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September 7, 2021
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Botaish, James Anderson, Christopher Gallo, Charles Kennedy
Absent: Stephen Langley
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the August 10, 2021Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the August 10, 2021Open Session Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the August 10, 2021Open Session Meeting Minutes. Roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Gallo)
Special One Day License(s) Request (Wine & Malt) - Recreation Committee
Approve the Special One Day License (Wine & Malt) application for Wrentham Recreation for September 25, 2021from 2:00pm to dusk
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License (Wine & Malt) application for Wrentham Recreation for September 25, 2021from 2:00pm to dusk
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License (Wine & Malt) application for Wrentham Recreation for September 25, 2021from 2:00pm to dusk. Roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Kennedy)
Special One Day License Request (Wine & Malt) - James' Breakfast & More
Approve the Special One Day Licenses (Wine & Malt) application for James' Breakfast for September 18, 2021 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day Licenses (Wine & Malt) application for James' Breakfast for September 18, 2021 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day Licenses (Wine & Malt) application for James' Breakfast for September 18, 2021 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson -yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Gallo)
Del Oriente Corp. Amendment - Pledge of Collateral
Approve the application for license amendment - pledge of collateral for Del Oriente Corp. d/b/a LaFamilia
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the application for license amendment - pledge of collateral for Del Oriente Corp. d/b/a LaFamilia
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the application for license amendment - pledge of collateral for Del Oriente Corp. d/b/a LaFamilia. Roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Gallo)
Joint Meeting with Board of Assessors to Appoint New Member
Appoint Edward O'Neil to the Board of Assessors for the term effective immediately and expiring April 4, 2022
Upon a motion made by Mr. Galo, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to appoint Edward O'Neil to the Board of Assessors for the term effective immediately and expiring April 4, 2022
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Galo, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to appoint Edward O'Neil to the Board of Assessors for the term effective immediately and expiring April 4, 2022. Roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Kennedy)
The Wrentham Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, and Planning Department staff and the MAPC staff
Approve of the Vision of Tomorrow: Wrentham Master Plan 2030 - Phase I and are committed achieving the goals and implementing the strategies identified in the plan
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve of the Vision of Tomorrow: Wrentham Master Plan 2030 - Phase I and are committed achieving the goals and implementing the strategies identified in the plan. We seek to complete a comprehensive master plan and acknowledge that Phase I may be adjusted in the course of preparing the full plan, in order to promote a coordinated approach to guiding the Town's priorities, policies, and investments
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve of the Vision of Tomorrow: Wrentham Master Plan 2030 - Phase I and are committed achieving the goals and implementing the strategies identified in the plan. We seek to complete a comprehensive master plan and acknowledge that Phase I may be adjusted in the course of preparing the full plan, in order to promote a coordinated approach to guiding the Town's priorities, policies, and investments. Roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Gift Acceptance - Wrentham Baseball - Dug Outs at Sweatt Fields
Accept the gift od Dugouts Installation at Sweatt Fields provided by Wrentham Youth Baseball and Softball Association
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to accept the gift od Dugouts Installation at Sweatt Fields provided by Wrentham Youth Baseball and Softball Association
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to accept the gift od Dugouts Installation at Sweatt Fields provided by Wrentham Youth Baseball and Softball Association. Roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Reappointment of Election Worker - David Simpson
Reappoint David Simpson as an election Worker for a term effective immediately and expiring August 31, 2022
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to reappoint David Simpson as an election Worker for a term effective immediately and expiring August 31, 2022
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to reappoint David Simpson as an election Worker for a term effective immediately and expiring August 31, 2022. Roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Gallo)
Water Abatement/Adjustment Request - 235 Bennett Street
Waive the $50.00 fine for 235 Bennett Street
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to waive the $50.00 fine for 235 Bennett Street
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to waive the $50.00 fine for 235 Bennett Street. Roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Vote to Open and Close the Warrant for the November 15, 2021Fall Town Meeting
Open the warrant as ofSeptember 7, 2021for the November 15, 2021Fall Town Meeting
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the warrant as ofSeptember 7, 2021for the November 15, 2021Fall Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the warrant as ofSeptember 7, 2021for the November 15, 2021Fall Town Meeting. Roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Vote to Approve Release of Health Insurance Proposal from MIIA
Approve the Release of Health Insurance Proposal from MIIA
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the Release of Health Insurance Proposal from MIIA
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the Release of Health Insurance Proposal from MIIA. Roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Gallo)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Open Session Meeting at 8:54pm
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session Meeting at 8:54pm.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session Meeting at 8:54pm. Followed by a roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Gallo, 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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