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Wrentham Select Board
How the Wrentham Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. William Harrington joined the board after the April 2022 town election, replacing Stephen Langley. On April 5, 2022 the board chose Joseph Botaish as Chair, Christopher Gallo as Vice Chair and Charles Kennedy as Clerk. Covers 22 meetings, April 5 to March 21, 2023.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Members
ChairJoseph BotaishChair · Select Board member (townwide) · at 21 of 22 meetings
Vice-ChairChristopher GalloVice Chair · Select Board member (townwide) · at 22 of 22 meetings
James AndersonMember · Select Board member (townwide) · at 20 of 22 meetings
William HarringtonMember · Select Board member (townwide) · at 22 of 22 meetingsCharles KennedyClerk · Select Board member (townwide) · at 16 of 22 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Wrentham Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until 2024) from January 2, 2018 through September 1, 2026, 197 meetings. Minutes from 2018 to June 2023 come from the town’s public documents on eCode360 (linked from the town’s Public Records page; they go back to 2009, and MassVoter has loaded 2018 on); minutes from June 20, 2023 on come from the town’s Agenda Center. Not here: minutes before 2018; executive-session minutes; ceremonies such as swearing-ins; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes, including the board’s sessions on several Town Meeting nights, October 16, November 18 and November 21, 2025, and June 1, 2026; and meetings after September 1, 2026, whose minutes are not posted yet. Nearly all of Wrentham’s minutes are scanned paper copies with a text layer made by the scanner (one 2021 file had none, so MassVoter read it with its own text recognition); we checked unclear votes against the page images, but quoted words may keep small reading errors. Through 2019 most votes read “the Board voted unanimously to …”, shown as every member present voting yes; from late 2019 into 2020 many votes say only “Motion carries” with no count or names, and those show the result only and are not treated as unanimous; since the board began meeting remotely in March 2020 nearly every vote is a roll call that lists each member’s vote by name, and we show each vote as recorded. Where a roll call leaves out a member who was present, names one the minutes list as absent, or does not match the stated count, we show the count only or add a note; when the count shows every member present voting yes but the roll call as written leaves one out (May 20 and June 3, 2025; February 21 to March 21, 2023), each member present is shown voting yes, with a note. Members who stepped aside, answered “n/a” or gave no response are not shown as voting. A March 5, 2024 motion recorded as “voted to approve/deny” with no vote is not shown. Joseph Botaish, a member since 2010, died in January 2025; the board had four members until Roy Lamothe joined in April 2025. Votes by other boards at joint meetings (School Committee, Library Trustees) are not included; where the board voted together with another board, only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Mar 21Sign the Warrant for the April 3, 2023 Annual…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr.…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 21, 2023: Sign the Warrant for the April 3, 2023 Annual Town Election
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to sign the Warrant for the April 3, 2023 Annual Town Election.
The roll call as written leaves out William Harrington, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to sign the Warrant for the April 3, 2023 Annual Town Election. Followed by a roll call vote, Jim Anderson - yes; Joe Botaish - yes; Chris Gallo - yes; Charlie Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Mar 21Appoint Debra Giguere to as the Tenant Board Member…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr.…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 21, 2023: Appoint Debra Giguere to as the Tenant Board Member to the Wrentham Housing Authority for a term effective April 3, 2023 and expiring April 3, 2028
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, voted to appoint Debra Giguere to as the Tenant Board Member to the Wrentham Housing Authority for a term effective April 3, 2023 and expiring April 3, 2028.
The roll call as written leaves out William Harrington, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, voted to appoint Debra Giguere to as the Tenant Board Member to the Wrentham Housing Authority for a term effective April 3, 2023 and expiring April 3, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Jim Anderson - yes; Joe Botaish - yes; Chris Gallo - yes; Charlie Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Mar 21Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Maureen Osolnik from…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington and seconded by Mr.…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 21, 2023: Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Maureen Osolnik from the Fiske Library Trustees
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Maureen Osolnik from the Fiske Library Trustees.
The roll call as written leaves out William Harrington, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Maureen Osolnik from the Fiske Library Trustees. Followed by a roll call vote, Jim Anderson - yes; Joe Botaish - yes; Chris Gallo - yes; Charlie Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Feb 21Open the warrant for the June 5, 2023 Spring…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr.…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
February 21, 2023: Open the warrant for the June 5, 2023 Spring Town Meeting on March 1, 2023 and close the Warrant on April 6, 2023
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the warrant for the June 5, 2023 Spring Town Meeting on March 1, 2023 and close the Warrant on April 6, 2023.
The roll call as written leaves out William Harrington, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the warrant for the June 5, 2023 Spring Town Meeting on March 1, 2023 and close the Warrant on April 6, 2023. Followed by a roll call vote, Jim Anderson - yes; Joe Botaish - yes; Chris Gallo - yes; Charlie Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Feb 21Approve the use of electronic signatures on the Beano…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr.…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
February 21, 2023: Approve the use of electronic signatures on the Beano License Application for the Hockomock Area YMCA as the Board has no objections to the license being issued
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the use of electronic signatures on the Beano License Application for the Hockomock Area YMCA as the Board has no objections to the license being issued.
The roll call as written leaves out William Harrington, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the use of electronic signatures on the Beano License Application for the Hockomock Area YMCA as the Board has no objections to the license being issued. Followed by a roll call vote, Jim Anderson - yes; Joe Botaish - yes; Chris Gallo - yes; Charlie Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Feb 7Deny the Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid of…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 7, 2023: Deny the Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid of North Andover, Massachusetts pole petition for 580 Washington Street
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to deny the Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid of North Andover, Massachusetts pole petition for 580 Washington Street.
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, HarringtonThe roll call does not list Charles Kennedy, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to deny the Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid of North Andover, Massachusetts pole petition for 580 Washington Street. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Chris Gallo - yes, Bill Harrington - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Feb 7Appoint Judy Simonds to the Council on Aging for…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 7, 2023: Appoint Judy Simonds to the Council on Aging for term affectively immediately and expiring June 30, 2025
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Judy Simonds to the Council on Aging for term affectively immediately and expiring June 30, 2025.
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, HarringtonThe roll call does not list Charles Kennedy, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Judy Simonds to the Council on Aging for term affectively immediately and expiring June 30, 2025. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Chris Gallo - yes, Bill Harrington - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Feb 7Adopt the 2030 Master Plan, "Vision of Tomorrow", and…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 7, 2023: Adopt the 2030 Master Plan, "Vision of Tomorrow", and prepare a joint letter of support to be included in the final document and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to adopt the 2030 Master Plan, "Vision of Tomorrow", and prepare a joint letter of support to be included in the final document and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, HarringtonThe roll call does not list Charles Kennedy, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to adopt the 2030 Master Plan, "Vision of Tomorrow", and prepare a joint letter of support to be included in the final document and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Chris Gallo - yes, Bill Harrington - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Feb 7Accept the gift of $5,000 from the Friends of…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 7, 2023: Accept the gift of $5,000 from the Friends of the Wrentham Senior Citizens to the Wrentham Senior Center
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept the gift of $5,000 from the Friends of the Wrentham Senior Citizens to the Wrentham Senior Center.
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, HarringtonThe roll call does not list Charles Kennedy, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept the gift of $5,000 from the Friends of the Wrentham Senior Citizens to the Wrentham Senior Center. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Chris Gallo - yes, Bill Harrington - yes. Motion carries 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Jan 17Opt out of vote by mail for the April…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–1 · No: Harrington
January 17, 2023: Opt out of vote by mail for the April 3, 2023 Annual Town Election
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to opt out of vote by mail for the April 3, 2023 Annual Town Election.
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, KennedyNo: Harrington
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to opt out of vote by mail for the April 3, 2023 Annual Town Election. Followed by a roll call vote Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - no. Motion carries,4-.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Kennedy)
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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