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April 19, 2022
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Joseph Botaish, James Anderson, Christopher Gallo, William Harrington
Absent: Charles Kennedy
Every vote, in order
Vote Ratification of Police Union Memorandum of Agreement
Having convened in an open meeting on April 19, 2022, prior to the 501submission closing date, the Select Board of Wrentham, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to having convened in an open meeting on April 19, 2022, prior to the 501submission closing date, the Select Board of Wrentham, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 15, 2022, for the Roderick School located at 120 Taunton Street, Wrentham, Massachusetts, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility. The Roderick School was built in 1968 with an addition in 1988. The windows, doors, and systems are original, inefficient, and in need of frequent repair. And hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority."
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to having convened in an open meeting on April 19, 2022, prior to the 501submission closing date, the Select Board of Wrentham, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 15, 2022, for the Roderick School located at 120 Taunton Street, Wrentham, Massachusetts, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility. The Roderick School was built in 1968 with an addition in 1988. The windows, doors, and systems are original, inefficient, and in need of frequent repair. And hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority." Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Botaish - yes, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the April 5, 2022 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the April 5, 2022 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the April 5, 2022 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Botaish - yes, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Waive the Town's right of first refusal given that the Open Space Committee and Conservation Commission recommend they do so for April 19, 2022 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes Page
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, second by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to waive the Town's right of first refusal given that the Open Space Committee and Conservation Commission recommend they do so for April 19, 2022 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 There are 3 (three) vacancies on the Wrentham Commission on Disability.
The minutes record this only as "the Board voted"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, second by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to waive the Town's right of first refusal given that the Open Space Committee and Conservation Commission recommend they do so for April 19, 2022 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 There are 3 (three) vacancies on the Wrentham Commission on Disability..” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Review of Draft Town Meeting Warrant
Waive the Town's right of first refusalgiven that the Open Space Committee and Conservation Commission recommend they do so for April 19, 2022 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes Page
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, second by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to waive the Town's right of first refusalgiven that the Open Space Committee and Conservation Commission recommend they do so for April 19, 2022 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 properties located at 5 Everett Street, 15 Everett Street, and 25 Everett Street.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, second by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to waive the Town's right of first refusalgiven that the Open Space Committee and Conservation Commission recommend they do so for April 19, 2022 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 properties located at 5 Everett Street, 15 Everett Street, and 25 Everett Street. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Botaish -yes, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Vote to Appoint Cynthia Fuller as an Election Worker
Appoint Cynthia Fuller as an Election Worker, for a term effective immediately and expiring August 31, 2022
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Cynthia Fuller as an Election Worker, for a term effective immediately and expiring August 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Cynthia Fuller as an Election Worker, for a term effective immediately and expiring August 31, 2022. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Mr. Botaish -yes, Mr. Gallo -yes, Mr. Harrington -yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Vote to Appoint Patricia Cosgro to the Board of Registrars
Appoint Patricia Cosgro to the Board of Registrars for a term effective immediately and expiring March 31, 2025
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Patricia Cosgro to the Board of Registrars for a term effective immediately and expiring March 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Patricia Cosgro to the Board of Registrars for a term effective immediately and expiring March 31, 2025. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Botaish - yes, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Renew "junk"/Antique Licenses for Katherine Wancour d/b/a My Grandmother Had That, Deal Alger d/b/a East Street Antiques, and James & Susan Nelson d/b/a Fales House Antiques
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to renew "junk"/Antique Licenses for Katherine Wancour d/b/a My Grandmother Had That, Deal Alger d/b/a East Street Antiques, and James & Susan Nelson d/b/a Fales House Antiques.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to renew "junk"/Antique Licenses for Katherine Wancour d/b/a My Grandmother Had That, Deal Alger d/b/a East Street Antiques, and James & Susan Nelson d/b/a Fales House Antiques. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Botaish -yes, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meting at 7:40PM
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meting at 7:40PM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meting at 7:40PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Botaish - yes, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington -yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Vote to Appoint Patricia Cosgro to the Board of Registrars
Renew "junk"/Antique Licenses for Katherine Wancour d/b/a MV Grandmother Had That, Deal Alger d/b/a East Street Antiques, and James & Susan Nelson d/b/a Fales House Antiques
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to renew "junk"/Antique Licenses for Katherine Wancour d/b/a MV Grandmother Had That, Deal Alger d/b/a East Street Antiques, and James & Susan Nelson d/b/a Fales House Antiques.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to renew "junk"/Antique Licenses for Katherine Wancour d/b/a MV Grandmother Had That, Deal Alger d/b/a East Street Antiques, and James & Susan Nelson d/b/a Fales House Antiques. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Botaish - yes, Mr. Gallo * yes, Mr. Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
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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