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July 14, 2020
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Botaish, James Anderson, Charles Kennedy, Stephen Langley, Jerome McGovern
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Resident Andrea Crabtree was present requesting to be appointed to the Town Common
Appoint Andrea Crabtree to the Town Common Landscape/Memorial Committee
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to appoint Andrea Crabtree to the Town Common Landscape/Memorial Committee
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to appoint Andrea Crabtree to the Town Common Landscape/Memorial Committee. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley -yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kennedy)
Application to Landscape Committee - Diane Glass
Appoint Diane Glass to the Town Common Landscape/Memorial Committee
Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to appoint Diane Glass to the Town Common Landscape/Memorial Committee
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to appoint Diane Glass to the Town Common Landscape/Memorial Committee. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: McGovern, second: Langley)
Resignation of Charles Booth from Wrentham Recreation Commission
Accept the resignation of Charles Booth from Wrentham Recreation Commission with regrets
Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to accept the resignation of Charles Booth from Wrentham Recreation Commission with regrets
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to accept the resignation of Charles Booth from Wrentham Recreation Commission with regrets. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy -yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Langley, second: Kennedy)
"Junk"/Antique License - Debra Hayward - Gallery 2
Grant the "Junk"/Antique License to Debra Hayward for Gallery 2 at 285 Dedham Street pending Zoning Board of Appeals approval and the payment of past due personal property taxes has been collected
Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to grant the "Junk"/Antique License to Debra Hayward for Gallery 2 at 285 Dedham Street pending Zoning Board of Appeals approval and the payment of past due personal property taxes has been collected
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to grant the "Junk"/Antique License to Debra Hayward for Gallery 2 at 285 Dedham Street pending Zoning Board of Appeals approval and the payment of past due personal property taxes has been collected. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: McGovern, second: Langley)
Street
Open the Public Hearing
Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to open the Public Hearing. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley -yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Langley, second: Kennedy)
Waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Close the Public Hearing
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to close the Public Hearing. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley -yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Langley)
Approve the joint relocation and upgrade of poles on Park Street by National Grid and Verizon New England Inc
Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to approve the joint relocation and upgrade of poles on Park Street by National Grid and Verizon New England Inc
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to approve the joint relocation and upgrade of poles on Park Street by National Grid and Verizon New England Inc. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: McGovern, second: Langley)
Common Victualler Application - Said Samir - Looking Glass Cafe
Grant the Common Victualler's License for Said Samir d/b/a Looking Glass Cafe at 56 South Street
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to grant the Common Victualler's License for Said Samir d/b/a Looking Glass Cafe at 56 South Street
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to grant the Common Victualler's License for Said Samir d/b/a Looking Glass Cafe at 56 South Street. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley -yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kennedy)
Eagle Scout Project Proposal - Hayden Holster
Approve the Eagle Scout Project Proposal as presented by Hayden Holster
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to approve the Eagle Scout Project Proposal as presented by Hayden Holster
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to approve the Eagle Scout Project Proposal as presented by Hayden Holster. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kennedy)
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the June 16, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board voted to approve the June 16, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board voted to approve the June 16, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley - yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: McGovern)
Approve the June 25, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board voted to approve the June 25, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board voted to approve the June 25, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish-yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Langley, second: McGovern)
Quarterly Donations Report
Accept the January 2020 to March 2020 and April 2020 to June 2020 donation reports
Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to accept the January 2020 to March 2020 and April 2020 to June 2020 donation reports
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to accept the January 2020 to March 2020 and April 2020 to June 2020 donation reports. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: McGovern, second: Kennedy)
Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen
Nominate Mr. McGovern as Clerk
Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board nominated Mr. McGovern as Clerk
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board nominated Mr. McGovern as Clerk. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy- yes, Stephen Langley -yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Langley, second: Kennedy)
Nominate Mr. Botaish as Vice Chair
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board nominated Mr. Botaish as Vice Chair
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board nominated Mr. Botaish as Vice Chair. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy- yes, Stephen Langley -yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: McGovern)
Nominate Mr. Langley to Chair
Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board nominated Mr. Langley to Chair
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board nominated Mr. Langley to Chair. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley -yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: McGovern, second: Kennedy)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting at 8:48PM
Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:48PM
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:48PM. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy- yes, Stephen Langley -yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Langley, second: Botaish)
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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