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May 5, 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 April 21, 2026 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the April 21, 2026 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the April 21, 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: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
License Amendment Application - Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers - The Gavel
Approve the License Amendment Application for Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Manager and Change of Ownership Interest for PH Wrentham, lNC. d/b/a The Gavel at 36 South St
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the License Amendment Application for Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Manager and Change of Ownership Interest for PH Wrentham, lNC. d/b/a The Gavel at 36 South St.;
The minutes name Mr. Harrington as both the mover and the seconder of this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the License Amendment Application for Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Manager and Change of Ownership Interest for PH Wrentham, lNC. d/b/a The Gavel at 36 South St.; Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington)
Resignation Acceptance of Anna Deschamps
Accept Ms. Deschamps' resignation with regrets
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to accept Ms. Deschamps' resignation with regrets.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to accept Ms. Deschamps' resignation with regrets. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Lamothe)
Approve issuance of the $19,560,000 Public Works Facility Bonds dated May t4th 2026 & to execute any closing documented related thereto
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve issuance of the $19,560,000 Public Works Facility Bonds dated May t4th 2026 & to execute any closing documented related thereto;
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve issuance of the $19,560,000 Public Works Facility Bonds dated May t4th 2026 & to execute any closing documented related thereto; Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Review & Vote to Sign the June 1, 2026 Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant
Approve June I,026 Annual Spring Town Meeting
Metion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve June I,026 Annual Spring Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Metion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve June I,026 Annual Spring Town Meeting. 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 Sign Warrant for the June 15, 2026 Special Election
Sign warrantforthe June 15, 2026 Special Election
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to sign warrantforthe June 15, 2026 Special Election.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to sign warrantforthe June 15, 2026 Special Election. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Budget Adoption
Adopt 2027 Fiscal Budget
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adopt 2027 Fiscal Budget.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to adopt 2027 Fiscal Budget. 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 open session meeting at 7:33pm
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:33pm.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:33pm. 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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