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December 5, 2023
12 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
6:30PM - DANGEROUS/NUISANCE DOG HEARING PER MGL Ch. 40 5157 - Seamus of 612 West Street
Declared Seamus of 6!2 West Street a nuisance dog
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to declared Seamus of 6!2 West Street a nuisance dog.
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, RouseNo: Harrington
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to declared Seamus of 6!2 West Street a nuisance dog. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - no, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Order the Cota's of 612 West Street to take the following measures, enforce walking dogs individually, one dog per person with no pull harness, a mussel when out walking, and to get professional
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to order the Cota's of 612 West Street to take the following measures, enforce walking dogs individually, one dog per person with no pull harness, a mussel when out walking, and to get professional training initiated immediately and up to three to five days to obtain a mussel, no sooner than six months to petition the Board to revisit the conditions of this order.
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, RouseNo: Harrington
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to order the Cota's of 612 West Street to take the following measures, enforce walking dogs individually, one dog per person with no pull harness, a mussel when out walking, and to get professional training initiated immediately and up to three to five days to obtain a mussel, no sooner than six months to petition the Board to revisit the conditions of this order. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - no, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Amend the order of conditions to remove the six-sided fence and replace with a fifty foot drag line and to follow the instructions from behavior specialists Patricia Inman as noted in the report
Motion made by Mr. Gallo seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to amend the order of conditions to remove the six-sided fence and replace with a fifty foot drag line and to follow the instructions from behavior specialists Patricia Inman as noted in the report dated November 29, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to amend the order of conditions to remove the six-sided fence and replace with a fifty foot drag line and to follow the instructions from behavior specialists Patricia Inman as noted in the report dated November 29, 2023. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries,5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Interview/Appointment of John Guglielmi to Commission on Disability
Appoint John Gugliemi to the Commission on Disability for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint John Gugliemi to the Commission on Disability for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint John Gugliemi to the Commission on Disability for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes, Motion carries, 5- 0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the November 21, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the November 21, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the November 21, 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: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the November 21, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the November 21, 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: Gallo)
Special One Day License Application - James' Breakfast & More
Approve the special one-day license application forJames' Breakfast for December 12, 2023 and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the special one-day license application forJames' Breakfast for December 12, 2023 and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the special one-day license application forJames' Breakfast for December 12, 2023 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: Harrington)
Vote to Sign License Renewals - AAlcohol, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Amusement, Class I, II, III
Approve the renewalof AAlcohol, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Amusement, and Class I, II, III licenses of the attached list of establishments, excluding LaFamilia, pending confirmation
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the renewalof Alcohol, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Amusement, and Class l, ll, lll licenses of the attached list of establishments, excluding LaFamilia, pending confirmation establishments that owe taxes are currently in good standing with the Tax Collector's Office, subject to issuance of a Renewal Certificate of Inspection issued by the Town of Wrentham Fire Chief and Building Commissioner for on premises liquor establishments and are in compliance with the Board of Health and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the renewalof Alcohol, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Amusement, and Class l, ll, lll licenses of the attached list of establishments, excluding LaFamilia, pending confirmation establishments that owe taxes are currently in good standing with the Tax Collector's Office, subject to issuance of a Renewal Certificate of Inspection issued by the Town of Wrentham Fire Chief and Building Commissioner for on premises liquor establishments and are in compliance with the Board of Health 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: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Approval of 2024 BOS Meeting Schedule
Approve the 2024 Board of Selectmen's Meeting Schedule as presented
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the 2024 Board of Selectmen's Meeting Schedule as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the 2024 Board of Selectmen's Meeting Schedule as presented. 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 Adopt Updated Strategic Goals for FY24-25
Adopt the Fiscal Year 2A24 b 2025 Board of Selectmen Strategic Goals & Objectives
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2A24 b 2025 Board of Selectmen Strategic Goals & Objectives.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2A24 b 2025 Board of Selectmen Strategic Goals & Objectives. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Resignation of Lori Yarworth - Fiske Library Trustees
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Lori Yarwoth from the Fiske Library Trustees
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Lori Yarwoth from the Fiske Library Trustees.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Lori Yarwoth from the Fiske Library Trustees. 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 9:18PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 9:18PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 9:18PM. 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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