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February 7, 2023
7 recorded votes, 7 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 January 24, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the January 24, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
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. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the January 24, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes. 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: Harrington)
Planning & Economic Development; Tony Marino, Fire Chief; Bill McGrath, Police Chief
Close the public hearing for the National Grid Pole Petition for 580 Washington Street
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the public hearing for the National Grid 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. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the public hearing for the National Grid 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: Gallo, second: Harrington)
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)
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)
Joint meetingwith Planning Board - Master Plan Adoption
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)
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)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:21PM
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:21PM.
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 adjourn the open session meeting at 8:21PM. 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)
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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