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February 17, 2026
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: James Anderson, William Harrington, Roy Lamothe, Michelle Rouse
Absent: Christopher Gallo
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Minutes
Approve February 3, 2026 open session meeting minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve February 3, 2026 open session meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve February 3, 2026 open session meeting minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Interview/Appointment of Chris McKenna to Recreation Commission
Appoint Chris McKenna to the Recreation Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Chris McKenna to the Recreation Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Chris McKenna to the Recreation Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2026. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Endorse the recommendation from the School Building Committee to submit to the MSBA a request for approval of a new Roderick Elementary School building with a not to exceed Total Project Budget of
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to endorse the recommendation from the School Building Committee to submit to the MSBA a request for approval of a new Roderick Elementary School building with a not to exceed Total Project Budget of $106,550,000.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to endorse the recommendation from the School Building Committee to submit to the MSBA a request for approval of a new Roderick Elementary School building with a not to exceed Total Project Budget of $106,550,000. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes, Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Vote to Accept Deed for 2095 West Street
Purchase the property located at 2095 West Street, Wrentham, shown on the Town of Wrentham Assessor's Map C-03-1-3, containing approximately 65 acres more or less, for $2,500,000.00, pursuant to
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to purchase the property located at 2095 West Street, Wrentham, shown on the Town of Wrentham Assessor's Map C-03-1-3, containing approximately 65 acres more or less, for $2,500,000.00, pursuant to Article 1 of the May 12, 2025 Town of Wrentham Special Town Meeting, and to authorize the Select Board to enter into any agreements and execute any documents in order to effectuate said purchase, including conveying a conservation restriction, and further to authorize the Chair, Christopher Gallo, or Vice Chair, Michelle Rouse to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate said purchase.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to purchase the property located at 2095 West Street, Wrentham, shown on the Town of Wrentham Assessor's Map C-03-1-3, containing approximately 65 acres more or less, for $2,500,000.00, pursuant to Article 1 of the May 12, 2025 Town of Wrentham Special Town Meeting, and to authorize the Select Board to enter into any agreements and execute any documents in order to effectuate said purchase, including conveying a conservation restriction, and further to authorize the Chair, Christopher Gallo, or Vice Chair, Michelle Rouse to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate said purchase. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Vote to Accept the Resignation of Judy Simonds from the Council on Aging
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Judy Simonds from the Council on Aging
Motion made by Mr, Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Judy Simonds from the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr, Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Judy Simonds from the Council on Aging. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Vote to Open and Close the Warrant for the Annual (Spring) Town meeting
Open the Warrant for the June t,2026 Annual Spring Town meeting on Februa ry 18,2026 and close the Warrant on April 2, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the Warrant for the June t,2026 Annual Spring Town meeting on Februa ry 18,2026 and close the Warrant on April 2, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to open the Warrant for the June t,2026 Annual Spring Town meeting on Februa ry 18,2026 and close the Warrant on April 2, 2026. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries,4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 7:34PM
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:34PM.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:34PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (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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