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May 7, 2024
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: James Anderson, Christopher Gallo, William Harrington, Michelle Rouse
Absent: Joseph Botaish
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the April 'J"6,2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the April 'J"6,2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the April 'J"6,2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse * yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Harrington)
Interview/Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals Jeanne Lightbody and Dan Humphries
Appoint Dan Humphreys to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2029
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to appoint Dan Humphreys to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to appoint Dan Humphreys to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2029. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
James' Breakfast - Special One Day License Application(s)
Approve the Special One Day License Application for James' Breakfast located at 850 Franklin Street for Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 6PM to 9PM James' Breakfast located at 850 Franklin Street for
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve the Special One Day License Application for James' Breakfast located at 850 Franklin Street for Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 6PM to 9PM James' Breakfast located at 850 Franklin Street for Sunday, July 28, 2024from 5PM to and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve the Special One Day License Application for James' Breakfast located at 850 Franklin Street for Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 6PM to 9PM James' Breakfast located at 850 Franklin Street for Sunday, July 28, 2024from 5PM to and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Amendment to Common Victualler - The Looking Glass Café
Approve the Common Victualler License Application for Looking Glass Cafe, 56 South Street
Motion made by. Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve the Common Vlctualler License Application for Looking Glass Cafe located at 56 South Street as presented and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by. Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve the Common Vlctualler License Application for Looking Glass Cafe located at 56 South Street as presented and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Vote to Appropriate School Book Fund Trust
Use $135,729.26 (plus interest) from the School Book Fund trust account for an English Language Curriculum Update for Wrentham Public Schools
Motion Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted that $135,729.26 (plus any accumulated interest) from the School Book Fund trust account, shall be applied to pay for the costs of an English Language Curriculum Update for Wrentham Public Schools.
From the minutes
“Motion Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted that $135,729.26 (plus any accumulated interest) from the School Book Fund trust account, shall be applied to pay for the costs of an English Language Curriculum Update for Wrentham Public Schools. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Review and Vote to Sign Warrant for June 3, 2024 Annual Town Meeting
Approve the June 3, 2024 AnnualTown Meeting Warrant and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the June 3, 2024 AnnualTown Meeting Warrant and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the June 3, 2024 AnnualTown Meeting Warrant and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo * yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
EXECUTIVE SESSION: MGL Chapter 3OA 5 21A (2)(3)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 2LA, Paragraph 2,3 for discussion of strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation matters and to
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 2LA, Paragraph 2,3 for discussion of strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation matters and to enter back into open session for adjournment only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 2LA, Paragraph 2,3 for discussion of strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation matters and to enter back into open session for adjournment only. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:38PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:38PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:38PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (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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