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October 3, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 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 September 13, 2023 Joint Meeting with Charter Review Committee
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to approve the September 13, 2023 Joint Meeting with Charter Review Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to approve the September 13, 2023 Joint Meeting with Charter Review Committee. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Approve the September 19, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the September 19, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the September 19, 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)
6:35PM - Continued - Public Hearing Cable Contract Renewal
Close the Comcast Cable Television Renewal License Agreement Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the Comcast Cable Television Renewal License Agreement Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the Comcast Cable Television Renewal License Agreement Public Hearing. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Approve Cable Television renewal License to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, license renewalterm of October 3, 2023 to October 2, 2033 with recognition and acknowledgement of two
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve Cable Television renewal License to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, license renewalterm of October 3, 2023 to October 2, 2033 with recognition and acknowledgement of two comcast side letters, placement of Wrentham PEG Channels on Third Party (currently Gracenote) PEG interactive program guide and additional high definition ("HD") PEG access channel(s); and senior discount.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve Cable Television renewal License to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, license renewalterm of October 3, 2023 to October 2, 2033 with recognition and acknowledgement of two comcast side letters, placement of Wrentham PEG Channels on Third Party (currently Gracenote) PEG interactive program guide and additional high definition ("HD") PEG access channel(s); and senior discount. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
6:35PM - Public Hearing - License Amendments
Open the public hearing for Tap and Tavern of Wrentham , LLC d/b/a Tap and Tavern for Transfer of License (from Thirsty Beaver), Change of Officers/Directors/LlC Managers, Change of Corporate
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the public hearing for Tap and Tavern of Wrentham , LLC d/b/a Tap and Tavern for Transfer of License (from Thirsty Beaver), Change of Officers/Directors/LlC Managers, Change of Corporate Name, and Change of Ownership Interests for the premises located at 40 Commerce Blvd.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the public hearing for Tap and Tavern of Wrentham , LLC d/b/a Tap and Tavern for Transfer of License (from Thirsty Beaver), Change of Officers/Directors/LlC Managers, Change of Corporate Name, and Change of Ownership Interests for the premises located at 40 Commerce Blvd. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish * yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse -yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Close the public hearing for Tap and Tavern of Wrentham, LLC dlb/aTap and Tavern for Transfer of License (from Thirsty Beaver), Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, Change of Corporate Name
Motion to close the public hearing for Tap and Tavern of Wrentham, LLC dlb/aTap and Tavern for Transfer of License (from Thirsty Beaver), Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, Change of Corporate Name, and Change of Ownership Interests for the premises located at 40 Commerce Blvd and to approve the license amendment application pending the receipt of the Department of Revenue Certificate of Good Standing and the Department of Unemployment Assistance Certificate of Compliance from the Thirsty Beaver and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing for Tap and Tavern of Wrentham, LLC dlb/aTap and Tavern for Transfer of License (from Thirsty Beaver), Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, Change of Corporate Name, and Change of Ownership Interests for the premises located at 40 Commerce Blvd and to approve the license amendment application pending the receipt of the Department of Revenue Certificate of Good Standing and the Department of Unemployment Assistance Certificate of Compliance from the Thirsty Beaver and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.”
Appoint Delaney Valente to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Delaney Valente to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Delaney Valente to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Class II License Application - Gryphon Motorsports
Approve the Class II License for Gryphon Holdings, LLC d/b/a Gryphon Motorsports and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the Class ll License for Gryphon Holdings, LLC d/b/a Gryphon Motorsports and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the Class ll License for Gryphon Holdings, LLC d/b/a Gryphon Motorsports and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:14PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:14PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:14PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse -yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, 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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