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February 18, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: James Anderson, Christopher Gallo, William Harrington, Michelle Rouse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the February 4, 2025 and February tI, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the February 4, 2025 and February tI, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the February 4, 2025 and February tI, 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: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Snow and Ice Deficit Notice
Open the public hearing to review and discuss Water Rates effective July 1, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to open the public hearing to review and discuss Water Rates effective July 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to open the public hearing to review and discuss Water Rates effective July 1, 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: Rouse)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice. 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)
Continue the public hearing to review and discuss Water Rates to Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:35PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to continue the public hearing to review and discuss Water Rates to Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:35PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to continue the public hearing to review and discuss Water Rates to Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:35PM. 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)
Interview and Appointment of Sarah Pierce to the Solid Waste Recycling Committee
Appoint Sarah Pierce to the Solid Waste and Recycling Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Sarah Pierce to the Solid Waste and Recycling Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Sarah Pierce to the Solid Waste and Recycling 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: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Vote to Accept the Resignation of Lou Allevato from the Wrentham Elementary School Building Committee
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Lou Allevato from the Wrentham Elementary School Building Committee
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Lou Allevato from the Wrentham Elementary School Building Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Lou Allevato from the Wrentham Elementary School Building Committee. 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)
Interview and Appointment of Tony Roberto to the Wrentham Elementary School Building Committee
Appoint Tony Roberto to the Wrentham Elementary School Building Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to appoint Tony Roberto to the Wrentham Elementary School Building Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to appoint Tony Roberto to the Wrentham Elementary School Building Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026. 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)
Open the warrant for the June 2, 2025 Annual (Spring)Town Meeting on February 18, 2025 and to close the warrant on April 3, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to open the warrant for the June 2, 2025 Annual (Spring)Town Meeting on February 18, 2025 and to close the warrant on April 3, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to open the warrant for the June 2, 2025 Annual (Spring)Town Meeting on February 18, 2025 and to close the warrant on April 3, 2025. 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)
Discussion and Vote to Adopt FY25/26 Goals and Priorities
Adopt the FY25/26 Select Board Strategic Goals and Priorities as presented
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, to adopt the FY25/26 Select Board Strategic Goals and Priorities as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, to adopt the FY25/26 Select Board Strategic Goals and Priorities as presented. 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)
EXECUTIVE SESSION: MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21
Enter into executive session pursuant to Mass General Law Chapter 30A, Section 2l"A to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to enter back into open
Motion to enter Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted enter into executive session pursuant to Mass General Law Chapter 30A, Section 2l"A to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to enter back into open session for the purpose of adjournment only
From the minutes
“Motion to enter Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted enter into executive session pursuant to Mass General Law Chapter 30A, Section 2l"A to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to enter back into open session for the purpose of adjournment only 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)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 7:57PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:57PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:57PM. 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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