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July 14, 2026
16 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 June 16, 2026 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the June 16, 2026 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the June 16, 2026 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Rouse - yes, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
6:50PM Public Hearing: National Grid Pole Petition - Madison Street
Open the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to open the Public Hearing. Followedbya
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to open the Public Hearing. Followedbyaroll call vote,Rouse-yes,Anderson-yes,Harrington-yes,Lamothe-yes,&Gallo-yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Lamothe, second: Rouse)
Waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice. Followed by a roll call vote, Rouse - yes, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to close the Public Hearing. Followed by a roll call vote, Rouse - yes, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Approve the National Grid pole petition for Madison Street as presented
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the National Grid pole petition for Madison Street as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the National Grid pole petition for Madison Street as presented. Followed by a roll call vote, Rouse - yes, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Interview/Appointment of Kathleen Hallett for the Cable Advisory Committee
Appoint Kathleen Hallett to the Cable Advisory Committee as the Verizon subscriber representative for a term effective immediately and expiring on June 30, 2029
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Kathleen Hallett to the Cable Advisory Committee as the Verizon subscriber representative for a term effective immediately and expiring on June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Kathleen Hallett to the Cable Advisory Committee as the Verizon subscriber representative for a term effective immediately and expiring on June 30, 2029. Followed by a roll call vote, Rouse - yes, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Approve the Special Event Application for the Hot Tub and Swim Spa Blowout Sale to take place between July 23, 2026 and August 5, 2026 pending good standing with the Board of Health, Building
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the Special Event Application for the Hot Tub and Swim Spa Blowout Sale to take place between July 23, 2026 and August 5, 2026 pending good standing with the Board of Health, Building Inspector, and Public Safety. Followedbya
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the Special Event Application for the Hot Tub and Swim Spa Blowout Sale to take place between July 23, 2026 and August 5, 2026 pending good standing with the Board of Health, Building Inspector, and Public Safety. Followedbyaroll call vote,Rouse-yes,Anderson-yes,Harrington-yes,Lamothe*yes,&Gallo*yes Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Special Event Application - Fireworks at Lake Pearl (August 8. 2026)
Approve the special event permit application for fireworks at Lake Pearl on August 8, 2026 from 9:30pm until 10:30pm, pending good standing with Public Safety and contingent upon applicant
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the special event permit application for fireworks at Lake Pearl on August 8, 2026 from 9:30pm until 10:30pm, pending good standing with Public Safety and contingent upon applicant notifying all abutters.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the special event permit application for fireworks at Lake Pearl on August 8, 2026 from 9:30pm until 10:30pm, pending good standing with Public Safety and contingent upon applicant notifying all abutters. Followed byaroll call vote,Rouse-yes,Anderson-yes,Harrington-yes,Lamothe-yes,&Gallo-yes.Motion carries,5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Special Event Application - Truck Road.eo 2026 (August 29, 2026)
Approve the Special Event Application for Republic's "Truck Road-eo" event on August 29, 2026 pending good standing with the Board of Health, Building Inspector, and Public Safety
Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Special Event Application for Republic's "Truck Road-eo" event on August 29, 2026 pending good standing with the Board of Health, Building Inspector, and Public Safety.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the Special Event Application for Republic's "Truck Road-eo" event on August 29, 2026 pending good standing with the Board of Health, Building Inspector, and Public Safety. Followed by a roll call vote, Rouse -yes, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Lamothe, second: Harrington)
Resignation Acceptance - Jeanne Lightbody, Zoning Board of Appeals
Accept Ms. Lightbody's reslgnation with regrets
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to accept Ms. Lightbody's reslgnation with regrets.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to accept Ms. Lightbody's reslgnation with regrets. Followed by a roll call vote, Lamothe - yes, Harrington - yes, Anderson - yes, Rouse -yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Roderick School Building Committee Appointment - Christine Dupras
Appoint Christine Dupras to the Roderick School Building Committee as a School Committee Representative for a term beginning immediately and expiring on June 30, 2027
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Christine Dupras to the Roderick School Building Committee as a School Committee Representative for a term beginning immediately and expiring on June 30, 2027 .
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Christine Dupras to the Roderick School Building Committee as a School Committee Representative for a term beginning immediately and expiring on June 30, 2027 . Followed by a roll call vote, Lamothe - yes, Harrington - yes, Anderson - yes, Rouse - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Appoint Jon Longley to the Community Preservation Commission as a Recreation Commission Representative for a term beginning immediately and expiring on June 30, 2027
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Jon Longley to the Community Preservation Commission as a Recreation Commission Representative for a term beginning immediately and expiring on June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Jon Longley to the Community Preservation Commission as a Recreation Commission Representative for a term beginning immediately and expiring on June 30, 2027. Followed by a roll call vote, Rouse - yes, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Vote to Approve the Expenditure of Funds from Cemetery Perpetual Care Account
Approve the Expenditure for Beech Tree Treatments, not to exceed $982, from the Perpetual Care Account
Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Expenditure for Beech Tree Treatments, not to exceed $982, from the Perpetual Care Account.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Expenditure for Beech Tree Treatments, not to exceed $982, from the Perpetual Care Account. Followed by a roll call vote, Rouse - yes, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Lamothe, second: Anderson)
Approve the Expenditure for Tree Removal, not to exceed $12,950, from the Perpetual Care Account
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the Expenditure for Tree Removal, not to exceed $12,950, from the Perpetual Care Account.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the Expenditure for Tree Removal, not to exceed $12,950, from the Perpetual Care Account. Followed by a roll call vote, Rouse - yes, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries,5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Vote to Sign the Warrant for the September st, 2026 State Primary Election
Sign the 2026 State Primary Election Warrant
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to sign the 2026 State Primary Election Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to sign the 2026 State Primary Election Warrant. Followed by a roll call vote, Rouse -yes, Anderson -yes, Harrington -yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 7:46 PM. Respectfully subm itted, /tfvvle Nlffiq*o Mya Matarazzo, Executive Assistant
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:46 PM. Respectfully subm itted, /tfvvle Nlffiq*o Mya Matarazzo, Executive Assistant
The minutes record this only as "the Board voted"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 7:46 PM. Respectfully subm itted, /tfvvle Nlffiq*o Mya Matarazzo, Executive Assistant.” (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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