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January 28, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: James Anderson, Christopher Gallo, William Harrington, Michelle Rouse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing for vote by mail for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to open the public hearing for vote by mail for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to open the public hearing for vote by mail for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice for vote by mail for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice for vote by mail for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election,
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice for vote by mail for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election, Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries,4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
By mail for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington to close the public hearing for vote by mail for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election,
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington to close the public hearing for vote by mail for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election, Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Opt out of vote by mail for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to opt out of vote by mail for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to opt out of vote by mail for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Appointment of Tom DiPlacido to the Public Works Building Committee
Appoint Tom DiPlacido to the public works building committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025
Motion made Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Tom DiPlacido to the public works building committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion made Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Tom DiPlacido to the public works building committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the January 7, 2025 open session meeting minutes
Motion made Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the January 7, 2025 open session meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the January 7, 2025 open session meeting minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Vote to Endorse AAlcohol Beverage Control Commission Renewal Certification 2025 Form
Endorse aAlcohol beverages control commission renewal certification form and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to endorse alcohol beverages control commission renewal certification form and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to endorse alcohol beverages control commission renewal certification form and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Vote to Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 20 Hancock Street
Approve the purchase and sale agreement for 20 Hancock Street and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to approve the purchase and sale agreement for 20 Hancock Street and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to approve the purchase and sale agreement for 20 Hancock Street and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the opens session meeting at 8:01PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the opens session meeting at 8:01PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the opens session meeting at 8:01PM. Followed by a roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (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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