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April 18, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Joseph Botaish, James Anderson, Christopher Gallo, William Harrington, Michelle Rouse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing - National Grid Pole Petition - Cherry Street
Open the public hearing
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to open the public hearing. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; Mr. Harrington -yes; Ms. Rouse -yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Rouse)
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, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; Mr. Harrington - yes; Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Close the public hearing
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to close the public hearing. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; Mr. Harrington -yes; Ms. Rouse -yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Approve the Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., the pole petition for Cherry street and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to approve the Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., the pole petition for Cherry street and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to approve the Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., the pole petition for Cherry street and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Gallo * yes; Mr. Harrington - yes; Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries,5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Rouse)
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the April 4, 2023 open session meeting minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the April 4, 2023 open session meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the April 4, 2023 open session meeting minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; Mr. Harrington - yes; Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
2023'Junk'/Antique License Renewal Applications
Approve the 2023'Junk'/Antique License Renewals and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the 2023'Junk'/Antique License Renewals and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the 2023'Junk'/Antique License Renewals and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; Mr. Harrington - yes; Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Recommendations from Sweatt Fund Advisory Committee
Accept the recommendations from the Sweatt Fund Advisory Committee
Upon a motion made by. Mr. Harrington and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept the recommendations from the Sweatt Fund Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by. Mr. Harrington and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept the recommendations from the Sweatt Fund Advisory Committee. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; Mr. Harrington - yes; Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries,5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:04PM
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:04PM.
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 8:04PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes; Mr. Botaish - yes; Mr. Gallo - yes; Mr. Harrington - yes; Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (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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