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June 18, 2024
9 recorded votes, 2 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 May 27, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve May 27, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
Yes: Anderson, Gallo, Harrington, RouseAbstained: Botaish
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve May 27, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - abstain, Gallo * yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Approve the June 3, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the June 3, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the June 3, 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: Harrington)
Re-appointments of Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Reappoint members of Boards, Committees, and Commissions perthe list provided
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to reappoint members of Boards, Committees, and Commissions perthe list provided.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to reappoint members of Boards, Committees, and Commissions perthe list provided. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson -yes, Botaish -yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Interview/Appointment for the Zoning Board of Appeals - Bill Burns. Joseph Cameron, & Jeanne Lightbody
Appoint Bill Burns to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028 and Joseph Cameron and Jeanne Lightbody as associate members for a
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Bill Burns to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028 and Joseph Cameron and Jeanne Lightbody as associate members for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Bill Burns to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028 and Joseph Cameron and Jeanne Lightbody as associate members for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2029. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Rouse)
Outdoor Dining License Approvals - Copper City Espresso & The Gavel Public House
Approve the Amended License Application for Outdoor Dining for Copper City Espresso at 48 South Street and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Amended License Application for Outdoor Dining for Copper City Espresso at 48 South Street and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Amended License Application for Outdoor Dining for Copper City Espresso 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: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Approve the Amend License Application for Outdoor Dining for the Gavel Public House located at 36 South Street and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Amend License Application for Outdoor Dining for the Gavel Public House located at 36 South Street and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Amend License Application for Outdoor Dining for the Gavel Public House located at 36 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: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Special Event/Entertainment License Application - Cirque Entertainment
Approve the Special Event Application for Cirque Entertainment for events scheduled to be held July 11 - July 14 at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets - L Premium Outlets Blvd under the following
Motion Mr. Anderson, second by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to approve the Special Event Application for Cirque Entertainment for events scheduled to be held July 11 - July 14 at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets - L Premium Outlets Blvd under the following conditions: Schedule will be:Thu & Fri 6PM to 10:30PM; Sat & Sun 12PM to 10:30PM; Applicant shall coordinate allfood related permits with the Board of Health; Applicant shall schedule of two police details with the Police Department; Applicant shall schedule/coordinate with Fire Department a Pumper(Fire Engine) staffed with two Firefighter/EMTs during operating hours of the shows and any applicable use or storage permits must be submitted a minimum of 30 days in advance for review; Applicant shall coordinate water access with the Department of Public Works; Applicant shall coordinate temporary tent permits with the Department of Inspections; application shall notify direct abutters of event dates and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion Mr. Anderson, second by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to approve the Special Event Application for Cirque Entertainment for events scheduled to be held July 11 - July 14 at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets - L Premium Outlets Blvd under the following conditions: Schedule will be:Thu & Fri 6PM to 10:30PM; Sat & Sun 12PM to 10:30PM; Applicant shall coordinate allfood related permits with the Board of Health; Applicant shall schedule of two police details with the Police Department; Applicant shall schedule/coordinate with Fire Department a Pumper(Fire Engine) staffed with two Firefighter/EMTs during operating hours of the shows and any applicable use or storage permits must be submitted a minimum of 30 days in advance for review; Applicant shall coordinate water access with the Department of Public Works; Applicant shall coordinate temporary tent permits with the Department of Inspections; application shall notify direct abutters of event dates 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)
The Great and General Court the home rule petition as authorized at the June 3, 2024Town Meeting as Article 23 and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to submit to the Great and General Court the home rule petition as authorized at the June 3, 2024Town Meeting as Article 23 and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
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 submit to the Great and General Court the home rule petition as authorized at the June 3, 2024Town Meeting as Article 23 and to authorize the use of electronic signatures..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 7:57PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:57PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:57PM. 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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