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August 8, 2023
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Botaish, James Anderson, Christopher Gallo, William Harrington, Michelle Rouse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the July IL,2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the July IL,2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
Yes: Botaish, Gallo, Harrington, RouseAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the July IL,2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson * abstain, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Approve the Special One Day License for 42nd Parallel Brewing Co. on August 24, 2023 with conditions that the parking plan entrance and exit be reconfigured on the northbound side of Route 1A
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License for 42nd Parallel Brewing Co. on August 24, 2023 with conditions that the parking plan entrance and exit be reconfigured on the northbound side of Route 1A, include no left turn signs, and contract 2 police details.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License for 42nd Parallel Brewing Co. on August 24, 2023 with conditions that the parking plan entrance and exit be reconfigured on the northbound side of Route 1A, include no left turn signs, and contract 2 police details. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Approve the Special One Day License for 42nd Parallel Brewing Co. on September 30, 2023 with conditions that the parking plan entrance and exit be reconfigured on the northbound side of Route i"A
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License for 42nd Parallel Brewing Co. on September 30, 2023 with conditions that the parking plan entrance and exit be reconfigured on the northbound side of Route i"A, include no left turn signs, and contract 2 police details.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License for 42nd Parallel Brewing Co. on September 30, 2023 with conditions that the parking plan entrance and exit be reconfigured on the northbound side of Route i"A, include no left turn signs, and contract 2 police details. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Vote to Appoint Election Workers
Appoint the list of election workers provided by the Town Clerk for a term effective immediately and expiring August 3I,2024
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint the list of election workers provided by the Town Clerk for a term effective immediately and expiring August 3I,2024.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint the list of election workers provided by the Town Clerk for a term effective immediately and expiring August 3I,2024. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Vote to Approve the Expenditure of Funds from Perpetual Care Account
Approve the expenditure for infected tree spraying, not to exceed $400, from the perpetual care account
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the expenditure for infected tree spraying, not to exceed $400, from the perpetual care account.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the expenditure for infected tree spraying, not to exceed $400, from the perpetual care account. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:46PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:46PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:46PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - 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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