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November 21, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Joseph Botaish, Christopher Gallo, William Harrington
Absent: Michelle Rouse, James Anderson
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the November 7, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the November 7, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the November 7, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Vote to Place Winter Parking Ban - December 1, 2023 to April 1, 2024
Approve and advertise the winter parking pan effective December t,2023 to April t,2024 during the hours of 6:00PM to 6:00AM
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve and advertise the winter parking pan effective December t,2023 to April t,2024 during the hours of 6:00PM to 6:00AM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve and advertise the winter parking pan effective December t,2023 to April t,2024 during the hours of 6:00PM to 6:00AM. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
6:35PM - Tax Classification Hearing
Open the public hearing on tax classification
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, motion to open the public hearing for the tax classification hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, motion to open the public hearing for the tax classification hearing. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Appoint Eileen lhrig to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to appoint Eileen lhrig to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to appoint Eileen lhrig to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Appoint Karen Taillon to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Karen Taillon to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Karen Taillon to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Special One Day License Application - James' Breakfast & More
Approve the Special One Day License Application for James' Breakfast and More for December 3, 2023 and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the SpecialOne Day License Application for James' Breakfast and More for December 3, 2023 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 SpecialOne Day License Application for James' Breakfast and More for December 3, 2023 and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes. Motion carries,3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Appoint Shannon Shepherd to the Wrentham Elementary School Building Committee as the Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Shannon Shepherd to the Wrentham Elementary School Building Committee as the Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Shannon Shepherd to the Wrentham Elementary School Building Committee as the Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Vote to Adopt Home Rule Petition
The Great and GeneralCourt home rule petition as authorized at the November 13, 2023 Town Meeting as Article 8 and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to submit to the Great and GeneralCourt home rule petition as authorized at the November 13, 2023 Town Meeting as Article 8 and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to submit to the Great and GeneralCourt home rule petition as authorized at the November 13, 2023 Town Meeting as Article 8 and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 7:08PM
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:08PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:08PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes. Motion carries,3-0.” (Motion: Gallo, 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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