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May 19, 2020
6 recorded votes, 3 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 May 19, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve May 19, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes made by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. McGovern
From the minutes
“Motion to approve May 19, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes made by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. McGovern. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Mr. Botaish -yes, Mr. Langley -yes, Mr. McGovern -yes, Mr. Nolan -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Langley, second: McGovern)
Resignation of Susan Harris from Wrentham Historical Commission
Accept resignation of Susan Harris from Wrentham Historical Commission with regrets
Motion to accept resignation of Susan Harris from Wrentham Historical Commission with regrets made by Mr. Nolan, seconded by Mr. Langley
From the minutes
“Motion to accept resignation of Susan Harris from Wrentham Historical Commission with regrets made by Mr. Nolan, seconded by Mr. Langley. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Mr. Botaish -yes, Mr. Langley-yes, Mr. McGovern -yes, Mr. Nolan -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Nolan, second: Langley)
Approve the Sweatt Fund Recommendations of 2020 as presented, with the caveat that funds designated to Recreation - Concerts on the Common by reduced by $192 and the remaining balance be allocated
Motion made by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Sweatt Fund Recommendations of 2020 as presented, with the caveat that funds designated to Recreation - Concerts on the Common by reduced by $192 and the remaining balance be allocated to the Recreation - Utility Vehicle
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Sweatt Fund Recommendations of 2020 as presented, with the caveat that funds designated to Recreation - Concerts on the Common by reduced by $192 and the remaining balance be allocated to the Recreation - Utility Vehicle. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Mr. Botalsh -yes, Mr. Langley-yes, Mr. McGovern -yes, Mr. Nolan -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Discussion of Mast Plan Steerln Committee BOS Re resentative
Appoint Jerome McGovern as the Board of Selectmen Representation for the Master Plan Steering Committee
Motion to appoint Jerome McGovern as the Board of Selectmen Representation for the Master Plan Steering Committee made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Nolan
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, McGovern, NolanThe roll call does not list Stephen Langley, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Jerome McGovern as the Board of Selectmen Representation for the Master Plan Steering Committee made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Nolan. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Botaish -yes, Mr. McGovern - yes, Mr. Nolan -yes. Motion carries, 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Nolan)
Review and Vote to Adopt Town Administrator's FV21
Adopt the Town Administrators FY21 Budget
Motion to adopt the Town Administrators FY21 Budget made by Mr. Nolan, seconded by Mr. Anderson
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, McGovern, NolanThe roll call does not list Stephen Langley, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt the Town Administrators FY21 Budget made by Mr. Nolan, seconded by Mr. Anderson. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Mr. Botaish -yes, Mr. McGovern -yes, and Mr. Nolan -yes. Motion carries, 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nolan, second: Anderson)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:41 PM
Motion to adjourn at 9:41 PM made by Mr. McGovern, seconded by Mr. Nolan
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, McGovern, NolanThe roll call does not list Stephen Langley, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 9:41 PM made by Mr. McGovern, seconded by Mr. Nolan. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Mr. Botaish -yes, Mr. McGovern -yes, Mr. Nolan -yes. Motion carries, 4-0-0.” (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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