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Wrentham Select Board
How the Wrentham Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Charles Kennedy returned to the board at the June 29, 2020 town election (moved from April because of COVID-19), replacing Gerard Nolan. On July 14, 2020 the board chose Stephen Langley as Chair, Joseph Botaish as Vice Chair and Jerome McGovern as Clerk. Covers 16 meetings, July 14 to March 16, 2021.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Wrentham ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Members
Vice-ChairJoseph BotaishVice Chair · Select Board member (townwide) · at 16 of 16 meetings
James AndersonMember · Select Board member (townwide) · at 16 of 16 meetingsCharles KennedyMember · Select Board member (townwide) · at 15 of 16 meetingsJerome McGovernClerk · Select Board member (townwide) · at 16 of 16 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
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Loaded: Wrentham Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until 2024) from January 2, 2018 through September 1, 2026, 197 meetings. Minutes from 2018 to June 2023 come from the town’s public documents on eCode360 (linked from the town’s Public Records page; they go back to 2009, and MassVoter has loaded 2018 on); minutes from June 20, 2023 on come from the town’s Agenda Center. Not here: minutes before 2018; executive-session minutes; ceremonies such as swearing-ins; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes, including the board’s sessions on several Town Meeting nights, October 16, November 18 and November 21, 2025, and June 1, 2026; and meetings after September 1, 2026, whose minutes are not posted yet. Nearly all of Wrentham’s minutes are scanned paper copies with a text layer made by the scanner (one 2021 file had none, so MassVoter read it with its own text recognition); we checked unclear votes against the page images, but quoted words may keep small reading errors. Through 2019 most votes read “the Board voted unanimously to …”, shown as every member present voting yes; from late 2019 into 2020 many votes say only “Motion carries” with no count or names, and those show the result only and are not treated as unanimous; since the board began meeting remotely in March 2020 nearly every vote is a roll call that lists each member’s vote by name, and we show each vote as recorded. Where a roll call leaves out a member who was present, names one the minutes list as absent, or does not match the stated count, we show the count only or add a note; when the count shows every member present voting yes but the roll call as written leaves one out (May 20 and June 3, 2025; February 21 to March 21, 2023), each member present is shown voting yes, with a note. Members who stepped aside, answered “n/a” or gave no response are not shown as voting. A March 5, 2024 motion recorded as “voted to approve/deny” with no vote is not shown. Joseph Botaish, a member since 2010, died in January 2025; the board had four members until Roy Lamothe joined in April 2025. Votes by other boards at joint meetings (School Committee, Library Trustees) are not included; where the board voted together with another board, only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Feb 2Appoint Gregory Klim as member of the Recreation Committee…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 2, 2021: Appoint Gregory Klim as member of the Recreation Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2024
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to appoint Gregory Klim as member of the Recreation Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2024
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 appoint Gregory Klim as member of the Recreation Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2024. Roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - n/a, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley -- yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 4-0-1.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Jan 5Deny the abatementMotion: Upon a motion by Mr. McGovern and seconded by Mr. Botaish,…Passed 3–2 · No: Anderson, Kennedy
January 5, 2021: Deny the abatement
Upon a motion by Mr. McGovern and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to deny the abatement
Yes: Botaish, Langley, McGovernNo: Anderson, Kennedy
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. McGovern and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to deny the abatement. Roll call vote, James Anderson - no, Joseph Botaish - yes, Charles Kennedy - no, Stephen Langley - yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 3-2-0.” (Motion: McGovern, second: Botaish)
Jan 5Deny the abatementMotion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Botaish and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–1 · No: Anderson
January 5, 2021: Deny the abatement
Upon a motion made by Mr. Botaish and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board voted to deny the abatement
Yes: Botaish, Kennedy, Langley, McGovernNo: Anderson
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Botaish and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board voted to deny the abatement. Roll call vote, James Anderson - no, Joseph Botaish - yes, Charles Kennedy -yes, Stephen Langley - yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 4-1-0.” (Motion: Botaish, second: McGovern)
Oct 20Not endorse the as built plan and not present…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr.…Passed 3–1 · No: McGovern
October 20, 2020: 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…
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)
Oct 20Approve and Sign the Final Town Warrant for the…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Kennedy,…Passed 4–0 · see note
October 20, 2020: 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)
Sep 15Appoint Mr. Macione as member and Rebecca Zitomer as…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Botaish, and seconded by Mr.…Failed 2–2 · No: Langley, McGovern
September 15, 2020: Appoint Mr. Macione as member and Rebecca Zitomer as a non-voting associate
Upon a motion made by Mr. Botaish, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Mr. Macione as member and Rebecca Zitomer as a non-voting associate
Yes: Anderson, BotaishNo: Langley, McGovern
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Botaish, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Mr. Macione as member and Rebecca Zitomer as a non-voting associate. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Mr. Botaish -yes, Mr. Langley- no, Mr. McGovern - no. Motion does not carry, 2-2-0.” (Motion: Botaish, second: Anderson)
Sep 15Appoint Ms. Zitomer as member of the Economic Development…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr.…Failed 2–2 · No: Anderson, Botaish
September 15, 2020: Appoint Ms. Zitomer as member of the Economic Development Commission and Mr. Macione and Justin as associate non-voting members
Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to appoint Ms. Zitomer as member of the Economic Development Commission and Mr. Macione and Justin as associate non-voting members
Yes: Langley, McGovernNo: Anderson, Botaish
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to appoint Ms. Zitomer as member of the Economic Development Commission and Mr. Macione and Justin as associate non-voting members. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - no, Mr. Botaish - no, Mr. Langley -yes, Mr. McGovern -yes. Motion does not carry, 2-2-0.” (Motion: McGovern, second: Langley)
Sep 15Gratefully accept the donation of concrete valued at $850.00…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Botaish
September 15, 2020: Gratefully accept the donation of concrete valued at $850.00 for Persian Gulf Memorjal Foundation. !
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Bo;;ird voted to gratefully accept the donation of concrete valued at $850.00 for Persian Gulf Memorjal Foundation. !
Yes: Anderson, Langley, McGovernAbstained: Botaish
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Bo;;ird voted to gratefully accept the donation of concrete valued at $850.00 for Persian Gulf Memorjal Foundation. !Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Mr. Botaish - abstain, Mr. Langley-yes, Mr. McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 3-0-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Langley)
Sep 1Open the Warrant as of September 1, 2020 for…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–0 · see note
September 1, 2020: Open the Warrant as of September 1, 2020 for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board voted to open the Warrant as of September 1, 2020 for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting
Yes: Botaish, Kennedy, Langley, McGovernThe roll call says James Anderson gave "no response"; James Anderson is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board voted to open the Warrant as of September 1, 2020 for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - no response, Mr. Anderson - no response, Mr. Botaish -yes, Mr. Kennedy -yes, Mr. Langley-yes, Mr. McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 4-0-1.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: McGovern)
Sep 1Close the Warrant as of October 16, 2020 for…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–0 · see note
September 1, 2020: Close the Warrant as of October 16, 2020 for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting
Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to close the Warrant as of October 16, 2020 for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting
Yes: Botaish, Kennedy, Langley, McGovernThe roll call says James Anderson gave "no response"; James Anderson is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to close the Warrant as of October 16, 2020 for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - no response, Mr. Botaish -yes, Mr. Kennedy-yes, Mr. Langley -yes, Mr. McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 4-0-1.” (Motion: McGovern, 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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