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April 1, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 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 18, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the March 18, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes,
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the March 18, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes, 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)
Appointment of Election Inspector - Diane O'Connell
Appoint Diane O'Connell as an Election Inspector for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Diane O'Connell as an Election Inspector 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 Diane O'Connell as an Election Inspector 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)
Interview & Appointment - Chris McKenna - Recreation Commission
Appoint Chris McKenna to the Recreation Commission as an associate member for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Chris McKenna to the Recreation Commission as an associate member for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Chris McKenna to the Recreation Commission as an associate member for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed bya roll call vote, Mr. Anderson-yes, Mr. Gallo-yes, Mr. Harrington-yes, Ms. Rouse-yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Close the public hearing for requests for Sweatt Fund Monies
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to close the public hearing for requests for Sweatt Fund Monies.
The minutes record this only as "the Board voted"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to close the public hearing for requests for Sweatt Fund Monies..” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
15. Council on Aging - Senter Center Programs - 58,000.00
Approve the recommendations from the Sweatt Fund Advisory Board
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the recommendations from the Sweatt Fund Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the recommendations from the Sweatt Fund Advisory Board. 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)
Interview & Appointment - Liz Harkins - Cable Advisory Committee
Appoint Liz Harkins to the Cable Advisory Committee as the Wrentham Cable Access Corporation representative member for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Liz Harkins to the Cable Advisory Committee as the Wrentham Cable Access Corporation representative member for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Liz Harkins to the Cable Advisory Committee as the Wrentham Cable Access Corporation representative member for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028. 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)
Review & Approval of Entertainment License Application - White Barn Farm
Approve the Entertainment License Application for White Barn Farm located at 431 and 458 South Street and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the Entertainment License Application for White Barn Farm located at 431 and 458 South 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 Entertainment License Application for White Barn Farm located at 431 and 458 South Street and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. 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 Special One Day License Application for Shovel Town Brewery for events at White Barn Farm located at 431 South Street on April 26, 2025 from 10AM to 5PM and to authorize the use of
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License Application for Shovel Town Brewery for events at White Barn Farm located at 431 South Street on April 26, 2025 from 10AM to 5PM and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License Application for Shovel Town Brewery for events at White Barn Farm located at 431 South Street on April 26, 2025 from 10AM to 5PM and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. 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)
Review & Approval of Special One Day License Application - Anseltree Brewery
Approve the Special One Day License Application for Angle Tree Brewery for events at White Barn Farm located at 431, South Street on August t6,2025 from 10AM to 4PM and to authorize the use of
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License Application for Angle Tree Brewery for events at White Barn Farm located at 431, South Street on August t6,2025 from 10AM to 4PM and to authorize the use of electronic signatures Mr. Gallo reminded Mr. Kantlehner of the importance of timing and planning their events,
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License Application for Angle Tree Brewery for events at White Barn Farm located at 431, South Street on August t6,2025 from 10AM to 4PM and to authorize the use of electronic signatures Mr. Gallo reminded Mr. Kantlehner of the importance of timing and planning their events, 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)
Open the warrant for the May 12, 2025 Special Town Meeting on April 2, 2025 and close on April 9, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the warrant for the May 12, 2025 Special Town Meeting on April 2, 2025 and close on April 9, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the warrant for the May 12, 2025 Special Town Meeting on April 2, 2025 and close on April 9, 2025. 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)
Appoint Mary Hepburn to the Board of Registrars for a term effective immediately and expiring March 3t,2028
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Mary Hepburn to the Board of Registrars for a term effective immediately and expiring March 3t,2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Mary Hepburn to the Board of Registrars for a term effective immediately and expiring March 3t,2028. 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)
Appoint Sharon Barrett Paparazzo to the Board of Registrars for a term effective immediately and expiring March 31, 2026
Motion made by Mr, Harrington, seconded by Mr, Anderson, the Board voted vote to appoint Sharon Barrett Paparazzo to the Board of Registrars for a term effective immediately and expiring March 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr, Harrington, seconded by Mr, Anderson, the Board voted vote to appoint Sharon Barrett Paparazzo to the Board of Registrars for a term effective immediately and expiring March 31, 2026. 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)
Town Manager's Report
Enter into executive session
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to enter into executive session. Followed bya roll call vote, Mr.Anderson-yes, Mr. Gallo-yes, Mr. Harrington-yes, Ms. Rouse-yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Adjournment
Adjourn the opens session meeting at 8:47PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the opens session meeting at 8:47PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the opens 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: 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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