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February 19, 2019
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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 January 22, 2019 Open Session Meeting Minutes and the February 5, 2019 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Selectmen voted unanimously to approve the January 22, 2019 Open Session Meeting Minutes and the February 5, 2019 Open Session Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Selectmen voted unanimously to approve the January 22, 2019 Open Session Meeting Minutes and the February 5, 2019 Open Session Meeting Minutes. The motion carried.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Present from the Sweatt Fund Committee were Marion Cafferky, Chairwoman Joyce Baldyga, Mary
Open the public hearing
Upon a motion by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board voted unanimously to open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board voted unanimously to open the public hearing. The motion carried.” (Motion: Anderson, second: McGovern)
Close the public hearing
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing. The motion carried.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
12. Board of Selectmen: Requested $2,000 to illuminate the September 11th
Put the Sweatt Fund Public Hearing into recess
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to put the Sweatt Fund Public Hearing into recess
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to put the Sweatt Fund Public Hearing into recess. The motion carried.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
7:45 p.m. - Public Hearing- NGRID/Verizon Pole Petition - Park St.
Open the 7:45 p.m
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to open the 7:45 p.m. Public Hearing for National Grid/Verizon Pole Petition on Park Street
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to open the 7:45 p.m. Public Hearing for National Grid/Verizon Pole Petition on Park Street. The motion carried.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice. The motion carried.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Recess the Pole Petition for Park Street until later in the evening
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to recess the Pole Petition for Park Street until later in the evening
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to recess the Pole Petition for Park Street until later in the evening. The motion carried.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Continued -6:50 P.M. - Public Hearing - Sweatt Funds
Reopen the Public Hearing for the Sweatt Funds
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to reopen the Public Hearing for the Sweatt Funds
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to reopen the Public Hearing for the Sweatt Funds. The motion carried.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
The Sweatt Fund Advisory Committee will return on March 19th
Reopen the Park Street Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to reopen the Park Street Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to reopen the Park Street Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m. The motion carried.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Accept the petition request for the National Grid/Verizon Pole Petition for Park Street
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to accept the petition request for the National Grid/Verizon Pole Petition for Park Street
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to accept the petition request for the National Grid/Verizon Pole Petition for Park Street. The motion carried.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
8:00 p.m. - Public Hearing - NGRID/Verizon Pole Petition - Gilmore Rd.
Open the Public Hearing at 8:17 p.m
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to open the Public Hearing at 8:17 p.m
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to open the Public Hearing at 8:17 p.m. The motion carried.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Resident John Wood of 760 East Side Road was present representing the 137 Gilmore Wood Family
Accept the request for the National Grid/Verizon pole at Gilmore Road
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to accept the request for the National Grid/Verizon pole at Gilmore Road
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to accept the request for the National Grid/Verizon pole at Gilmore Road. The motion carried.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Town Administrator Evaluation and Vote of Increase
Set a compensation at 4% based on the evaluation
Upon a motion by Mr. McGovern and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted unanimously to set a compensation at 4% based on the evaluation
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. McGovern and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted unanimously to set a compensation at 4% based on the evaluation. The motion carried.” (Motion: McGovern, second: Langley)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Open Session Meeting at 9:25 p.m
Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Open Session Meeting at 9:25 p.m
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Langley and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Open Session Meeting at 9:25 p.m. The motion carried.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
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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