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February 20, 2024
8 recorded votes, 3 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 February 6, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the February 6, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
Yes: Botaish, Gallo, Harrington, RouseThe roll call lists James Anderson as "n/a"; James Anderson is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the February 6, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - n/a, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
PUBLIC HEARING - SWEATT FUNDS
Open the public hearing for 2024 requests for Sweatt Fund Monies
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing for 2024 requests for Sweatt Fund Monies.
Yes: Botaish, Gallo, Harrington, RouseThe roll call lists James Anderson as "n/a"; James Anderson is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing for 2024 requests for Sweatt Fund Monies. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - n/a, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice for 2024 Sweatt Fund requests
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice for 2024 Sweatt Fund requests.
Yes: Botaish, Gallo, Harrington, RouseThe roll call lists James Anderson as "n/a"; James Anderson is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice for 2024 Sweatt Fund requests. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - n/a, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Discussion of Wrentham Engagement Candidates Forum
Open the Warrant for the June 3, 2024 Spring Town Meeting on March 'J,,2024 and to close the Warrant on April 8, 2024
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the Warrant for the June 3, 2024 Spring Town Meeting on March 'J,,2024 and to close the Warrant on April 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the Warrant for the June 3, 2024 Spring Town Meeting on March 'J,,2024 and to close the Warrant on April 8, 2024. 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 Sign Warrant for April 1, 2024 Annual Town Election
Sign the Warrant for the April I,2024 Annual Town Election
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to sign the Warrant for the April I,2024 Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to sign the Warrant for the April I,2024 Annual Town Election. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Notice of Beano License Application for Hockomock Area YMCA
Approve the use of electronic signatures on the Beano License Application for the Hockomock Area YMCA as the Board has no objections to the license being issued
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the use of electronic signatures on the Beano License Application for the Hockomock Area YMCA as the Board has no objections to the license being issued.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the use of electronic signatures on the Beano License Application for the Hockomock Area YMCA as the Board has no objections to the license being issued. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Accept the donation in the amount of $5,000 from the Friends of Wrentham Senior Citizens, Inc. for activity instructors, lifeline protection plans, and bus transportation for senior trips
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept the donation in the amount of $5,000 from the Friends of Wrentham Senior Citizens, Inc. for activity instructors, lifeline protection plans, and bus transportation for senior trips.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept the donation in the amount of $5,000 from the Friends of Wrentham Senior Citizens, Inc. for activity instructors, lifeline protection plans, and bus transportation for senior trips. 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 9:12PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 9:12PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 9:12PM. 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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