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March 19, 2024
8 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 March 5, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the March 5, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the March 5, 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: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Acceptance of Resignation from William Burns from the Zoning Board of Appeals
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of William Burns from the Zoning Board of Appeals
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of William Burns from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of William Burns from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Rouse)
James' Breakfast - Special One Day Application
Approve the One Day License Application for Ja mes' Breakfast at 850 Franklin Street for April 19, 2024 from 6PM to 9PM and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the One Day License Application for Ja mes' Breakfast at 850 Franklin Street for April 19, 2024 from 6PM to 9PM 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 One Day License Application for Ja mes' Breakfast at 850 Franklin Street for April 19, 2024 from 6PM to 9PM 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)
Gift Acceptance - Holiday Lights - Lion's Club
Accept the gift donation for holiday lights in the amount of $6,729.27 from the Lion's Club
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept the gift donation for holiday lights in the amount of $6,729.27 from the Lion's Club.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept the gift donation for holiday lights in the amount of $6,729.27 from the Lion's Club. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Gift Acceptance - Sweatt Park Benches - Wrentham 350th Anniversary Committee
Accept the gift donation of benches for Sweatt Park in the amount of $3,500 from the Wrentham 350th Anniversary Committee
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept the gift donation of benches for Sweatt Park in the amount of $3,500 from the Wrentham 350th Anniversary Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept the gift donation of benches for Sweatt Park in the amount of $3,500 from the Wrentham 350th Anniversary Committee. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Reappointment of Karen Smith to the Board of Registrars
Reappoint Karen Smith to the Board of Registrars for a term effective immediately and expiring March 31, 2027
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to reappoint Karen Smith to the Board of Registrars for a term effective immediately and expiring March 31, 2027 .
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to reappoint Karen Smith to the Board of Registrars for a term effective immediately and expiring March 31, 2027 . 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 the2024 Annual Performance Evaluation for the Town Manager Kevin Sweet as presented
Motion Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the2024 Annual Performance Evaluation for the Town Manager Kevin Sweet as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the2024 Annual Performance Evaluation for the Town Manager Kevin Sweet as presented. 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 8:30PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:30PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:30PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse -yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
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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