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October 30, 2018
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Joseph Botaish, James Anderson, Stephen Langley, Jerome McGovern, Gerard Nolan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the October 16, 2018 Open Session and Executive Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the October 16, 2018 Open Session and Executive Session Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the October 16, 2018 Open Session and Executive Session Meeting Minutes. The motion carried.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Remove Article 11from the Town Warrant
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted 4-1with Mr. McGovern voting in opposition to remove Article 11from the Town Warrant.
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Langley, NolanNo: McGovern
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted 4-1with Mr. McGovern voting in opposition to remove Article 11from the Town Warrant..” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Vote to Approve and Sign Final Warrant
Approve and sign the final warrant
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the final warrant
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the final warrant. The motion carried.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Resignation - Kenneth W. Oles, Veteran's Service Officer
Accept the letter of resignation with regret and deepest sympathies
Upon a motion by Mr. McGovern and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted unanimously to accept the letter of resignation with regret and deepest sympathies
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. McGovern and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted unanimously to accept the letter of resignation with regret and deepest sympathies. The motion carried.” (Motion: McGovern, second: Langley)
Review Draft Letter of Support for Downtown Rezoning
Approve the draft letter of support for the downtown rezoning
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the draft letter of support for the downtown rezoning. On discussion, Mr. McGovern stated 10-30-2018 Open Session Meeting Minutes page 3 of 4 this is an extremely important zoning article for the November 19th Town Meeting. A lot of hard work has gone into it and it will have a tremendous, positive impact on the downtown area. He urged citizens to become educated on it and to please come out on the 19th to vote at Town Meeting. Mr. Sweet added Public Works, Fire and Police Departments and the EDC unanimously support the downtown rezoning
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the draft letter of support for the downtown rezoning. On discussion, Mr. McGovern stated 10-30-2018 Open Session Meeting Minutes page 3 of 4 this is an extremely important zoning article for the November 19th Town Meeting. A lot of hard work has gone into it and it will have a tremendous, positive impact on the downtown area. He urged citizens to become educated on it and to please come out on the 19th to vote at Town Meeting. Mr. Sweet added Public Works, Fire and Police Departments and the EDC unanimously support the downtown rezoning. The motion carried.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Charter
Affirm the Fire Chief appointment pursuant to Section 4.2 (a) (i) of the Town Charter to appoint Antonio also known as Tony Marino as the next Fire Chief
Upon a motion by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted unanimously to affirm the Fire Chief appointment pursuant to Section 4.2 (a) (i) of the Town Charter to appoint Antonio also known as Tony Marino as the next Fire Chief. On discussion, Mr. Langley stated he is excited and happy for the future of the department
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted unanimously to affirm the Fire Chief appointment pursuant to Section 4.2 (a) (i) of the Town Charter to appoint Antonio also known as Tony Marino as the next Fire Chief. On discussion, Mr. Langley stated he is excited and happy for the future of the department. The motion carried.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Langley)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Open Session Meeting at 8:26 p.m
Upon a motion by Mr. McGovern and seconded by Mr. Nolan, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Open Session Meeting at 8:26 p.m
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. McGovern and seconded by Mr. Nolan, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Open Session Meeting at 8:26 p.m. The motion carried.” (Motion: McGovern, second: Nolan)
From the Wrentham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (June 2023 on) and its eCode360 public documents (2018 to June 2023). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Sun Chronicle (Chris Gallo, 2021 candidate photo; Joseph Botaish, January 2025) and Town of Wrentham award photos published by The Sun Chronicle (James Anderson, Michelle Rouse and William Harrington, October 2024 Town Meeting; Roy Lamothe, December 2025). No photos yet for former members Charles Kennedy, Stephen Langley, Jerome McGovern and Gerard Nolan.
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