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September 16, 2025
7 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 September 2, 2025 open session meeting minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the September 2, 2025 open session meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the September 2, 2025 open session meeting minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Vote to Appoint Election Workers and Wardens
Appoint the list of election workers and wardens as provided by the Town Clerk, Ann Fisk for terms effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint the list of election workers and wardens as provided by the Town Clerk, Ann Fisk for terms effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint the list of election workers and wardens as provided by the Town Clerk, Ann Fisk for terms effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Entertainment Application - The Big Apple Farm
Approve the entertainment application for The Big Apple Farm located at 155 Arnold Street under the following conditions: Entertainment be limited to Instrumental & Vocal Music; limited to S-piece
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Rouse, to approve the entertainment application for The Big Apple Farm located at 155 Arnold Street under the following conditions: Entertainment be limited to Instrumental & Vocal Music; limited to S-piece band; volume not to exceed 10 decibels To be conducted on: Sunday through Saturday 9:00AM to 8:00PM the Licensee shall complete a Special Permit Application for any special events or circumstances whereby the licensee may reasonably anticipate hosting either, i) a single gathering of more than 300 attendees at one time, or ii) multiple gatherings collectively amounting to more than 750 attendees simultaneously; no inside entertainment under any circumstances.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Rouse, to approve the entertainment application for The Big Apple Farm located at 155 Arnold Street under the following conditions: Entertainment be limited to Instrumental & Vocal Music; limited to S-piece band; volume not to exceed 10 decibels To be conducted on: Sunday through Saturday 9:00AM to 8:00PM the Licensee shall complete a Special Permit Application for any special events or circumstances whereby the licensee may reasonably anticipate hosting either, i) a single gathering of more than 300 attendees at one time, or ii) multiple gatherings collectively amounting to more than 750 attendees simultaneously; no inside entertainment under any circumstances. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Special Event Permit Application - Big Apple Farm - the Big Apple Vendor Market
Approve the Special Event Permit Application for The Big Apple Farm located at 155 Arnold Street for the Big Apple Vendor Market on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 9AM to 2PM, pending good
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the Special Event Permit Application for The Big Apple Farm located at 155 Arnold Street for the Big Apple Vendor Market on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 9AM to 2PM, pending good standing with the departments of Inspections, Fire, Police, and Board of Health
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the Special Event Permit Application for The Big Apple Farm located at 155 Arnold Street for the Big Apple Vendor Market on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 9AM to 2PM, pending good standing with the departments of Inspections, Fire, Police, and Board of Health Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Special Event Permit Application - Big Apple Farm - the Big Apple Truck Show
Approve the Special Event Permit Application for The Big Apple Farm located at 155 Arnold Street for the Big Apple Truck Show on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 8AM to 3PM pending good standing with
Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Special Event Permit Application for The Big Apple Farm located at 155 Arnold Street for the Big Apple Truck Show on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 8AM to 3PM pending good standing with the departments of Inspections, Fire, Police, and Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Special Event Permit Application for The Big Apple Farm located at 155 Arnold Street for the Big Apple Truck Show on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 8AM to 3PM pending good standing with the departments of Inspections, Fire, Police, and Board of Health. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson -yes, Gallo -yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Lamothe, second: Harrington)
As written in the form of the document that was prepared by Bond Counsel and provided to the Board for the $1,715,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2025 Bonds dated September 25
Motion made by Mr. Anderon, seconded Mr. Harrington; approve all the votes as written in the form of the document that was prepared by Bond Counsel and provided to the Board for the $1,715,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2025 Bonds dated September 25, 2025,1o be issued to Brownstone Investment Group, LLC.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderon, seconded Mr. Harrington; approve all the votes as written in the form of the document that was prepared by Bond Counsel and provided to the Board for the $1,715,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2025 Bonds dated September 25, 2025,1o be issued to Brownstone Investment Group, LLC. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Adjournment
Adjourn the opens session meeting at 8:25PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the opens session meeting at 8:25PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the opens session meeting at 8:25PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
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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