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Select Board appoints Richard Holmes to Wareham Veterans Council
Summary
The Wareham Select Board appointed Richard Holmes to the Veterans Council, term to expire June 30, 2027; Holmes described his military service and said he plans to help veterans access VA benefits and local programs.
The Wareham Select Board voted on Jan. 6 to appoint Richard Holmes to the town’s Veterans Council for a term ending June 30, 2027.
Richard Holmes spoke briefly after being introduced, describing his military service and family ties to Wareham. He said he is a 100% disabled veteran and wants to help veterans navigate VA paperwork and access programs, and to assist with outreach tasks like parade planning and housing assistance.
A board member moved to appoint Holmes "as read into the record," the motion was seconded and approved by roll call. The Chair explained Holmes will need to complete required paperwork, an ethics course and open-meeting-law materials before being sworn in by the clerk.
Why it matters: The Veterans Council handles outreach and ensures veterans in town are aware of services; the appointee indicated he plans to assist other veterans with benefits and local events.
What’s next: Holmes will complete onboarding paperwork and training; once certified by the town clerk he will be a voting member of the council.
