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November 29, 2022
6 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
6:30PM Public Hearing - Property Tax Classification
Open the Public Hearing
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the Public Hearing. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Chris Gallo - yes, and Bill Harrington -yes. Motion carries,4-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Waive the Public Hearing Notice into the record
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to waive the Public Hearing Notice into the record.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to waive the Public Hearing Notice into the record. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Chris Gallo - yes, and Bill Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Close the public hearing
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the public hearing. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Chris Gallo - yes, and Bill Harrington -yes. Motion carries,4-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Approve the Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property factor of 126 with a Residential Factor of .949 and a Commercial Exemption of I0% for small business. to approve the Commercial/Industrial/Personal
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property factor of 126 with a Residential Factor of .949 and a Commercial Exemption of I0% for small business. to approve the Commercial/Industrial/Personal.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property factor of 126 with a Residential Factor of .949 and a Commercial Exemption of I0% for small business. to approve the Commercial/Industrial/Personal. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson * yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Chris Gallo - yes, and Bill Harrington * yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Not engage in the residential exemption
Upon a motion made by Mr. Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to not engage in the residential exemption.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to not engage in the residential exemption. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Chris Gallo - yes, and Bill Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (second: Gallo)
Enter Executive Session Under MGL Chapter 30A 5 21A and enter back into Open Session only for adjournment
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to enter Executive Session Under MGL Chapter 30A 5 21A and enter back into Open Session only for adjournment.
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. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to enter Executive Session Under MGL Chapter 30A 5 21A and enter back into Open Session only for adjournment..” (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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