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November 1, 2022
9 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 October 18, 2022 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the October 18, 2022 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the October 18, 2022 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Approve the October 18, 2022 Executive Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the October 18, 2022 Executive Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the October 18, 2022 Executive Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Interview of Janet Sozio for Conservation Commission
Appoint Janet Sozio to the Conservation Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Janet Sozio to the Conservation Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Janet Sozio to the Conservation Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025. Followed by a roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Interview of Bob Carr / Thomas Maloney Sweatt Find Advisory Committee
Appoint Bob Carr to the Sweatt Fund Advisory Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2023
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Bob Carr to the Sweatt Fund Advisory Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Bob Carr to the Sweatt Fund Advisory Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2023. Followed by a roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Interview of Thomas Maloney for Open Space Committee
Appoint Thomas Maloney to the Open Space Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2023
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Thomas Maloney to the Open Space Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Thomas Maloney to the Open Space Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2023. Followed by a roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Resignation of Mike Johns from Economic Development Commission
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Mike Johns from the Economic Development Commission
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Mike Johns from the Economic Development Commission.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Mike Johns from the Economic Development Commission. Followed by a roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Resignation of Joanna Hagopian from Historical Commission
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Joanna Hagopian from the Historical Commission
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Joanna Hagopian from the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Joanna Hagopian from the Historical Commission. Followed by a roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Discussion and Vote to Place Winter Parking Ban - December 1, 2022 to April 1, 2023
Approve and advertise the winter parking ban effective December 1, 2022 to April 1, 2023 during the hours of 6:00PM and 6:00AM
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve and advertise the winter parking ban effective December 1, 2022 to April 1, 2023 during the hours of 6:00PM and 6:00AM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve and advertise the winter parking ban effective December 1, 2022 to April 1, 2023 during the hours of 6:00PM and 6:00AM. Followed by a roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 9:14PM
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington and seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 9:14PM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington and seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 9:14PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, 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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