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September 1, 2026
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: James Anderson, Christopher Gallo, William Harrington, Roy Lamothe
Absent: Michelle Rouse
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the August 18, 2026 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the August 18, 2026 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
Yes: Gallo, Harrington, LamotheAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Lamothe, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the August 18, 2026 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - abstained, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Lamothe, second: Harrington)
6:35PM Public Hearing: Request for "Children at Play" Sign Installation on Blake Road and Fisher Road
Open the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to open the Public Hearing. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries,4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo * yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Approve the request for one "Children at Play" sign on Blake Road and one "Children at Play" sign on Fisher Road, as determined by the Director of Public Works, and the sign shall be in accordance
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the request for one "Children at Play" sign on Blake Road and one "Children at Play" sign on Fisher Road, as determined by the Director of Public Works, and the sign shall be in accordance with MassDOT Standards.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the request for one "Children at Play" sign on Blake Road and one "Children at Play" sign on Fisher Road, as determined by the Director of Public Works, and the sign shall be in accordance with MassDOT Standards. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries,4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Special Event Permit - Vendor Market at Big Apple Farm (9/19/2026, 10/10/2026)
Approve the Special Event Application for Fair Factor's Vendor Market to take place at Big Apple Farm on September 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026, pending good standing with the Board of Health
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the Special Event Application for Fair Factor's Vendor Market to take place at Big Apple Farm on September 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026, pending good standing with the Board of Health, Building Inspector, and Public Safety.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the Special Event Application for Fair Factor's Vendor Market to take place at Big Apple Farm on September 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026, pending good standing with the Board of Health, Building Inspector, and Public Safety. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Approve the Pledge of Collateral License Amendment Application for LaFamilia located at 263 Shears Street, Wrentham, MA 02093
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the Pledge of Collateral License Amendment Application for LaFamilia located at 263 Shears Street, Wrentham, MA 02093.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the Pledge of Collateral License Amendment Application for LaFamilia located at 263 Shears Street, Wrentham, MA 02093. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries,4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Approve the Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers License Amendment Application for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store located at 1048 South Street Unit 40, Wrentham, MA 02093
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers License Amendment Application for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store located at 1048 South Street Unit 40, Wrentham, MA 02093.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers License Amendment Application for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store located at 1048 South Street Unit 40, Wrentham, MA 02093. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Interview/Appointment of Kathleen Bellicchi to the Cultural Council
Appoint Kathleen Bellicchi to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring on June 30, 2029
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From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Kathleen Bellicchi to the Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and expiring on June 30, 2029. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Appoint Paul Benderto the Communlty Preservation Corrrrnittee as a HisLurical Cunrnrissiurt Represetttative for a tertll effective immediately and expiring on June 30, 2029
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Paul Benderto the Communlty Preservation Corrrrnittee as a HisLurical Cunrnrissiurt Represetttative for a tertll effective immediately and expiring on June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to appoint Paul Benderto the Communlty Preservation Corrrrnittee as a HisLurical Cunrnrissiurt Represetttative for a tertll effective immediately and expiring on June 30, 2029. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Lamothe)
Approve the votes as written in the form of the document that was prepared by Bond Counseland provided to the Board for the $5,000,000 GeneralObligation Bond Anticipation Notes dated September 17
Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the votes as written in the form of the document that was prepared by Bond Counseland provided to the Board for the $5,000,000 GeneralObligation Bond Anticipation Notes dated September 17, 2026,to be issued to TD Financial Products LLC.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to approve the votes as written in the form of the document that was prepared by Bond Counseland provided to the Board for the $5,000,000 GeneralObligation Bond Anticipation Notes dated September 17, 2026,to be issued to TD Financial Products LLC. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Lamothe)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:31pm
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:31pm.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lamothe, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:31pm. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Harrington - yes, Lamothe - yes, & Gallo - 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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