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September 17, 2024
6 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 September 3, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the September 3, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the September 3, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Maintain the previous conditions for dog Seamus placed at the December 5, 2023 Select Board meeting with the exception that the muzzle may be removed once beyond the Davis' property
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to maintain the previous conditions for dog Seamus placed at the December 5, 2023 Select Board meeting with the exception that the muzzle may be removed once beyond the Davis' property.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to maintain the previous conditions for dog Seamus placed at the December 5, 2023 Select Board meeting with the exception that the muzzle may be removed once beyond the Davis' property. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Interview/Appointment of Kathleen Bellicchi for Cultural Council
Approve the Special One Day License Application for Shovel Town Brewery for the Harvest Moonshine Event at White Barn Farm (43L/458 South Street) on September 21, 2024 with a rain date of
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, second Ms. Rouse the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License Application for Shovel Town Brewery for the Harvest Moonshine Event at White Barn Farm (43L/458 South Street) on September 21, 2024 with a rain date of September 22, 2024 between 12PM arrd 9PM a rrd tu authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, second Ms. Rouse the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License Application for Shovel Town Brewery for the Harvest Moonshine Event at White Barn Farm (43L/458 South Street) on September 21, 2024 with a rain date of September 22, 2024 between 12PM arrd 9PM a rrd tu 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)
Discussion and Vote on Changed to the Senior Work-off Program
Increase the Senior Work-off abatement amount from $1,000 to $1,500 a year, for 100 volunteer hours of service, and to set the hourly rate at 51s/hour, pursuant to General Law Chapter 59, Section
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to increase the Senior Work-off abatement amount from $1,000 to $1,500 a year, for 100 volunteer hours of service, and to set the hourly rate at 51s/hour, pursuant to General Law Chapter 59, Section 5K, for calendar year 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to increase the Senior Work-off abatement amount from $1,000 to $1,500 a year, for 100 volunteer hours of service, and to set the hourly rate at 51s/hour, pursuant to General Law Chapter 59, Section 5K, for calendar year 2025. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4- 0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Vote on Sign Installation Request from King Philip Boosters
Approve the installation of the King Philip Regional High SchoolState FootballChampionship Sign at a location determined by the Town Manager and Director of Public Works
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the installation of the King Philip Regional High SchoolState FootballChampionship Sign at a location determined by the Town Manager and Director of Public Works.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the installation of the King Philip Regional High SchoolState FootballChampionship Sign at a location determined by the Town Manager and Director of Public Works. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:24PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:24PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:24PM. 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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