeting includes hearings on a liquor license transfer and the layout of Candle Paper Lane as a public way.

• Recommendation on Fall 2023 Town Meeting Warrant articles 1-8 and 13-27
• Hearing for Liquor Locker (3201 Cranberry Highway) regarding alcoholic beverage license transfer
• Hearing on layout of Candle Paper Lane as a public way
• Possible vote to accept a $150 donation to the Wareham Free Library Gift Account
• Presentation on Warrant Article 26 regarding Sewer

School Committee

The Wareham School Committee will meet to vote on the Special Education Paraprofessional Handbook and the disposal of obsolete vehicles. The agenda also includes a budget transfer and an MCAS report.

• Vote on Special Education Paraprofessional Handbook
• Vote on obsolete vehicles
• Budget transfer
• MCAS Report

Council on Aging

The Board of Directors will meet to review the September 7, 2023, meeting minutes and receive reports from the Director and Board members. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the COA logo.

• Acceptance of September 7, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding COA logo

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings to discuss and potentially vote on several land-use requests. These include a residential subdivision, a solar array, and various property modifications under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and local bylaws.

• Proposed 56-lot cluster subdivision at Hidden Trails off County Road
• Proposed large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic solar array at 370 County Road
• Amended Order of Conditions for 72B Burgess Point Road to increase house and pool layout to 4,492 S.F.
• Cesspool replacement at 2629 Cranberry Highway (Route 28)
• Enforcement orders for 16 Widow’s Cove Lane and 447 Onset Avenue

Historical Commission

The Wareham Historical Commission will meet to vote on the Captain John Kendrick restoration project and remote participation. The body will also discuss the Wareham Downtown Vision and Design Standards and the Library Stone Research Room project.

• Vote on Captain John Kendrick Restoration Project update
• Vote on WHC representation to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC)
• Discussion on Wareham Downtown Vision and Design Standards
• Discussion on Wareham Library Stone Research Room project
• Vote on WHC remote participation

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is discussing various zoning and town administration articles proposed for the Fall Town Meeting. The body will review updates to zoning bylaws and financial transfers. Members may vote on articles previously heard.

• Zoning Articles 18-25 and 27 covering wireless communications, solar battery storage, and stormwater permits
• Article 2: Transfer of Available Funds
• Article 3: Prior Year Bills & Deficits
• Article 14: Easement Agreement With NSTAR/Eversource/Hammond School
• Article 10: Mark’s Cove Vista presentation by Wareham Land Trust

Capital Planning Committee

The committee will review updates to the town's 5-year capital plan. Additionally, Wareham Public Schools will present their current 5-year capital plan.

• Review of 5-year capital plan updates from 9/27/23
• Presentation of Wareham Public Schools 5-year capital plan

School Committee

The School Council will meet to receive updates on the start of the school year, new hires, and the budget process. The body will also discuss the cell phone policy and the status of the boiler project.

• Update on the boiler project
• Update on the budget process
• Reemphasis of the cell phone policy
• New schedule for the 2023-2024 school year
• Credit for Life program for the senior class

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on recommendations for Fall 2023 Town Meeting articles. The board will also consider a temporary sign request and a vote to close the 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting Warrant.

• Dog hearing-Kreihn
• Temporary sign request by Wareham Minutemen and Militia Company, Inc.
• Confirmatory vote to close 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting Warrant
• Recommendations on Fall 2023 Town Meeting articles

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will review a GHD presentation regarding a Town Meeting Article. The meeting includes a general discussion on sewer coordination between Bourne and Wareham.

• Abatement for 1 Nimrod Way
• GHD Presentation regarding Town Meeting Article
• Joint discussion with Bourne Sewer Commissioners

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review the Director's report and sign warrants, excise abatements, and monthly reports. The board will also review meeting minutes and hold an executive session to sign exemptions and abatements.

• Review and signing of warrants
• Review and signing of Motor Vehicle and Boat excise abatements
• Review and signing of exemptions and abatements per Chapter 59, Sections 59 & 60

Redevelopment Authority

The Authority is reviewing the Wareham Village Urban Renewal Plan (WV URP) and its alignment with the Town Master Plan. Members will consider funding for a planning stipend and Veteran's Day banners. The meeting also includes discussions on coastal infrastructure and subdistrict design guidelines.

• Possible vote on annual stipend up to $7,500 for Director of Planning and Community Development
• Possible vote to spend up to $1,500 for 2023 Veteran's Day Parade street banners
• Discussion on design of Wareham Village fishing pier, kayak launch, and coastal path
• Possible vote on draft WV-1R subdistrict design guidelines and performance standards
• Possible vote on contracting a consultant for WV URP submissions to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially vote on several articles for the Fall Town Meeting. These items include charter and bylaw amendments, property matters, and funding requests. The committee will also plan its October Town Meeting report.

• Fall Town Meeting Article 9: 6 Chapel Lane
• Fall Town Meeting Article 11: Westgate Property
• Fall Town Meeting Article 12: Affordable Housing Trust
• Fall Town Meeting Article 30: Charter amendment
• Invoice authorization for $56.25 for meeting minutes

Capital Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates to the 5-year capital plan. The session includes a presentation by the WPCF regarding their current 5-year capital plan.

• Review of 5-year capital plan updates from 9/20/23
• WPCF presentation of current 5-year capital plan

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to discuss variances, special permits, and site plan reviews for several addresses. The board will also consider a request regarding marina storage racks at 18 Green St.

• 18 Green St: Request to allow marina storage racks to be remanded for further review
• 386 Main Street: Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Variance for Angela McKeowen
• 176 Main Street: Variance, Special Permit, and SPR for Warren 176 Main St. QOZB LLC
• 34 Briarwood Dr: Special Permit and/or Variance for David Regan
• 25 Lazy Harbor Road: Variance for John Cook

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a hearing regarding a flammable fluid license for J.P. Noonan and discuss a union contract for Wareham Communication Officers. The board will also hear presentations on several Community Preservation Committee (CPC) and petitioned articles for the Town Meeting.

• Flammable Fluid License application for J.P. Noonan at 2381 Cranberry Highway for diesel fuel and motor oil
• Possible vote on union contract for Wareham Communication Officers Union NEPBA
• One Day Special Event Permit for Onset Beach Patio & Grille on 10/21/23
• Discussion on housing at The Atlantic Motel letter to the State
• Appointments for Council on Aging and Conservation Commission

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several Acts Notwithstanding Regulations (ANR) applications and time extensions for solar projects. The board may also vote on the release of a performance bond for a development on Preservation Lane.

• Possible vote to release $118,534.07 performance bond for The Preserve on the Weweantic - Preservation Lane
• ANR applications for Main Street / High Street, 13 Swifts Beach Road, 2230/2232 Cranberry Highway, and 3 Tow Road
• Time extension requests for Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. at 27 Charge Pond Road and 150 Tihonet Road

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to review the August financial report and receive a facilities report from Erik Trahan. The body will vote on the disposal of obsolete furniture and various resolutions.

• Vote on obsolete furniture
• Vote on resolutions
• August Financial Report
• MSBA/Facilities Report by Erik Trahan
• MCAS Report Requisition

Bylaw Review Committee

The committee is meeting to review progress on a by-law exhibit spreadsheet. Members will discuss next steps for assigned sections and set goals and deadlines for future work.

• Review of By-law Exhibit Spreadsheet progress
• Establishment of goals and deadlines for committee work
• Discussion of next steps for assigned sections

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to receive updates on the CWMP and reports from Marc Drainville and Anastasia Rudenko. The board will also review the Superintendent’s Report.

• Update on CWMP
• Update from Marc Drainville
• Update from Anastasia Rudenko
• Superintendent’s Report

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several residential and municipal projects. The body will also vote on recommendations for two commission member appointments.

• Proposed large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic solar array at 370 County Road
• Town of Wareham project at 6 Tony’s Lane involving pavement removal and headworks building renovation
• Proposed garage, deck, and septic upgrade at 8 Fannies Lane
• Vote to recommend Denise Shultz as Alternative Member and Paulajean O’ Neill as Voting Member
• Discussion regarding a MassDOT project on Route 28

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several proposed warrant articles for the Fall Town Meeting. These include funding requests for harbor services and land acquisition. The committee is also discussing the October Town Meeting report.

• Harbor Services Permit Receipts Reserved for Appropriations Account: $5,000
• Harbor Services Permit Receipts Reserved for Appropriations Account: $58,750
• Wareham Land Trust request for $250,000 in CPC funds for Mark’s Cove Vista acquisition
• Amendment to Waterway Rules
• Warrant articles for the Constable and Road Commissioners

Recycling Committee

The committee will review reports from the Secretary and Treasurer. Members will also discuss updates regarding the TREX project, a shredding event, and center operations.

• Discussion of TREX project second bench distribution
• Planning for upcoming shredding event
• Discussion of center operations
• Appointment of new members

Capital Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates to the 5-year capital plan following presentations from department heads on September 13, 2023. Members will also discuss whether further department updates are required for the plan.

• Review of 5-year capital plan updates from 9/13/23 department head presentations

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on which articles to include in the 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting Warrant. The board will also consider confirming Scott Kraihanzel as WPCF Director.

• Vote to include articles in the 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting Warrant
• Appointment of Scott Kraihanzel to WPCF Director
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining with Wareham Police Sergeants Union NEPBA Local 181
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining with Wareham Communication Officers Union NEPBA
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining with Wareham Superior Officers Union NEPBA Local 180

Planning Board

The Planning Board is conducting continued public hearings on several proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments. These updates include new regulations for battery storage (BESS) and changes to wireless communications and land use permitting.

• Proposed new battery storage [BESS] by-laws in Zoning Bylaw Articles 3 and 5
• Proposed amendments to Wireless Communications Bylaw and cell tower co-location
• Proposed re-writes of Zoning Bylaw Article 14 (administrative process) and Article 15 (review criteria)
• Site Plan Review for Fearing Hill Wareham MA 3, LLC
• Site Plan Reviews and Special Permits for Borrego Solar Systems, Inc

Road Commission

The Board of Road Commissioners will consider requests for new speed limits and traffic control signs. The meeting includes discussions regarding Parkwood Beach and Wareham Lake Shores.

• Traffic control signs on Bayside Ave, SE Teakwood, and Cypress streets
• 20 MPH Speed Limit in Wareham Lake Shores
• 20mph Speed Limit request for Plymouth Ave

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will discuss and vote on a new WPCF Director and a contract with O&M Solutions, LLC for an organizational review. The board will also consider funding for Headworks and Clarifiers and discuss criteria for potentially lifting the sewer moratorium.

• Vote on WPCF Director recommendation
• Contract for O&M Solutions, LLC for organizational review and evaluation of operations
• Submission of Article for funding of Headworks and Clarifiers
• Abatements for 38 Wychunas Ave, 760 Main Street, and 157 Swifts Beach Road
• Discussion on lifting the moratorium and WPCF plant facility expansions

Historical Commission

The Wareham Historical Commission will vote on updates regarding the Captain John Kendrick Restoration Project and the purchase of display grids for town events. The body will also discuss downtown design standards and climate control for the Wareham Free Library storage room.

• Captain John Kendrick Restoration Project update vote
• Vote on purchasing display grids for town events
• Vote on WHC remote participation
• Discussion on Wareham Downtown Vision and Design Standards
• Discussion on Climate Control Storage Room at the Wareham Free Library

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss the FY23 financial report and recent payments. The body may vote on articles for the Fall Town Meeting regarding affordable housing and conservation efforts.

• Possible vote on affordable housing at 6 Chapel Lane
• Possible vote on Marks Cove Vista (Wareham Land Trust)
• Possible vote on Residential Assistance fund (Affordable Housing Trust)
• Possible vote on Westgate Viewing Stand (Conservation)
• Discussion of FY23 CPA Financial Report

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees is meeting to review progress on organizational goals. Discussions include a settlement agreement funds transfer and recruitment of new board members. The board will also review participation in local community events.

• Settlement Agreement Funds Transfer update
• New member recruitment for the Board of Library Trustees
• Outreach Committee update on CYE
• Participation in Onset Bay Association events: Chalk-Full-o-Fun and Harvest Moon Festival

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the Town's unaudited income and expenses for FY23 and discuss real property holdings. The body will also plan for the October Town Meeting and consider delegating expense approval to a committee member.

• Presentation of FY23 unaudited income and expenses
• Discussion of Town real property holdings and anticipated use or disposal
• Approval of three $25 conference registration invoices
• Approval of $295 invoice for Association of Town Finance Committees annual dues
• Discussion of plans for October Town Meeting

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee is meeting to discuss capital plans with town departments. The agenda also includes a possible discussion with the Wareham Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) regarding its capital plan.

• Discussion with Town Departments regarding capital plans
• Possible discussion with WPCF regarding capital plan

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding variances, special permits, and site plan reviews for several properties. The board will also consider a request to withdraw a variance application for the Wareham Fire District.

• Variance request for 3127 Cranberry Highway (Peter Koulouras, Trustee)
• Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Variance for 386 Main Street (Angela McKeowen)
• Variance, Special Permit, and SPR for 176 Main Street (Warren 176 Main St. QOZB LLC)
• Use Variance and Appeal for 3 Michael Drive (Todd & Maria Delgado)
• Variance, Special Permit, and Site Plan Review for 1073 Main Street (Schoolhouse Rocks LLC)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Trust will review open grant requests for 6 Chapel Lane and Woodland Cove Phase 1. The meeting also includes reorganizing the Trust for the 2023–2024 term and reviewing membership applications.

• Grant request: 6 Chapel Lane
• Grant request: Woodland Cove (Phase 1 50 Units)
• New membership application: Samantha Nichols
• Reorganization of Trust for 2023–2024

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss several financial approvals, including a curbside commitment and fee reaffirmations. The meeting includes a public hearing for a flammable fluid license and votes on board appointments.

• FY24 First Half Curbside Commitment of $1,316,225.00
• Flammable Fluid License application for J.P. Noonan at 2381 Cranberry Highway
• Curbside Billing FY24 opt-out and reduction fees of $1,003.76
• Appointments for Board of Health Committee and Wareham Housing Authority
• Proposed adoption of a Code of Conduct as suggested by MIAA

The Select Board approved the FY24 first half curbside commitment and various appointments to the Board of Health and Housing Authority. The board also adopted a Code of Conduct and approved a change of officers for Red Robin International, Inc. A hearing for a flammable fluid license was continued to an unspecified date.

• Approved FY24 First Half Curbside Commitment of $1,316,225.00 (4-0-0)
• Appointed Jilian Morton to Board of Health (4-0-0)
• Appointed Patrick Tropeano to Board of Health (4-0-0)
• Changed Lawrence Perry to Associate member of Board of Health (4-0-0)
• Appointed Dennis Praino to Wareham Housing Authority (4-0-0)
• Approved change of Officers for Red Robin International, Inc. (4-0-0)
• Adopted MIAA suggested Code of Conduct (4-0-0)
• Accepted $100.00 donation for Council on Aging (4-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for site plan reviews and special permits at two locations. The board will also discuss a possible vote regarding the acceptance of Candle Paper Lane.

• Discussion and possible vote on acceptance of Candle Paper Lane
• Site Plan Review for 11-23 Wareham PV I, LLC at 0 Route 25
• Site Plan Review and Special Permit for 12-23 370 County Rd, LLC at 370 County Road

The Planning Board voted to postpone any recommendation regarding the acceptance of Candle Paper Lane pending further study. The board also opened a public hearing for a solar energy facility site plan review at 0 Route 25.

• Tabled recommendation for Candle Paper Lane acceptance until further study (4-2-0)
• Opened public hearing for #11-23 Wareham PV I, LLC Site Plan Review at 0 Route 25 (6-0-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to hear reports from the Superintendent, principals, and the Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The agenda also includes updates on spring and fall sports.

• Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) report
• Spring Sports Report (2023) and Fall Sports update
• Student Representative Report from Gisella Priestly
• Principal's Report
• Report of the Superintendent

The School Committee approved the bill and payroll warrants as listed in the Superintendent’s Newsletter. The meeting also included reports on school enrollment, facility updates, and the appointment of a new SEPAC leader.

• Approved bill and payroll warrants (3-0-0)

Council on Aging

The Board of Directors will conduct a regular meeting to review previous minutes and hear reports. The agenda includes discussions regarding Facebook social media and the COA logo.

• Acceptance of meeting minutes from May, June, July, and August 2023
• Discussion regarding Facebook social media
• Director's Report
• Discussion regarding COA logo

The Council on Aging voted to recommend three candidates to the Board of Selects for full-time voting positions. The board also approved several sets of previous meeting minutes and decided to maintain the board size at nine members.

• Recommended William “Jim” Smyth to the Board of Selects as a voting member (7-0-0)
• Recommended Carolyn McLure to the Board of Selects as a voting member (7-0-0)
• Recommended Judy Jinson-Riggle to the Board of Selects as a voting member (7-0-0)
• Voted to keep Council on Aging Board Member Seats at 9 members (7-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 3, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 6, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 1, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from May 4, 2023 (7-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on a large-scale solar array and boathouse foundation repairs. The body will also review a parking expansion project and a wetland boundary confirmation.

• Notice of Intent for site grading and crushed stone parking at 2 East Boulevard, Onset
• ANRAD to confirm wetland boundaries off Tihonet Road (Map 111, Lot 1000B)
• Public hearing for boathouse foundation and erosion control at 10, 14, and 16 River Terrace
• Public hearing for a ground-mounted photovoltaic solar array at 370 County Road
• Certificates of Compliance requests for 61 Oak Street, 4 Shanley Way, 12 Shell Lane, and 13 Shell Lane

The Commission approved a Notice of Intent for site grading and crushed stone parking at 2 East Boulevard. Several residential projects received negative determinations or certificates of compliance, while a large-scale solar array project was continued for further review.

• Approved parking expansion and site grading at 2 East Blvd LLC (4-0-0)
• Approved shed installation at 6 Sea Street as Negative 2 and Negative 6 (4-0-0)
• Approved fence and deck renovation at 3 Allen Avenue as Negative 2 and Negative 6 (4-0-0)
• Issued Certificates of Compliance for 61 Oak Street, 4 Shanley Way, 12 Shell Lane, and 13 Shell Lane (4-0-0)
• Approved one-year extension request for Richard Murphy at 9 Glenview Circle (4-0-0)
• Continued solar array project at 370 County Road to September 20, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Continued RDA for 6 Smith Avenue and ANRAD for Tihonet Road to September 20, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved $460 payment to MACC (4-0-0)

Bylaw Review Committee

The committee is meeting to review progress on the bylaw exhibit spreadsheet and discuss which bylaw sections may be omitted. The body will also address committee membership changes and the election of a clerk.

• Appointment of Nora Bicki to the committee following the resignation of David Heard
• Election of a committee clerk
• Review of the By-law Exhibit Spreadsheet
• Discussion of bylaw sections for potential omission

The committee elected Nora Bicki as Clerk and approved minutes from June 29 and July 13, 2023. Members redistributed bylaw exhibit assignments following a resignation and discussed formatting standards based on the Town Charter. The committee also discussed removing the Wetland Protective Act from General Bylaws to place it on a dedicated website page.

• Elected Nora Bicki as Clerk (2-0-0)
• Approved amended minutes of June 29, 2023 (2-0-0)
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2023 (2-0-0)
• Agreed to follow the Charter format for definitions and severability clauses

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to review financial reports and student activity accounts. The body is scheduled to vote on budget transfers, the disposal of obsolete furniture, and the 2023-2024 goals for the superintendent.

• Budget transfer vote
• Student Activity Accounts vote
• Superintendent Goals 2023-2024 vote
• Obsolete furniture disposal vote
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy

The School Committee approved several financial measures, including budget transfers for the close of FY23 and the start of FY24. The board also approved student activity accounts, maximum checking balances, and the Superintendent's revised goals.

• Approved minutes from 5/16, 6/15, 7/13, and 8/3/2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved Student Activities for 2023-24 School Year (4-0-0)
• Approved Student Activity Designees (4-0-1)
• Approved maximum balances for all student activity accounts (5-0-0)
• Accepted FY23 close budget transfers (5-0-0)
• Approved FY24 budget transfers and a $5,000 starting balance for a centralized postage account (5-0-0)
• Accepted gifts of Adobe licenses, $250 YMCA scholarship, and safety vests (5-0-0)
• Approved Superintendent goals with pending revisions to Professional Practice (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several town appointments and discuss financing options for the Middle School roof. The board will also vote on the establishment of an Alternative Energy Committee and the layout of Candle Paper Way.

• Financing options for Middle School Roof
• Curbside Billing FY24 opt-out and reduction fees of $1702.32
• Establishment of the Alternative Energy Committee
• Layout of Candle Paper Way and referral to Planning Board
• Permitting of Clothing Collection Bins

The Select Board established a seven-member Alternative Energy Committee and authorized interfund borrowing from the Stabilization Fund for the Middle School roof. The board also approved several committee appointments and issued a special event permit for the Veterans Day Parade.

• Established Alternative Energy Committee of 7 members (5-0-0)
• Authorized interfund borrowing from Stabilization Fund for Middle School Roof (5-0-0)
• Approved $1,702.32 in opt-out and reduction fees for FY24 Curbside Billing (5-0-0)
• Approved ARPA funds for Damien’s Food Pantry capital campaign (5-0-0)
• Limited clothing collection bins to the 3 currently permitted on school property (5-0-0)
• Issued special event permit for Veterans Day Parade on Nov 11, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Appointed Andrew Gallagher to Recycling Committee (5-0-0)
• Appointed James Munise to Affordable Housing Trust (3-1-1)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review four applications for Approval Not Required (ANR) land subdivisions. The board is also considering a continuance for a solar energy facility site plan review.

• ANR review: 4 Over Jordan Road/172 Great Neck Road
• ANR review: 3090 & 3092 Cranberry Highway
• ANR review: 13 Swifts Beach Road
• ANR review: Main Street / High Street
• Site Plan Review for ground-mounted solar facility at 91 & 101 Fearing Hill Road

The Planning Board approved two Assessor's नक्शा (ANR) applications for lot consolidation and boundary modification. Two other ANR applications were denied because the applicants were absent. The board also continued a solar facility review and requested a site plan review for a commercial renovation.

• Approved ANR for 7-23 England Revocable Trust 2014 at 4 Over Jordan Road/172 Great Neck Road (5-0-1)
• Approved ANR for 8-23 Nancy S. Angus at 3090 & 3092 Cranberry Highway (4-0-2)
• Denied ANR for 9-23 Swebco LLC at 13 Swifts Beach Road (4-1-1)
• Denied ANR for 10-23 Nazih Elkallassi at Main Street / High Street (4-1-1)
• Continued site plan review for 12-22 Wareham MA 3, LLC solar facility to December 11, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Moved discussion on ZBA #35-23 Schoolhouse Rocks LLC to September 25, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Requested site plan and design review for #31-23 Warren at 176 Main St (6-0-0)

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee will meet to review the secretary's report and financial records. The body is scheduled to approve invoices and address inquiry questions.

• Invoice approvals
• Financial review

The committee approved a $10,000 award for the Wareham Veterans Parade. Payments were also authorized for the Buzzards Bay Coalition, the Onset Bay Association, and a fireworks deposit.

• Approved $10,000 for Wareham Veterans Parade (4-0-1)
• Approved $6,976.48 payment to Buzzards Bay Coalition (5-0-0)
• Approved $18,235.54 payment to Onset Bay Association (4-0-1)
• Approved $15,000 payment for Onset Bay Fireworks Deposit (4-0-1)
• Accepted Secretary's Report as read with one correction (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Wareham Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss revisions and additions to Division VI Article of the Wareham Wetland Protective By-Law.

• Discussion of Wareham Wetland Protective By-Law Division VI Article revisions and additions

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure needs, including headworks, clarifiers, and the Narrows Main RFP. The board will also review staffing, budget items, and potential new regulations affecting the Cape.

• Town Meeting requests for Headworks & Clarifiers
• Resubmission of RFP for Narrows Main
• Discussion of potential plant expansion
• Review of betterment fees
• Potential hire of Charles Lombardi

The Board voted to submit a $36M article for headworks and clarifiers to the fall town meeting. They also approved a contract for soda ash and a public information letter regarding flushing guidelines. Several infrastructure projects and staffing proposals were discussed but not finalized.

• Approved submission of $36M article for headworks and clarifiers to fall town meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved Borden & Remington Corp contract for soda ash at $555/ton (5-0-0)
• Approved submission of open letter to Wareham Week regarding flushing guidelines (5-0-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Wareham Redevelopment Authority will discuss and potentially vote on the Wareham Village Urban Renewal Plan and the management of air rights over Merchants Way. The body will also consider a case study on revitalizing Wareham Village based on a Middleboro program. Additionally, the authority will provide an update on the Master Developer for the Tremont Nail Factory.

• Possible vote on Wareham Village Urban Renewal Plan revisions
• Possible vote on scope of work and timeline for air rights over Merchants Way
• Case study presentation on 'Sip ‘n Stroll in Middleboro' for village revitalization
• Possible vote on a replacement for Fred Newton on the URP Citizens Advisory Group
• Status update on Master Developer for Tremont Nail Factory

The Redevelopment Authority voted to fund the extension of its internship program through spring 2024. The board also approved engaging a consultant to bring a 'Sip 'n Stroll' event to Wareham Village. Additionally, firms were selected for design work on a fishing pier and kayak launch.

• Approved engaging Lorna Brunnelle for a Sip 'n Stroll activity (3-0-0)
• Approved expending up to $20,000 to extend the internship program through spring 2024 (4-0-0)
• Selected Tighe & Bond and Halvorsen for fishing pier and kayak launch design work
• Approved July 13 and August 10, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved September 28, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss the FY23 CPA Financial Report and recent payments. The body may vote on several new funding applications for housing and land preservation.

• Affordable Housing application at 6 Chapel Lane
• Marks Cove Vista application (Wareham Land Trust)
• Residential Assistance fund (Affordable Housing Trust)
• Westgate Viewing Stand application (Conservation)
• FY23 CPA Financial Report

The committee approved the February 8, 2023, minutes with an amendment regarding a grant for the Tremont Nail Factory Office. The Wareham Redevelopment Authority withdrew an article to rehabilitate the Tremont Nail Office Building exterior.

• Approved February 8, 2023, minutes as amended (4-0-0)
• Withdrew Article to rehabilitate Tremont Nail Office Building exterior

Capital Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to review the forms used by the Town, Wareham Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF), and Wareham Police Station (WPS) to request capital expenditures. The body may also discuss capital plans specifically regarding the WPS and WPCF.

• Review of capital expenditure request forms for Town, WPCF, and WPS
• Discussion of WPS capital plan
• Discussion of WPCF capital plan

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss several property requests, including a minor modification for Crossroads Care Center. The board is holding continued public hearings for three properties and a new public hearing for the Wareham Fire District.

• Minor modification of special permit for Crossroads Care Center at 238 & 240 Sandwich Road
• Variance request for Peter Koulouras, Trustee at 3127 Cranberry Highway
• Site plan review, special permit, and variance for Angela McKeown at 386 Main Street
• Special permit and/or variance for Kim and Mark Aron at 84 Pinehurst Drive
• Variance request for Wareham Fire District at 271 Main Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals determined that a request to change a care facility to over-55 apartments is a major modification. The board also granted a one-year extension for that project's special permit. Other applications were continued or withdrawn.

• Ruled request for 238 & 240 Sandwich Road is a major modification (5-0-0)
• Approved one-year extension for Crossroads Care Center Special Permit (4-1-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 8/9/2023 (5-0-0)
• Continued variance request for 3127 Cranberry Highway to Sept 13, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Continued site plan review for 386 Main Street to Sept 13, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of application for 84 Pinehurst Drive (5-0-0)
• Continued variance request for Fire District message board at 271 Main Street (5-0-0)

Road Commission

The Board of Road Commissioners will discuss several proposals regarding traffic control, including signage changes and speed limit adjustments. The meeting includes items for discussion and possible vote on various street-specific traffic concerns.

• Traffic control signs on Bayside Ave, SE Teakwood, and Cypress streets
• Adopting traffic signal warrant policies and application procedures
• One way signage at Dudley Sq/ Onset Post Office
• No parking on North Water St
• 20 MPH Speed Limit in Wareham Lake Shores

The Road Commission adopted traffic signal warrant policies based on Massachusetts DOT regulations. The board also approved the installation of a larger sign on South Blvd. No action was taken on requests regarding North Water Street, Parkwood Beach, or speed limits at Wareham Lake Shores.

• Approved minutes of July 10, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Adopted traffic signal warrant policies and application procedures (4-0-0)
• Approved a larger sign for South Blvd (4-0-0)
• No action taken on traffic signage and bus stop request for Parkwood Beach
• No action taken on 'No Parking' request for North Water Street
• No action taken on speed limit request for Wareham Lake Shores

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several residential and commercial projects. The body will discuss the adoption of an Administrative Review form and a $35.00 application fee.

• Proposal for a large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic solar array at 370 County Road
• Request to construct a parking field, concrete patio, and grease trap at 176 Main Street
• Invasive plant management for 0.8 acres along the Weweantic River by Buzzards Bay Coalition
• Proposal to raze a home and construct a new one at 42 Thirteenth Street
• Discussion of a new $35.00 application fee for Administrative Review

The Commission approved several Requests for Determination of Applicability and Notices of Intent for shoreline and residential work. It also implemented a new Administrative Review form and a $35.00 application fee.

• Approved parking field, patio, and grease trap at 176 Main St. (5-0-0)
• Approved concrete wall replacement at 5 Priscilla Avenue (5-0-0)
• Approved deck replacement at 86 Shore Avenue (5-0-0)
• Approved invasive plant management at Weweantic River with yearly reporting (5-0-0)
• Continued solar array project at 370 County Road to September 6, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved rock revetment and coastal bank restoration at 39 Jefferson Shores Road (5-0-0)
• Approved home construction at 42 Thirteenth Street (5-0-0)
• Approved Administrative Review form and $35.00 application fee (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the adoption of a modified Complete Streets Policy and the approval of $1,702.32 in curbside billing fee reductions. The board is also reviewing several liquor and entertainment license requests and filling committee vacancies.

• Possible vote to adopt the Complete Streets Policy
• Possible approval of $1,702.32 for Curbside Billing FY24 opt-out and reduction fees
• One-day liquor license request for Brews & Cips, LLC at 150 Tihonet Road
• License transfer from Stevie B’s, Inc. to Bebos Sports Grill at 270 Onset Avenue
• Entertainment license request for Bebos Sports Grill at 270 Onset Avenue

The Select Board adopted a Complete Streets Policy to make the town eligible for up to $500,000 in grant money. The board also approved several liquor and entertainment licenses and filled multiple committee appointments.

• Adopted Complete Streets Policy (3-0-0)
• Approved $1,702.32 for Curbside Billing FY24 opt-out and reduction fees (3-0-0)
• Transferred All Alcoholic Beverage License from Stevie B’s, Inc. to Bebos Sports Grill, LLC (3-0-0)
• Granted Entertainment License to Bebos Sports Grill (3-0-0)
• Granted one-day liquor license to Brews & Cips, LLC for September 30, 2023 (3-0-0)
• Authorized letter to Cannabis Commission objecting to draft regulations (3-0-0)
• Rescinded previous vote to reduce COA Board Members from nine to seven (3-0-0)
• Reappointed George Barrett (Golf Course Advisory Committee), Patricia Wurts (Affordable Housing Trust), and Linda M. MacKenzie (Board of Registrars) (3-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings on proposed updates to several Zoning Bylaw Articles, including rules for solar, wireless communications, and battery storage. The board will also discuss a possible vote on a battery storage (BESS) moratorium.

• Proposed Zoning Bylaw updates to Articles 3, 5, 12, 14, 15, and 16
• Proposed new battery storage [BESS] by-law and moratorium
• Special Permit Extension Request for 24 Oak Street
• Minor Modification Request for 59 Main Street
• Proposed co-location by-law for cell towers

The Planning Board denied a special permit extension for a property at 24 Oak Street and took no action on a modification request for 59 Main Street. The board opened a public hearing on seven Zoning By-Law amendments, which was continued to September 18, 2023.

• Denied Special Permit Extension Request for 24 Oak Street (6-0-0)
• Took no action on Minor Modification Request for 59 Main Street (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2023, as amended (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for seven Zoning By-Law Articles to September 18, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Moved discussion on battery storage moratorium to September 18, 2023 (6-0-0)

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners is conducting a workshop featuring a schedule of guests. Representatives from various town boards and departments will attend to discuss business with the commissioners.

• Planning Board presentation by Michael King
• Redevelopment Authority presentation by Dan Butler
• Planning & Community Development presentation by Ken Buckland
• Board of Health presentation by Patrick MacDonald
• GHD presentation by Mark Drainville

The Board accepted the first half FY24 sewer usage billing and approved a property conversion at 47 Sandwich Road. The Board also reviewed a $75,000 proposal for a system review by Mr. Lambardi, though funding was not determined.

• Accepted first half FY24 sewer usage billing of $3,606,346.44 (4-0-0)
• Approved conversion of 47 Sandwich Road from office building to 3-bedroom home (4-0-0)
• Accepted 5/25/23 minutes (3-0-0)
• Accepted 7/5/23 minutes as amended (3-0-0)
• Held 7/13/23, 4/13/23, 6/22/23, and 7/27/23 minutes for corrections (3-0-0 or 4-0-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Wareham Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss the final revisions and implementation of the Wareham Village Urban Renewal Plan. The body will also consider votes regarding air rights over Merchants Way and utility pole easements on Littleton Drive.

• Possible vote on scope of work for air rights over Merchants Way
• Vote to authorize easement documents for Eversource utility poles on Littleton Drive
• Possible vote on final revisions to Wareham Village Urban Renewal Plan
• Introduction of college intern Jared Fredrickson

The Redevelopment Authority authorized the execution of documents for a utility pole easement at Littleton Drive. The board also voted to send a draft EENF to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA).

• Authorized Chair to execute utility pole easement documents for Littleton Drive (3-0-0)
• Approved sending a draft EENF to MEPA (3-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to determine the dates and issue the Notice of Intent for the 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting.

• Establishment of 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting dates
• Notice of Intent for 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting

The Select Board approved the process and the Notice of Intent for the 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting. These actions establish the dates and formal notification for the upcoming town meeting.

• Approved process for 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting (4-0-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting (4-0-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss and potentially vote on several new funding applications. The body will also review reimbursement procedures and the early history of the committee.

• Possible vote on affordable housing at 6 Chapel Lane
• Possible vote on Marks Cove Vista (Wareham Land Trust)
• Possible vote on Residential Assistance fund (Affordable Housing Trust)
• Possible vote on Westgate Viewing Stand (Conservation)

The committee approved the minutes from the July 23, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the Westgate Viewing Stand project, a funding request for Mark’s Cove Vista, and plans to celebrate 20 years of the Community Preservation Act.

• Approved July 23, 2023 minutes (5-0-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss goals for the next year and updates on a settlement agreement funds transfer. The board will also review community outreach efforts and recruitment for new board members.

• Discussion of goals for next year
• Settlement Agreement Funds Transfer update
• Participation in Onset Bay Association events on August 19 and September 23
• New member recruitment for the Board of Library Trustees
• Update from the Outreach Committee regarding CYE

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing regarding a special permit application for William and Brenda Ruggiero. The board will also review continued public hearings for several other pending variance and permit requests.

• Public hearing for Special Permit 29-23: William & Brenda Ruggiero at 1 Capt. Collis Drive
• Continued hearing for Variance 11-23: Peter Koulouras, Trustee
• Continued hearing for SPR Variance/Special Permit 21-23: Angela McKeown
• Continued hearing for Special Permit/Variance 23-23: Kim & Mark Aron
• Continued hearing for Variance 30-23: Wareham Fire District

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for William and Brenda Ruggiero to increase floor area ratio (F.A.R.) and lot coverage for a home addition. The board determined the project was not detrimental to the neighborhood.

• Approved 7/26/2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Determined project at 1 Capt. Collis Drive was not detrimental to the neighborhood (4-0-0)
• Granted special permit for 29-23 William & Brenda Ruggiero to increase F.A.R. and lot coverage (4-0-0)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Trust is reviewing its reorganization for the 2023-2024 year and discussing the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for fiscal year 2024. The meeting includes discussions on grant processes, new membership applications, and specific housing projects.

• $137,000 available for eligible requests in Fiscal Year 2024
• New membership application from Jim Munise
• Grant request discussion for 6 Chapel Lane
• Next steps for Woodland Cove (Phase 1, 50 units) grant process
• Review of 2022-2023 Annual Report

The Affordable Housing Trust approved $50,000 for the 6 Chapel Lane LLC project and confirmed an additional $6,000 for Woodland Cove Phase I. The board also recommended the appointment of Jim Munise to the trust.

• Recommended appointment of Jim Munise (3-0-0)
• Approved $50,000 for 6 Chapel Lane LLC project pending deed restriction (3-0-0)
• Confirmed additional $6,000 for Woodland Cove Phase I from CPA grant (3-0-0)
• Accepted 6/13/23 minutes as amended (3-0-0)
• Accepted 7/11/23 minutes as amended (3-0-0)
• Approved Grant application 7/12/23 version (3-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a show cause hearing regarding liquor and entertainment license violations. The board will also discuss and potentially vote on communicating with the MA EPA concerning HOLTEC's proposed nuclear waste dumping in Buzzards Bay.

• Show Cause Hearing with Onset Beach Patio & Grille regarding Liquor and Entertainment Licenses
• Proposed communication with MA EPA regarding HOLTEC nuclear waste dumping in Buzzards Bay

Capital Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to review a revised 5-year capital plan and the forms used by the Town, WPCF, and WPS to request capital expenditures. Members will also discuss committee goals and establish a timetable for presentations.

• Review of revised 5-year capital plan
• Review of capital expenditure request forms for Town, WPCF, and WPS
• Establishment of presentation timetable
• Discussion of committee goals

School Committee

The School Committee will conduct a workshop focused on the goals of the Superintendent. The body will also vote on meeting minutes and the 2023-24 School Committee Protocols.

• Workshop: Superintendent Goals
• Vote on School Committee Protocols 2023-24
• Vote on MASC Voting Delegate and Alternate
• Vote on minutes from six meetings between 12/1/22 and 2/16/23

The School Committee approved the committee protocols and accepted previous meeting minutes. Members also nominated a delegate and an alternate for the November 2023 MASC meeting. The committee reviewed proposed goals from the Superintendent regarding student learning, special education, and ELA curriculum.

• Approved minutes from Superintendent's Newsletter with one correction to 2/2/23 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved School Committee protocols (5-0-0)
• Nominated Apryl Rossi as MASC Delegate for November 2023 (5-0-0)
• Nominated Geoff Swett as alternate MASC Delegate (5-0-0)

Council on Aging

The Board of Directors will conduct a regular meeting to review the Director's Report and accept previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes discussions regarding procedures for board member applications and social media usage.

• Acceptance of meeting minutes
• Director’s Report
• Procedure for Board Member Applications
• Social Media — Facebook

The Council on Aging Board voted unanimously to request that the Select Board reconsider a decision to reduce the number of voting board seats from nine to seven. The board also designated a new manager for its Facebook page. Review of the July 6, 2023, minutes was postponed.

• Approved motion to send letter to Select Board urging reconsideration of reducing board seats (5-0-0)
• Appointed Nicole Botelho to manage COA Facebook page effective September 1, 2023
• Postponed review and vote on July 6, 2023, meeting minutes to September 7, 2023

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several residential and town projects involving wetlands and coastal buffers. The body will also discuss the adoption of an Administrative Review form and a $35.00 application fee.

• Request to raze a home and build a new one at 42 Thirteenth Street
• Proposal to remove two outfall structures at North Water Street to eliminate safety hazards
• Request for a permanent pier, seasonal ramp, and float at 317 & 341 Onset Avenue
• Discussion of a new $35.00 Administrative Review application fee
• Request to repair a cement patio and seawall at 24 Harding Avenue

The Commission approved four Requests for Determination of Applicability and issued a Certificate of Compliance for a utility project. One application was withdrawn, and two others were continued pending DEP numbers. The board also approved the release of 53G account funds.

• Approved repair of cement patio and sea wall at 24 Harding Avenue (5-0-0)
• Approved shed construction at 104 Great Neck Road with vegetation cutting condition (5-0-0)
• Approved removal of outfall structures at North Water Street with monitoring condition (5-0-0)
• Approved after-the-fact driveway work at 2 Grove Street with a $200 fine (5-0-0)
• Continued home construction project at 42 Thirteenth Street to August 16, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of pier and ramp application for 317 & 341 Onset Avenue (5-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance to Eversource Energy for utility easements (5-0-0)
• Approved release of 53G Account Funds for three projects (5-0-0)

Historical Commission

The Wareham Historical Commission will meet to discuss downtown design standards and the Captain John Kendrick restoration project. The body will vote on a proposal to invite other town committees to share concerns regarding properties considered for demolition.

• Vote on invitation to other town boards regarding properties under consideration for demolition
• Vote to accept the FY 2023 report of the Wareham Historical Commission
• Vote on remote participation for the commission
• Discussion of Wareham Downtown Vision and Design Standards
• Update on the Captain John Kendrick Restoration Project

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to consider several appointments and reappointments to town boards and committees. The board will also review a request for temporary signage on town property.

• Reappointments and appointments for the Board of Registrars
• Appointment of Andrea Ericson to the Wareham Cultural Council
• Appointment of James Munise to the Council on Aging
• Reappointment of Missy Dziczek to the Wareham Affordable Housing Trust
• Application from Robyn LaFleur for temporary Perennial Plant Sale signs on Town property

The Select Board voted to reduce the number of members on the Council on Aging, Board of Library Trustees, and Open Space Board to address quorum difficulties. The Board also authorized the chair to negotiate the WCTV contract and approved specific financial applications. Several appointments were either denied or postponed.

• Appointed Andrea Ericson to the Wareham Cultural Council (5-0-0)
• Denied reappointment of Missy Dziczek to the Wareham Affordable Housing Trust (0-4-1)
• Authorized chair to negotiate the WCTV contract (5-0-0)
• Reduced Council on Aging Board from 9 to 7 members and added two non-voting associates (5-0-0)
• Reduced Board of Library Trustees from 9 to 7 members (5-0-0)
• Reduced Open Space Board from 7 to 5 members (5-0-0)
• Approved $1,095.00 in Curbside Billing FY24 opt-out fees (5-0-0)
• Clarified Senior Tax Work Off Program total allowance not to exceed $40,000 (5-0-0)

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan and the Capital Plan. The agenda includes a possible vote regarding the condition of a pump station and a review of contracts.

• Possible vote requesting updated condition of Pump Station
• Contract for Knowles Enterprises LLC
• Discussion of Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP)
• Discussion of Capital Plan
• Review of GHD Reports

The Board approved a $50,000 contract for Knowles Enterprises LLC and supported the Sewer Superintendent's refusal to approve a sewer connection for a duplex. The Board also discussed the Capital Plan, pump station conditions, and the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan.

• Approved $50K contract for Knowles Enterprises LLC (5-0-0)
• Supported Sewer Superintendent in refusing sewer connection approval for a duplex
• Placed minutes from 5/25/23, 7/5/23, 7/13/23, and 6/22/23 on hold (5-0-0)
• Placed minutes from 4/13/23 on hold (4-0-1)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding variance requests and site plan reviews. The board will also consider a request to continue a hearing for a property on Cranberry Highway.

• Variance request for 3127 Cranberry Highway (Peter Koulouras)
• Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Variance for 386 Main Street (Angela McKeown)
• Variance request for 2406 Cranberry Highway (Raymond Young)
• Variance request for 1 Seth F. Tobey Road (Air National Guard)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variance requests for a sign at 2406 Cranberry Highway and a facility at 1 Seth F. Tobey Road. Two other public hearings regarding properties on Cranberry Highway and Main Street were continued to August 23, 2023.

• Approved variances for a pylon sign with digital display at 2406 Cranberry Highway (4-0-0)
• Granted variance for the Air National Guard at 1 Seth F. Tobey Road (4-0-0)
• Continued variance request for 3127 Cranberry Highway to August 23, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Continued site plan review/special permit/variance for 386 Main Street to August 23, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee is meeting to conduct a financial update and approve invoices. The body will also review new application requests.

• Invoice approval
• Review of new application requests
• Financial update

The committee approved three funding requests for local organizations. They also accepted the secretary's reports from April and May.

• Approved partial invoice payment of $4,645.02 to Friends of Wareham Free Library (5-0-0)
• Approved $285.00 award to Wareham Garden Club (5-0-0)
• Approved $900.00 award to Wareham Land Trust (4-1-0)
• Accepted April 27, 2023 Secretary’s Report (5-0-0)
• Accepted May 10, 2023 special meeting Secretary’s report (3-0-2)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss and potentially vote on Division I, Article 1, section 2, Certification. The board will also review articles included in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

• Division I, Article 1, section 2, Certification
• Special Town Meeting Warrant articles

The Select Board voted unanimously to certify that Article 5, amending Article 15 from the 2022 Spring Town Meeting, be taken up immediately. The board also discussed public safety and traffic concerns regarding Water Wizz, noting that detail officers cannot be required without a complaint from Fire, Police, or EMS.

• Approved certification of Article 5, amending Article 15 from 2022 Spring Town Meeting, to be taken up immediately (5-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on warrant articles. These items are intended for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for July 24.

• Discussion and possible vote on warrant articles for July 24th Special Town Meeting

Conservation Commission

The Wareham Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several Requests for Determination of Applicability and a Notice of Intent. These items involve construction, landscaping, and maintenance projects affecting protected wetlands or coastal areas.

• Request for Determination: New single-family dwelling and utilities at 48 Shore Avenue
• Request for Determination: Vegetation removal and bog board walkways at 0 Red Brook Road (Onset Water District)
• Request for Determination: Patio replacement and erosion controls at 19 Over Jordan Road
• Request for Determination: Sand replenishment at 3 Connehassett Road (Crommessett Park Imp Assoc. Inc)
• Notice of Intent: Project at 39 Jefferson Shores Road

The Commission approved several Requests for Determination of Applicability for residential construction and shoreline maintenance. It also issued three Certificates of Compliance and authorized administrative lead for a turtle garden project. Two projects were continued to August 2, 2023.

• Approved new single-family dwelling at 48 Shore Avenue (5-0-0)
• Approved vegetation removal and walkways for Onset Water District (5-0-0)
• Approved patio replacement at 19 Over Jordan Road (5-0-0)
• Approved sand replenishment for Cromesett Park Imp Assoc, Inc. (5-0-0)
• Approved detached garage at 25 Lazy Harbor Road (5-0-0)
• Approved pier compliance at 7 Bridge View Lane (5-0-0)
• Issued Certificates of Compliance for 28 North Boulevard, 31 Old Woods Road, and 104 Great Neck Road (5-0-0)
• Authorized administrative lead for NECWA mini turtle gardens (5-0-0)

Cemetery Commissioners

The Cemetery Commissioners are meeting to discuss policies for unclaimed remains and unused lots. The body will consider a vote on implementing only flat markers in the center section of Agawam cemetery. Members will also review cemetery rates as the current five-year plan expires on October 1, 2023.

• Vote on implementing only flat markers in the center section of Agawam cemetery
• Review of cemetery rates ahead of October 1, 2023 expiration
• Discussion on protocol for unclaimed remains
• Discussion on lots not used after 75 years
• Review of Ludlow marker request

The Cemetery Commissioners approved five burial licenses, eight markers, and one monument. The board decided to keep burial rates the same after comparing them with surrounding towns.

• Approved April 4, 2023 minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved 5 burial licenses (2-0-0)
• Approved 8 markers (2-0-0)
• Approved 1 monument for James Rowan (2-0-0)
• Approved flat marker request for John Ludlow
• Decided burial rates will remain the same

Recycling Committee

The committee will review reports from the secretary, treasurer, and coordinator. Discussion items include progress on the TREX project, future plastics collection, and operational concerns at the center.

• TREX project second report
• Discussion of first TREX project success
• Future plastics collection issues
• Operational concerns at the recycling center

The committee accepted the minutes from May and June 2023 and approved the Treasurer's Report. Members discussed the Trex challenge, committee composition, and the upcoming Hazmat Day.

• Approved May 19, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (4-0-0)

Capital Planning Committee

The committee will review a presentation of Special Town Meeting (STM) warrant articles. Members may vote on these articles and discuss the committee's overall goals. The meeting also includes a possible vote to reorganize the Chairman and Clerk positions.

• Presentation and possible vote on STM warrant articles
• Possible vote for Chairman and Clerk reorganization
• Discussion of Capital Planning Committee goals

The committee held elections for leadership positions. The minutes record a discussion regarding an estimated $1,390 annual increase for all sewer users.

• Voted Jerry Stefanski as chair (5-0-0)
• Voted Sandy Savin as clerk (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss several appointments to town committees and vote on various licenses and permits. The meeting includes a review of the FY23 Curbside Commitment and articles for the July Special Meeting.

• Entertainment License for Towne Tavern & Tap at 3138 Cranberry Highway
• Permission for Pan Mass challenge to use Decas School on 8/5/23
• Letter of Support for grant to reduce Nitrogen Loading in Little Harbor
• Proposal to reduce Recycling Committee membership from nine to seven
• Class 2 license application for Wareham Truck & Equipment at 3082 Cranberry Hwy

School Committee

The Wareham School Committee will meet remotely to vote on the revised 2023-2024 district calendar and the Discriminatory Harassment Policy (File: JFAA). The committee will also consider a budget transfer and review reports from the Director of Finance and the Superintendent.

• Vote on revised 2023-2024 District Calendar
• Vote on Discriminatory Harassment Policy File: JFAA
• Vote on Budget Transfer
• Review of Bill and Payroll Warrants

The School Committee approved changes to the 2023-2024 district calendar and updated the discriminatory harassment policy to include hair texture and style. The committee also accepted FY 23 payroll budget transfers and approved bill and payroll warrants.

• Approved minutes from 11/8/2022 (3-0-1)
• Approved minutes from 11/10/2022 (4-0-0)
• Approved moving Professional Development Day from March 8, 2024 to March 15, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved FY 23 payroll budget transfers (4-0-0)
• Approved bill and payroll warrants (4-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Discriminatory Harassment Policy File: JFAA to include hair texture and style (4-0-0)

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to review bylaws divided into exhibits. The body will discuss which bylaw sections may be omitted and determine next steps for assigned sections.

• Review of by-law divided into exhibits
• Discussion of by-law sections for potential omission
• Planning of next steps for assigned sections

The committee reviewed town bylaws divided into exhibits and discussed potential new categories and omissions. Members agreed to work on assigned sections and provide updates at the next meeting.

• Approved June 29, 2023 meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 4:45 pm (2-0-0)

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss a moratorium, the capital plan, and staffing. The board may vote on several projects and service contracts including sludge disposal and generator services.

• Discussion and possible vote on Woodchip Reactor and Headworks/Clarifier projects
• Contract for South Shore Generator Service, Inc.
• Synagro Contract for sludge disposal
• Four G.H.D change orders
• Proposal to use grease from Greasezilla to create bio-diesel

The Board of Sewer Commissioners approved several service contracts and authorized a pilot program for Greasezilla. The Board also voted to seek a grant for a woodchip effluent denitrification project. Staff reported a critical staffing shortage, noting the plant has five employees despite a requirement for 18.

• Approved South Shore Generator three-year contract for $14,500.00 (5-0-0)
• Approved three-year contract with Synagro for sludge disposal (5-0-0)
• Approved pilot program for Greasezilla (5-0-0)
• Voted to seek a grant for the woodchip effluent project (5-0-0)
• Approved four GHD change order extensions (5-0-0)
• Accepted meeting minutes for 3/23/23, 5/11/23, and 6/8/23
• Tabled 5/25/23 minutes for corrections (3-0-2)

Redevelopment Authority

The Wareham Redevelopment Authority will discuss and potentially vote on the disposition of the Decas School property and RFPs for urban renewal planning along Cranberry Highway. The body will also review updates on the WV-1R subdistrict and the Showcase Wareham finances.

• Possible vote on recommendation to Select Board regarding Decas School property
• Possible vote on RFPs for urban renewal planning along Cranberry Highway, East Wareham
• Possible vote on additional rezoning initiatives and air rights over Merchants Way
• Update on Coastal Zone Management/Resilient Main Street grant application
• Update on design and performance guidelines for WV-1R subdistrict

The Authority held a meeting primarily consisting of updates on grants, zoning, and local development projects. No substantive votes were taken on new business. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 22, 2023 meeting.

• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct continued and new public hearings regarding site plan reviews, special permits, and variances. These proceedings determine if specific properties can deviate from standard zoning bylaws.

• Variance request for 3127 Cranberry Highway (Peter Koulouras, Trustee)
• Site Plan Review, Variance, and Special Permit for 2404 Cranberry Highway (Raymond Young)
• Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Variance for 386 Main Street (Angela McKeown)
• Special Permit and/or Variance for 37 Oak Street (37 Oak Street Realty Trust)
• Variance request for 17 Murphy Street (Scott Green)

The Board granted a conditional approval for a site plan at 2404 Cranberry Highway and approved a special permit for a handicap addition at 37 Oak Street. A variance for a side setback encroachment at 17 Murphy Street was also granted. Several other hearings were continued to future dates.

• Approved site plan for 2404 Cranberry Highway conditioned on photometric plan and engineer/building commissioner approval (5-0-0)
• Granted Special Permit for handicap bathroom and bedroom addition at 37 Oak Street (5-0-0)
• Granted variance for side setback encroachment at 17 Murphy Street (4-0-0)
• Continued variance hearing for 3127 Cranberry Highway to July 26, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Continued site plan review for 386 Main Street to July 26, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Continued special permit/variance hearing for 84 Pinehurst Drive to August 23, 2023 (4-1-0)
• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on the CPC Annual report. The body will also consider grant requests for the 2023 Fall Town Meeting.

• Grant request for affordable housing at 6 Chapel lane
• Grant request for Wareham Land Trust at 120 Cromesett Road (Marks Cove Vista)
• Vote on the CPC Annual report

The Community Preservation Committee approved the annual report draft and the June 28 minutes. The committee reviewed several grant requests for the October Town Meeting, including affordable housing at 6 Chapel Lane and the Mark’s Cove Vista project.

• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Annual Report draft for submission (5-0-0)
• Tabled website spreadsheet until September

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to organize its membership and liaison duties. The body will vote on the FY23 Annual Town Report and finalize plans for the Finance Committee Report ahead of the July 24th Special Town Meeting.

• Vote on FY23 Annual Town Report
• Preparation for July 24th Special Town Meeting
• Approval of liaison assignments and duties
• Approval of minutes from May 18, June 21, and June 28, 2023

Affordable Housing Trust

The Trust will review a new grant request for 6 Chappel Lane and discuss next steps for the Woodland Cove Phase 1 50-unit project. Members will also work to reorganize roles and confirm procedures for the 2023–2024 funding year.

• New grant request for 6 Chappel Lane
• Next steps in grant process for Woodland Cove (Phase 1, 50 units)
• Confirmation of 2023–2024 NOFA and goals
• Review of 2022-2023 Annual Report

The Trust voted to support a $150K CPA grant request and assigned the writing of the FY23 annual report. Members reviewed project updates for Woodland Cove and a new grant request for 6 Chapel Lane.

• Supported CPA grant request for $150K (3-0-0)
• Assigned Carl Fulz to write FY23 annual report (3-0-0)
• Appointed Sandy Slavin as clerk for the meeting (3-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a hearing and vote on transferring an all-alcoholic beverages license to Towne Tavern & Tap. The board will also discuss sewer department warrant articles, municipal relief transfers, and updates to public property naming and volunteer policies.

• Liquor license transfer and premises alteration for Towne Tavern & Tap at 3138 Cranberry Highway
• Approval of Curbside Billing FY23 opt-out and reduction fees of $912.50
• Proposed amendment to Policy #2023-03 requiring CORI/SORI checks for Council on Aging volunteers
• Discussion and vote on Policy #2023-05 regarding Public Property, Buildings and Facilities Naming
• Class 2 license application hearing closure for Wareham Truck & Equipment at 3082 Cranberry Hwy

The Select Board voted against recommending favorable action for a $36 million project to upgrade the Wareham Pollution Control Facility. However, the Board approved an alcohol license transfer for Towne Tavern & Tap and adopted a new public property naming policy.

• Denied recommendation for Article 1 WPCF clarifier and headworks construction costs (2-3-0)
• Approved transfer of Common Victuallers All Alcoholic Beverages License to Towne Tavern & Tap (5-0-0)
• Approved recommendation for Article 5 to amend Article 15, 2022 Spring Town Meeting (4-0-1)
• Denied recommendation for Article 3 engineering plans for Swifts Beach into Ruggle’s pump station (0-4-1)
• Denied recommendation for Article 4 transfer of retained earnings (0-4-1)
• Adopted Policy #2023-05: Public Property, Buildings and Facilities Naming Policy (5-0-0)
• Approved Municipal Relief Year End Transfers (5-0-0)
• Amended volunteer policy to require CORI/SORI checks for Council on Aging volunteers (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The agenda states there is no meeting on 7/10/2023. The document lists upcoming hearing schedules for other dates.

Road Commission

The Board of Road Commissioners will discuss potential new stop and yield signs, parking zones on East Blvd, and the adoption of traffic sign warrant policies. The board will also consider reverting its mission and functions back to the Select Board.

• No parking zones on East Blvd
• Stop Sign at Bayside Ave
• Yield Signs at SE Teakwood and Cypress streets/Parkwood Beach
• Adopting traffic sign warrant policies
• Reverting Road Commission mission and functions back to Select Board

Council on Aging

The Board of Directors will meet to review previous minutes and receive reports from the Director, Chairman, and Board Members. The agenda includes several items for discussion and voting regarding internal operations and volunteer needs.

• Vote to move to silent voting
• Election of Clerk with term expiring 1/1/2024
• Election of Chair with term expiring 1/1/2025
• Action on Social Media Policy communication from Missy Kauranen
• Discussion regarding volunteer needs for notice board and outdoor plant maintenance

The Council on Aging appointed Jim Munise as a full board member and elected Elaine Lemoine as Clerk and Melissa Kauranen as Chair. The board also reviewed recent equipment purchases and upcoming community events. Several items, including the approval of previous minutes and the social media policy, were postponed to the August 3 meeting.

• Appointed Jim Munise as full Board Member (5-0-0)
• Elected Elaine Lemoine as Clerk through January 1, 2024 (5-0-0)
• Elected Melissa Kauranen as Chair through January 1, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Nominated Sharon Frank as Pro Tem Chair (5-0-0)
• Postponed review of May 4, 2023 meeting minutes
• Postponed action on social media policy communication
• Postponed proposal to move meeting day and time

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several construction and renovation projects. The body will also discuss the adoption of an Administrative Review form and a corresponding fee.

• Proposed $50.00 Administrative Review application fee
• Request for 40’ x 35’ building and parking lot at 3127 Cranberry Highway
• Request for permanent pier and seasonal ramp at 317 & 341 Onset Avenue
• Request for nitrogen removal septic system at 54 Shady Lane
• Request for 25’ x 29’ detached garage at 25 Lazy Harbor Road

The Commission approved several residential projects, including a septic system replacement and garage construction. A request for a concrete walk at 50 Winship Avenue was denied for violating the no-work activity zone. Three Certificates of Compliance were issued following site visits.

• Issued Negative 1 and 6 for 3127 Cranberry Highway (7-0-0)
• Approved porch and patio work at 16 Fishermans Cove Road with revised plan (7-0-0)
• Approved garage construction at 34 Briarwood Drive (7-0-0)
• Approved septic system replacement at 65 Shady Lane (7-0-0)
• Denied concrete walk at 50 Winship Avenue (6-0-1)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 24 Grandview Avenue SE076-1531 (7-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 24 Grandview Avenue SE076-1374 (7-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 10 Captain Collis Drive (7-0-0)

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss and vote on recommendations for articles to be included in a Special Town Meeting. The board will specifically consider a recommendation for Article 5 and a request to transfer salary funds to expenses.

• Recommendation of articles for Special Town Meeting
• Possible vote to recommend Article 5
• Request to transfer salary funds to expenses

The Board voted to submit Article 1 for $36 million in WPCF upgrades and Article 5 regarding the use of $3 million in appropriated funds. The Board voted to bypass Article 2 and Article 3 at the town meeting. A fund transfer of $200,000 was approved to cover contractor expenses.

• Voted 4-1-0 to submit Article 5 as newly written
• Voted 4-0-1 to submit Article 1 for $36 million WPCF upgrades
• Voted 5-0-0 to bypass Article 2 at town meeting
• Voted 2-3-0 to accept Article 3 (failed)
• Voted 3-2-0 to bypass Article 3 at town meeting
• Voted 5-0-0 to pass over Article 4
• Voted 5-0-0 to transfer $200k from fy 23 salary line to contractor line

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to discuss progress on assigned sections of the town bylaws. The body will address format and standardization issues, including common terms and capitalization.

• Discussion of progress on bylaw sections
• Resolution of format and standardization issues
• Allocation of tasks for assigned sections

The committee approved the May 18 minutes and discussed standardizing bylaw formatting, definitions, and capitalization to align with the Town Charter. Members are reviewing a redline draft of the bylaws with the goal of completion by the Fall Town Meeting.

• Approved May 18 minutes (2-0-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to vote on committee reorganization and discuss CPC payments. The agenda includes discussions regarding affordable housing and the committee's website content.

• Committee reorganization discussion and vote
• Discussion of CPC payments made
• Discussion of Affordable Housing and CPC
• Review of CPC website content and spreadsheet

The committee voted to appoint David Heard as Chair, Sandy Slavin as Treasurer, and Sherbie Worthen as Clerk. Members discussed funding for affordable housing and the upcoming CPC anniversary celebration. No funding requests were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved minutes from 5/10/23 (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from 6/14/23 (6-0-0)
• Appointed Sherbie Worthen as Clerk (5-0-1)
• Appointed Sandy Slavin as Treasurer (5-0-1)
• Appointed David Heard as Chair (6-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially vote on articles for the July 24 Special Town Meeting regarding the Water Pollution Control Facility/Sewer Commission. The committee will also consider end-of-year transfers and the appointment of a representative to the Capital Planning Committee.

• Possible vote on Water Pollution Control Facility/Sewer Commission Special Town Meeting articles
• Vote on end of year transfers
• Vote to appoint Jerry Stefanski to the Capital Planning Committee

The Finance Committee voted to recommend favorable action on four of five articles for the July 24, 2023 Special Town Meeting regarding the WPCF/Sewer Commission. The committee also approved two year-end budget transfers and appointed a representative to the Capital Planning Committee.

• Appointed Gerald Stefanski to the Capital Planning Committee (8-0-0)
• Recommended favorable action on Article 1: Replace Headworks & Clarifiers (8-0-0)
• Recommended favorable action on Article 2: Rescind Article 15 of 2022 Spring Town Meeting (7-0-1)
• Recommended favorable action on Article 3: Engineering Plan for Swifts Beach Sewer Lines (8-0-0)
• Recommended favorable action on Article 4: Transfer of Retained Earnings (7-0-1)
• Recommended favorable action on Article 5: Amend Article 15 of 2022 Spring Town Meeting (8-0-0)
• Approved $200,000 transfer for WPCF from salaries to expenses (8-0-0)
• Approved $8,000 transfer for legal expenses (8-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding special permits and variances for three specific properties. The board will also review continued public hearings for existing petitions.

• Site Plan Review and Special Permit for Town Fair Tire at 2991 Cranberry Highway
• Special Permit and/or Variance for Kim and Mark Aron at 84 Pinehurst Drive
• Special Permit and/or Variance for Tina DeAngelis at 21 Bayberry Road
• Continued hearings for Peter Koulouras, Raymond Young, and Angela McKeown

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a site plan for Town Fair Tire and a special permit for a gazebo at 21 Bayberry Road. A request for a variance at 84 Pinehurst Drive was continued to a later date. The board also voted to support the attendance of the Building Commissioner at meetings.

• Approved site plan and special permit for Town Fair Tire at 2991 Cranberry Highway (5-0-0)
• Approved special permit for 12x12 gazebo at 21 Bayberry Road (5-0-0)
• Continued special permit/variance request for 84 Pinehurst Drive to July 12, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved motion to support Building Commissioner Paul Turner attending ZBA meetings (5-0-0)
• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote to close the warrant and determine articles for the July 24 Special Town Meeting. The board is also reviewing several board appointments and discussing town property and funding matters.

• Vote to close the warrant for the July 24th Special Town Meeting
• Discussion and possible vote on memorial benches on Town property
• Possible vote for Wareham Conservation Commission to hold Conservation Restriction at 120 Cromesett Road
• Acceptance of $4,000.00 from Friends of Wareham Free Library for Spinney Memorial Branch operating expenses
• SRPEDD presentation on bike path funding options

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee meeting scheduled for June 26, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Planning Board

The Planning Board is considering time extensions for two solar projects and a withdrawal for another. The board will also hear a subcommittee report on Bay Pointe Drive and a presentation on battery storage.

• Extension of time for Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. at 27 Charge Pond Road
• Extension of time for Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. at 150 Tihonet Road
• Withdrawal of application for Wareham PV 1, LLC at 0 Route 25
• Subcommittee report for Bay Pointe Club, LLC at 19 Bay Pointe Drive
• Site plan review for ground-mounted solar at 91 & 101 Fearing Hill Road

The Planning Board approved the withdrawal without prejudice of a solar project application at 0 Route 25 to allow for a new submission excluding battery storage. The board also granted a continuance for a solar facility project on Fearing Hill Road and reappointed three board members.

• Accepted withdrawal without prejudice of 33-21 Wareham PV 1, LLC application at 0 Route 25 (6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on 33-21 Wareham PV 1, LLC withdrawal (6-0-0)
• Approved continuance to August 28, 2023, for 12-22 Wareham MA 3, LLC at 91 & 101 Fearing Hill Road (6-0-0)
• Reappointed Sam Corbitt to the Capital Planning Committee (6-0-0)
• Reappointed Mike Baptiste to the Planning Board for a three-year term (6-0-0)
• Reappointed Sherry Quirk as associate member for a one-year term (5-0-1)

Road Commission

The Road Commission will discuss private parking in public ROW on East Boulevard and Onset Avenue, among other traffic sign recommendations.

• Private parking in public ROW on East Boulevard and Onset Avenue for discussion
• Stop sign installation on Bayside Ave and yield signs at SE Teakwood and Cypress streets/Parkwood Beach

The Commission denied a request for signs in Parkwood Beach due to lack of funding and questions regarding road ownership. The board also reviewed a street improvement project for East Boulevard and Onset Avenue, concluding that a previous 2021 vote prohibiting parking in that area remains in effect.

• Denied request for signs in Parkwood Beach (5-0-0)
• Determined no new vote was required to maintain the December 2021 prohibition of parking at East Boulevard and Onset Avenue
• Held minutes of April 10 and May 15, 2023 until next meeting

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review the Director's Report and sign warrants, monthly reports, and excise abatements. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session to review exemptions and abatements.

• Review and signing of excise abatements for motor vehicles and boats
• Review and signing of exemptions and abatements per Chapter 59, Sections 59 & 60

The Board reviewed and signed commitments and warrants for preliminary tax billing. Members also discussed the need for a joint meeting with inspectional services and the Town Administrator to address unpermitted property renovations.

• Approved commitments and warrants for preliminary tax billing
• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Appointing Authority

The Appointing Authority is meeting to consider the appointment and reappointment of members to the Planning Board. The body will review candidates for terms expiring in 2024 and 2026.

• Appointment of Sherry Quirk to Planning Board Associate Member (term expires June 30, 2024)
• Appointment of Sam Corbitt to Planning Board (term expires June 30, 2026)
• Appointment of Michael Baptiste, Sr. to Planning Board (term expires June 30, 2026)

The Appointing Authority appointed three individuals to the Planning Board. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Appointed J. Whiteside as clerk pro tem (2-0-0)
• Appointed Sherry Quirk to the Planning Board, term expiring June 30, 2024 (2-0-0)
• Appointed Sam Corbitt to the Planning Board, term expiring June 30, 2026 (2-0-0)
• Appointed Michael Baptiste, Sr. to the Planning Board, term expiring June 30, 2026
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2023 (2-0-0)

Appointing Authority

The Appointing Authority is meeting to handle appointments and reappointments for the Finance Committee and Capital Planning Committee. The body will also elect a Clerk Pro-tem and approve previous minutes.

• Capital Planning Committee appointments: Charles Klueber and Sandra Slavin
• Finance Committee appointments: Jerry Stefanski and Heidi Churchill

The Appointing Authority appointed four individuals to town committees and appointed a clerk pro tem for the meeting. The board also approved the minutes from June 22, 2023.

• Appointed J. Whiteside as clerk pro tem (3-0-0)
• Appointed Charles Klueber to Capital Planning Committee, term expires June 30, 2024 (2-0-1)
• Appointed Sandra Slavin to Capital Planning Committee, term expires June 30, 2025 (2-0-1)
• Appointed Jerry Stefanski to Finance Committee, term expires June 30, 2026 (3-0-0)
• Appointed Heidi Churchill to Finance Committee, term expires June 30, 2026 (3-0-0)
• Approved minutes of June 22, 2023 (3-0-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Wareham Redevelopment Authority will consider a grant application for the Resilient Main Street project. The body will also discuss potential adjustments to the draft Wareham Village Urban Renewal Plan based on state recommendations.

• Possible vote on Coastal Zone Management grant application with matching funds not to exceed $2,500 for Resilient Main Street phase 2 work
• Possible vote on adjustments to the draft Wareham Village Urban Renewal Plan
• Update on WRA Internship program

The Authority reviewed the draft Wareham Village Urban Renewal Plan and discussed required edits from the Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities. No votes were taken on the internship program or the Coastal Zone Management Grant application.

• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will discuss and vote on funding transfers, the WPCF Project for headworks and clarifiers, and RFP language for Swifts Beach sewer line repairs. The board will also consider contracts and a specific abatement for 38 Wychunas Ave.

• Construction WPCF Project- Headworks and Clarifiers
• Repair Swifts Beach Sewer Line RFP language
• NPDES discharge into the River
• Contracts with D.R Warren Enterprises Limited Partnership, Alpha Analytical, and New England Bioassay Inc.
• Abatement for 38 Wychunas Ave (Acct # 739202)

The Board approved a $300,000 transfer to the capital line and authorized several billing collections from the Town of Bourne. Multiple articles were voted to be placed on the Special Town Meeting warrant, and a pilot project for woodchip wastewater purification was approved.

• Transferred $300,000 to the capital line (5-0-0)
• Approved collection of $430,756.25 Sewer Usage Fee from Town of Bourne (5-0-0)
• Approved collection of $188,477.53 and $35,551.35 Capital Costs from Town of Bourne (5-0-0)
• Voted to place headworks and clarifier articles on the warrant (4-0-1)
• Voted to place article to rescind 2022 article 15 on the warrant (5-0-0)
• Approved pilot project for woodchips to purify wastewater (5-0-0)
• Approved contracts for d.r.warren enterprises ($650/mo), alpha analytical (max $31k), and new England bioassay (max $12k) (5-0-0)
• Accepted $371.50 abatement for 38 Wychunas Ave (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Wareham Conservation Commission will hold public hearings to discuss several requests for determination of applicability and notices of intent. The body will review projects involving septic upgrades, new home construction, and shoreline repairs.

• Brillaint Solution Inc., 5 Bartlett Lane: septic system upgrade
• Dos Amigos Realty, LLC, 10 Squirrel Island Road: new single-family dwelling and utilities
• Terry L. & Katherine E. Edwards, 50 Winship Avenue: 6-foot wide concrete walk
• Luz Maria Corkery, 10, 14, and 16 River Terrace: boat house foundation and erosion control repairs
• Pinehurst Beach Association, Beach Road: repair of stone jetty at Broadmarsh River

The Commission denied a dock application at 19 Over Jordan Road citing shellfish habitat and consistency with previous denials. Other actions included approving a septic upgrade and a new single-family home, while continuing a hearing for a concrete walk.

• Denied dock project at 19 Over Jordan Road (5-0-1)
• Approved septic system upgrade at 5 Bartlett Lane as Negative 3 (6-0-0)
• Approved single-family home construction at 10 Squirrel Island Road (6-0-0)
• Approved Pinehurst Beach Association project with order of conditions (5-0-1)
• Continued hearing for concrete walk at 50 Winship Avenue to July 5, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Continued hearing for boat house repairs at 10, 14, and 16 River Terrace to July 19, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Agreed to hold conservation restriction for 120 Cromesett Road (6-0-0)
• Reappointed Sandy Slavin as Chair, Ms. Schulz as Vice Chair, and Mr. Bartie as Clerk (6-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially vote on articles for the July 24 Special Town Meeting regarding the Water Pollution Control Facility/Sewer Commission. The body will also discuss preparations for that meeting and plans to fill committee vacancies.

• Possible vote on Water Pollution Control Facility/Sewer Commission July 24 Special Town Meeting articles
• Report on Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Advisory Group meeting from May 31, 2023
• Discussion of plans to fill Finance Committee vacancies
• Report on quarterly reports discussion with Town Administrator

The committee held discussions regarding the review of Special Town Meeting articles and the status of the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan. No substantive votes were taken on town articles or budget transfers during this meeting.

• Tabled vote on WPCF/Sewer Commission Special Town Meeting articles to June 28, 2023
• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 P.M. (7-0-0)

Carver Marion Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District Committee

The Carver Marion Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District Committee will meet to elect a new Board Chairperson and approve minutes from the March 29, 2023 meeting. The committee will also review payroll, bill warrants, and various bank and bond statements.

• Election of New Board Chairperson
• Approval of April, May, and June 2023 Payroll and Bill Warrants
• Review of Eastern Bank Bond Ladder Monthly Statement
• Discussion on travel mileage compensation for Board Treasurer and Secretary
• PARS Fund and OPEB funding updates

The committee elected a new chairperson and approved several payroll and bill warrants. Members also voted to allow reimbursement for mileage and office supplies. The board reviewed its bank balances and PARS account status.

• Elected Amanda Cobb as Chairperson (4-0-0)
• Approved March 29, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Accepted April, May, and June payroll and bill warrants (4-0-0)
• Accepted bank balance of $37,047.92 as of May 31 (4-0-0)
• Approved board member mileage reimbursement at IRS rate of 65.5 cents/mile (4-0-0)
• Approved reimbursement for board member office supplies (4-0-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 20 at 5pm (4-0-0)

Recycling Committee

The committee will review reports from the secretary and treasurer. The agenda includes updates on a shred event, the TREX project, and center hours.

• Secretary's report discussion and vote
• Treasurer's report discussion and vote
• Update on shred event
• Update on TREX project
• Discussion regarding hours at the center

The committee accepted the treasurer's report regarding town articles, revolving funds, and grants. The Coordinator announced the date for the Town's Hazardous Waste Day and noted yard cleanup by JROTC students.

• Accepted Treasurer's Report (4-0-0)
• Scheduled Hazardous Waste Day for Sept. 16 from 9-12

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to discuss summer programming, facilities projects, and learning loss strategies. The body is scheduled to vote on budget transfers, the disposal of obsolete furniture and equipment, and gifts.

• Vote on budget transfer
• Vote on obsolete furniture and equipment
• Vote on gifts
• Discussion of summer programming and facilities projects
• Report on designing for pandemic-related learning loss

The School Committee approved budget transfers to balance salaries and facilities costs. The board also accepted a $1,000 gift for the CARE Summer Program and $689,692.06 in scholarship funds from Mr. and Mrs. Parks.

• Approved budget transfers for salaries, facilities, and transportation (5-0-0)
• Approved bill and payroll warrants (5-0-0)
• Accepted $1,000 gift from Smithers for CARE Summer Program (5-0-0)
• Accepted $689,692.06 in Parks Scholarship funds (5-0-0)
• Approved motion to deem furniture list as obsolete (5-0-0)

Cable Advisory Committee

The Cable Advisory Committee will meet to discuss negotiations with Comcast. The committee will also review survey results and other updates.

• Negotiations with Comcast
• Survey and other updates

The committee approved the minutes from the April 6, 2023 meeting. Negotiations with Comcast were deferred, and the committee discussed promoting an online survey via a press release.

• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0-0)
• Deferred Comcast negotiations to the next meeting

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to discuss CPA Grant Agreements for the Land Trust and Penrose LLC. The body will also review CPC payments and website content.

• CPA Grant Agreement for Land Trust (Sawyer Conservation Area)
• CPA Grant Agreement for Penrose LLC (Littleton Drive)
• Review of CPC payments made
• Discussion of CPC website content and spreadsheet

The committee discussed a marketing campaign to educate residents on the Community Preservation Act and celebrate 20 years of projects. No formal votes or funding decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Discussed development of a marketing campaign with graphic designer Hannah Haines
• Proposed creation of posters and brochures to highlight premier projects
• Reviewed status of Dog Park, Swift’s Beach, and Shangri-la playgrounds
• Tabled review of May 10, 2023 minutes to the next meeting

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will vote on a slate of officers for the coming year and proposed changes to by-laws. Members will also review the Annual Report for the Town Report and discuss the use of remaining Settlement Account funds.

• Vote on officers: Chair Holli Van Nest, Vice Chair Sarah Corbitt, and Secretary Larissa Fuchs
• Vote on By-laws changes
• Review of Annual Report for Town Report
• Discussion on use of Settlement Account money based on suggestions from P. Marshall

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings for five property-related requests. The board will also consider a membership renewal for Troy Larson.

• Public hearing: 16 Fisherman’s Cove Rd (Kevin Keegan) for variances and/or special permit
• Public hearing: 2404 Cranberry Highway (Raymond Young) for site plan review, variance, and special permit
• Public hearing: 66 West Boulevard (Harlan Morton Story Life Estate) for special permit and/or variance
• Public hearing: 25 Oak Street (Paul G. Somers) for variance
• Public hearing: 386 Main Street (Angela McKeown) for site plan review, special permit, and variance

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances and special permits for residential additions and modifications at 16 Fisherman’s Cove Road, 66 West Boulevard, and 25 Oak Street. The board also granted variances for a proposed Popeyes restaurant at 2404 Cranberry Highway, though the overall application was continued. A proposal for five duplexes at 386 Main Street was continued to July 12, 2023.

• Approved variance for stairs, 2' roof height increase, and shed at 16 Fisherman’s Cove Road (4-0-0)
• Approved variance for drive-thru and restaurant use at 2404 Cranberry Highway (4-0-0)
• Continued 2404 Cranberry Highway site plan review to July 12, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved variance and regranted Special Permit for 66 West Boulevard (4-0-0)
• Approved variance for second-story addition at 25 Oak Street (4-0-0)
• Continued 386 Main Street site plan review and variance request to July 12, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Continued variance request for 3127 Cranberry Highway to July 12, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Voted to recommend Troy Larson for membership renewal as a voting member

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust is meeting to reorganize for the 2023-2024 period and review funding goals and objectives. The body will also discuss grant application processes and the Woodland Cove project.

• Reorganization for 2023-2024
• Review of NOFA for 2023-2024 Funding Year
• Finalization of WHAT Grant Application Form
• Review of proposed Grant Application Process for Woodland Cove

The Trust voted to process rental payments to Wingate for the first 50 eligible residents of the Woodland Cove project. Members also discussed increasing rental assistance grants and noted a $50,000 request for the 6 Chapel Lane project. Two CPA grant requests were submitted for Phase 2 of Woodland Cove and general funds.

• Accepted minutes for 6/14/22 and 7/12/22 (3-0-0)
• Confirmed Carl Shulz as chair (3-0-0)
• Approved processing funds to Wingate for rental payments for the first 50 eligible residents (3-0-0)
• Submitted CPA grant request for $56,000 for Woodland Cove Phase 2 rental assistance
• Submitted CPA grant request for $100,000 in non-project-specific funds

Select Board

The Select Board will consider holding a 2023 Annual Special Spring Town Meeting and posting the Notice of Intent. The board is also reviewing several commission appointments and requests for the use of town property.

• Possible vote on Curbside Billing FY23 opt-out and reduction fees of $2,767.92
• Application from Onset Cape Verdean Festival Association for town property use on August 12, 2023
• Appointments for Wareham Historical Commission, Conservation Commission, and Constables
• Discussion and possible vote to appoint Town Administrator as Public Pole Hearing Officer
• Executive session regarding litigation: Town of Wareham vs. A.D. Makepeace, Inc.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a petition for Angela McKeown and discuss redrafts of Zoning Bylaws Articles 14 and 15. The board may also vote on replacement bonds for solar decommissioning at four specific locations.

• Replacement bonds for solar decommissioning at 299 Farm to Market Rd, 77 Farm to Market Rd, 71 Charlotte Furnace Rd, and 160 Tihonet Rd
• Redraft of Zoning Bylaws Articles 14 and 15
• Petition# 21-23 Angela McKeown (SPR) recommendation to the ZBA
• ANR at Bay Pointe with frontage on Onset Ave and Bay Pointe Dr
• Proposed design guidelines in WV-1R District for Planning Board Rules and Regulations

The Planning Board recommended that the Zoning Board of Appeals deny a special permit for five duplexes at 386 Main Street. The board also approved an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan and a minor site plan modification for Bay Pointe Club, LLC. Additionally, the board rejected replacement bonds for four solar decommissioning sites.

• Recommended denial of Site Plan and Special Permit for five duplexes at 386 Main Street (6-0-0)
• Approved ANR at Bay Pointe Club, LLC with frontage as documented on Plan Set 5-22-23 (6-0-0)
• Approved minor modification to Bay Pointe Club, LLC Site Plan Special Permit (6-0-0)
• Rejected replacement bonds for solar decommissioning at 299 Farm to Market Road, 77 Farm to Market Road, 71 Charlotte Furnace Road, and 160 Tihonet Road (6-0-0)
• Applicant withdrew ANR application for Bay Pointe frontage on Onset Ave

Redevelopment Authority

The Wareham Redevelopment Authority will discuss and potentially vote on several community and business initiatives. Key items include a request for proposals for the Cranberry Highway Urban Renewal Plan and a study on Main Street resilience. The body will also consider events to increase year-round tourism in the village.

• Possible vote on Cranberry Highway Urban Renewal Plan Request for Proposals
• Possible vote on Fuss & O’Neill “Resilient Main Street” study and recommendations
• Possible vote on a car show in Wareham Village
• Possible vote on a Wareham Singer-Songwriter Series
• Update on the WRA Internship program

School Committee

The Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Committee will meet to discuss committee reports and superintendent updates. The body is scheduled to vote on FY23 budget transfers, roadway stabilization, and transportation stabilization purchases.

• First reading of Non-Epileptic Seizure Protocol policy
• First reading of File CHCA regarding Approval of Handbooks and Directives
• Vote on FY23 Budget Transfers
• Vote on Roadway Stabilization Transfer
• Vote on FY23 Transportation Stabilization Purchase

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved multiple requests for parking, docks, and residential construction. It also voted to post a new schedule of fines on the Commission website and recommended a new associate member.

• Approved parking lot and trail project at 123 Sandwich Road (4-0-0)
• Approved cesspool upgrade at 21 Elizabeth Lane (4-0-0)
• Approved boardwalk and pier at 3 Michael Drive with wildlife signage and no dredging/fill (4-0-0)
• Approved retaining wall and fence at 17 Oak Street with $200 fine for work done without permit (4-0-0)
• Approved gazebo and porch at 21-23 Bayberry Road (4-0-0)
• Approved paved road for 2-lot subdivision off Squirrel Island Road (4-0-0)
• Approved adding the schedule of fines to the Commission website (4-0-0)
• Recommended appointment of Paulajean O’Neil as Associate Member (4-0-0)

Historical Commission

The Wareham Historical Commission is meeting to vote on the reappointment of Pam Foley and on remote participation rules. Members will also discuss the Historic Plaque Program, a restoration project update for Captain John Kendrick, downtown design standards, and a community project involving a Tremont Nail Company exhibit with a visiting professor.

• Vote on WHC reappointment for Pam Foley
• Vote on WHC remote participation
• Historic Plaque Program: recent applications discussion
• Captain John Kendrick restoration project update
• Tremont Nail Company exhibit meeting with Penn State Prof. Emeritus Sally McMurray

The Commission voted to reappoint Pam Foley to the board and approved remote participation as necessary. The board also noted four recent orders for the Historic Plaque Program in Onset.

• Reappointment of Pam Foley approved (3-0-0)
• Remote participation approved as necessary (3-0-0)

Select Board

The Wareham Select Board is meeting remotely to consider appointments to various town boards, a license for a holiday event, and several town business items including street acceptance and solar farm decommissioning bonds. They will also discuss liaison assignments and set dates for a special town meeting.

• Appointments to Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Community Events Committee, and others
• License for Onset Bay Association's Christmas in the Village on Dec 9, 2023
• Possible vote to recommend street acceptance of Candlepaper Lane
• Approval of four solar farm decommissioning bonds (299 & 77 Farm to Market Rd, 71 Charlotte Furnace Rd, 160 Tihonet Rd)
• Executive session on litigation (Steve Defreitas vs. Town of Wareham)

The Select Board unanimously appointed several members to town boards and commissions, including the Board of Health and Conservation Commission. The board also approved a permit for the Onset Bay Association to use town property for a December event and accepted the process for calling a town meeting.

• Appointed Amy Wiegandt to Board of Health (5-0-0)
• Appointed Autumn Woods and Carol Malonson to Conservation Commission (5-0-0)
• Appointed Jean Connaughton to Community Events Committee (5-0-0)
• Appointed Jean Connaughton, Sandra Slavin, and Sherbie Worthen to Community Preservation Committee (5-0-0)
• Appointed Sandra Slavin to Minot Forest Committee (5-0-0)
• Appointed Carl Schulz to Wareham Affordable Housing Trust (5-0-0)
• Appointed Judith Whiteside and Ronald Besse to Wareham Redevelopment Authority (3-0-2)
• Approved Onset Bay Association use of town property for Christmas in the Village (5-0-0)

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee met to review a funding application from the Buzzards Bay Coalition. The committee voted unanimously to award the requested funds.

• Approved $6,976.48 award to Buzzards Bay Coalition (3-0-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Authority will consider recommendations for the Resilient Main Street Study and edits to the Wareham Village Urban Renewal Plan. Discussion includes potential funding for summer interns, seaport feasibility studies, and Tremont Pond Dam safety improvements.

• Resilient Main Street Study presentation and vote
• Wareham Village Urban Renewal Plan edits and next steps
• Up to $16,000 for two college/graduate school interns
• $25,000 match for Seaport Council grant feasibility study
• $9,600 contract for Green Seal Environmental at Littleton Drive projects

Affordable Housing Trust

The Trust voted unanimously to issue a letter of support for the revised 20 Depot Street project. Members also discussed distributing $50,000 in allocated tenant assistance for Woodland Cove and how to streamline grant administration with the Wareham Housing Authority.

• 20 Depot Street: proposed plan for 6 units including 2 affordable units
• $50,000 allocation for Woodland Cove tenant assistance
• Unanimous vote to re-appoint Missy Dziczek

The Affordable Housing Trust voted to issue a Letter of Support for a 6-unit project at 20 Depot Street. Members discussed tenant assistance distribution for Woodland Cove and grant administration. The Trust also re-appointed Missy Dziczek to the board.

• Approved Letter of Support for 20 Depot Street project to Senator Pacheco, State Rep Gifford, and Board of Selectmen (Unanimous)
• Approved re-appointment of Missy Dziczek (Unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings to determine the applicability of wetlands laws for several projects. The body will discuss and potentially vote on requests for new construction, pruning, and erosion control.

• Town of Wareham request to reroute and construct a new shorter crossing at 0 Paper Mill Road
• Notice of Intent for Luz Maria Corkery to repair a boat house foundation and erosion control at 10, 14, and 16 River Terrace
• Notice of Intent for Pinehurst Beach Association to repair a stone jetty at Beach Road and Broadmarsh River
• Notice of Intent for Jonathan and Vanessa Sharkey to install a pier, ramp, and float at 19 Over Jordan Road
• Certificates of Compliance requests for 38 Winship Avenue, 189 Blackmore Pond Road, and 2 Codman Point

The Commission approved a new shorter crossing at 0 Paper Mill Road with a Negative Determination 2, and approved a vegetation management plan at 0 Connehassett Road with a $200 fine for pre-approval work. Three public hearings were continued to later dates. Three Certificates of Compliance were granted, and Autumn Wood was appointed as a voting member.

• Approved 0 Paper Mill Road crossing with Negative Determination 2 (6-0)
• Approved 0 Connehassett Road vista pruning with $200 fine for pre-approval work (6-0)
• Continued Luz Maria Corkery's boat house repair hearing to June 7, 2023 (6-0)
• Continued Pinehurst Beach Association jetty repair hearing to May 17, 2023 (6-0)
• Continued Jonathan and Vanessa Sharkey pier construction hearing to June 7, 2023 (6-0)
• Granted Certificate of Compliance for 38 Winship Avenue (6-0)
• Granted Certificate of Compliance for 189 Blackmore Pond Road (6-0)
• Appointed Autumn Wood as voting member of the Commission (6-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings to discuss and potentially vote on several property modifications. These include requests for new crossings, tree removal, and shoreline repairs. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance for three properties.

• RDA for Town of Wareham at 0 Paper Mill Road to reroute and construct a new shorter crossing
• NOI for Wallace Frigon at 0 Connehassett Road to prune, remove 5 trees and cut underbrush
• NOI for Luz Maria Corkery at 10, 14, and 16 River Terrace to repair boat house foundation and erosion control
• NOI for Pinehurst Beach Association at Beach Road to repair a stone jetty
• NOI for Jonathan and Vanessa Sharkey at 19 Over Jordan Road to install a pier, ramp, and float

Community Events Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Wareham Community Events Committee meeting on April 27, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. The agenda contains no listed discussion items or decisions, only a reference to a PDF document. No substantive business is specified.

• Meeting scheduled for 6:00 P.M. on 04-27-2023

The committee approved two funding requests for local organizations. One request was tabled pending further clarification on how funds would be used. The June 26 meeting was canceled.

• Awarded $400.00 to Wareham Historical Society (5-0-0)
• Awarded $1,490.00 to Dog Park Affiliation (5-0-0)
• Tabled Buzzards Bay Coalition request for further information (5-0-0)
• Accepted Secretary's Report with one correction (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles. The board is also considering whether to hold a Special Town Meeting on June 12, 2023.

• Possible vote to hold June 12, 2023 Special Town Meeting
• Discussion and possible vote on Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Application from Wareham Little League for road use for Opening Day Parade on April 29, 2023
• Discussion and possible vote on Division I, Article 1, section 2, Certification

The Select Board voted to ask the Moderator to prioritize a citizen's petition regarding the Swifts Beach sewer contract. The Board also approved a request for the Wareham Little League to use town roads for a parade.

• Voted 5-0 to ask Moderator to take up Article 20 (Citizen’s Petition to terminate contract 2022-001, Sewer Swifts Beach) as first order of business
• Approved Wareham Little League application for road use for Opening Day Parade on April 29, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn at 6:42 PM (3-2)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss and potentially vote on Annual or Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles. The board will also consider the ratification of collective bargaining agreements.

• Annual Town Meeting or Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Ratification of collective bargaining agreements

The Select Board voted to reconsider and then recommend further study for two specific warrant articles. The board also ratified the approval of collective bargaining agreements from a previous executive session.

• Voted to reconsider warrant articles SP8 (Duty of the Town Clerk) and SP14 (Delete Several General Bylaws) (4-0-0)
• Recommended further study on warrant articles SP8 and SP14 (4-0-0)
• Confirmed ratification of collective bargaining agreements from 4/16/24 executive session (4-0-0)

Bylaw Review Committee

The committee adopted protocol and guidelines developed by J. Moran and agreed to create a consistent style guide for bylaw references and definitions. Members were assigned specific divisions of the bylaws for review. Work on waterway bylaws is postponed until state approval is received in May.

• Approved protocol and guidelines developed by J. Moran
• Assigned Library and committees review to N. Bicki
• Assigned Division I review to J. Moran
• Assigned Division IV, Articles III-V (Streets and roads) review to S. Quirk
• Assigned Division IV, Articles I & II review to D. Heard
• Assigned Division VIII review to N. Scogin
• Postponed waterway bylaw work pending state approval
• Voted 2/0/0 to adjourn

Conservation Commission

The Wareham Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting to review and vote on multiple wetland-related permit applications, including requests for determination of applicability and notices of intent. They will also discuss adopting ViewPoint/OpenGov for electronic submissions, which would change how applications are submitted. Several continued hearings and requests for certificates of compliance and amended orders of condition are on the agenda.

• RDA: Warren Pyne, 7 Nobska Way – beach nourishment with 12 yards of sand above mean high water
• NOI: James and Ellen Dunn, 37 Oak Street – two additions, stair reconstruction, planting, path work
• NOI: James and Colleen Dube, 16 Worrall Avenue – raze and reconstruct dwelling in flood zone
• Continued NOI: Pinehurst Beach Association – repair stone jetty at Beach Road and Broadmarsh River
• Discussion: adopting ViewPoint/OpenGov for electronic submissions and changing submittal requirements

The Commission granted Negative 2 determinations for beach nourishment, a deck enlargement, and a new home. It also approved two residential construction projects with standard conditions, including one for a home in a flood zone.

• Approved beach nourishment at 7 Nobska Way with Negative 2 (5-0-0)
• Approved deck construction at 35 Wankincoah Avenue with Negative 2 (5-0-0)
• Approved new single-family dwelling at 274 Glen Charlie Road with Negative 2 (5-0-0)
• Approved additions and landscaping at 37 Oak Street with standard conditions and amended plans (5-0-0)
• Approved raze and reconstruction of dwelling at 16 Worrall Avenue with standard conditions (5-0-0)
• Continued hearing for boat house foundation repair at 10, 14, and 16 River Terrace (5-0-0)
• Continued hearing for Pinehurst Beach Association jetty repair to May 3, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Continued hearing for pier and float installation at 19 Over Jordan Road to May 3, 2023 (5-0-0)

Sewer Commissioner

The Board approved a quarterly contract for Norel Fire System and a contract for OSD to compare liner products. A portion of the meeting was lost due to technical difficulties.

• Accepted 8/11/22 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved Norel Fire System contract for $6,400 every three months (3-0-0)
• Approved OSD contract for $83,500.00 for product comparison and recommendation (2-1-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and possibly vote on recommendations for the 2023 Annual Spring and Special Spring Town Meeting warrants. The board will also consider road use applications for three upcoming events and a citizens petition regarding Cohasset Road.

• Road use application for Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride (Oct 1, 2023)
• Road use application for Harvest Triathlon Bike Course (June 11, 2023)
• Road use application for Parkwood Beach Association Centennial Parade (July 15, 2023)
• Presentation of Citizens Petition article for Cohasset Road
• Discussion and possible vote regarding the FERC license

The Select Board unanimously approved road use requests for the Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride, the Harvest Triathlon Bike Course, and the Parkwood Beach Association Centennial Parade. The Town Administrator presented the FY24 budget, noting a total estimated revenue of $78,607,189.

• Approved road use for Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride on Oct 1, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved road use for Harvest Triathlon Bike Course on June 11, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved road use for Parkwood Beach Association Centennial Parade on July 15, 2023, with rain date July 16 (4-0-0)
• Voted to enter executive session to discuss Marie Ciccotelli litigation and union contracts (4-0-0)

Road Commission

The Board of Road Commissioners will meet to review minutes from February and March 2023. The commission will also discuss the issue of private parking located within the public right-of-way at East Boulevard and Onset Avenue.

• Acceptance of meeting minutes for February 27, 2023, and March 27, 2023
• Discussion regarding private parking in public ROW at East Boulevard and Onset Avenue

The Board approved the minutes from February 27 and March 27, 2023. No new business was introduced, and discussions regarding parking and the public status of East Boulevard were postponed.

• Approved February 27, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved March 27, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)
• Postponed discussion on parking on East Boulevard and Onset Avenue
• Tabled discussion on East Boulevard public way status pending legal review

Cable Advisory Committee

The Wareham Cable Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing negotiations with Verizon, along with updates on a survey and other business. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public participation.

• Negotiations with Verizon
• Survey and other updates
• Public Participation

The committee reviewed a draft license renewal proposal from Verizon. Members and legal counsel identified necessary changes to notice periods and arbitration language while agreeing that proposed licensing fees are fair.

• Approved December 22, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Agreed to request 270 days notice instead of 180 days for service termination
• Determined language in section 2.9.3 regarding town bylaws and binding arbitration must be changed
• Concurred that Verizon's proposed licensing fees and payment schedules are fair and reasonable
• Requested insertion of 'right of first refusal' language into the draft proposal

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several Notice of Intents regarding residential and environmental projects. The body will also discuss seasonal work for Agawam Mill Pond, Inc. and a Conservation Restriction for a new Sawyer property.

• NOI for pier, ramp, and float at 19 Over Jordan Road
• NOI for Mass Audubon to remove a pedestrian footbridge at 226 Great Neck Road
• NOI for pool, fire pit, spa, patio, and retaining wall at 12 Shanley Way
• NOI for permanent pier, float, and staircase at 72B Burgess Point Road
• NOI for stone jetty repair at Beach Road and Broadmarsh River

The Commission approved vegetation management for two properties on Bourne Point Road, a residential pool and patio installation at 12 Shanley Way, and a pier project at 72B Burgess Point Road. The board also voted to support the Wareham Land Trust by holding the conservation restriction for the Sawyer property.

• Approved vegetation management and pruning at 41 Bourne Point Road (5-0-0)
• Approved vegetation management and pruning at 43-45 Bourne Point Road (5-0-0)
• Approved pool, fire pit, spa, patio, and retaining wall at 12 Shanley Way (5-0-0)
• Approved permanent pier, float, and staircase at 72B Burgess Point Road (4-0-1)
• Approved support for Wareham Land Trust to hold conservation restriction on Sawyer property (5-0-0)
• Continued pier and ramp project at 19 Over Jordan Road to 4/19/23 (5-0-0)
• Continued footbridge removal project at 226 Great Neck Road to 4/19/23 (5-0-0)
• Continued stone jetty repair at Beach Road to 4/19/23 (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board established confinement and leash requirements for dogs owned by Kenneth Andrews after a nuisance hearing. The Board also approved a community walk permit, endorsed a volunteer handbook, and appointed a representative to SRPEDD.

• Approved order for Kenneth Andrews' dogs requiring confinement, leashing, and microchipping (4-0-0)
• Approved Church of Good Shepherd use of Town roads for Wareham Walk for the Homeless on May 21, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Endorsed updated volunteer handbook (5-0-0)
• Appointed Alan H. Slavin as SRPEDD commission representative for 2023-2024 (4-0-1)
• Approved abatements of $365.00 for opt-out and reduction fee applications (5-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss several Special Town Meeting warrant articles and the Wareham Schools FY24 budget. The body will also review the Spring 2023 Capital Plan status. Members may vote on previously reviewed articles and assign recommendations for others.

• Earth Removal Engineering Study warrant article
• Zoning Bylaw Article 6: Density and Dimensional Regulations
• Wareham Village: Reinvestment Subdistrict (WV-1R)
• Spring 2023 Capital and current Capital Plan status
• Opioid Stabilization Fund warrant article

The Finance Committee voted to recommend favorable action on four Special Town Meeting articles, including an earth removal study and zoning updates. The committee also voted to refer a contract termination regarding Swifts Beach sewer work to the Town Meeting. Several capital plan items and the FY24 school budget were discussed but not voted upon.

• Approved Favorable Action on Article S8 (9-0-0)
• Approved Favorable Action on Article S9 for Earth Removal Engineering Study (8-0-1)
• Approved Favorable Action on Article S13 (9-0-0)
• Approved Favorable Action on Article S14 regarding Zoning Bylaw Density & Dimensional Regulations (9-0-0)
• Approved Favorable Action on Article S15 regarding Wareham Village Reinvestment Subdistrict (9-0-0)
• Voted to refer Article 20 regarding termination of Swifts Beach sewer contract to Town Meeting (7-1-1)

Community Events Committee

This is the agenda for the Wareham Community Events Committee meeting on March 27, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. The agenda contains only a reference to a PDF document and no listed agenda items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are not included in this text.

• No specific agenda items listed in the provided text

The committee heard a presentation regarding a proposed program to promote Wareham on NESN TV, with ownership of the program remaining with the Town of Wareham. The committee also received information on the use of CEC funds and noted that guidelines are currently being developed. No formal votes were taken on the program or guidelines.

• Approved Secretary's Report (5-0-0)

Bylaw Review Committee

The committee is meeting to define its charge and set a regular meeting schedule. Members will elect a Chair and Clerk and discuss the tasks to be accomplished.

• Election of Committee Chair and Clerk
• Establishment of regular meetings for the third Thursday of the month at 3:00 pm

The committee met to discuss its charge to bring town by-laws into conformity with the updated Town Charter. Members established a monthly meeting schedule and elected leadership roles. No by-law changes were decided.

• Elected Sherry Quirk as Committee Chair
• Elected David Heard as Clerk
• Scheduled meetings for the third Thursday of each month at 3:00 P.M.
• Determined that discussions with Department Heads must be approved by Town Administrator Derrek Sullivan

Redevelopment Authority

The Authority will review a vulnerability assessment and conceptual design for the Resilient Main Street Project presented by Fuss & O’Neill. Members may vote on design alternatives and discuss urban renewal and reinvestment plans for 2023/2024.

• Resilient Main Street Project vulnerability assessment and conceptual design presentation
• Possible vote on Resilient Main Street design alternatives
• Discussion and possible votes on Urban Renewal Planning
• Discussion and possible votes on Strategic Plan for Revitalization of Commerce in Wareham
• Discussion and possible votes on Reinvestment Plan for 2023/2024

The Authority voted to endorse a proposed rezoning article and approved issuing a request for proposals for a slum and blight study on the eastern end of Cranberry Highway. Several other items, including grant funding and dam assessments, were tabled for future meetings due to insufficient information.

• Endorsed Zoning By-law Article 4A (5-0-0)
• Approved issuing RFP for Cranberry Highway Slum and Blight Study (5-0-0)
• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• No vote taken on Resident Comments Policy
• No vote taken on $300,000 Seaport grant match for Downtown Boardwalk
• No vote taken on engineer firm for Boardwalk design
• No vote taken on grade-level pedestrian crossing design
• No vote taken on Tremont Dam assessment funds

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding site plans and special permits. The board is reviewing a comprehensive permit for housing and a site plan for a storage facility.

• Site Plan Review for True Storage, LLC at 2400-2402 Cranberry Highway
• Comprehensive Permit/40B for 6 Chapel Lane, LLC at 6 Chapel Lane
• Special Permit for Barber Investments, LLC at 2286 Cranberry Hwy

The Board approved a six-month variance extension for a self-storage project on Cranberry Highway. Other hearings regarding a comprehensive permit and a special permit for a two-family home were continued to future dates.

• Approved six-month variance extension for 4-23 True Storage, LLC (5-0-0)
• Continued 4-23 True Storage, LLC site plan review to April 26, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Continued 5-23 6 Chapel Lane, LLC comprehensive permit hearing (5-0-0)
• Continued 8-23 Barber Investments, LLC special permit hearing to April 12, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes with amendments (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board and Police Building Study Committee reviewed a feasibility study by Tecton Architects regarding a new police station. The consultants presented various site options and cost estimates, including a value-engineered $20M design. It was decided that the Police Study Committee has completed its mission and final decisions now rest with the Select Board.

• Determined Police Study Committee has completed its mission
• Transferred final decision-making authority for the facility to the Select Board
• Adjourned Select Board meeting (4-0-0)
• Adjourned Study Committee meeting (9-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Wareham Conservation Commission will hold public hearings to discuss various land use requests under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and local bylaws. The body will review applications for residential additions, vegetation management, and shoreline repairs.

• Request for Determination of Applicability for patio and deck additions at 8 Franklin Street
• Notice of Intent for vegetation management at 11 Bourne Pointe Road
• Continued hearing for boat house foundation and erosion control at 10, 14, and 16 River Terrace
• Continued hearing for a single-family dwelling and retaining walls at 17 Murphy Street
• Continued hearing for a permanent pier, float, and staircase at 72B Burgess Point Road

The Conservation Commission approved multiple requests for residential modifications, including patio expansions, vegetation management, and a new dwelling. The board also issued several Certificates of Compliance and one amended order of conditions for a pool installation.

• Approved Negative 2 determination for patio and deck additions at 8 Franklin Street (4-0-0)
• Approved vegetation management plan for 11 Bourne Pointe Road with conservation restriction condition (4-0-0)
• Approved single-family dwelling at 17 Murphy Street with revegetation conditions for 30' no-touch zone (4-0-0)
• Continued hearings for 10, 14, and 16 River Terrace to April 5, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 72 Burgess Point Road per applicant request (4-0-0)
• Issued Certificates of Compliance for 8 Franklin Street, 21 Fisherman Cove Road, and 43 Gault Road (4-0-0)
• Approved amended order of conditions for pool at 6 Preservation Lane with truck-fill/drain condition (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on recommendations for the 2023 Annual Spring Town Meeting. The meeting includes presentations on school and utility budget articles and a vote on establishing an Alternative Energy Committee.

• Possible discipline of the Seasonal Common Victualler Wines & Malt Beverages License for Main Street Deli LLC
• Establishment of an Alternative Energy Committee
• Upper Cape Regional Technical School Budget article presentation
• Wareham Middle School Roof Replacement Project article presentation
• Rate establishments and changes requested by the Department of Natural Resources

The Select Board voted on recommendations for the 2023 Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant, including favorable action for the WPCF Enterprise Fund and the Sawyer Conservation Area. The Board also appointed Richard Bowen as Town Counsel and approved updated Department of Natural Resources rates.

• Appointed Richard Bowen as Town Counsel (5-0-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Department of Natural Resources rate changes (5-0-0)
• Recommended favorable action on WPCF Enterprise Fund Article 10 (4-0-1)
• Recommended favorable action on FY 2024 Community Preservation Fund Reserves Article 11 (5-0-0)
• Recommended no action on Woodland Cove Phase II Article 12 (0-5-0)
• Recommended favorable action on Sawyer Conservation Area Article 13 (5-0-0)
• Recommended no action on Wareham Middle School Roof Replacement Article 18 (5-0-0)
• Approved sign applications for Church of the Good Shepherd and Wareham Garden Club (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on proposed zoning articles for Town Meeting, including downtown reinvestment and dimensions. The board will also review several land-use applications and requests for time extensions.

• Possible vote on application fee waiver for Peyton Estates off Squirrel Island Road
• Public hearing on New Article 4A (WV-1R) Downtown Reinvestment
• Public hearing on Article 6 regarding Dimensions
• Extension of time requests for Borrego Solar Systems at 27 Charge Pond Road and 150 Tihonet Road
• Site Plan Review for ground-mounted solar at 91 & 101 Fearing Hill Road

The Planning Board recommended a new downtown reinvestment article and dimension-related zoning amendments for Town Meeting approval. The board also endorsed two land subdivision plans and adopted new guidelines for recording meeting minutes.

• Adopted Guidelines for Preparing Planning Board Minutes (6-0-0)
• Denied waiver of application fee for Peyton Estates (2-4-0)
• Endorsed ANR for 13 Swift's Beach Road (6-0-0)
• Endorsed ANR for 10 Squirrel Island Road (6-0-0)
• Recommended Article 4A-WV-1R (Downtown Reinvestment) to Town Meeting (6-0-0)
• Recommended Article 6-Dimension to Town Meeting (6-0-0)
• Continued site plan review for 91 & 101 Fearing Hill Road to May 22, 2023
• Approved meeting minutes from 2/13/2023 with one correction (5-1-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Wareham Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss funding for dam removals and engineering reviews. The body will also consider next steps for the Wareham Village Urban Renewal Plan and expenditures for the March 30th Wareham Showcase.

• Possible vote on $62.5k matching allocation for the Parker Mill Dam project
• Possible vote to fund engineering review of Tremont Pond Dam
• Discussion of Wareham Village Urban Renewal Plan and the WV-1R Subdistrict
• Possible use of $3,000 Community Events Grant for Wareham Showcase supplies and musicians
• Lease closing ceremony for Littleton Drive Affordable Housing Project

The Redevelopment Authority signed lease and financing documents with Pennrose LLC for senior and affordable housing at Littleton Drive. The board also endorsed a proposed rezoning article for the Wareham Village Reinvestment Subdistrict and authorized funding for the Showcase Wareham event.

• Signed lease and financing documents for Littleton Drive Affordable Housing Project
• Endorsed proposed rezoning for Wareham Village Reinvestment Subdistrict (4-0-1)
• Authorized pursuit of $250,000 EEA grant for Parker Mill Dam removal with $62,500 match (5-0-0)
• Authorized up to $1,000 for musical performers at Showcase Wareham (5-0-0)
• Authorized Butler, Besse, and Whiteside to purchase goods/services for Showcase Wareham (5-0-0)
• Authorized application for an EIN for bookkeeping (5-0-0)
• Approved February 23, 2023 minutes (5-0-0)
• Decided to take no action regarding the clerkship of the Authority

Cable Advisory Committee

The Cable Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss negotiations with Verizon. The committee will also review survey results and other updates.

• Negotiations with Verizon
• Survey and other updates

Finance Committee

The Wareham Finance Committee is meeting to discuss housekeeping warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting, including specific articles listed, and to review the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) process and funds report. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with no final votes scheduled.

• Discussion of Annual Town Meeting warrant articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 16, 17, 19
• Discussion of CPC process and funds report

The Finance Committee voted to recommend favorable action on multiple housekeeping and budget articles for the Annual Spring Town Meeting. The committee denied funding for the Woodland Cove Phase II and Depot Auto/Onset Train Station projects, while approving the Sawyer Conservation Area purchase.

• Recommended favorable action on Articles 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11, 16, 17, and 19 (all 9-0-0)
• Recommended favorable action on Article 13 (Sawyer Conservation Area) (9-0-0)
• Denied favorable action on Article 12 (Woodland Cove Phase II) (1-8-0)
• Denied favorable action on Article 14 (Depot Auto, LLC/Onset Train Station) (3-6-0)
• Tabled vote on Article 15 (Tremont Nail Factory Office Building)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board approved the February meeting minutes and agreed to discontinue the use of the Town Seal on documents. The Board also decided to stop pursuing a presence at the Spring Town Meeting.

• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Agreed to not use the Town Seal on documents
• Agreed to stop pursuing presence at the Spring Town Meeting
• Approved adjournment (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board approved a license classification change for Stone Path Malt and voted to hold the 2023 Special Spring Town Meeting within the 2023 Annual Spring Town Meeting. The board also appointed two members to the Bylaw Review Committee and heard several presentations regarding Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) and citizens petition articles.

• Appointed David Heard and Sherry Quirk to the Bylaw Review Committee (5-0)
• Approved Stone Path Malt LLC application to change from a Seasonal to an Annual General On Premises Wines & Malt Beverages License (5-0)
• Voted to hold the 2023 Special Spring Town Meeting within the 2023 Annual Spring Town Meeting (5-0)
• Approved revised meeting minutes of June 28, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of February 21, 2023 (5-0)

School Committee

The Wareham School Committee will meet to vote on the 2023-2024 district calendar and a policy regarding library material selection and adoption. The body will also discuss a new student travel policy and the disposal of obsolete furniture.

• Vote on District Calendar 2023-2024
• Vote on Library Material Selection and Adoption policy
• Vote on obsolete furniture
• Discussion of new Student Travel policy
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss routine administrative items including the director's report, warrants, excise abatements, monthly reports, and bills. The board will also review and sign prior meeting minutes and hold an executive session to review exemptions and abatements under state law.

• Review and sign excise abatements for motor vehicles and boats
• Review and sign exemptions and abatements in executive session per Chapter 59, Sections 59 & 60
• Director's report on assessor operations

The Board of Assessors voted to deny real estate applications 7 and 14 and to abate real estate application 21. The Director reported that RFPs for the FY2025 revaluation are being processed. A resident questioned the difference in assessment increases between commercial and residential properties.

• Approved March 2, 2023 minutes (3-0-0)
• Denied Real estate applications 7 and 14 (3-0-0)
• Approved abatement for Real Estate Application 21 (3-0-0)
• Approved March 30, 2023 minutes (3-0-0)

Council on Aging

The Wareham Council on Aging Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to review and vote on minutes, discuss the attendance policy, and consider applications for new board members. The agenda also includes updates from the director, chairman, and volunteer coordinator, as well as a discussion on the mission statement and board roles.

• Discussion and possible vote on applications to join the COA Board of Directors
• Review of attendance policy per bylaws
• Mission statement discussion and clarification of board roles
• Volunteer Coordinator update
• Age Friendly Wareham discussion

The Council on Aging approved the February 21, 2023 meeting minutes and filled two board vacancies. The board also discussed the process for becoming a certified Age Friendly Community and reviewed member ethics and CORI training rotations.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Voted Elaine LeMoine as a full Board Member
• Voted James Munise as an associate board member

Appointing Authority

The Appointing Authority will discuss and possibly vote on appointments to the Planning Board. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other routine procedural items.

• Discuss and possible vote regarding appointments to the Planning Board
• Approve minutes of August 11, 2022 for Finance Committee
• Approve minutes of March 2, 2023

The Appointing Authority updated the appointment expiration dates for two Planning Board members. The board also approved previous meeting minutes.

• Appointed Judith Whiteside as clerk pro-tem (3-0-0)
• Approved August 11, 2022 Finance Committee appointing Authority minutes (3-0-0)
• Amended Samuel Corbitt's Planning Board appointment expiry date to June 30, 2024 (3-0-0)
• Amended Jane Gleason's Planning Board appointment expiry date to June 30, 2025 (3-0-0)
• Approved March 2, 2023 minutes (3-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several Community Preservation Fund (CPC) warrant articles for the Spring Town Meeting. The body will also discuss February 16 budget workshop presentations and the Annual Town Meeting warrant.

• CPC-5: Bayview Park
• CPC-7: Tremont Nail Factory Office Building
• CPC-1: FY 2024 Community Preservation Fund Reserves
• CPC-SS1: West Wareham School
• CPC-2: Wareham Littleton Drive

The Finance Committee reviewed several proposed warrant articles for the 2023 Special and Annual Spring Town Meetings. No formal votes were taken on the funding requests; the committee heard presentations and discussed project details for various park, building, and land preservation efforts.

• Reviewed $80,000 request for Bayview Park renovations
• Reviewed $200,000 request for Tremont Nail Factory office building exterior work
• Reviewed proposed FY2024 Community Preservation Fund allocations ($160k Open Space, $160k Historic Preservation, $160k Affordable Housing, $80k Admin)
• Reviewed $99,000 request for West Wareham School exterior preservation
• Reviewed Pennrose, LLC presentation for Littleton Drive project
• Reviewed $400,000 request for Woodland Cove Phase II
• Reviewed $30,000 request for Sawyer Conservation Area preservation
• Reviewed $400,000 request for Onset Train Station restoration

Community Events Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Wareham Community Events Committee meeting on February 27, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. The agenda contains no listed discussion or decision items, only a reference to an attached PDF document.

• Meeting scheduled for 6:00 P.M. on 02-27-2023

The committee approved several funding requests for community events, advertising, and materials. Total approved amounts include funds for the Onset Bay Association, fireworks deposits, and the Wareham Free Library.

• Approved $1,530.00 for Wareham Minutemen and Militia Companies (4-0-1)
• Approved $3,000.00 for Wareham Redevelopment Authority (5-0-0)
• Approved $7,640.00 for Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc. (5-0-0)
• Approved $2,215.00 for Wareham Land Trust (3-0-2)
• Approved $21,840.00 for Onset Bay Association (5-0-1)
• Approved $15,000.00 fireworks deposit (5-0-0)
• Approved $361.50 for Buzzards Bay Coalition (5-0-0)
• Accepted secretary's report (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings on several proposed Zoning By-Law amendments for the 2023 Spring Town Meeting. The board will also review subdivision plans and requests for extensions of time for solar projects.

• Proposed Zoning By-Law amendments: Downtown Reinvestment (Article 4A), Land Use Permitting (Articles 14 & 15), and Dimensions (Article 6)
• Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment regarding Medical MJ in Commercial Zoning Districts
• Decision and endorsement of plans for a two lot subdivision by Dos Amigos Realty, LLC (Map 74, Lots 1010-A3 & 1010-D)
• ANR review for SWEBCO at 13 Swift’s Beach Road
• Extension of time requests for Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. at 27 Charge Pond Road and 150 Tihonet Road

The Planning Board denied a two-lot subdivision for Dos Amigos Realty due to a lack of a signed agreement from Eversource regarding utility poles. The Board also approved a revised plan for a project on Fifteenth Street and voted on several zoning by-law amendments for the upcoming Town Meeting.

• Denied 19-22 Dos Amigos Realty Two-Lot Subdivision (1-4-0)
• Approved revised plan for 18-22 Kenneth & Valerie Faubel on Fifteenth Street (5-0-0)
• Approved Article 6 Dimensions for Annual Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Denied recommendation for Medical MJ Commercial Zoning District By-Law (6-0-0)
• Decided not to bring Article 14 and Article 15 Land Use Permitting to Spring Town Meeting (6-0-0)
• Continued Article 4A Downtown Reinvestment hearing to March 13, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Continued 13 Swift's Beach Road ANR to March 27, 2023 (5-0-1)
• Approved weekly meetings with Mr. Bowen for legal issues (6-0-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Wareham Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss and potentially vote on urban renewal and commerce revitalization strategies. The meeting includes a review of the 2023/2024 reinvestment plan and a report on grants and finances.

• Urban Renewal Planning
• Strategic Plan for Revitalization of Commerce in Wareham
• Reinvestment Plan for 2023/2024
• Report on grants, finances, and properties of interest

The Redevelopment Authority approved a temporary license for Penrose to begin construction on senior housing at Littleton Drive. The board also voted to seek funding for a business revitalization marketing event scheduled for March 30, 2023.

• Approved temporary license for Penrose to start senior housing construction at Littleton Drive (4-0-0)
• Approved application to Community Events Committee for funds to support March 30 revitalization initiative (4-0-0)
• Accepted February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Wareham Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding several property applications. Items include a site plan review for True Storage, LLC at Cranberry Highway and a comprehensive permit for 6 Chapel Lane, LLC. One special permit hearing for Chippewa Drive has requested a continuance to March 8, 2023.

• Site Plan Review: True Storage, LLC at 2400-2402 Cranberry Highway
• Comprehensive Permit/40B: 6 Chapel Lane, LLC at 6 Chapel Lane
• Variance / Special Permit & Site Plan Review: Nazih B. Elkallassi at 434 Main Street
• Appeal: Lynelle Butterfield at 12 Great Neck Road
• Insignificant Modification of Littleton Drive Comprehensive Permit

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a six-month variance extension for a self-storage project on Cranberry Highway. Other public hearings regarding a comprehensive permit and a special permit were continued to future dates.

• Approved six-month variance extension for 4-23 True Storage, LLC (5-0-0)
• Continued 4-23 True Storage, LLC site plan review to April 26, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Continued 5-23 6 Chapel Lane, LLC comprehensive permit hearing (5-0-0)
• Continued 8-23 Barber Investments, LLC special permit hearing to April 12, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes with amendments (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Wareham Select Board will discuss and possibly vote on allocating funds from a CDBG grant and authorizing the chair to sign the application. They will also hold hearings on a shellfish grant renewal and a liquor license status review, and receive presentations on a proposed Alternative Energy Committee and from the Council on Aging.

• Discussion and possible vote on CDBG grant fund allocation and application signing
• Hearing at ~7:15 p.m. on shellfish grant W-1 renewal for Philip Chiaraluce
• Hearing at ~7:20 p.m. on Main Street Deli LLC's liquor license status at Onset Beach Patio & Grille
• Continued hearing on Pankaj Corp.'s seasonal all-alcohol license for 3074 Cranberry Hwy
• Accept $1,000 donation from Wareham Police Association to Council on Aging

The Select Board approved the allocation of $1,650,000.00 from a CDBG grant and authorized the Chair to sign the application. The Board also issued a seasonal alcoholic license to PK Liquors and endorsed the creation of an Alternative Energy Committee. A liquor license review for Onset Beach Patio & Grille was continued to March 7, 2023, following a guilty plea for serving alcohol after a license expired.

• Approved $1,650,000.00 CDBG grant fund allocation (5-0-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign CDBG grant application (5-0-0)
• Approved Seasonal Package Goods Store All Alcoholic License for Pankaj Corp. d/b/a PK Liquors (5-0-0)
• Endorsed establishment of Alternative Energy Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved renewal of Shellfish Grant W-1 for Philip Chiaraluce (5-0-0)
• Appointed Jeffrey Burrows to Golf Course Advisory Committee (5-0-0)
• Appointed Larissa Fuchs to Library Board of Trustees (5-0-0)
• Accepted $1,000.00 donation from Wareham Police Association to Council on Aging (5-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to conduct a series of reviews for various town departmental budgets. The session includes scheduled time slots for individual departments to present their financial needs.

• Budget review for Wareham Police Dept
• Budget review for EMS
• Budget review for Planning & Community Development
• Budget review for Municipal Maintenance & Public Buildings
• Projected Revenue Review

The Finance Committee conducted a review of various town departmental budgets and held question-and-answer sessions with department heads. No formal votes or funding decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Reviewed budgets for Police, EMS, Planning & Community Development, and Municipal Maintenance
• Reviewed budgets for Dept. of Natural Resources, IT & Communications, and Board of Health
• Reviewed budgets for Finance Director, Treasurer/Collector, Debt, Principal & Interest, and Assessor
• Reviewed budgets for Library, Town Clerk, Town Meeting, Elections & Registrations, and Accounting
• Reviewed budgets for Human Resources, Inspectional Services, and WPCF
• Reviewed budgets for Selectmen, Administration, General Services, Legal, Sick Leave, Benefits, Medical & Life Insurance & Retirement
• Reviewed projected revenue

Conservation Commission

The Wareham Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Requests for Determination of Applicability and Notices of Intent for projects including home additions, new dwellings, dock repairs, and a stone jetty repair. The meeting also includes continued hearings, enforcement orders, extension requests, and certificates of compliance. Other business includes reviewing minutes, appointing an associate member, and discussing Parker Mill Dam and beach nourishment.

• Brett Bussiere, 32 Fairfield Drive – construct breezeway, garage, and addition
• Paul A.M. & Mary Hunt, 303 & 305 Plymouth Avenue – new single-family dwelling and garage
• Al Harrington, 3236 Cranberry Highway – replace dock and clear brush path
• Pinehurst Beach Association, Beach Road – repair existing stone jetty
• Appointment of Autumn Wood as Associate Conservation Commission Member through June 30, 2023

The Commission approved several Requests for Determination of Applicability and Notices of Intent for residential additions, garages, and dock repairs. Three projects were continued to March 1, 2023, and two Certificates of Compliance were issued.

• Approved breezeway and garage addition at 32 Fairfield Drive (5-0-0)
• Approved timber step replacement at 33 Wareham LakeShore Drive (5-0-0)
• Approved single-family dwelling and garage at 303/305 Plymouth Avenue (5-0-0)
• Approved dock replacement at 3236 Cranberry Highway (5-0-0)
• Approved home, pool, and patio at 1 Johnson Street (5-0-0)
• Approved garage and lean-to at 241 Blackmore Pond Road (5-0-0)
• Approved pavilion at 12 Widow Cove Lane (5-0-0)
• Approved garage with loft at 12 Squirrel Island Road (5-0-0)

Recycling Committee

The meeting of the Wareham Recycling Committee scheduled for March 15, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Capital Planning Committee

The committee will review updates to the five-year plan and discuss anticipated capital operating expenditures for town departments, Wareham Public Schools, and the Wareham Pollution Control Facility. The meeting also includes a discussion and possible vote for chairman and clerk positions.

• Review of 5 year plan with updates
• Discussion of free cash available
• Anticipated expenditures for Town departments
• Anticipated expenditures for Wareham Public Schools
• Anticipated expenditures for Wareham Pollution Control Facility

The committee recommended that $6M in engineering articles be rescinded and resubmitted to use enterprise funds instead of borrowing. The committee also identified free cash allocations for school buses and updates to the five-year plan.

• Appointed Gerry as chair and Sandy as clerk (5-0-0)
• Accepted minutes from 9/14/22 and 12/14/22 (5-0-0)
• Recommended $6M engineering articles be rescinded and resubmitted to use enterprise funds
• Allocated $110k free cash for one 77-passenger school bus
• Allocated $220k free cash for two 22-passenger special needs school buses
• Added $1,080k CPA for Bayview Park to 5-year plan
• Added $200k CPA for Tremont nail office building exterior restoration to 5-year plan

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to review draft zoning by-law amendments and vote on specific zoning changes. The board will also hold a continued public hearing regarding a solar energy facility. A decision is pending for a two-lot subdivision involving Dos Amigos Realty, LLC.

• Decision on two-lot subdivision for 19-22 Dos Amigos Realty, LLC (Lots 1010-A3 & 1010-D on Map 74)
• Proposed zoning amendment for parking minimums of 5 spaces per lift or bay for motor vehicle service uses
• Proposed zoning amendment to add a 1,000SF maximum dimension for accessory buildings
• Proposed change to agriculture on less than 5 acres designations in Commercial and other districts
• Continued public hearing for Wareham PV1, LLC solar energy generation facility at 0 Route 25

The Planning Board refused to support proposed zoning amendments regarding agricultural use in commercial districts and accessory building size limits. A public hearing for a solar energy facility at 0 Route 25 was continued to February 27, 2023. The board also deferred a vote on a two-lot subdivision pending requested documentation.

• Approved Jan 9, 2023 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Jan 23, 2023 minutes (4-1-0)
• Deferred vote on 19-22 Dos Amigos Realty, LLC subdivision pending documents (5-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Article 9 parking minimums for March 27, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Denied support for amendment to change agriculture on less than 5 acres to 'N' in commercial districts
• Denied support for amendment adding 1,000 SF maximum for accessory buildings
• Continued public hearing for 33-21 Wareham PVI, LLC solar project to Feb 27, 2023 (4-1-0)

Sewer Commissioner

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to address the FY23 second half commitment. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss possible litigation regarding the Swifts Beach Project.

• FY23 Second Half Commitment
• Executive session regarding Swifts Beach Project litigation

Redevelopment Authority

The Wareham Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss and potentially vote on urban renewal and commerce revitalization strategies. The meeting includes a review of the 2023/2024 reinvestment plan. The Director of Planning and Community Development will provide reports on grants, finances, and properties.

• Urban Renewal Planning
• Strategic Plan for Revitalization of Commerce in Wareham
• Reinvestment Plan for 2023/2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Wareham Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct continued and new public hearings regarding property use applications. The board will also consider approving minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting.

• Continued hearing for Dos Amigos Realty, LLC variance at 12 Larch Street
• Special Permit hearing for Rony’s Realty, LLC at 3178 Cranberry Hwy.
• Appeal hearing for Lynelle Butterfield at 12 Great Neck Road
• Variance hearing for Colin McNay at 31 Warren Point Road
• Discussion regarding Zoning Articles for Spring Town Meeting

The Board denied a variance for minimum lot size at 12 Larch Street and approved a variance for an accessory structure at 31 Warren Point Road. Two other public hearings were continued to future dates. The Board also recommended increasing minimum parking space requirements for garages from two to five spaces per bay.

• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Denied variance for minimum lot size at 12 Larch Street (2-3-0)
• Continued special permit hearing for 3178 Cranberry Hwy to March 8, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Continued appeal hearing for 12 Great Neck Road to February 22, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Approved variance for accessory structure (paddle court) at 31 Warren Point Road (6-0-0)
• Recommended changing zoning regulation for garage parking from two to five spaces per bay (unanimous)

Select Board

The Board of Selectmen will hold a hearing on a seasonal package goods store all-alcoholic license application from Pankaj Corp. d/b/a PK Liquors at 3074 Cranberry Hwy, E. Wareham. The board will also vote on appointments to the Board of Health, Cemetery Commission, Conservation Commission, Minot Forest Committee, and Certified Weigh Masters.

• Hearing at ~7:15 PM for PK Liquors seasonal alcohol license at 3074 Cranberry Hwy
• Appointment of Jillian Morton to Board of Health (term to June 30, 2023)
• Appointment of Jack Silva to Cemetery Commission (term to June 30, 2025)
• Appointment of Autumn Wood to Conservation Commission and Minot Forest Committee
• Appointment of eight Certified Weigh Masters (term to Dec. 31, 2023)

The Select Board voted to prepare a CDBG grant application for up to $1.65 million to fund housing rehab, social services, and the Redwood Park project. The Board also adopted new policies for server training and the naming of town facilities. A proposal to opt out of mail-in voting for the May 2 municipal election was denied.

• Approved preparation of FY22-23 CDBG grant application up to $1.65M (5-0-0)
• Denied motion to opt out of 'vote by mail' for May 2 election (1-2-0)
• Authorized 2023 Senior Tax Work-off program not to exceed $40,000 (4-0-0)
• Adopted Server Training policy #2023-04 (5-0-0)
• Adopted policy regarding naming of Town facilities (5-0-0)
• Approved $182.50 in abatements for opt-out and reduction fee applications (5-0-0)
• Authorized letter of support for Parker Mill Dam grant application (5-0-0)
• Appointed members to Board of Health, Cemetery Commissioners, Conservation Commission, and Minot Forest Committee (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Wareham Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several residential projects, including garages and a single-family dwelling. The body will also discuss a letter of support for the Wareham Land Trust to purchase 12.1 acres along the Red Brook Conservation Land.

• Letter of support for Wareham Land Trust to purchase 12.1 acres along Red Brook Conservation Land
• RDA for garage and lean-to at 241 Blackmore Pond Road
• NOI for single-family dwelling and retaining walls at 17 Murphy Street
• NOI for single-family dwelling and driveway at 12 Larch Street
• NOI for boat house foundation and erosion control at 10, 14, and 16 River Terrace

The Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a single-family dwelling at 12 Larch Street and issued three Certificates of Compliance. It also voted to provide a letter of support for the Wareham Land Trust to purchase 12.1 acres along Red Brook Conservation Land.

• Approved NOI for single-family dwelling at 12 Larch Street (6-0-0)
• Approved letter of support for Wareham Land Trust to purchase 12.1 acres along Red Brook Conservation Land (6-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 2 Carmichael Way (6-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 55 Edgewater Drive (6-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 241 Glen Charlie Road (6-0-0)
• Issued positive RDA for garage at 30 Salt Marsh Lane (6-0-0)
• Continued RDA for 241 Blackmore Pond Road to Feb 15
• Continued RDA for 12 Widow Cove Lane to Feb 15

Cemetery Commissioners

The Wareham Cemetery Commissioners will discuss old business including lots not used after 75 years, protocol for unclaimed remains, appropriating funds for cemetery expenses, and options for a cemetery affairs office. Under new business, they will review quotes for monument repairs and discuss other necessary maintenance expenses.

• Review quotes for monument repairs
• Discuss appropriating funds for cemetery expenses
• Protocol for unclaimed remains
• Options for cemetery affairs office
• Lots not used after 75 years

The Cemetery Commissioners approved two licenses and three monuments. The board decided to use extra office space in the Municipal Maintenance building as the cemetery affairs office. Several marker requests were placed on hold pending further information.

• Approved minutes of October 19, 2022 (2-0-0)
• Approved license for Janice A. Daviau, Agawam Cemetery Lot 360 Grave 3 (2-0-0)
• Approved license for Donna Bronk, Agawam Cemetery Lot 357 Grave 1&2 (2-0-0)
• Approved monument for Patricia Cullen, Agawam Cemetery Lot 185 Grave 5A (2-0-0)
• Designated extra office space in Municipal Maintenance building as cemetery affairs office
• Placed Stephen Harrington flat marker request on hold

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee is holding a meeting on January 23, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and a reference to an agenda PDF, with no listed discussion items or decisions.

The committee approved two payments for local organizations and discussed a tentative $15,000 budget for a TV program featuring the town. No final decision was made regarding the filming project.

• Accepted Secretary's Report (4-0-0)
• Approved $4,289.85 payment to Friends of Wareham Free Library (4-0-0)
• Approved $1,020.00 payment to Advocates of Wareham Seniors, inc. (4-0-0)

School Committee

The Wareham School Committee will meet to vote on the Spring Town Warrant and the School Improvement Plan. The body will also consider votes on several policies regarding charter school transfers, funding proposals, and library materials. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Vote on Spring Town Warrant
• Possible vote on School Improvement Plan
• Vote on policy for Students Transferring from Commonwealth Charter Schools (FILE: JEF)
• Vote on policies for Energy Management Conservation (FILE: ECA) and Library Materials Selection and Adoption (FILE: IIBA)
• Discussion of new policy 'Public Complaints, File: KE'

The School Committee voted to accept the School Improvement Plan and approved several updated policies regarding energy management, hazing, and alcohol education. The committee also approved the bill and payroll warrants.

• Approved School Improvement Plan (5-0-0)
• Approved bill and payroll warrants (5-0-0)
• Approved policy for Student Transferring from Commonwealth Charter Schools with suggested change (5-0-0)
• Approved Funding proposals and applications policy (5-0-0)
• Approved Energy Management policy with change of 'teachers' to 'educators' (5-0-0)
• Approved Teaching about Alcohol policy to include 'vaping' and 'guardians' (5-0-0)
• Approved Prohibiting the Act of Hazing policy (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Wareham Conservation Commission is meeting to conduct public hearings for several Requests for Determination of Applicability and Notices of Intent. The body will review proposals for residential construction, septic replacement, and pier repairs. The meeting includes reviews of continued hearings and a certificate of compliance.

• Request to construct a garage at 30 Salt Marsh Lane
• Request to construct a single-family dwelling at 12 Larch Street
• Request to replace a septic system with a title V system at 43 Gault Road
• Request to install a 10’ wide access driveway at 176 Main Street
• Certificate of Compliance for 149 Cromesett Road

The Commission approved several residential and public works projects, including a boat ramp and septic system. It issued $600 in total fines to a property owner and contractor for work performed without approval at 176 Main Street. The board also recommended a new member appointment to the Board of Selectmen.

• Issued Negative 2 for 69 Oak Street boat ramp decking replacement (6-0-0)
• Approved 176 Main Street with Negative 2 and $300 fines to owner and excavator (6-0-0)
• Approved pervious driveway and replanting at 41 Prospect Street (6-0-0)
• Accepted addition and deck project at 8 Beach Plum Lane (5-0-0)
• Approved Title V septic system at 43 Gault Road (6-0-0)
• Approved addition at 16 Canedy Street with requirement to remove marsh float by Feb 14 (6-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 149 Cromesett Road (6-0-0)
• Recommended Autumn Wood for appointment to the Commission (6-0-0)

Recycling Committee

The Wareham Recycling Committee will meet to receive reports from the Secretary, Treasurer, and Coordinator, and to vote on those reports. Old business includes an update on the shred event and a new Trex project. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or binding actions listed.

• Update on shred event
• New Trex project discussion
• High school member update

The committee voted to raise rates for tire disposal to cover increased costs from Bob’s Tire. A decision on paint disposal fees was tabled until April. The committee also scheduled a shred event for May 6.

• Approved increase of tire prices to $6 ($7 with rim) and truck tire rates to $20 (4-0-0)
• Tabled paint disposal price issue until April meeting (4-0-0)
• Accepted November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a hearing regarding the use of vote-by-mail for the May 2, 2023, Municipal Town Election. The board will also discuss several funding recommendations for the Community Preservation Committee and various town appointments.

• Hearing to consider opting out of vote-by-mail for the May 2, 2023 election
• Vote to authorize the Tremont Nail Bond Anticipation Note
• CPC application recommendations for Tremont Nail office building and Bayview Park
• Renewal of animal shelter agreement with the Town of Lakeville
• Acceptance of $1,000 donation from Gretchen Grundstrom for Animal Control

The Select Board approved a recommendation for $1.08M in CPC funding for Bayview Park and awarded a Bond Anticipation Note for the Tremont Nail project to Piper Sandler & Co. The Board also established a Bylaw Review Committee and renewed an animal shelter agreement with Lakeville. A hearing regarding opting out of vote-by-mail for the May 2 election was continued to February 7, 2023.

• Recommended $1.08M CPC application for Bayview Park ADA improvements (5-0-0)
• Awarded Tremont Nail Bond Anticipation Note bid to Piper Sandler & Co. (5-0-0)
• Recommended $115,000 CPC funding for Tremont Nail building facade restoration (3-2-0)
• Established a five-member Bylaw Review Committee (5-0-0)
• Renewed animal shelter agreement with Town of Lakeville (5-0-0)
• Adopted policy 2023-03 requiring ethics and open meeting law training for volunteers (4-0-1)
• Set the number of Wareham Cultural Council members at seven (5-0-0)
• Approved change of manager for Longhorn Steakhouse at 2421 Cranberry Hwy (5-0-0)

Council on Aging

The Wareham Council on Aging Board of Directors will meet to vote on meeting minutes and receive updates on the volunteer coordinator, bingo, board members, and Beacon distribution locations. The agenda also includes a chairman update, discussion of name plaques, and a reminder about the annual election.

• Second Bingo Update/Discussion
• Beacon distribution locations and updates
• Annual Election Reminder, candidates
• Update on potential Board Members
• Email from BOS Chair regarding agendas/meeting minutes

Minot Forest Committee

The board will review and accept meeting minutes, then discuss the Minot Trail network and dedication. They will also receive an update on natural resources work, consider forest sign locations and a spring dedication, and interview and vote on applicants Autumn Wood and Cynthia Regan. Other business includes graffiti and setting the next meeting date.

• Interview and vote of applicants: Autumn Wood and Cynthia Regan
• Minot Trail network and dedication review and approval
• Update and discussion with Natural Resources of work being done
• Forest signs and logo – locations
• Spring dedication

The committee approved the minutes from October 13, 2022, and voted to recommend Autumn Wood to the Select Board. Members discussed updates for trail maps and noted tree damage from graffiti around Parkwood.

• Approved minutes from 10.13.2022 (3-0-0)
• Voted to recommend Autumn Wood to Select Board
• Decided to postpone spring dedication discussion until spring

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to conduct a continued public hearing regarding a special permit application. The board will also review meeting minutes from December 28, 2022.

• Continued public hearing for George Gakidis regarding a special permit for 31 North Water Street (Assessors Map 2, Lot 170)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a 2-car garage at 31 North Water Street. The approval includes relief for floor area ratio (F.A.R.) and lot coverage, with a specific condition that the room above the garage be used for storage only and not as a livable space.

• Approved minutes from 12/28/22 (5-0-0)
• Approved Special Permit 46-22 for 2-car garage at 31 North Water Street with storage-only restriction for upper room (4-0-1)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for several new construction projects and foundation repairs. The meeting also includes discussions regarding hybrid meetings and site visits.

• RDA: Single-family dwelling, utilities, grading, and retaining wall at 12 Shangri-La Boulevard
• NOI: Single-family home with seashell driveway at 3 Apple Street
• NOI: Cottage elevation and renovation at 11 Bridge View Lane
• NOI: Boat house foundation repair and erosion control at 10, 14, and 16 River Terrace
• NOI: Single-family dwelling and retaining walls at 17 Murphy Street

The Commission approved three residential construction projects and issued five Certificates of Compliance. Several other hearings were continued to January 18, 2023, and the board agreed to a new deadline for submitting revised plans.

• Approved RDA for single-family dwelling at 12 Shangri-La Boulevard as a negative two (5-0-0)
• Approved NOI for home construction at 3 Apple Street with 30' buffer zone marking condition (5-0-0)
• Approved project to elevate and renovate cottage at 11 Bridge View Lane (5-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 10 Stone Avenue (5-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 12 Pine Tree (5-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 7 Groveland Street (5-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 18 Maritime Drive (5-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 12 Candy Street pending updated plans for a/c and propane tank (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Wareham Select Board is meeting remotely to conduct routine business, including public hearings on a liquor license change and a Community Development Block Grant application, as well as discussions and possible votes on board policies and a welcome letter for new businesses. The agenda also includes a gift acceptance and other administrative items.

• Public hearing on Mary Labonte's application to change Mumma Marys' license from seasonal to annual common victualler with wine and malt beverages at 219 Main Street
• Discussion of FY 2022/2023 CDBG grant application and progress on current grants
• Review and possible vote on Selectmen policies from 1988 to present
• Possible vote to send welcome letters to new business owners
• Acceptance of $75 gift from Noah B. Young to Wareham Free Library Gift Account

The Board approved a license classification change for Mumma Marys and voted to sunset Selectmen policies dating from 1988 to the present. New policies regarding the Stabilization Fund, OPEB Trust Fund, and access to Town Counsel were adopted. The Board also endorsed a $1.1 million CPC fund application for the Bayview Park project.

• Approved license change to Annual Common Victualler Wines & Malt Beverages for Mumma Marys (5-0-0)
• Sunsetted Selectmen policies from 1988 to the present (5-0-0)
• Adopted Policy 23-01 (Stabilization Fund & OPEB Trust Fund) and 23-02 (Access to Town Counsel) (5-0-0)
• Approved creation of welcome and thank you letters for new businesses (5-0-0)
• Accepted $75 gift from Noah B. Young for the Wareham Free Library Gift Account (5-0-0)
• Continued CDBG grant application hearing to February 7, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Unanimously endorsed application for $1.1 million in CPC funds for Bayview Park project