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Thursday, March 5, 2026

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March 5, 2026 8:36 AM

Finance Committee to Review Off-Site Parking Petition

Town Meeting Budget Zoning Environment
Finance Committee will meet March 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM with off-site parking petition and FY2027 capital plan among the main items.

The leading agenda item is off-site parking petition. The Wareham Finance Committee meets on March 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 54 Marion Road, Wareham, Ma., Room 27, according to the posted agenda.

The agenda includes the off-site parking petition as a development-related item.

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What matters most on the agenda

  • The agenda includes the off-site parking petition as a development-related item.Why it matters: it could affect land use, zoning, or development review and it could shape what reaches Town Meeting.
  • Members are set to review the FY2027 capital plan article.Why it matters: it could affect town spending or budget priorities and it could shape what reaches Town Meeting.
  • Members are expected to discuss the Article # 3 Compensation of certain appointed and elected officials ahead of Town Meeting.Why it matters: it could shape what reaches Town Meeting and it could change town appointments or representation.
  • Members are expected to discuss the Article # 11 Rescind prior year bond authorizations ahead of Town Meeting.Why it matters: it could shape what reaches Town Meeting.

What is on the agenda

  • Article # 12 Community Preservation Fund reserves
  • Article # 13 Cranberry Manor Phase II
  • Article # 14 Beaverdam Creek Conservation Project
  • Article # 17 To Dissolve Minot Forest Committee
  • Article # 18 Citizen Petition – Plastic Bag Reduction
  • Article # 19 Citizen Petition – Zoning By - law Change – Section 950 – Off Site Parking
  • Article # 6 FY 27 Capital Plan
  • Article # 15 Delivery 0f Town Meeting Warrant

The public can review the full official agenda for the complete list of items, attachments, and procedural details.

What Happens Next

The next step is the meeting itself: Finance Committee is scheduled for March 9, 2026 6:00 PM. After that, the newsroom can compare the discussion, votes, and any posted minutes against the preview.

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