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May 3, 2022
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Botaish, James Anderson, Christopher Gallo, William Harrington, Charles Kennedy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the April 19, 2022 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the April 19, 2022 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the April 19, 2022 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo -yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Special One Day Wine/Malt License Application - Crave Mead
Approve the application for Special One Day Wine/Malt License for Crave Mead for the dates of May 22^d, July 24th, August 28th, September 25th, and October 23rd and to authorize the use of electronic
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo to approve the application for Special One Day Wine/Malt License for Crave Mead for the dates of May 22^d, July 24th, August 28th, September 25th, and October 23rd and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo to approve the application for Special One Day Wine/Malt License for Crave Mead for the dates of May 22^d, July 24th, August 28th, September 25th, and October 23rd and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo -yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Gallo)
Michael Johns (1211West Street), Chair of the Economic Development Commission and Jeffrey Spratt (767 East Street)
Accept the current Economic Development Mission and Goals as presented
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept the current Economic Development Mission and Goals as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept the current Economic Development Mission and Goals as presented. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo -yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Vote to Appoint Constable: Jeffrey Smith
Appoint Jeffrey Smith as Constable to a term effective immediately and expiring April 3, 2023
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Jeffrey Smith as Constable to a term effective immediately and expiring April 3, 2023.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Jeffrey Smith as Constable to a term effective immediately and expiring April 3, 2023. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo -yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Common Victualler License Application Aroma Joe's
Approve the Common Victualler Application for Koppel Enterprises LLC d/b/a Aroma Joe's pending the final sign off from Building/Fire and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to approve the Common Victualler Application for Koppel Enterprises LLC d/b/a Aroma Joe's pending the final sign off from Building/Fire and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to approve the Common Victualler Application for Koppel Enterprises LLC d/b/a Aroma Joe's pending the final sign off from Building/Fire and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo -yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Harrington)
Approve the Warrant for the June 6, 2022 Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to approve the Warrant for the June 6, 2022 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to approve the Warrant for the June 6, 2022 Annual Town Meeting. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo -yes, William Harrington -yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Accept the friendly amendment to the motion of approving the Warrant for the June 6, 2022 Annual Town Meeting to include the authorization of use of electronic signatures
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to accept the friendly amendment to the motion of approving the Warrant for the June 6, 2022 Annual Town Meeting to include the authorization of use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to accept the friendly amendment to the motion of approving the Warrant for the June 6, 2022 Annual Town Meeting to include the authorization of use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo -yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Vote to Adopt Town Administrator's FY23 Budget
Adopt the Town Administrator's FY23 Budget
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to adopt the Town Administrator's FY23 Budget.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to adopt the Town Administrator's FY23 Budget. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo -yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:15PM
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:15PM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:15PM. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo -yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Gallo)
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:15PM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:15PM. Followed by a roll call vote, iames Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo -yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, 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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