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November 12, 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
6:35PM - PUBLIC HEARING - TAX CLASSIFICATION
Open the public Hearing for tax classification
Motion made by Mr, Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the public Hearing for tax classification.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr, Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the public Hearing for tax classification. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Waive reading of Public Hearing Notice
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr, Anderson, the Board voted to waive reading of Public Hearing Notice.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr, Anderson, the Board voted to waive reading of Public Hearing Notice. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse -yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Continue public hearing to November 19, 2024 between 6:45PM-6:50PM Select Board meeting
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to continue public hearing to November 19, 2024 between 6:45PM-6:50PM Select Board meeting.
Yes: Anderson, Gallo, Harrington, RouseThe roll call lists Joseph Botaish as "n/a"; Joseph Botaish is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to continue public hearing to November 19, 2024 between 6:45PM-6:50PM Select Board meeting. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - nf a, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0-1.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the October 15, 2024 and October 21, 2024 Open Session Meeting minutes
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the October 15, 2024 and October 21, 2024 Open Session Meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the October 15, 2024 and October 21, 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)
Vote to Open & Close Warrant for December 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting
Open the warrant for the Decemb er 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting on November 12, 2024 and to close on November 26, 2024
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the warrant for the Decemb er 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting on November 12, 2024 and to close on November 26, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the warrant for the Decemb er 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting on November 12, 2024 and to close on November 26, 2024. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Ground Penetrating Radar
Authorize the expenditure from perpetual care account for infected tree spraying not to exceed $+OO and ground penetrating radar not to exceed $5,000
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to authorize the expenditure from perpetual care account for infected tree spraying not to exceed $+OO and ground penetrating radar not to exceed $5,000.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to authorize the expenditure from perpetual care account for infected tree spraying not to exceed $+OO and ground penetrating radar not to exceed $5,000. 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 for Ratification of Intermunicipal Agreement for Metacomet Public Health Alliance
Ratify the inter-municipal agreement for Metacomet Public Health Alliance
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to ratify the inter-municipal agreement for Metacomet Public Health Alliance,
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to ratify the inter-municipal agreement for Metacomet Public Health Alliance, Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Adjournment
Adjourn the opens session meeting at 7:48PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the opens session meeting at 7:48PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the opens session meeting at 7:48PM. 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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