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April 6, 2021
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Joseph Botaish, James Anderson, Christopher Gallo, Charles Kennedy, Stephen Langley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen
Nominate Mr. Botaish to Chair
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board nominated Mr. Botaish to Char
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board nominated Mr. Botaish to Char. Roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kennedy)
Nominate Mr. Langley as Vice Chair
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board nominated Mr. Langley as Vice Char
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board nominated Mr. Langley as Vice Char. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish -yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, Charles Kennedy -yes, Stephen Langley -yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Nominate Mr. Kennedy as Clerk
Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board nominated Mr. Kennedy as Clerk
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board nominated Mr. Kennedy as Clerk. Roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the March 16, 2021Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the March 16, 2021Open Session Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the March 16, 2021Open Session Meeting Minutes. Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Vote to Reappoint Karen Smith to the Board ofRegistrars
Reappoint Karen Smith to the Board of Registrars for a term effective immediately and expiring March 30, 2024
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to Reappoint Karen Smith to the Board of Registrars for a term effective immediately and expiring March 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to Reappoint Karen Smith to the Board of Registrars for a term effective immediately and expiring March 30, 2024. Roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Langley)
Discussion of Master Plan Steering Committee BOS Representative
Appoint Christopher Gallo as the Board of Selectmen's Representative to the Master Plan Steering Committee
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to appoint Christopher Gallo as the Board of Selectmen's Representative to the Master Plan Steering Committee
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to appoint Christopher Gallo as the Board of Selectmen's Representative to the Master Plan Steering Committee. Roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Langley)
Corp. d/b/a Michael's Deli & Café to 500 Thurston Street, LLC d/b/a RM Liquors
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, Christopher Gallo -yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Langley, second: Kennedy)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, 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, Christopher Gallo - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Langley, 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
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, Christopher Gallo - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Approve the Application for Transfer of All-AAlcohol Package Store License from MICBETH Corp. d/b/a Michael's Deli & Café to 500 Thurston Street, LLC d/b/a RM Liquors
Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to approve the Application for Transfer of All-Alcohol Package Store License from MICBETH Corp. d/b/a Michael's Deli & Café to 500 Thurston Street, LLC d/b/a RM Liquors
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to approve the Application for Transfer of All-Alcohol Package Store License from MICBETH Corp. d/b/a Michael's Deli & Café to 500 Thurston Street, LLC d/b/a RM Liquors. Roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Langley, second: Kennedy)
Interview of Faithful Baah - Vote to Appoint as Alternate Member of Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint faithful Baah as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to appoint faithful Baah as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to appoint faithful Baah as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Langley)
Commission
Appoint Joanna Hagopian, Roy Van, and Peter Dobek to the Historic Commission 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 Joanna Hagopian, Roy Van, and Peter Dobek to the Historic Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Joanna Hagopian, Roy Van, and Peter Dobek to the Historic Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2024. Roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:18 p.m
Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to adjourn at 8:18 p.m
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Langley, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to adjourn at 8:18 p.m. Roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley - yes. Motion carries, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Langley, 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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