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July 11, 2023
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Botaish, Christopher Gallo, William Harrington, Michelle Rouse
Absent: James Anderson
Every vote, in order
Vote to Appoint Wrentham Elementary School Committee Members
Recommend Michelle Rouse as the Board of Selectmen representative on the Wrentham Elementary School Committee
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to recommend Michelle Rouse as the Board of Selectmen representative on the Wrentham Elementary School Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to recommend Michelle Rouse as the Board of Selectmen representative on the Wrentham Elementary School Committee. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Approve Michelle Rouse, Kevin Sweet, Philip Jordan, Veronica Gonzalez, Allan Cameron, Chad Lovett, Glenn Gillespie, Kevin Martes, Edward Goddard, Michael King and Lou Allevato to the Wrentham
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve Michelle Rouse, Kevin Sweet, Philip Jordan, Veronica Gonzalez, Allan Cameron, Chad Lovett, Glenn Gillespie, Kevin Martes, Edward Goddard, Michael King and Lou Allevato to the Wrentham Elementary School Building Committee for a term effective August t,2023 to June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve Michelle Rouse, Kevin Sweet, Philip Jordan, Veronica Gonzalez, Allan Cameron, Chad Lovett, Glenn Gillespie, Kevin Martes, Edward Goddard, Michael King and Lou Allevato to the Wrentham Elementary School Building Committee for a term effective August t,2023 to June 30, 2026. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Appoint Mary Beth Bernard to the Fiske Library Trustees for a term effective immediately and expiring April 1, 2024
The Board voted to appoint Mary Beth Bernard to the Fiske Library Trustees for a term effective immediately and expiring April 1, 2024.
The Fiske Library Trustees (Diane Rook moving, Lori Yarworth seconding) recommended Ms. Bernard; the minutes then record the Select Board's vote to appoint her.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint Mary Beth Bernard to the Fiske Library Trustees for a term effective immediately and expiring April 1, 2024. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.”
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the June 20, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the June 20, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the June 20, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Common Victualler & Entertainment License - White Barn Farm
Approve the Common Victualler License for The Kitchen at White Barn Farm at 431 South Street and Entertainment License for White Barn Farm at 431 South Street permitting that events exceeding
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the Common Victualler License for The Kitchen at White Barn Farm at 431 South Street and Entertainment License for White Barn Farm at 431 South Street permitting that events exceeding hundred or more participants shall have a police detail, limited to a S-piece band, and volume not to exceed 10 decibels with hours of entertainment permitted between the hours of 9AM and 8PM Sunday to Saturday and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the Common Victualler License for The Kitchen at White Barn Farm at 431 South Street and Entertainment License for White Barn Farm at 431 South Street permitting that events exceeding hundred or more participants shall have a police detail, limited to a S-piece band, and volume not to exceed 10 decibels with hours of entertainment permitted between the hours of 9AM and 8PM Sunday to Saturday and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse * yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Approve the Common Victualler License for CC Express at 500 Thurston Street pending all permits issues by Board of Health and Inspectional Services and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the Common Victualler License for CC Express at 500 Thurston Street pending all permits issues by Board of Health and Inspectional Services and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the Common Victualler License for CC Express at 500 Thurston Street pending all permits issues by Board of Health and Inspectional Services and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 9:30PM
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 9:30PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 9:30PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes Motion 4-O.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
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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