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December 3, 2024
9 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 November 19, 2204 Open Session and Executive Session meeting minutes
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the November 19, 2204 Open Session and Executive Session meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the November 19, 2204 Open Session and Executive 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: Gallo)
Vote to Approve Memorial for Deputy Police Chief George Labonte
Approve the memorial, as presented, for the late Deputy Police Chief George Labonte
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the memorial, as presented, for the late Deputy Police Chief George Labonte.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the memorial, as presented, for the late Deputy Police Chief George Labonte. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Review & Approve 2025 Select Board Meeting Schedule
Approve the 2025 Select Board meeting schedule as presented
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the 2025 Select Board meeting schedule as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the 2025 Select Board meeting schedule as presented. 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 Mike King to Public Works Building Committee
Appoint Mike King to the Public Works Building Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Mike King to the Public Works Building Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Mike King to the Public Works Building 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: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Vote to Approve Interim Town Manager Employment Agreement
Approve the Interim Town Manager Agreement
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Interim Town Manager Agreement.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Interim Town Manager Agreement. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
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Deny the request for the waiver from the state auditor
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to deny the request for the waiver from the state auditor.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to deny the request for the waiver from the state auditor. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Vote to Accept Resignation of Faithful Baah from Zoning Board of Appeals
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Faithfull Baah from the Zoning Board of Appeals
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Faithfull Baah from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Faithfull Baah from the Zoning Board 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: Rouse)
Vote to Sign License Renewals: AAlcohol. Common Victualler. Entertainment, Amusement, & Class I, II, III
Approve the renewal of AAlcohol, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Amusement, and Class I, II, III, license of the attached list of establishments and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the renewal of Alcohol, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Amusement, and Class l, ll, lll, license of the attached list of establishments and to authorize the use of electronic signatures pending the licensees are in good standing with the following offices, administration, board of health, department of inspections, police and fire.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the renewal of Alcohol, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Amusement, and Class l, ll, lll, license of the attached list of establishments and to authorize the use of electronic signatures pending the licensees are in good standing with the following offices, administration, board of health, department of inspections, police and fire. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:02PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:02PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:02PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish * yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
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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