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March 18, 2025
14 recorded votes, 3 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 march 5,2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the march 5,2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
Yes: Gallo, Harrington, RouseAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the march 5,2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - abstain, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington - yes, Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 3-0-1.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Harrington)
Appoint Lauren Gordon to the Open Space Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Lauren Gordon to the Open Space Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Lauren Gordon to the Open Space Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Gallo * yes, Mr. Harrington - yes, Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Anderson)
Discussion of Dedication of Select Board Meeting Room to Joseph F. Botaish II
Dedicate the second- floor conference room 216 at Town Hall to Joseph F. Botaish II
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to dedicate the second- floor conference room 216 at Town Hall to Joseph F. Botaish, ll.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to dedicate the second- floor conference room 216 at Town Hall to Joseph F. Botaish, ll. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington - yes, Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Open the public hearing for fee updates at 6:45PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing for fee updates at 6:45PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing for fee updates at 6:45PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington - yes, Ms. Rouse - yes, Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Mr. Gallo -yes, Mr. Harrington - yes, Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Close the public hearing for fee updates
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to close the public hearing for fee updates.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to close the public hearing for fee updates. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington - yes, Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Approve Town Clerk, Department of Public Works, and Department of Inspections, as presented, pending clarification on dishwasher fees on the Department of Inspections effective July 1, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve Town Clerk, Department of Public Works, and Department of Inspections, as presented, pending clarification on dishwasher fees on the Department of Inspections effective July 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve Town Clerk, Department of Public Works, and Department of Inspections, as presented, pending clarification on dishwasher fees on the Department of Inspections effective July 1, 2025. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr Anderson - yes, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington - yes, Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Anderson)
7:00PM - PUBLIC HEARING - Right of First Refusal 2095 West Street
Open the public hearing for right of first refusal for 2095 West Street
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to open the public hearing for right of first refusal for 2095 West Street.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to open the public hearing for right of first refusal for 2095 West Street. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington - yes, Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice for the right of first refusal for 2095 West Street
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice for the right of first refusal for 2095 West Street.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice for the right of first refusal for 2095 West Street. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington - yes, Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Anderson)
Close the public hearing for the Right of First Refusal for 2095 West Street
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the public hearing for the Right of First Refusal for 2095 West Street.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the public hearing for the Right of First Refusal for 2095 West Street. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington - yes, Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Exercise its option to purchase 2095 West Street, contingent upon Town Meeting approval, by sending a notice of exercise to the property's owners in accordance with G.L. c. 614, S 14
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to exercise its option to purchase 2095 West Street, contingent upon Town Meeting approval, by sending a notice of exercise to the property's owners in accordance with G.L. c. 614, S 14.
Yes: Gallo, Harrington, RouseNo: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to exercise its option to purchase 2095 West Street, contingent upon Town Meeting approval, by sending a notice of exercise to the property's owners in accordance with G.L. c. 614, S 14. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - no, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington - yes, Ms. Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 3-.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
EXECUTIVE SESSION: MGL c.30A SECTION 21(AX3)
Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL c.30A SECTION 21(AX3) discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL c.30A SECTION 21(AX3) discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL c.30A SECTION 21(AX3) discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - yes, Mr. Gallo - yes, Mr. Harrington - yes, Ms. Rouse * yes. Motion carries,4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Wrentham Permanent Firefighters Local-2579 dated March 5, 2022, as presented and authorized the Town Manager to sign on the Board's behalf
The Board voted to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Wrentham Permanent Firefighters Local-2579 dated March 5, 2022, as presented and authorized the Town Manager to sign on the Board's behalf.
The minutes record this only as "the Board voted"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Wrentham Permanent Firefighters Local-2579 dated March 5, 2022, as presented and authorized the Town Manager to sign on the Board's behalf..”
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:47PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:47PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:47PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Mr. Gallo -yes, Mr. Harrington - yes, Ms. Rouse -yes. Motion carries,4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, 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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