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January 3, 2023
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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 December 6,022 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the December 6,022 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
Yes: Anderson, Gallo, Harrington, KennedyAbstained: Botaish
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the December 6,022 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - abstain, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Pole Petition - National Grid - 580 Washington Street
Open the public hearing
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Continue the Public Hearing for the Pole Petition for 800 Washington Street to the February 7, 2023 Board of Selectmen's Meeting
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to continue the Public Hearing for the Pole Petition for 800 Washington Street to the February 7, 2023 Board of Selectmen's Meeting.
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, HarringtonAbstained: Kennedy
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to continue the Public Hearing for the Pole Petition for 800 Washington Street to the February 7, 2023 Board of Selectmen's Meeting. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - abstain. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
One Day License Application -James' Breakfast
Approve the One Day License Application for James' Breakfast for January 21, 2023 and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the One Day License Application for James' Breakfast for January 21, 2023 and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the One Day License Application for James' Breakfast for January 21, 2023 and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Vote to Adopt BOS Goals & Objectives
Adopt the FY23- 24 Board of Selectmen Goals and Priorities
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adopt the FY23- 24 Board of Selectmen Goals and Priorities.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adopt the FY23- 24 Board of Selectmen Goals and Priorities. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Vote to Endorse ABCC 2022 Renewal Certification Form
Endorse the ABCC 2022 Renewal Certification Form and authorize the use of electronic signatures
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to endorse the ABCC 2022 Renewal Certification Form and authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to endorse the ABCC 2022 Renewal Certification Form and authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Vote to AdoLt Home Rule Petitions
Our representatives in the Great and GeneralCourt the Home Rule Petitions approved as Article 4 and 5 of the November 2t,2022 Town Meeting
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to forward to our representatives in the Great and GeneralCourt the Home Rule Petitions approved as Article 4 and 5 of the November 2t,2022 Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to forward to our representatives in the Great and GeneralCourt the Home Rule Petitions approved as Article 4 and 5 of the November 2t,2022 Town Meeting. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:27PM
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:27PM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:27PM. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
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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