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October 20, 2020
10 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Joseph Botaish, James Anderson, Charles Kennedy, Stephen Langley, Jerome McGovern
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- These minutes have no readable attendance list, so the members present are taken from the roll calls.
Every vote, in order
Commission
Appoint Rebecca Zitomer to the Economic Development Commission for a term effective immediate!~ and expiring June 30, 2025
Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to appoint Rebecca Zitomer to the Economic Development Commission for a term effective immediate!~ and expiring June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to appoint Rebecca Zitomer to the Economic Development Commission for a term effective immediate!~ and expiring June 30, 2025. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy ... yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Gerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: McGovern, second: Kennedy)
6:50pm - Public Hearing - The Gavel Pub
Open the Public Hearing
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the Public Hearing
The minutes name Mr. Anderson as both the mover and the seconder of this motion. The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call reads: James Anderson yes, Joseph Botaish yes, Charles Kennedy yes, Stephen Langley yes, Jerome McGovern yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the Public Hearing. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Gerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson)
Waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call reads: James Anderson yes, Joseph Botaish yes, Charles Kennedy yes, Stephen Langley yes, Jerome McGovern yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, 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, Gerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kennedy)
Close the Public Hearing
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to close the Public Hearing
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call reads: James Anderson yes, Joseph Botaish yes, Charles Kennedy yes, Stephen Langley yes, Jerome McGovern yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to close the Public Hearing. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley -yes, Gerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Approve and sign the Alteration of Premises application as presented for the Gav.el Pub
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve and sign the Alteration of Premises application as presented for the Gav.el Pub
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve and sign the Alteration of Premises application as presented for the Gav.el Pub. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy -yes, Stephen Langley -yes, Geriome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Approve the results from the recent bond sale
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted,to approve the results from the recent bond sale
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted,to approve the results from the recent bond sale. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Charles Kennedy -yes, Stephen Langley - yes, Gerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kennedy)
Acceptance at Town Meeting
Not endorse the as built plan and not present an article for street acceptance for hatch road at town meeting. James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - n/a, Charles Kennedy -yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Ge
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voteo to not endorse the as built plan and not present an article for street acceptance for hatch road at town meeting. James
Yes: Anderson, Kennedy, LangleyNo: McGovernThe roll call lists Joseph Botaish as "n/a"; Joseph Botaish is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voteo to not endorse the as built plan and not present an article for street acceptance for hatch road at town meeting. James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - n/a, Charles Kennedy -yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Gerome McGovern - no. Motion carries, 3-1-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kennedy)
Meeting
Approve and Sign the Final Town Warrant for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board vote to Approve and Sign the Final Town Warrant for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting. ,
Yes: Anderson, Kennedy, Langley, McGovernThe roll call lists Joseph Botaish as "n/a"; Joseph Botaish is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board vote to Approve and Sign the Final Town Warrant for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting. ,Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish - n/a, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Gerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 4-0-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kennedy)
Executive Session and Adjournment
Exit Open Session at 8:37PM and enter Executive Session under M.G.L. Chap. 30A, Sec.2lA (2)(3)
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to exit Open Session at 8:37PM and enter Executive Session under M.G.L. Chap. 30A, Sec.2lA (2)(3)
Yes: Anderson, Kennedy, Langley, McGovernThe roll call lists Joseph Botaish as "n/a"; Joseph Botaish is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to exit Open Session at 8:37PM and enter Executive Session under M.G.L. Chap. 30A, Sec.2lA (2)(3). Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish - n/a, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley -yes, Gerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 4-0-1.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Upon a motion
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anders.on, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted,1to adjourn the Open Session Meeting at 9:15pm
Yes: Anderson, Kennedy, Langley, McGovernThe roll call lists Joseph Botaish as "n/a"; Joseph Botaish is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anders.on, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted,1to adjourn the Open Session Meeting at 9:15pm. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish - n/a, Charles Kennedy- yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Gerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kennedy)
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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