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October 21, 2025
20 recorded votes, 2 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 October 7, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the October 7, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the October 7, 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: Anderson, second: Harrington)
6:35PM - SIGNAGE REQUEST - Blind/Deaf Child - Gilmore Road
Open the public hearing forthe blindldeaf child sign request on Gilmore Road
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to open the public hearing forthe blindldeaf child sign request on Gilmore Road.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to open the public hearing forthe blindldeaf child sign request on Gilmore Road. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson -yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Waive the public hearing notice
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to waive the public hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to waive the public hearing notice. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Continue the public hearing to Mr. Harrington, Mr. Anderson; November 4th at 6:35PM
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to continue the public hearing to Mr. Harrington, Mr. Anderson; November 4th at 6:35PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to continue the public hearing to Mr. Harrington, Mr. Anderson; November 4th at 6:35PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and Change of Ownership Interest
Open the public hearing Change of Officers/Directors/LlC Managers and Change of Ownership Interest License Amendment Application for Tavern in the Square located at L Premium Outlets Blvd Unit 252
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing Change of Officers/Directors/LlC Managers and Change of Ownership Interest License Amendment Application for Tavern in the Square located at L Premium Outlets Blvd Unit 252.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing Change of Officers/Directors/LlC Managers and Change of Ownership Interest License Amendment Application for Tavern in the Square located at L Premium Outlets Blvd Unit 252. Followed byaroll call vote,Anderson-yes,Gallo-yes,Harrington-yes,Lamothe-yes,&Rouse-yes.Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe -yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Close the public hearing for Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and Change of Ownership Interest License Amendment Application for Tavern in the Square located at 1 Premium Outlets Blvd
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the public hearing for Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and Change of Ownership Interest License Amendment Application for Tavern in the Square located at 1 Premium Outlets Blvd Unit 252.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the public hearing for Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and Change of Ownership Interest License Amendment Application for Tavern in the Square located at 1 Premium Outlets Blvd Unit 252. Followed byaroll call vote,Anderson-yes,Gallo-yes,Harrington-yes,Lamothe-yes,&Rouse-yes.Motion carries,5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Approve the Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and Change of Ownership Interest License Amendment Application for Tavern in the Square located at L Premium Outlets Blvd Unit 252
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and Change of Ownership Interest License Amendment Application for Tavern in the Square located at L Premium Outlets Blvd Unit 252.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to approve the Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and Change of Ownership Interest License Amendment Application for Tavern in the Square located at L Premium Outlets Blvd Unit 252. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
6:50PM - Application for Transfer of License - Hot Shot to Puff N' Pour - 60 South Street
Open the public hearing for the License Transfer Application for Hot Shot to Puff N' Pour d/b/a The Wrentham Stop located at 60 South Street
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to open the public hearing for the License Transfer Application for Hot Shot to Puff N' Pour d/b/a The Wrentham Stop located at 60 South Street.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to open the public hearing for the License Transfer Application for Hot Shot to Puff N' Pour d/b/a The Wrentham Stop located at 60 South Street. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson -yes, Gallo -yes, Harrington -yes, Lamothe -yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Close the public hearing for License Transfer Application for Hot Shot to Puff N' Pour d/b/a The Wrentham Stop located at 60 South Street
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamote the Board voted to close the public hearing for License Transfer Application for Hot Shot to Puff N' Pour d/b/a The Wrentham Stop located at 60 South Street.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamote the Board voted to close the public hearing for License Transfer Application for Hot Shot to Puff N' Pour d/b/a The Wrentham Stop located at 60 South Street. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Approve the License Transfer Application for Hot Shot to Puff N' Pour d/b/a The Wrentham Stop located at 60 South Street
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the License Transfer Application for Hot Shot to Puff N' Pour d/b/a The Wrentham Stop located at 60 South Street. Followedbya
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the License Transfer Application for Hot Shot to Puff N' Pour d/b/a The Wrentham Stop located at 60 South Street. Followedbyaroll call vote,Anderson-yes,Gallo-yes,Harrington-yes,Lamothe-yes,&Rouse-yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Open the public hearing for the request for no thru trucking sign on Burnt Swamp Road
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the public hearing for the request for no thru trucking sign on Burnt Swamp Road.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the public hearing for the request for no thru trucking sign on Burnt Swamp Road. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Close the public hearing
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the public hearing. Followedbya
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the public hearing. Followedbyaroll call vote,Anderson-yes,Gallo-yes,Harrington-yes,Lamothe-yes,&Rouse-yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Harrington)
Approve the No Thru Trucking Sign on Burnt Swamp Road
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the No Thru Trucking Sign on Burnt Swamp Road.
Yes: Anderson, LamotheNo: Gallo, Harrington, Rouse
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the No Thru Trucking Sign on Burnt Swamp Road. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson -yes, Gallo - no, Harrington - no, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - no. Motion fails, 2-3.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Deny the No Thru Trucking Sign on Burnt Swamp Road
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to deny the No Thru Trucking Sign on Burnt Swamp Road.
Yes: Gallo, Harrington, RouseNo: Anderson, Lamothe
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to deny the No Thru Trucking Sign on Burnt Swamp Road. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - no, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - no, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 3-2.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Vote to Accept Resignation of Gail Pratt from the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee
Accept the resignation, with regrets, of Gail Pratt from the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to accept the resignation, with regrets, of Gail Pratt from the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to accept the resignation, with regrets, of Gail Pratt 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: Lamothe)
Interview/Appointment of Cheri Leonard to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee
Appoint Cheri Leonard to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 3O,2027 Followedbya
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by My. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Cheri Leonard to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 3O,2027 Followedbya
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by My. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Cheri Leonard to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 3O,2027 Followedbyaroll call vote,Anderson-yes,Gallo-yes,Harrington-yes,Lamothe-yes,&Rouse-yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Interview/Appointment of Anna Deschamps to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee
Appoint Ms. Deschamps 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 Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Ms. Deschamps to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026. Followedbya
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Ms. Deschamps to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026. Followedbyaroll call vote,Anderson-yes,Gallo-yes,Harrington-yes,Lamothe-yes,&Rouse-yes. Motion carries,5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the opens session meeting at 8:39PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the opens session meeting at 8:39PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the opens session meeting at 8:39PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. 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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