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May 20, 2025
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
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Present: James Anderson, Christopher Gallo, William Harrington, Roy Lamothe, Michelle Rouse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the May 6, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the May 6, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the May 6, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Approve the Special One Day License Applications for Shovel Town Brewery for events at 431 South Street (White Barn Farm) from 4PM to 9PM on the following dates 6/L9/25, 6/26/25,7 /LO/25,7 /t7
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License Applications for Shovel Town Brewery for events at 431 South Street (White Barn Farm) from 4PM to 9PM on the following dates 6/L9/25, 6/26/25,7 /LO/25,7 /t7 /25,7 /24/25,7 /3L/25, 8/7/25,8h4/25,8/2L/25 andtoauthorizetheuseof electronicsignatures.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License Applications for Shovel Town Brewery for events at 431 South Street (White Barn Farm) from 4PM to 9PM on the following dates 6/L9/25, 6/26/25,7 /LO/25,7 /t7 /25,7 /24/25,7 /3L/25, 8/7/25,8h4/25,8/2L/25 andtoauthorizetheuseof electronicsignatures. Followed bya roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Vote to Approve Expenditure of Funds from Perpetual Care Account
Approve the expenditure from Perpetual Care Account for Infected Tree Spraying not to exceed S9gZ
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the expenditure from Perpetual Care Account for Infected Tree Spraying not to exceed S9gZ.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the expenditure from Perpetual Care Account for Infected Tree Spraying not to exceed S9gZ. followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Resignation Acceptance of Thomas Maloney from Historical Commission
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Thomas Maloney from Historical Commission
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Thomas Maloney from Historical Commission.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Thomas Maloney from Historical Commission. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Resignation Acceptance of Justin Schlesinger from Historical Commission
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Justin Schlesinger from the Historical Commission
Motin made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Justin Schlesinger from the Historical Commission.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motin made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Justin Schlesinger from the Historical Commission. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lar4othe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
6:50PM - 604 Thurston Street - License Application for Propane Underground Storage
Open the public hearing for license application for pro,pane underground storage for 604 Thurston Street
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing for license application for pro,pane underground storage for 604 Thurston Street.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing for license application for pro,pane underground storage for 604 Thurston Street. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
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.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
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, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Approve the license application for propane storage for 604 Thurston Street and to authorize the use of electronic Signatures
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the license application for propane storage for 604 Thurston Street and to authorize the use of electronic Signatures.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the license application for propane storage for 604 Thurston Street and to authorize the use of electronic Signatures. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Vote to Approve Expenditure of Funds from Conservation and Recreation Land Acquisition Fund
Approve the expenditure of funds from the Conversation and Recreation Land Acquisition Fund for the purpose of purchasing property located at 2095 West Street in the amount of $600,000
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the expenditure of funds from the Conversation and Recreation Land Acquisition Fund for the purpose of purchasing property located at 2095 West Street in the amount of $600,000.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the expenditure of funds from the Conversation and Recreation Land Acquisition Fund for the purpose of purchasing property located at 2095 West Street in the amount of $600,000. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Vote to Approve Expenditure of Funds from Conservation Commission Trust Fund
Approve the expenditure of funds from the Conservation Commission Trust Fund for the purpose of purchasing property located at 2095 West Street in the amount of $33,666.02 plus accumulated interest
Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the expenditure of funds from the Conservation Commission Trust Fund for the purpose of purchasing property located at 2095 West Street in the amount of $33,666.02 plus accumulated interest.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the expenditure of funds from the Conservation Commission Trust Fund for the purpose of purchasing property located at 2095 West Street in the amount of $33,666.02 plus accumulated interest. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Lamothe, second: Rouse)
Gift Acceptance - Copier from Friends of Fiske for Fiske Public Library
Accept the gift in the amount of $5,500 from the Friends of the f iske for the purpose of purchasing a new copier
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington to accept the gift in the amount of $5,500 from the Friends of the f iske for the purpose of purchasing a new copier.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington to accept the gift in the amount of $5,500 from the Friends of the f iske for the purpose of purchasing a new copier. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Harrington)
EXECUTIVE SESSION: MGL c. 30A. Section 21{aX2)
Enter into executive session pursuant to Mass
Motion made by Anderson, Harrington, the Board voted to enter into executive session pursuant to Mass. General Law Chapter 30A Section 2t(al(2) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (police union) and to enter back into open session for the purpose of adjournment only.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Anderson, Harrington, the Board voted to enter into executive session pursuant to Mass. General Law Chapter 30A Section 2t(al(2) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (police union) and to enter back into open session for the purpose of adjournment only. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at7:42PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at7:42PM.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at7:42PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (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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