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November 10, 2020
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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.
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Kevin Sweet, Town Administrator; Amanda Vasapollo, Administrative Assistant
Exit Open Session at 6:15PM and enter Executive Session under M.G.L. Chap. 30A, Sec.21A (2)(3)
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to exit Open Session at 6:15PM and enter Executive Session under M.G.L. Chap. 30A, Sec.21A (2)(3)
Yes: Botaish, Kennedy, Langley, McGovernThe roll call lists James Anderson as "n/a"; James Anderson is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to exit Open Session at 6:15PM and enter Executive Session under M.G.L. Chap. 30A, Sec.21A (2)(3). Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - n/a, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Botaish)
Exit Executive Session under M.G.L. Chap. 30A, Sec.21A (2)(3)
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to exit Executive Session under M.G.L. Chap. 30A, Sec.21A (2)(3)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to exit Executive Session under M.G.L. Chap. 30A, Sec.21A (2)(3). Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy -yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the October 6, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to approve the October 6, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to approve the October 6, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kennedy)
Approve the October 20, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to approve the October 20, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to approve the October 20, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Botaish)
Approve the October 22, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the October 22, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the October 22, 2020 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Vote Ratification of Firefighter Union Memorandum of Agreement
Approve the ratification of IAFF Local 2579 ("Wrentham Permanent Firefighter Association") Memorandum of Agreement
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to approve the ratification of IAFF Local 2579 ("Wrentham Permanent Firefighter Association") Memorandum of Agreement
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to approve the ratification of IAFF Local 2579 ("Wrentham Permanent Firefighter Association") Memorandum of Agreement. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy- yes, Stephen Langley- yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Botaish)
Allow residents of Bennet Street to keep private wells if completely disconnected from house plumbing and if all well piping remains outside of the house
Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to allow residents of Bennet Street to keep private wells if completely disconnected from house plumbing and if all well piping remains outside of the house
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to allow residents of Bennet Street to keep private wells if completely disconnected from house plumbing and if all well piping remains outside of the house. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish- yes, Charles Kennedy -yes, Stephen Langley- yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: McGovern, second: Anderson)
Discussion & Vote to Place Winter Parking Ban - December 1, 2020-April 12021
Approve the Winter Parking Ban effective December 1, 2020 to April 1, 2021
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Winter Parking Ban effective December 1, 2020 to April 1, 2021
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Winter Parking Ban effective December 1, 2020 to April 1, 2021. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Charles Kennedy -yes, Stephen Langley -yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Approve & Vote on 2021 Board of Selectmen's Meeting Schedule
Approve the 2021 Board of Selectmen's Meeting Schedule
Upon a motion made by Mr. Botaish, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to approve the 2021 Board of Selectmen's Meeting Schedule
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Botaish, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to approve the 2021 Board of Selectmen's Meeting Schedule. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Botaish, second: Kennedy)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting at 8:17PM
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:17PM
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:17PM. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley -yes, Jerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, 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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