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January 20, 2026
8 recorded votes, 1 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 January 6, 2026 open session meeting minutes
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the January 6, 2026 open session meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the January 6, 2026 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)
Vote to Accept the Resignation of Bill Burns from the Zoning Board of Appeals
Accept the resignation, with regrets, of Bill Burns from the Zoning Board of Appeals
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to accept the resignation, with regrets, of Bill Burns from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to accept the resignation, with regrets, of Bill Burns from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Public Hearing - Vote by Mail
Open the public hearing for Vote by Mail for the April 6, 2026 Annual Town Election
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing for Vote by Mail for the April 6, 2026 Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing for Vote by Mail for the April 6, 2026 Annual Town Election. Followed by a roll 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 for Vote by Mail for the April 6, 2025 Annual Town Election
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded Mr. Harrington the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice for Vote by Mail for the April 6, 2025 Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded Mr. Harrington the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice for Vote by Mail for the April 6, 2025 Annual Town Election. 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 Vote by Mail for April 6, 2026 Annual Town Election
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to close the public hearing for Vote by Mail for April 6, 2026 Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to close the public hearing for Vote by Mail for April 6, 2026 Annual Town Election. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
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)
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. Harrington, Seconded my Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to enter into executive session pursuant to Mass. General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21A, discussion of strategy with respect to litigation and only to return to open session for the purposes of adjournment.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, Seconded my Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to enter into executive session pursuant to Mass. General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21A, discussion of strategy with respect to litigation and only to return to open session for the purposes of adjournment. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 7:56PM
Motion Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:56PM.
From the minutes
“Motion Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:56PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion caries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
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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