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September 5, 2023
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Botaish, James Anderson, Christopher Gallo, William Harrington, Michelle Rouse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Declare Molly of 50 Farm Hill Rod a Nuisance Dog
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to declare Molly of 50 Farm Hill Rod a Nuisance Dog.
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, RouseNo: Harrington
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to declare Molly of 50 Farm Hill Rod a Nuisance Dog. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - no, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Rouse)
Order the ted and Maureen Billington of 50 Farm Hill Road to take the following measures, conduct a behavioral evaluation of Molly which will be sent directly to Town Counsel upon completion
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to order the ted and Maureen Billington of 50 Farm Hill Road to take the following measures, conduct a behavioral evaluation of Molly which will be sent directly to Town Counsel upon completion, Molly be humanly muzzled on all walk, install a six-sided pen in their yard, and acquire an additional insurance policy of at least $100,000 The Board indicated that restrictions may be revisited pending the results of the behavioral evaluation of Molly.
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, RouseNo: Harrington
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to order the ted and Maureen Billington of 50 Farm Hill Road to take the following measures, conduct a behavioral evaluation of Molly which will be sent directly to Town Counsel upon completion, Molly be humanly muzzled on all walk, install a six-sided pen in their yard, and acquire an additional insurance policy of at least $100,000 The Board indicated that restrictions may be revisited pending the results of the behavioral evaluation of Molly. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - no, Rouse -yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Interview of Ray Rose and Lisa Bailey for Vacancy on,Historical Commission
Appoint Lisa Bailey to the Historical Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2024
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Lisa Bailey to the Historical Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Lisa Bailey to the Historical Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 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)
Appoint Ray Rose as an associate member of the Historical Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring indefinitely
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Ray Rose as an associate member of the Historical Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring indefinitely.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Ray Rose as an associate member of the Historical Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring indefinitely. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the August 8, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the August 8, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the August 8, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes, Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Vote to Approve the Expenditure of Funds from Perpetual Care Account
Approve the expenditure for property surveying not to exceed $5,100, from the Perpetual Care Account
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the expenditure for property surveying not to exceed $5,100, from the Perpetual Care Account.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the expenditure for property surveying not to exceed $5,100, 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: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Vote to Open and Close the November 13, 2023 Town Meeting Warrant
Open the November 13, 2023 Town Meeting Warrant on September 5, 2023 and closed on October 23, 2023
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the November 13, 2023 Town Meeting Warrant on September 5, 2023 and closed on October 23, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the November 13, 2023 Town Meeting Warrant on September 5, 2023 and closed on October 23, 2023. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5- 0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 9:56PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 9:56PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 9:56PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, 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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