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August 9, 2022
7 recorded votes, 0 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
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the June 21, 2022 Open Session Meeting Minutes with a correction on the motion for the Eagle Scout Project for a Revolutionary War memorial on the Town Common as presented by Jackson Frye
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the June 21, 2022 Open Session Meeting Minutes with a correction on the motion for the Eagle Scout Project for a Revolutionary War memorial on the Town Common as presented by Jackson Frye.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the June 21, 2022 Open Session Meeting Minutes with a correction on the motion for the Eagle Scout Project for a Revolutionary War memorial on the Town Common as presented by Jackson Frye. 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)
Interview of Mvles McHush for the Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Myles McHugh to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Myles McHugh to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Myles McHugh to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025. 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: Harrington)
Vote to Approve ZBA Board Reorganization
Approve the Zoning Board of Appeals Reorganization with William Burns from associate to full member, Faithful Baah from associate to full member, and Shawn Gough from full member to associate member
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Zoning Board of Appeals Reorganization with William Burns from associate to full member, Faithful Baah from associate to full member, and Shawn Gough from full member to associate member.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Zoning Board of Appeals Reorganization with William Burns from associate to full member, Faithful Baah from associate to full member, and Shawn Gough from full member to associate member. 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: Anderson)
Vote to Endorse the September 5, 2022 State Primary
Endorse the September 6, 2022 State Primary
Upon a motion made by Mr, Harrington and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to endorse the September 6, 2022 State Primary.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr, Harrington and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to endorse the September 6, 2022 State Primary. 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: Anderson)
Vote to Assisn Police Officers to Polling Places
Approve a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than 1, at the polling location at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from
Upon a motion made by Mr, Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo voted to approve a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than 1, at the polling location at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections, as required by Section 72 of MGL Chapter 54 which was changed in section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022. Furlher, move to designate the Police Chief the authority to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability. The Town Clerk will advise the Police Chief on the location and time the officer is needed.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr, Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo voted to approve a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than 1, at the polling location at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections, as required by Section 72 of MGL Chapter 54 which was changed in section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022. Furlher, move to designate the Police Chief the authority to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability. The Town Clerk will advise the Police Chief on the location and time the officer is needed. 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 Election Workers
Appoint the Election Workers as presented for a term effective September 1,,022 and expiring August 30, 2022
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, voted to appoint the Election Workers as presented for a term effective September 1,,022 and expiring August 30, 2022. August 9, 2022 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, voted to appoint the Election Workers as presented for a term effective September 1,,022 and expiring August 30, 2022. August 9, 2022 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 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 meeting at 7:32PM
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:32PM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:32PM. 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)
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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