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October 7, 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 September 1,6,2025 and September 30, 2025 open session meeting minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the September 1,6,2025 and September 30, 2025 open session meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the September 1,6,2025 and September 30, 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: Anderson)
Approve the request for Vendor Markets on Saturday, October tt,2025 and Saturday, Novembe r 1,,2025 and at the Big Apple Farm located at 155 Arnold Street from 9AM to 2PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the request for Vendor Markets on Saturday, October tt,2025 and Saturday, Novembe r 1,,2025 and at the Big Apple Farm located at 155 Arnold Street from 9AM to 2PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the request for Vendor Markets on Saturday, October tt,2025 and Saturday, Novembe r 1,,2025 and at the Big Apple Farm located at 155 Arnold Street from 9AM to 2PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Special One Day License Application(s) - Shovel Town Brewery
Approve the request for a Special One Day License for Shovel Town Brewery at White Barn Farm located at 431 South Street for the Pumpkin Pacer 5K on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 10AM to 6PM
Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to approve the request for a Special One Day License for Shovel Town Brewery at White Barn Farm located at 431 South Street for the Pumpkin Pacer 5K on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 10AM to 6PM, public is not permitted to be in the greenhouse.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to approve the request for a Special One Day License for Shovel Town Brewery at White Barn Farm located at 431 South Street for the Pumpkin Pacer 5K on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 10AM to 6PM, public is not permitted to be in the greenhouse. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Lamothe, second: Anderson)
Approve the request for a Special One Day License for Shovel Town Brewery at White Barn Farm located at 431 South Street for the Trails-giving Mountain Bike and Walk on Saturday, November 1, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the request for a Special One Day License for Shovel Town Brewery at White Barn Farm located at 431 South Street for the Trails-giving Mountain Bike and Walk on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 10AM to 6PM, public is not permitted to be in the greenhouse.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the request for a Special One Day License for Shovel Town Brewery at White Barn Farm located at 431 South Street for the Trails-giving Mountain Bike and Walk on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 10AM to 6PM, public is not permitted to be in the greenhouse. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Common Victualler Lice Application - Big Chicken
Approve the request for a Common Victualler License for Big Chicken located at 1060 South Street Unit 248, hours of operation shall be Sunday to Saturday 10AM to 10PM, pending good standing with
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to approve the request for a Common Victualler License for Big Chicken located at 1060 South Street Unit 248, hours of operation shall be Sunday to Saturday 10AM to 10PM, pending good standing with the department of Inspections, Board of Health, Police Department, and Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to approve the request for a Common Victualler License for Big Chicken located at 1060 South Street Unit 248, hours of operation shall be Sunday to Saturday 10AM to 10PM, pending good standing with the department of Inspections, Board of Health, Police Department, and Fire Department. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Discussion of Possible Open Space Donation - Red Bird Farm Property
Extend the closing date in the purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of 2095 West Street, 30 days, and to extend the closing date beyond the 30 days as necessary or as required, for the
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe the Board voted to extend the closing date in the purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of 2095 West Street, 30 days, and to extend the closing date beyond the 30 days as necessary or as required, for the seller of said land to cure title, and further to authorize the Chair, Christopher Gallo, or Vice Chair, Michelle Rouse to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate said extensions.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe the Board voted to extend the closing date in the purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of 2095 West Street, 30 days, and to extend the closing date beyond the 30 days as necessary or as required, for the seller of said land to cure title, and further to authorize the Chair, Christopher Gallo, or Vice Chair, Michelle Rouse to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate said extensions. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson -yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Recreation and Waiver of 120-Day Notice Period for 2095 West Street
Waive the 120-day notice period so the state Department of Conservation and Recreation can consider acquiring about 67.7 acres at 2095 West Street
Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted pursuant to 301CMR 5L.07(l-Xb)the Wrentham Select Board hereby agrees to waive the 120-day notice period as required by said section as to a parcel of land of approxim ately 67 .7 acres in the Town of Wrentham, shown on Exhibit A attached hereto, in which the Department of Conservation and Recreation is considering acquiring an interest.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted pursuant to 301CMR 5L.07(l-Xb)the Wrentham Select Board hereby agrees to waive the 120-day notice period as required by said section as to a parcel of land of approxim ately 67 .7 acres in the Town of Wrentham, shown on Exhibit A attached hereto, in which the Department of Conservation and Recreation is considering acquiring an interest. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Lamothe, second: Anderson)
Vote to Accept Resignation of Steve Levesque from the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee
Accept the resignation of Steve Levesque from the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to accept the resignation of Steve Levesque from the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to accept the resignation of Steve Levesque from the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Vote to Adopt Financial Policies
Adopt the Town of Wrentham Financial Policies
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adopt the Town of Wrentham Financial Policies.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adopt the Town of Wrentham Financial Policies. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe -yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Enter into executive session pursuant to Mass
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to enter into executive session pursuant to Mass. General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Department of Public Works Union and to enter back into open session for a purpose of adjournment only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to enter into executive session pursuant to Mass. General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Department of Public Works Union and to enter back into open session for a purpose of adjournment only. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe -yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Adjournment
Adjourn the opens session meeting at 7:55PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the opens session meeting at 7:55PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the opens session meeting at 7:55PM. 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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