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November 19, 2024
14 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 the November 12, 2024 Open Session Meeting minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the November 12, 2024 Open Session Meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the November 12, 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)
Approve and advertise the winter parking ban effective December 1, 2024 through April 1", 2025
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve and advertise the winter parking ban effective December 1, 2024 through April 1", 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve and advertise the winter parking ban effective December 1, 2024 through April 1", 2025. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington * yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Vote to Appoint Gregory Enos to the Norfolk County Advisory Board
Appoint Gregory Enos to the Norfolk County Advisory Board effective December 5, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Gregory Enos to the Norfolk County Advisory Board effective December 5, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Gregory Enos to the Norfolk County Advisory Board effective December 5, 2024 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: Harrington)
6:40PM - Public Hearing - Wine & Malt Alcohol License Application - Shake Shack
Open the public hearing for Shake Shack Wine and Malt License
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo to open the public hearing for Shake Shack Wine and Malt License.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo to open the public hearing for Shake Shack Wine and Malt License. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington to waive the reading of the public hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington to waive the reading of the public hearing notice. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo * yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Close the public hearing for Shake Shack Wine and Malt License
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to close the public hearing for Shake Shack Wine and Malt License.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to close the public hearing for Shake Shack Wine and Malt License. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Approve the On Premises Wine and Malt License Application Common Victualler and Entertainment License as presented for Shake Shack Massachusetts, LLC d/b/a Shake Shack located at 1060 South Street
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to approve the On Premises Wine and Malt License Application Common Victualler and Entertainment License as presented for Shake Shack Massachusetts, LLC d/b/a Shake Shack located at 1060 South Street (a/k/a 1 Premium Outlets Blvd)Suite 355 and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to approve the On Premises Wine and Malt License Application Common Victualler and Entertainment License as presented for Shake Shack Massachusetts, LLC d/b/a Shake Shack located at 1060 South Street (a/k/a 1 Premium Outlets Blvd)Suite 355 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: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Continued Public Hearing - Tax Classification
Close the public hearing for tax classification
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to close the public hearing for tax classification.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to close 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: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Approve the Commercial, Industrial/Personal Property factor of 1.39 with a residential factor of .921
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the Commercial, Industrial/Personal Property factor of 1.39 with a residential factor of .921.
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, RouseNo: Harrington
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the Commercial, Industrial/Personal Property factor of 1.39 with a residential factor of .921. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - no, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Commercial exemption for small business
Motion by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson Commercial exemption for small business.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson Commercial exemption for small business. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Deny the residential exemption
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to deny the residential exemption.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to deny the residential exemption. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Appoint Cynthia Fuller to the Wrentham Elementary School Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring April 7, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Gonzales, seconded by Mr. Jordan, the Select Board and Wrentham Elementary School Committee voted to appoint Cynthia Fuller to the Wrentham Elementary School Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring April 7, 2025.
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Harrington, RouseNo: GalloJoint vote with the Wrentham Elementary School Committee to fill a School Committee vacancy. Only the Select Board members' votes are shown; School Committee members Gonzales and Jordan voted yes and Greaney and Lashway no, for a combined count of 6-3. School Committee members made and seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Gonzales, seconded by Mr. Jordan, the Select Board and Wrentham Elementary School Committee voted to appoint Cynthia Fuller to the Wrentham Elementary School Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring April 7, 2025. Followed by a roll call vote, Ms. Gonzales-yes, Mr. Jordan - yes, Ms. Greaney - no, Mr. Lashway - no, Mr. Harrington - yes, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Gallo - no, Ms. Rouse -yes, Mr. Botaish -yes. Motion carries, 6-3.”
EXECUTIVE SESSION: M.G.L. Chap. 3OA, Sec. 21A (2)
Enter into executive session under MGL Chap. 30A, Section 21.A (2)
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to enter into executive session under MGL Chap. 30A, Section 21.A (2).
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to enter into executive session under MGL Chap. 30A, Section 21.A (2). 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 8:55PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:55PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:55PM. 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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