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June 17, 2025
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: James Anderson, Christopher Gallo, William Harrington, Roy Lamothe
Absent: Michelle Rouse
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the June 3, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the June 3, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the June 3, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Appoint Andrea Murphy to the Community Preservation Commission as Housing Authority Representative for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Andrea Murphy to the Community Preservation Commission as Housing Authority Representative for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Andrea Murphy to the Community Preservation Commission as Housing Authority Representative for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Resignation Acceptance of Jane D'Amico from Community Preservation Commission as Resident at Large
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Jane D'Amico from the Community Preservation Commission as Resident at Large
Motion Mr. Harrington, seconded my Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Jane D'Amico from the Community Preservation Commission as Resident at Large.
From the minutes
“Motion Mr. Harrington, seconded my Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Jane D'Amico from the Community Preservation Commission as Resident at Large. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Seconded my Mr. Lamothe, Jane D'Amico to Community Preservation Committee as the Open Space Representative for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025
Motion Mr. Harrington, seconded my Mr. Lamothe, Jane D'Amico to Community Preservation Committee as the Open Space Representative for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion Mr. Harrington, seconded my Mr. Lamothe, Jane D'Amico to Community Preservation Committee as the Open Space Representative for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2025. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Commission on Disability
Appoint Jane O'Friel to the Commission on Disability for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, to appoint Jane O'Friel to the Commission on Disability for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, to appoint Jane O'Friel to the Commission on Disability 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, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Community Preservation Committee
Appoint Robin Cuddy to the Community Preservation Commission as Resident at Large for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Robin Cuddy to the Community Preservation Commission as Resident at Large for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Robin Cuddy to the Community Preservation Commission as Resident at Large for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-O.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Appoint Mr. Sviontek to the Community Preservation Commission as Resident at Large for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Mr. Sviontek to the Community Preservation Commission as Resident at Large for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Mr. Sviontek to the Community Preservation Commission as Resident at Large for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-O.” (Motion: Lamothe, second: Anderson)
Appoint Mr. Harrington to the Community Preservation Commission as Select Board Representative for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Mr. Harrington to the Community Preservation Commission as Select Board Representative for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Mr. Harrington to the Community Preservation Commission as Select Board Representative for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries,4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Appoint Lynn Malisz the Conservation Commission a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to appoint Lynn Malisz the Conservation Commission a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to appoint Lynn Malisz the Conservation Commission a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Appoint Judy Simmonds to the Council on Aging for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Harrington, to appoint Judy Simmonds to the Council on Aging for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Harrington, to appoint Judy Simmonds to the Council on Aging for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Lamothe, second: Harrington)
Appoint Sharon Beattie to the Councilon Aging for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe to appoint Sharon Beattie to the Councilon Aging for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe to appoint Sharon Beattie to the Councilon Aging for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson -yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington-yes, Lamothe -yes. Motion carries,4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Appoint Valerie Lorusso to the Council on Aging for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, to appoint Valerie Lorusso to the Council on Aging for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, to appoint Valerie Lorusso to the Council on Aging for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson -yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Cultural Council
Appoint Kayva Varadam to the Cultural Council for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Kayva Varadam to the Cultural Council for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Kayva Varadam to the Cultural Council for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Appoint Kim Carr to the Cultural Councilfor a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Kim Carr to the Cultural Councilfor a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Kim Carr to the Cultural Councilfor a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson -yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Appoint BillJones to the Historical Commission for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe the Board voted to appoint BillJones to the Historical Commission for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe the Board voted to appoint BillJones to the Historical Commission for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Appoint Zach O'Friel to the Historical Commission for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe the Board voted to appoint Zach O'Friel to the Historical Commission for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe the Board voted to appoint Zach O'Friel to the Historical Commission for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Appoint Gina Silarais to the Historical Commission for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to appoint Gina Silarais to the Historical Commission for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to appoint Gina Silarais to the Historical Commission for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Open Space Committee
Appoint Jeff Hall to the Open Space Committee as an Associate Member for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe the Board voted to appoint Jeff Hall to the Open Space Committee as an Associate Member for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe the Board voted to appoint Jeff Hall to the Open Space Committee as an Associate Member for a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Appoint Ray Palmer to the Recreation Commission a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to appoint Ray Palmer to the Recreation Commission a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to appoint Ray Palmer to the Recreation Commission a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Appoint Steven Signes the Recreation Commission a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiringJune 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Steven Signes the Recreation Commission a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiringJune 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Steven Signes the Recreation Commission a term effective July 1, 2025 and expiringJune 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Appoint Jonathan Longley the Recreation Commission a term effective July 1., 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Jonathan Longley the Recreation Commission a term effective July 1., 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Jonathan Longley the Recreation Commission a term effective July 1., 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Reappoint members of Boards, Committees, and Commission with terms expiring on June 30, 2025 as presented
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to reappoint members of Boards, Committees, and Commission with terms expiring on June 30, 2025 as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to reappoint members of Boards, Committees, and Commission with terms expiring on June 30, 2025 as presented. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Town of Wrentham, et al. vs
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Town of Wrentham, et al. vs. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, et al., Norfolk Superior Court, Civil No. 2582CV00259 and to enter back into open session for the purpose of adjournment only
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Town of Wrentham, et al. vs. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, et al., Norfolk Superior Court, Civil No. 2582CV00259 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, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 9:37PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 9:37PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 9:37PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington- yes, Lamothe - 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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