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March 4, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Christopher Gallo, William Harrington, Michelle Rouse
Absent: James Anderson
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the February tg,2025 and February 25, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the February tg,2025 and February 25, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the February tg,2025 and February 25, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Harrington)
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - WATER RATES 6:35pM
Closed the public hearing for discussion of water rates and fees
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to closed the public hearing for discussion of water rates and fees.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to closed the public hearing for discussion of water rates and fees. Followed by a roll call vote, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Harrington)
Set the water rates as presented effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Fiscal Years 2026 - Fiscal year 2028)
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to set the water rates as presented effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Fiscal Years 2026 - Fiscal year 2028).
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to set the water rates as presented effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Fiscal Years 2026 - Fiscal year 2028). Followed by a roll call vote, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Harrington)
Notice of Beano License - Hockomock YMCA
Approve the use of electronic signatures on the Beano License Application for the Hockomock Area YMCA as the Board has no objections to the license being issued
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr, Harrington, the Board voted to approve the use of electronic signatures on the Beano License Application for the Hockomock Area YMCA as the Board has no objections to the license being issued.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr, Harrington, the Board voted to approve the use of electronic signatures on the Beano License Application for the Hockomock Area YMCA as the Board has no objections to the license being issued. Followed by a roll call vote, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Harrington)
Open the public hearing for requests for Sweatt Fund Monies
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to open the public hearing for requests for Sweatt Fund Monies.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to open the public hearing for requests for Sweatt Fund Monies. Followed by a roll call vote, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
Motion made Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms, Rouse, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Motion made Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms, Rouse, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice. Followed by a roll call vote, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Continue the public hearing for Requests for Sweatt Fund Monies to April 1, 2025 at 6:4OPM
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to continue the public hearing for Requests for Sweatt Fund Monies to April 1, 2025 at 6:4OPM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to continue the public hearing for Requests for Sweatt Fund Monies to April 1, 2025 at 6:4OPM. Followed by a roll call vote, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Vote to Approve the Town Manager Contract
Approve the 3-year employment contract with the Town Manager dated March 4, 2025 as presented
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the 3-year employment contract with the Town Manager dated March 4, 2025 as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the 3-year employment contract with the Town Manager dated March 4, 2025 as presented. Followed by a roll call vote, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes' Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Harrington)
Vote to Sign Election Warrant for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election
Sign the Warrant for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms, Rouse, the Board voted to sign the Warrant for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms, Rouse, the Board voted to sign the Warrant for the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election. Followed by a roll call vote, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse -yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Vote to Sign the Certificate of Vote for 20 Hancock Street Purchase
Buy 20 Hancock Street for $1,170,000 as a site for a new town water well (Article 1, December 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting)
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to Pursuant to Article 1 of the December 16, 2024 Wrentham Special Town Meeting, I hereby move the Select Board purchase the property located at 20 Hancock Street being the land described in a deed recorded at the Norfolk South Registry of Deeds in Book 42177, Page 600, for the sum of $1,170,000.00 from John Hasenjaeger, to be held under the care, custody, and control of the Select Board, to be used for siting a new well for the Town water system, and further to authorize the Vice Chair, Christopher Gallo, to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to Pursuant to Article 1 of the December 16, 2024 Wrentham Special Town Meeting, I hereby move the Select Board purchase the property located at 20 Hancock Street being the land described in a deed recorded at the Norfolk South Registry of Deeds in Book 42177, Page 600, for the sum of $1,170,000.00 from John Hasenjaeger, to be held under the care, custody, and control of the Select Board, to be used for siting a new well for the Town water system, and further to authorize the Vice Chair, Christopher Gallo, to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property. Followed by a roll call vote, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Executive Session MGL c.30A Sec. 21 (aX3)
Enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L.c,30A Sec. 21 (aX3) To discuss potential litigation regarding remedies relating to determinations of the Massachusetts Division of Local Mandates
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L.c,30A Sec. 21 (aX3) To discuss potential litigation regarding remedies relating to determinations of the Massachusetts Division of Local Mandates relating to G.L. c. 40A, s. 34, if discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L.c,30A Sec. 21 (aX3) To discuss potential litigation regarding remedies relating to determinations of the Massachusetts Division of Local Mandates relating to G.L. c. 40A, s. 34, if discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position. Followed by a roll call vote, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting aI7i42PM
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting aI7i42PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting aI7i42PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Christopher Gallo - yes, William Harrington - yes, Michelle Rouse - yes. Motion carries.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
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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