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August 19, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 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 July 8, 2025 and August 13, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the July 8, 2025 and August 13, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the July 8, 2025 and August 13, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Interview/Appointment of Tatiana Danilova to the Economic Development Commission
Appoint Tatiana Danilova to the Economic Development Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2030
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Tatiana Danilova to the Economic Development Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2030.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Tatiana Danilova to the Economic Development Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2030. Motion carries,5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Appoint Gail Pratt to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Gail Pratt to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Gail Pratt to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Appoint Steven Levesque to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2027
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Steven Levesque to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Steven Levesque to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2027. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Appoint Amelia Small to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Amelia Small to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee 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 Amelia Small to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Vote to Endorse Eagle Scout Project at Wrentham Cemetery - Matthew Monti
Endorse Matthew Monti's Eagle Scout Project at Wrentham Cemetery
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to endorse Matthew Monti's Eagle Scout Project at Wrentham Cemetery.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to endorse Matthew Monti's Eagle Scout Project at Wrentham Cemetery. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Gift Acceptance of Menorah for Town Common Lighting Display
Accept a Menorah valued at $2,349 by residents of Wrentham and neighboring Towns in support of Wrentham's strong and vibrant Jewish community
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to accept a Menorah valued at $2,349 by residents of Wrentham and neighboring Towns in support of Wrentham's strong and vibrant Jewish community.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to accept a Menorah valued at $2,349 by residents of Wrentham and neighboring Towns in support of Wrentham's strong and vibrant Jewish community. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Vote to Approve Class II Dealer License Application for Wrentham Auto LLC at 1198 West St
Approve the Class II License Application for Wrentham Auto, LLC located at 1198 West Street, shall not exceed 9 vehicles on the property
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the Class ll License Application for Wrentham Auto, LLC located at 1198 West Street, shall not exceed 9 vehicles on the property.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the Class ll License Application for Wrentham Auto, LLC located at 1198 West Street, shall not exceed 9 vehicles on the property. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Wrentham Elementary School Building Committee Presentation and Endorsement Vote
Endorse the recommendation from the School Building Committee to select the Gilpatrick new construction option as the preferred schematic option to submit to the MSBA for the Roderick Elementary
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to endorse the recommendation from the School Building Committee to select the Gilpatrick new construction option as the preferred schematic option to submit to the MSBA for the Roderick Elementary School Project.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to endorse the recommendation from the School Building Committee to select the Gilpatrick new construction option as the preferred schematic option to submit to the MSBA for the Roderick Elementary School Project. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Discussion of Strategy with Respect to Litigation: Gardner v. Town of Wrentham, Probate Court
Enter into executive session pursuant to Mass
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to enter into executive session pursuant to Mass. General Law Chapter 30A Section 21(a) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation: Gardner v. Town of Wrentham, and to enter back into open session for the purpose of adjournment only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to enter into executive session pursuant to Mass. General Law Chapter 30A Section 21(a) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation: Gardner v. Town of Wrentham, and to enter back into open session for the purpose of adjournment only. Motion carries,5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the opens session meeting at 9:24PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the opens session meeting at 9:24PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the opens session meeting at 9:24PM. Motion carries, 5-0.” (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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