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Charles Kennedy
Select Board member (townwide) · 4 terms in this record
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Kennedy as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 15 of 16 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Sep 15, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (16)
- Mar 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 20, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 15, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Feb 2Appoint Gregory Klim as member of the Recreation Committee…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–0 · Kennedy: Yes
February 2, 2021: Appoint Gregory Klim as member of the Recreation Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2024
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to appoint Gregory Klim as member of the Recreation Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2024
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Kennedy, Langley, McGovernThe roll call lists Joseph Botaish as "n/a"; Joseph Botaish is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Anderson the Board voted to appoint Gregory Klim as member of the Recreation Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2024. Roll call vote, James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - n/a, Charles Kennedy - yes, Stephen Langley -- yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 4-0-1.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Anderson)
Jan 5Deny the abatementMotion: Upon a motion by Mr. McGovern and seconded by Mr. Botaish,…Passed 3–2 · Kennedy: No
January 5, 2021: Deny the abatement
Upon a motion by Mr. McGovern and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to deny the abatement
Voted: No
Yes: Botaish, Langley, McGovernNo: Anderson, Kennedy
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. McGovern and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to deny the abatement. Roll call vote, James Anderson - no, Joseph Botaish - yes, Charles Kennedy - no, Stephen Langley - yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 3-2-0.” (Motion: McGovern, second: Botaish)
Jan 5Deny the abatementMotion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Botaish and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–1 · Kennedy: Yes
January 5, 2021: Deny the abatement
Upon a motion made by Mr. Botaish and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board voted to deny the abatement
Voted: Yes
Yes: Botaish, Kennedy, Langley, McGovernNo: Anderson
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Botaish and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board voted to deny the abatement. Roll call vote, James Anderson - no, Joseph Botaish - yes, Charles Kennedy -yes, Stephen Langley - yes, Jerome McGovern - yes. Motion carries, 4-1-0.” (Motion: Botaish, second: McGovern)
Oct 20Not endorse the as built plan and not present…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr.…Passed 3–1 · Kennedy: Yes
October 20, 2020: Not endorse the as built plan and not present an article for street acceptance for hatch road at town meeting. James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - n/a, Charles Kennedy…
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voteo to not endorse the as built plan and not present an article for street acceptance for hatch road at town meeting. James
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Kennedy, LangleyNo: McGovernThe roll call lists Joseph Botaish as "n/a"; Joseph Botaish is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board voteo to not endorse the as built plan and not present an article for street acceptance for hatch road at town meeting. James Anderson - yes, Joseph Botaish - n/a, Charles Kennedy -yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Gerome McGovern - no. Motion carries, 3-1-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kennedy)
Oct 20Approve and Sign the Final Town Warrant for the…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Kennedy,…Passed 4–0 · Kennedy: Yes
October 20, 2020: Approve and Sign the Final Town Warrant for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board vote to Approve and Sign the Final Town Warrant for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting. ,
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Kennedy, Langley, McGovernThe roll call lists Joseph Botaish as "n/a"; Joseph Botaish is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board vote to Approve and Sign the Final Town Warrant for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting. ,Roll call vote, James Anderson -yes, Joseph Botaish - n/a, Charles Kennedy-yes, Stephen Langley-yes, Gerome McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 4-0-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kennedy)
Sep 15Appoint Mr. Macione as member and Rebecca Zitomer as…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Botaish, and seconded by Mr.…Failed 2–2 · Kennedy: Not recorded
September 15, 2020: Appoint Mr. Macione as member and Rebecca Zitomer as a non-voting associate
Upon a motion made by Mr. Botaish, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Mr. Macione as member and Rebecca Zitomer as a non-voting associate
Yes: Anderson, BotaishNo: Langley, McGovern
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Botaish, and seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to appoint Mr. Macione as member and Rebecca Zitomer as a non-voting associate. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Mr. Botaish -yes, Mr. Langley- no, Mr. McGovern - no. Motion does not carry, 2-2-0.” (Motion: Botaish, second: Anderson)
Sep 15Appoint Ms. Zitomer as member of the Economic Development…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr.…Failed 2–2 · Kennedy: Not recorded
September 15, 2020: Appoint Ms. Zitomer as member of the Economic Development Commission and Mr. Macione and Justin as associate non-voting members
Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to appoint Ms. Zitomer as member of the Economic Development Commission and Mr. Macione and Justin as associate non-voting members
Yes: Langley, McGovernNo: Anderson, Botaish
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Board voted to appoint Ms. Zitomer as member of the Economic Development Commission and Mr. Macione and Justin as associate non-voting members. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - no, Mr. Botaish - no, Mr. Langley -yes, Mr. McGovern -yes. Motion does not carry, 2-2-0.” (Motion: McGovern, second: Langley)
Sep 15Gratefully accept the donation of concrete valued at $850.00…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 3–0 · Kennedy: Not recorded
September 15, 2020: Gratefully accept the donation of concrete valued at $850.00 for Persian Gulf Memorjal Foundation. !
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Bo;;ird voted to gratefully accept the donation of concrete valued at $850.00 for Persian Gulf Memorjal Foundation. !
Yes: Anderson, Langley, McGovernAbstained: Botaish
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Langley, the Bo;;ird voted to gratefully accept the donation of concrete valued at $850.00 for Persian Gulf Memorjal Foundation. !Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson -yes, Mr. Botaish - abstain, Mr. Langley-yes, Mr. McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 3-0-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Langley)
Sep 1Open the Warrant as of September 1, 2020 for…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–0 · Kennedy: Yes
September 1, 2020: Open the Warrant as of September 1, 2020 for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board voted to open the Warrant as of September 1, 2020 for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting
Voted: Yes
Yes: Botaish, Kennedy, Langley, McGovernThe roll call says James Anderson gave "no response"; James Anderson is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. McGovern, the Board voted to open the Warrant as of September 1, 2020 for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - no response, Mr. Anderson - no response, Mr. Botaish -yes, Mr. Kennedy -yes, Mr. Langley-yes, Mr. McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 4-0-1.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: McGovern)
Sep 1Close the Warrant as of October 16, 2020 for…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–0 · Kennedy: Yes
September 1, 2020: Close the Warrant as of October 16, 2020 for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting
Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to close the Warrant as of October 16, 2020 for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting
Voted: Yes
Yes: Botaish, Kennedy, Langley, McGovernThe roll call says James Anderson gave "no response"; James Anderson is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. McGovern, and seconded by Mr. Botaish, the Board voted to close the Warrant as of October 16, 2020 for the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting. Roll call vote, Mr. Anderson - no response, Mr. Botaish -yes, Mr. Kennedy-yes, Mr. Langley -yes, Mr. McGovern -yes. Motion carries, 4-0-1.” (Motion: McGovern, second: Botaish)
Votes with no disagreement (53)
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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