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June 3, 2025
6 recorded votes, 6 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 20, 2025 open session meeting minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the May 20, 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. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the May 20, 2025 open session meeting minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Interview and Appointment of Jim Lawrence to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Mr. Lawrence to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Mr. Lawrence to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028.
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 appoint Mr. Lawrence to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Interview and Appointment of Sonya Schey to the Cultural Council
Appoint Sonya Schey to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Sonya Schey to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028.
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. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Sonya Schey to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Lamothe)
Resignation Acceptance of Mary Hepburn from Open Space Committee
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Mary Hepburn from the Open Space Committee
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded Ms. Rouse, the Board vote to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Mary Hepburn from the Open Space Committee.
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 Ms. Rouse, the Board vote to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Mary Hepburn from the Open Space Committee. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Vote to Sign and Adopt Home Rule Petition(s)
Approve and sign the two home rule petitions that were favorably voted on at the June 2, 2025 AnnualTown Meeting, Articles 15 &27
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve and sign the two home rule petitions that were favorably voted on at the June 2, 2025 AnnualTown Meeting, Articles 15 &27.
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 and sign the two home rule petitions that were favorably voted on at the June 2, 2025 AnnualTown Meeting, Articles 15 &27. 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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