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October 18, 2022
14 recorded votes, 2 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 October 4, 2022 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to approve the October 4, 2022 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
Yes: Botaish, Gallo, Harrington, KennedyAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to approve the October 4, 2022 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - abstain; Mr. Botaish-yes; Mr. Kennedy-yes; Mr. Gallo-yes; and Mr. Harrington-yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Appoint Jeffrey Hall and Caron Ketchum as Election Workers for a term effective immediately and expiring August 3I,2023
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Jeffrey Hall and Caron Ketchum as Election Workers for a term effective immediately and expiring August 3I,2023.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Jeffrey Hall and Caron Ketchum as Election Workers for a term effective immediately and expiring August 3I,2023. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Kennedy - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; and Mr. Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Vote to Sign the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant
Sign the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to sign the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to sign the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Kennedy - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; and Mr. Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Gift Acceptance of Nativity Camel for Town Common Decorations
Accept the gift of Nativity Camel for Town Common Decorations valued at $1,000
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept the gift of Nativity Camel for Town Common Decorations valued at $1,000.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept the gift of Nativity Camel for Town Common Decorations valued at $1,000. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Kennedy - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; and Mr. Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
6:40 p.m. ln accordance with Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022,lhe Tuesday, October 18, 2022 6:30PM
Open the public hearing at 6:40PM for the Cracker Barrel Change of Category License Amendment from On- October 18, 2022 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meetings Minutes Premises Wines & Malt to
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to open the public hearing at 6:40PM for the Cracker Barrel Change of Category License Amendment from On- October 18, 2022 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meetings Minutes Premises Wines & Malt to All Alcoholic Beverages.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to open the public hearing at 6:40PM for the Cracker Barrel Change of Category License Amendment from On- October 18, 2022 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meetings Minutes Premises Wines & Malt to All Alcoholic Beverages. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish-yes; Mr. Kennedy-yes; Mr. Gallo-yes; and Mr. Harrington-yes. Motion carries,5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Kennedy)
October 18, 2022 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meetings Minutes
Close the public hearing for the Cracker Barrel Change of Category License Amendment from On-Premises Wines & Malt to All AAlcoholic Beverages
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to close the public hearing for the Cracker Barrel Change of Category License Amendment from On-Premises Wines & Malt to All Alcoholic Beverages.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to close the public hearing for the Cracker Barrel Change of Category License Amendment from On-Premises Wines & Malt to All Alcoholic Beverages. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Kennedy - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; and Mr. Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Approve the Change of Category License Application for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc, d/b/a Cracker Barrel from On-Premises Wine & Malt License to an On-Premises All AAlcohol License and to
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Change of Category License Application for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc, d/b/a Cracker Barrel from On-Premises Wine & Malt License to an On-Premises All Alcohol License and to authorize the use of electronic signatures on Local Licensing Authority Certification.
Yes: KennedyNo: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, Harrington
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Change of Category License Application for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc, d/b/a Cracker Barrel from On-Premises Wine & Malt License to an On-Premises All Alcohol License and to authorize the use of electronic signatures on Local Licensing Authority Certification. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - no; Mr. Botaish - no; Mr. Kennedy - yes; Mr. Gallo - no; and Mr. Harrington - no. Motion does not carry, t-4.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
MGL Chapt. 30A S 21A (2X3) Discussion of Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation
Exit open session and enter executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (2X3)
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to exit open session and enter executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (2X3).
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to exit open session and enter executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (2X3). Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Kennedy - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; and Mr. Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Exit Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (2X3). and resume open session
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to exit Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (2X3). and resume open session.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to exit Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (2X3). and resume open session. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Kennedy - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; and Mr. Harrington -yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Vote Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement with Wrentham Police Association
Approve the ratification of the Wrentham Police Associations Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the use of electronic signatures
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the ratification of the Wrentham Police Associations Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the ratification of the Wrentham Police Associations Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Kennedy - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; and Mr. Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Gallo)
Vote Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement with Wrentham Department of Public Works
Approve the ratification of the Wrentham Department of Public Works Memorandum of Agreement 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 ratification of the Wrentham Department of Public Works Memorandum of Agreement 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 ratification of the Wrentham Department of Public Works Memorandum of Agreement and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Kennedy - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; and Mr. Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Harrington)
Support NextGrid, Inc. refiling of notice of intent with the Town of Wrentham Conservation Commission for Solar Facility to be located at 80 Washington Street
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to support NextGrid, Inc. refiling of notice of intent with the Town of Wrentham Conservation Commission for Solar Facility to be located at 80 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to support NextGrid, Inc. refiling of notice of intent with the Town of Wrentham Conservation Commission for Solar Facility to be located at 80 Washington Street. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish-yes; Mr. Kennedy-yes; Mr. Gallo-yes; and Mr. Harrington-yes. Motion carries,5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Kennedy)
Vote to Approve & Sign Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Approve the Warrant for the November 21, 2022 Town Meetirtg as presented, pending no further article submissions, and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Warrant for the November 21, 2022 Town Meetirtg as presented, pending no further article submissions, and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Warrant for the November 21, 2022 Town Meetirtg as presented, pending no further article submissions, and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Kennedy - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; and Mr. Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5- 0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:37PM
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:37PM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:37PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr Botaish - yes; Mr. Kennedy - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; and Mr. Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
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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