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March 5, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 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 20, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the February 20, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the February 20, 2024 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)
Appoint Sedn Adam to the Open Space Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2024
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, to appoint Sedn Adam to the Open Space Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, to appoint Sedn Adam to the Open Space Committee 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: Rouse)
Common Victualler Application - Copper City Espresso - 48 South Street
Approve the Common Victualler Application for Copper City Espresso located at 48 South Street and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, to approve the Common Victualler Application for Copper City Espresso located at 48 South Street and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, to approve the Common Victualler Application for Copper City Espresso located at 48 South Street 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)
Open the public hearing for 185 South Street - Application for Amendment of License for Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids, Flammable Gases and Solids
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to open the public hearing for 185 South Street - Application for Amendment of License for Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids, Flammable Gases and Solids.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to open the public hearing for 185 South Street - Application for Amendment of License for Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids, Flammable Gases and Solids. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson -yes, Botaish -yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, 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: Harrington)
Close the public hearing for 185 South Street - Application for Amendment of License for Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids, Flammable Gases and Solids
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the public hearing for 185 South Street - Application for Amendment of License for Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids, Flammable Gases and Solids
The minutes record this only as "the Board voted"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the public hearing for 185 South Street - Application for Amendment of License for Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids, Flammable Gases and Solids.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
EXECUTIVE SESSION: MGL Chap. 3OA, S21A (3)
Enter into executive session under Massachusetts General Law Chap. 30A 521A (3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and enter back into open session only for the purpose of adjournment
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to enter into executive session under Massachusetts General Law Chap. 30A 521A (3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and enter back into open session only for the purpose of adjournment.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to enter into executive session under Massachusetts General Law Chap. 30A 521A (3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and enter back into open session only for the purpose of adjournment. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Anderson)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:39PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:39PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:39PM. 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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