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April 7, 2026
19 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
Reorganization of the Select Board
Reappoint Mr. Gallo as the Chair
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to reappoint Mr. Gallo as the Chair.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to reappoint Mr. Gallo as the Chair. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Reappoint Ms. Rouse as the Vice Chair
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to reappoint Ms. Rouse as the Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to reappoint Ms. Rouse as the Vice Chair. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Reappoint Mr. Harrington as the Clerk
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to reappoint Mr. Harrington as the Clerk.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to reappoint Mr. Harrington as the Clerk. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the March 17, 2026 open session meeting minutes
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the March 17, 2026 open session meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the March 17, 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)
Marmina the Wonderous, Inc. d/b/a Hotshot - 60 South Street
Open the public hearing for Wine & Malt Off-Premises Consumption License Application - Marmina the Wonderous, Inc. d/b/a Hotshot - 60 South Street
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing for Wine & Malt Off-Premises Consumption License Application - Marmina the Wonderous, Inc. d/b/a Hotshot - 60 South Street.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing for Wine & Malt Off-Premises Consumption License Application - Marmina the Wonderous, Inc. d/b/a Hotshot - 60 South Street. 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
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 Wine & Malt Off-Premises Consumption License Application - Marmina the Wonderous, Inc. d/b/a Hotshot - 60 South Street
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to close the public hearing for Wine & Malt Off-Premises Consumption License Application - Marmina the Wonderous, Inc. d/b/a Hotshot - 60 South Street.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to close the public hearing for Wine & Malt Off-Premises Consumption License Application - Marmina the Wonderous, Inc. d/b/a Hotshot - 60 South Street. 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 thq Wine & Malt Off-Premises Consumption License Application - Marmina the Wonderous, Inc. d/b/a Hotshot - 60 South Street
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve thq Wine & Malt Off-Premises Consumption License Application - Marmina the Wonderous, Inc. d/b/a Hotshot - 60 South Street.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve thq Wine & Malt Off-Premises Consumption License Application - Marmina the Wonderous, Inc. d/b/a Hotshot - 60 South Street. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion caries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Interview & Appointment of Cindy Thompson to the Council on Aging
Appoint Cindy Thompson to the Council on Aging for a term effective immediately and expiring on June 30, 2028
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Cindy Thompson to the Council on Aging for a term effective immediately and expiring on June 30, 2028. Followedbya
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Cindy Thompson to the Council on Aging for a term effective immediately and expiring on June 30, 2028. Followedbyaroll call vote,Anderson-yes,Gallo-yes,Harrington-yes,Lamothe-yes,&Rouse-yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Appoint Jon McAlister to the Housing Production Plan Steering Committee as the representative from 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 Housing Production Plan Steering Committee as the representative from 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 Housing Production Plan Steering Committee as the representative from 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 Roy Lamothe to the Housing Production Plan Steering Committee as the representative from the Select Board for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 027
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Roy Lamothe to the Housing Production Plan Steering Committee as the representative from the Select Board for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 027.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to appoint Roy Lamothe to the Housing Production Plan Steering Committee as the representative from the Select Board for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 027. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Appoint Norman Orban to the Housing Production Plan Steering Committee as the representative from the Planning Board for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 027
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Norman Orban to the Housing Production Plan Steering Committee as the representative from the Planning Board for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 027.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Norman Orban to the Housing Production Plan Steering Committee as the representative from the Planning Board for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 027. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Discussion and Vote on Conservation Agent Intermunicipal Agreement with Town of Norfolk
Approve the Conservation Agent Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Norfolk as presented and to allow the Town Manager to execute said agreement
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the Conservation Agent Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Norfolk as presented and to allow the Town Manager to execute said agreement.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the Conservation Agent Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Norfolk as presented and to allow the Town Manager to execute said agreement. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe -yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
7:00PM - PUBLIC HEARING Pole Petition from Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless ("Verizon")
Open the public hearing for Pole Petition from Cellco Partnership d/6/aVerizon Wireless ("Verizon")
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing for Pole Petition from Cellco Partnership d/6/aVerizon Wireless ("Verizon").
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the public hearing for Pole Petition from Cellco Partnership d/6/aVerizon Wireless ("Verizon"). 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
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington to waive the reading of the public hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington 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 public hearing for Pole Petition from Cellco Partnership d/blaVerizon Wireless ("Verizon")
Motion made by M.r Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to close public hearing for Pole Petition from Cellco Partnership d/blaVerizon Wireless ("Verizon").
From the minutes
“Motion made by M.r Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to close public hearing for Pole Petition from Cellco Partnership d/blaVerizon Wireless ("Verizon"). 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 Pole Petition from Cellco Partnership d/b/aVerizon Wireless ("Verizon") as presented
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Pole Petition from Cellco Partnership d/b/aVerizon Wireless ("Verizon") as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Pole Petition from Cellco Partnership d/b/aVerizon Wireless ("Verizon") as presented. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Special Event Permit Application - Foodees Fest at Wrentham Outlets
Approve the Special Event Permit for Foodees Fest at the Wrentham Outlets, July 10-12, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve/deny the Special Permit Application submitted by Foodees Fest, LLC for events starting on July 10, 2026 through July 12, 2026, with the following hours Friday 1pm-9pm Saturday 11am-9pm Sunday 11am-7pm, at the Wrentham Outlets pending good standing with Fire, Health, Inspections, and Police Departments.
The minutes read "voted to approve/deny"; the 5-0 vote and the meeting discussion show the permit was approved.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve/deny the Special Permit Application submitted by Foodees Fest, LLC for events starting on July 10, 2026 through July 12, 2026, with the following hours Friday 1pm-9pm Saturday 11am-9pm Sunday 11am-7pm, at the Wrentham Outlets pending good standing with Fire, Health, Inspections, and Police Departments. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0..” (Motion: Lamothe, second: Harrington)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:50
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:50.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:50. 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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