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April 2, 2024
7 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
Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen
Appoint Joe Botaish as Chair
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Joe Botaish as Chair.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Joe Botaish as Chair. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson * yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo * yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Appoint Chris Gallo as Vice Chair
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Chris Gallo as Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Chris Gallo as Vice Chair. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Appoint Bill Harrington as Clerk
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Bill Harrington as Clerk.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Bill Harrington as Clerk. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the March 1"9, 2024 open session meeting minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the March 1"9, 2024 open session meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the March 1"9, 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: Anderson)
Resignation Acceptance from Kim Shipala from Historical Commission
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Kim Shipala from the Historical Commission
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Kim Shipala from the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Kim Shipala from the Historical Commission. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Appointment of Ray Rose from Associate Member to Full Member of the Historical Commission
Appoint Ray Rose to the Historical Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 20, 2026
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Ray Rose to the Historical Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 20, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Ray Rose to the Historical Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 20, 2026. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Harrington)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:05PM
Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Anderson, seconded Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:05PM.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Anderson, seconded Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:05PM. 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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