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December 1, 2020
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Joseph Botaish, James Anderson, Charles Kennedy, Stephen Langley, Jerome McGovern
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Interviews of Don Smith and Besty Connors -Vote to Appoint to Cultural Council
Appoint Don Smith and Betsy Connors to the Cultural Council of a term effective immediately and expiring June 2023
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to appoint Don Smith and Betsy Connors to the Cultural Council of a term effective immediately and expiring June 2023
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to appoint Don Smith and Betsy Connors to the Cultural Council of a term effective immediately and expiring June 2023. 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)
Discussion of License Fees for American Legion
Waive all 2021 license fees in the amount of $2,013.00 for the American Legion
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to waive all 2021 license fees in the amount of $2,013.00 for the American Legion
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to waive all 2021 license fees in the amount of $2,013.00 for the American Legion. 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)
Vote to Sign License Renewals- AAlcohol. Common Victualler. Entertainment, Amusement. Class I. II, &Ill
Approve the renewal of AAlcohol, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Amusement, & Class I, II, Ill licenses of the attached list of establishments pending confirmation establishments that owe taxes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to approve the renewal of Alcohol, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Amusement, & Class I, II, Ill licenses of the attached list of establishments pending confirmation establishments that owe taxes are current with the Tax Collection's Office and subject to the issuance of a Renewal Certificate of Inspection issued by the Town of Wrentham Fire Chief and Building Commissioner for on premises liquor establishments
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to approve the renewal of Alcohol, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Amusement, & Class I, II, Ill licenses of the attached list of establishments pending confirmation establishments that owe taxes are current with the Tax Collection's Office and subject to the issuance of a Renewal Certificate of Inspection issued by the Town of Wrentham Fire Chief and Building Commissioner for on premises liquor establishments. 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)
Vote to Appoint Town Counsel
To, in accordance with Article 3.40 section 2 ofthe Town Bylaws, to appoint Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLA as Town Counsel commencing on January 1, 2021
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to, in accordance with Article 3.40 section 2 ofthe Town Bylaws, to appoint Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLA as Town Counsel commencing on January 1, 2021
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to, in accordance with Article 3.40 section 2 ofthe Town Bylaws, to appoint Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLA as Town Counsel commencing on January 1, 2021. 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)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:10 p.m
Motion to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy. 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)
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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