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February 21, 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 February 7, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the February 7, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
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 February 7, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes. 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)
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)
Notice of Beano License Application for Hockomock Area YMCA
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)
Public Hearing for Requests for Sweatt Fund Monies
Open the public hearing for the requests for Sweatt Fund Monies
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing for the requests for Sweatt Fund Monies.
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. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing for the requests for Sweatt Fund Monies. Followed by a roll call vote, Jim Anderson - yes; Joe Botaish - yes; Chris Gallo - yes; Charlie Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice for the requests for Sweatt Fund Monies
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice for the requests for Sweatt Fund Monies.
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 waive the reading of the public hearing notice for the requests for Sweatt Fund Monies. 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)
Wrentham Public Schools - Kevin Martes, Roderick School Principal, was present requesting $9,970.18
Close the public hearing for Requests for Sweatt Fund Monies
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to close the public hearing for Requests for Sweatt Fund Monies.
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. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voted to close the public hearing for Requests for Sweatt Fund Monies. Followed by a roll call vote, Jim Anderson - yes; Joe Botaish - yes; Chris Gallo - yes; Charlie Kennedy - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kennedy)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 9:52PM
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 9:52PM.
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. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 9:52PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Jim Anderson -yes; Joe Botaish - yes; Chris Gallo - yes; Charlie 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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