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February 3, 2026
13 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 January 20, 2026 open session and executive session meeting minutes
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the January 20, 2026 open session and executive session meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the January 20, 2026 open session and executive 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 - Public Hearing - Vote to Accept the Gift of Red Bird Farm Conservation Land
Open the public hearing for the gift acceptance of Red Bird Farm Conservation land
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the public hearing for the gift acceptance of Red Bird Farm Conservation land.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the public hearing for the gift acceptance of Red Bird Farm Conservation land. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson -yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Anderson)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, 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: Rouse)
Close the public hearing for the gift acceptance of Red Bird Farm Conservation Land
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to close the public hearing for the gift acceptance of Red Bird Farm Conservation Land.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to close the public hearing for the gift acceptance of Red Bird Farm Conservation Land. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Approve the donation of property to the Town of Wrentham Conservation Commission from Hawthrone Broo LL and Salvatore Circle LLC containing 72.971acres shown as Open Space Parcel t, Open Space
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to approve the donation of property to the Town of Wrentham Conservation Commission from Hawthrone Broo LL and Salvatore Circle LLC containing 72.971acres shown as Open Space Parcel t, Open Space Parcel 2 and Open Space Parcels 3A, 38 & 3C as shown on those plans of land entitled "APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN OF LAND, 584 TAUNTON STREET, WRENTHAM, MASS. DATED OCTOBER 2,2025" , "APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN OF LAND, 516 TAUNTON STREET, WRENTHAM, MASS. DATED OCTOBER 2,2025'' ANd "AppRovAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN OF LAND, 52r. TAUNTON STREEI WRENTHAM, MASS. DATED OCTOBER 2,2025" prepared by Feldman Geospatial which land shall be dedicated to the public for the sole purpose of conservation of natural resources and passive recreation pursuant to Chapter I84 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth, including for the purpose of but not limited to, the conservation of species listed pursuant to G.L. c. 131A et. seq. which shall be considered the most important conservation purpose for which this land is to be protected in perpetuity held under the care and custody of the Wrentham Conservation Commission, pursuant to G.L. c. 0(8)C and under Article 97 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any proposed use, including but not limited to, passive recreational development, trails, vegetation or soil alteration must be approved by the MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to their auth
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to approve the donation of property to the Town of Wrentham Conservation Commission from Hawthrone Broo LL and Salvatore Circle LLC containing 72.971acres shown as Open Space Parcel t, Open Space Parcel 2 and Open Space Parcels 3A, 38 & 3C as shown on those plans of land entitled "APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN OF LAND, 584 TAUNTON STREET, WRENTHAM, MASS. DATED OCTOBER 2,2025" , "APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN OF LAND, 516 TAUNTON STREET, WRENTHAM, MASS. DATED OCTOBER 2,2025'' ANd "AppRovAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN OF LAND, 52r. TAUNTON STREEI WRENTHAM, MASS. DATED OCTOBER 2,2025" prepared by Feldman Geospatial which land shall be dedicated to the public for the sole purpose of conservation of natural resources and passive recreation pursuant to Chapter I84 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth, including for the purpose of but not limited to, the conservation of species listed pursuant to G.L. c. 131A et. seq. which shall be considered the most important conservation purpose for which this land is to be protected in perpetuity held under the care and custody of the Wrentham Conservation Commission, pursuant to G.L. c. 0(8)C and under Article 97 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any proposed use, including but not limited to, passive recreational development, trails, vegetation or soil alteration must be approved by the MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to their authorities under G.L. c. 131A et. Seq. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Gallo)
Vote to Accept the Resignation of Shawn Goush from the Zoning Board of Appeals
Accept the resignation, with regrets, of Shawn Gough from the Zoning Board of Appeals
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to accept the resignation, with regrets, of Shawn Gough from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to accept the resignation, with regrets, of Shawn Gough 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)
Appointment of James Lawrence from Associate to Full Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint James Lawrence as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint James Lawrence as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028. Followedbya
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint James Lawrence as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028. Followedbyaroll call vote,Anderson-yes,Gallo-yes,Harrington-yes,Lamothe-yes,&Rouse-yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Rouse, second: Anderson)
Interview and Appointment of Rachel Hill to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Rachel Hillto the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Rachel Hillto the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to appoint Rachel Hillto the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2028. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Interview and Appointment of Jon McAlister to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Jon McAlister to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2027
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Jon McAlister to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Jon McAlister to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2027. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Appoint Sean Barry to the Zoning Boarcl of Appeals -for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Sean Barry to the Zoning Boarcl of Appeals -for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026. Followed bry a
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Sean Barry to the Zoning Boarcl of Appeals -for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026. Followed bry a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Interview and Appointment of Barbara Gillmeister to the Commission on Disability
Appoint Barbara Gillmeister to the Commission on Disability for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2027
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Barbara Gillmeister to the Commission on Disability for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2027. Followedbya
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to appoint Barbara Gillmeister to the Commission on Disability for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2027. Followedbyaroll call vote,Anderson-yes,Gallo-yes,Harrington-yes,Lamothe-yes,&Rouse-yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Interview and Appointment of Joseph Abely to the Commission on Disability
Annoint Josenh Abley tcr the Commission on Disability for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2027
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded b-v Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to annoint Josenh Ablev tcr the Commission on Disability for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded b-v Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to annoint Josenh Ablev tcr the Commission on Disability for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2027. 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 8:31PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the opens session meeting at 8:31PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the opens session meeting at 8:31PM. 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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