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August 13, 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 July 9, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the July 9, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
Yes: Botaish, Gallo, Harrington, RouseAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the July 9, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - abstain, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes, Motion carries, 4-.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Interview/Appointment - Zach O'Friel - Historical Commission
Appoint Zach O'Frielto the Historical Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30,027
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr, Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Zach O'Frielto the Historical Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30,027 .
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr, Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Zach O'Frielto the Historical Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30,027 . Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Vote to Sign the Warrant for the State Primary
Sign the 2024 State Primary Election Warrant
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to sign the 2024 State Primary Election Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to sign the 2024 State Primary Election Warrant. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Vote to Appoint Election Workers
Appoint the election workers per the list provided (attached) for a term effective immediately and expiring August 3t,2025
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint the election workers per the list provided (attached) for a term effective immediately and expiring August 3t,2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint the election workers per the list provided (attached) for a term effective immediately and expiring August 3t,2025 Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Appointment of Robin Tobin - Employee Group Health Insurance Advisory Committee
Appoint Robin Tobin to the Employee Group Health Insurance Advisory Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025
Motion by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr, Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Robin Tobin to the Employee Group Health Insurance Advisory Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr, Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Robin Tobin to the Employee Group Health Insurance Advisory Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes, Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Resignation of Walter Pelrine from Zoning Board of Appeals
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Walter Pelrine from the Zoning Boad of Appeals
Motion by Mr. Anderson, by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Walter Pelrine from the Zoning Boad of Appeals.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Anderson, by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Walter Pelrine from the Zoning Boad of Appeals. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Resignation of Jude Haughey from Cultural Council
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Jude Haughey from the Cultural Council
Motion by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Jude Haughey from the Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Jude Haughey from the Cultural Council. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:45PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:45PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:45PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
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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