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January 17, 2023
14 recorded votes, 1 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 January 3, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the January 3, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the January 3, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Discussion of Downtown Parking Signs - Cataldo's Paint & Hardware Request
Approve the temporary installation of 2 15-minute parking signs between the hours of 8AM to 4PM until July 31, 2023
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the temporary installation of 2 15-minute parking signs between the hours of 8AM to 4PM until July 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the temporary installation of 2 15-minute parking signs between the hours of 8AM to 4PM until July 31, 2023. Followed by a roll call vote Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Discussion of Vote bv Mail for the Municipal Town Election
Open the public hearing for Vote by Mail for the Municipal Town Election
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the public hearing for Vote by Mail for the Municipal Town Election.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the public hearing for Vote by Mail for the Municipal Town Election. Followed by a roll call vote Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington * yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice. Followed by a roll call vote Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington -yes. Motion carries,5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Close the public hearing for Vote by Mail for the Municipal Town Election
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to close the public hearing for Vote by Mail for the Municipal Town Election.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to close the public hearing for Vote by Mail for the Municipal Town Election. Followed by a roll call vote Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington -yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
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)
Proctor Mansion Application for Change of License Category from Wine & Malt to All AAlcohol
Open the public hearing for Proctor Mansion Application for Change of License Category from Wine & Malt to January 17, 2023 Board of Selectmen's Open Session Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 All AAlcohol
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to open the public hearing for Proctor Mansion Application for Change of License Category from Wine & Malt to January 17, 2023 Board of Selectmen's Open Session Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 All Alcohol.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to open the public hearing for Proctor Mansion Application for Change of License Category from Wine & Malt to January 17, 2023 Board of Selectmen's Open Session Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 All Alcohol. Followed by a roll call vote Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice for Proctor Mansion Application for Change of License Category from Wine & Malt to All AAlcohol
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice for Proctor Mansion Application for Change of License Category from Wine & Malt to All Alcohol.
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 for Proctor Mansion Application for Change of License Category from Wine & Malt to All Alcohol. Followed by a roll call vote Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington -yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Close the public hearing for Proctor Mansion Application for Change of License Category from Wine & Malt to All AAlcohol
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board vote to close the public hearing for Proctor Mansion Application for Change of License Category from Wine & Malt to All Alcohol.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board vote to close the public hearing for Proctor Mansion Application for Change of License Category from Wine & Malt to All Alcohol. Followed by a roll call vote Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Gallo)
Approve the application or Change of Category of License from Wine and Malt to All AAlcohol for the Proctor Mansion located at 36 Common Street and approve the use of electronic signatures
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the application or Change of Category of License from Wine and Malt to All Alcohol for the Proctor Mansion located at 36 Common Street and approve 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 application or Change of Category of License from Wine and Malt to All Alcohol for the Proctor Mansion located at 36 Common Street and approve the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Interview of Lou Allevato, Joe Moccia and John Murphy for the Public Works Building Committee
Move the applications of Lou Allevato and John Murphy forward
Upon a motion made Mr, Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to move the applications of Lou Allevato and John Murphy forward.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made Mr, Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to move the applications of Lou Allevato and John Murphy forward. Followed by a roll call vote Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Appointment of Public Works Building Committee Members
Appoint Kevin Sweet, Brian Antonioli, Chad Lovett, Joe Botaish, Chris Gallo, Lou Allevato, and John Murphy to the Public Works Building Committee for a term effective February 7, 2023 and expiring
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Kevin Sweet, Brian Antonioli, Chad Lovett, Joe Botaish, Chris Gallo, Lou Allevato, and John Murphy to the Public Works Building Committee for a term effective February 7, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Kevin Sweet, Brian Antonioli, Chad Lovett, Joe Botaish, Chris Gallo, Lou Allevato, and John Murphy to the Public Works Building Committee for a term effective February 7, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2024. Followed by a roll call vote Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Harrington)
Enter executive session under Mass
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to enter executive session under Mass. General Law Chapter 30A, Section 2'J, -to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property and enter back into open session for adjournment only.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to enter executive session under Mass. General Law Chapter 30A, Section 2'J, -to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property and enter back into open session for adjournment only. Followed by a roll call vote Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:53PM
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:53PM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:53PM. Followed by a roll call vote Joseph Botaish - yes, James Anderson - yes, Charles Kennedy - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, and William Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, 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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