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October 15, 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
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the October 1, 2024 open session meeting minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the October 1, 2024 open session meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the October 1, 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)
Interview/Appointment of Kathleen Bellicchi for Cultural Council
Appoint Kathleen Bellicchito the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Kathleen Bellicchito the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Kathleen Bellicchito the Cultural Council 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: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Special One Day License Application - Shovel Town Brewery @ White Barn Farm on November 16, 2024
Approve the Special One Day License Application for Shovel Town Brewery for Event at White Barn Farm (431 South Street) on November 16, 2024 and to adhere to all stipulations on the entertainment
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License Application for Shovel Town Brewery for Event at White Barn Farm (431 South Street) on November 16, 2024 and to adhere to all stipulations on the entertainment license and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License Application for Shovel Town Brewery for Event at White Barn Farm (431 South Street) on November 16, 2024 and to adhere to all stipulations on the entertainment license 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)
Discussion & Vote to Approve Updated Language on H.4866 - An Act authorizing the town of Wrentham
Approve the updated language as presented for bill H.4866 an act authorizing the town of Wrentham to grant an additionalT licenses for the sale of all aAlcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the updated language as presented for bill H.4866 an act authorizing the town of Wrentham to grant an additionalT licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the updated language as presented for bill H.4866 an act authorizing the town of Wrentham to grant an additionalT licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Discussion and Appointment Town Manager Search Committee
Appoint Ms. Rouse and Police Chief Bill McGrath to the Town Manager Search Committee
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Ms. Rouse and Police Chief Bill McGrath to the Town Manager Search Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Ms. Rouse and Police Chief Bill McGrath to the Town Manager Search Committee. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Discussion and Vote of Interim Town Manager Appointment
Appoint Finance Director/Treasurer-Collector, Mike King, as interim Town Manager for three months starting December 5, 2024
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Finance Director/Treasurer-Collector, Mike King, as interim Town Manager for three months starting December 5, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Finance Director/Treasurer-Collector, Mike King, as interim Town Manager for three months starting December 5, 2024. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at7:47PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at7:47PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at7:47PM. 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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