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Wrentham Select Board
How the Wrentham Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Roy Lamothe joined the board after the April 7, 2025 town election. On April 15, 2025 the board chose Christopher Gallo as Chair, Michelle Rouse as Vice Chair and William Harrington as Clerk (each 5-0). Covers 24 meetings, April 15 to March 17, 2026.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Wrentham ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Members
ChairChristopher GalloChair · Select Board member (townwide) · at 23 of 24 meetings
Vice-ChairMichelle RouseVice Chair · Select Board member (townwide) · at 23 of 24 meetings
James AndersonMember · Select Board member (townwide) · at 22 of 24 meetings
William HarringtonClerk · Select Board member (townwide) · at 24 of 24 meetings
Roy LamotheMember · Select Board member (townwide) · at 24 of 24 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
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Loaded: Wrentham Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until 2024) from January 2, 2018 through September 1, 2026, 197 meetings. Minutes from 2018 to June 2023 come from the town’s public documents on eCode360 (linked from the town’s Public Records page; they go back to 2009, and MassVoter has loaded 2018 on); minutes from June 20, 2023 on come from the town’s Agenda Center. Not here: minutes before 2018; executive-session minutes; ceremonies such as swearing-ins; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes, including the board’s sessions on several Town Meeting nights, October 16, November 18 and November 21, 2025, and June 1, 2026; and meetings after September 1, 2026, whose minutes are not posted yet. Nearly all of Wrentham’s minutes are scanned paper copies with a text layer made by the scanner (one 2021 file had none, so MassVoter read it with its own text recognition); we checked unclear votes against the page images, but quoted words may keep small reading errors. Through 2019 most votes read “the Board voted unanimously to …”, shown as every member present voting yes; from late 2019 into 2020 many votes say only “Motion carries” with no count or names, and those show the result only and are not treated as unanimous; since the board began meeting remotely in March 2020 nearly every vote is a roll call that lists each member’s vote by name, and we show each vote as recorded. Where a roll call leaves out a member who was present, names one the minutes list as absent, or does not match the stated count, we show the count only or add a note; when the count shows every member present voting yes but the roll call as written leaves one out (May 20 and June 3, 2025; February 21 to March 21, 2023), each member present is shown voting yes, with a note. Members who stepped aside, answered “n/a” or gave no response are not shown as voting. A March 5, 2024 motion recorded as “voted to approve/deny” with no vote is not shown. Joseph Botaish, a member since 2010, died in January 2025; the board had four members until Roy Lamothe joined in April 2025. Votes by other boards at joint meetings (School Committee, Library Trustees) are not included; where the board voted together with another board, only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Mar 17Approve the Special One Day Wine and Malt License…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board…Passed 4–0 · see note
March 17, 2026: Approve the Special One Day Wine and Malt License Application for James' Breakfast & More located at 850 Franklin Street for an event on April 4, 2026 from 5PM to…
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day Wine and Malt License Application for James' Breakfast & More located at 850 Franklin Street for an event on April 4, 2026 from 5PM to 8PM.
Yes: Anderson, Gallo, Harrington, LamotheThe minutes say Ms. Rouse stepped out briefly before this vote and returned after it, so the 4-0 count is shown as the other four members voting yes. The minutes give only the count, not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rouse stepped out briefly. Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day Wine and Malt License Application for James' Breakfast & More located at 850 Franklin Street for an event on April 4, 2026 from 5PM to 8PM. Motion carries, 4-0. Ms. Rouse returned..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Mar 3That $2,040.00 of unexpended premium bond remaining from the…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board…Passed · see note
March 3, 2026: That $2,040.00 of unexpended premium bond remaining from the Town's General Obligation Water Meter Bonds dated November 17, 2023 (which is the amount net of bond premium applied to pay…
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted that $2,040.00 of unexpended premium bond remaining from the Town's General Obligation Water Meter Bonds dated November 17, 2023 (which is the amount net of bond premium applied to pay costs of issuance) shall be applied to pay debt service costs on outstanding indebtedness of the Town pursuant to Section 20 of Chapter 44 of the
The minutes record this only as "the Board voted"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted that $2,040.00 of unexpended premium bond remaining from the Town's General Obligation Water Meter Bonds dated November 17, 2023 (which is the amount net of bond premium applied to pay costs of issuance) shall be applied to pay debt service costs on outstanding indebtedness of the Town pursuant to Section 20 of Chapter 44 of the.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Jan 20Opt out of Vote by Mail for April 6,…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board…Passed 4–1 · No: Harrington
January 20, 2026: Opt out of Vote by Mail for April 6, 2026 Annual Town Election
Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to opt out of Vote by Mail for April 6, 2026 Annual Town Election.
Yes: Anderson, Gallo, Lamothe, RouseNo: Harrington
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to opt out of Vote by Mail for April 6, 2026 Annual Town Election. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - no, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-.” (Motion: Lamothe, second: Anderson)
Oct 21Approve the No Thru Trucking Sign on Burnt Swamp…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board…Failed 2–3 · No: Gallo, Harrington, Rouse
October 21, 2025: 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)
Oct 21Deny the No Thru Trucking Sign on Burnt Swamp…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board…Passed 3–2 · No: Anderson, Lamothe
October 21, 2025: 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)
Jun 3Appoint Mr. Lawrence to the Zoning Board of Appeals…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
June 3, 2025: Appoint Mr. Lawrence to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Mr. Lawrence to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Mr. Lawrence to the Zoning Board of Appeals 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, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Jun 3Appoint Sonya Schey to the Cultural Council for a…Motion: Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
June 3, 2025: Appoint Sonya Schey to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Sonya Schey to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Sonya Schey to the Cultural Council 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, 5-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Lamothe)
Jun 3Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Mary Hepburn from…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded Ms. Rouse, the Board vote…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
June 3, 2025: Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Mary Hepburn from the Open Space Committee
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded Ms. Rouse, the Board vote to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Mary Hepburn from the Open Space Committee.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded Ms. Rouse, the Board vote to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Mary Hepburn from the Open Space Committee. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Rouse)
Jun 3Approve and sign the two home rule petitions that…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
June 3, 2025: Approve and sign the two home rule petitions that were favorably voted on at the June 2, 2025 AnnualTown Meeting, Articles 15 &27
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve and sign the two home rule petitions that were favorably voted on at the June 2, 2025 AnnualTown Meeting, Articles 15 &27.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve and sign the two home rule petitions that were favorably voted on at the June 2, 2025 AnnualTown Meeting, Articles 15 &27. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
May 20Approve the Special One Day License Applications for Shovel…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
May 20, 2025: Approve the Special One Day License Applications for Shovel Town Brewery for events at 431 South Street (White Barn Farm) from 4PM to 9PM on the following dates 6/L9/25, 6/26/25,7…
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License Applications for Shovel Town Brewery for events at 431 South Street (White Barn Farm) from 4PM to 9PM on the following dates 6/L9/25, 6/26/25,7 /LO/25,7 /t7 /25,7 /24/25,7 /3L/25, 8/7/25,8h4/25,8/2L/25 andtoauthorizetheuseof electronicsignatures.
The roll call as written leaves out Michelle Rouse, but the minutes give the count as 5-0 with all 5 members present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Special One Day License Applications for Shovel Town Brewery for events at 431 South Street (White Barn Farm) from 4PM to 9PM on the following dates 6/L9/25, 6/26/25,7 /LO/25,7 /t7 /25,7 /24/25,7 /3L/25, 8/7/25,8h4/25,8/2L/25 andtoauthorizetheuseof electronicsignatures. Followed bya roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
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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