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Wrentham Former Select Board member
Joseph Botaish
Select Board member (townwide) · 8 terms in this record
Joseph F. Botaish II (Joe)
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Board years
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Botaish voted the same way as…
- James Anderson100% (6 of 6)
- Christopher Gallo100% (6 of 6)
- Michelle Rouse100% (6 of 6)
- William Harrington0% (0 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Botaish 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.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 25 of 25 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (25)
- Mar 19, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 5, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 20, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 2, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Jan 16Opt out of vote by mail for the Municipal…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board…Passed 4–1 · Botaish: Yes
January 16, 2024: Opt out of vote by mail for the Municipal Election scheduled for Monday, April 1, 2024
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to opt out of vote by mail for the Municipal Election scheduled for Monday, April 1, 2024.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, RouseNo: Harrington
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to opt out of vote by mail for the Municipal Election scheduled for Monday, April 1, 2024. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - no, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Jan 16Approve the Town Manager's contract, as presented, effective July…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board…Passed 4–1 · Botaish: Yes
January 16, 2024: Approve the Town Manager's contract, as presented, effective July 1, 2024
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Town Manager's contract, as presented, effective July 1, 2024.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, RouseNo: Harrington
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to approve the Town Manager's contract, as presented, effective July 1, 2024. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - no, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
Dec 5Declared Seamus of 6!2 West Street a nuisance dogMotion: Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board…Passed 4–1 · Botaish: Yes
December 5, 2023: Declared Seamus of 6!2 West Street a nuisance dog
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to declared Seamus of 6!2 West Street a nuisance dog.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, RouseNo: Harrington
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Rouse the Board voted to declared Seamus of 6!2 West Street a nuisance dog. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - no, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Dec 5Order the Cota's of 612 West Street to take…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board…Passed 4–1 · Botaish: Yes
December 5, 2023: Order the Cota's of 612 West Street to take the following measures, enforce walking dogs individually, one dog per person with no pull harness, a mussel when out walking, and…
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to order the Cota's of 612 West Street to take the following measures, enforce walking dogs individually, one dog per person with no pull harness, a mussel when out walking, and to get professional training initiated immediately and up to three to five days to obtain a mussel, no sooner than six months to petition the Board to revisit the conditions of this order.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, RouseNo: Harrington
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo the Board voted to order the Cota's of 612 West Street to take the following measures, enforce walking dogs individually, one dog per person with no pull harness, a mussel when out walking, and to get professional training initiated immediately and up to three to five days to obtain a mussel, no sooner than six months to petition the Board to revisit the conditions of this order. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - no, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Sep 5Declare Molly of 50 Farm Hill Rod a Nuisance…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board…Passed 4–1 · Botaish: Yes
September 5, 2023: Declare Molly of 50 Farm Hill Rod a Nuisance Dog
Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to declare Molly of 50 Farm Hill Rod a Nuisance Dog.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, RouseNo: Harrington
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Ms. Rouse, the Board voted to declare Molly of 50 Farm Hill Rod a Nuisance Dog. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - no, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Rouse)
Sep 5Order the ted and Maureen Billington of 50 Farm…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board…Passed 4–1 · Botaish: Yes
September 5, 2023: Order the ted and Maureen Billington of 50 Farm Hill Road to take the following measures, conduct a behavioral evaluation of Molly which will be sent directly to Town Counsel…
Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to order the ted and Maureen Billington of 50 Farm Hill Road to take the following measures, conduct a behavioral evaluation of Molly which will be sent directly to Town Counsel upon completion, Molly be humanly muzzled on all walk, install a six-sided pen in their yard, and acquire an additional insurance policy of at least $100,000 The Board indicated that restrictions may be revisited pending the results of the behavioral evaluation of Molly.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Botaish, Gallo, RouseNo: Harrington
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to order the ted and Maureen Billington of 50 Farm Hill Road to take the following measures, conduct a behavioral evaluation of Molly which will be sent directly to Town Counsel upon completion, Molly be humanly muzzled on all walk, install a six-sided pen in their yard, and acquire an additional insurance policy of at least $100,000 The Board indicated that restrictions may be revisited pending the results of the behavioral evaluation of Molly. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - no, Rouse -yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Jul 11Appoint Mary Beth Bernard to the Fiske Library Trustees…Motion: The Board voted to appoint Mary Beth Bernard to the Fiske…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Botaish: Yes
July 11, 2023: Appoint Mary Beth Bernard to the Fiske Library Trustees for a term effective immediately and expiring April 1, 2024
The Board voted to appoint Mary Beth Bernard to the Fiske Library Trustees for a term effective immediately and expiring April 1, 2024.
Voted: Yes
The Fiske Library Trustees (Diane Rook moving, Lori Yarworth seconding) recommended Ms. Bernard; the minutes then record the Select Board's vote to appoint her.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint Mary Beth Bernard to the Fiske Library Trustees for a term effective immediately and expiring April 1, 2024. Followed by a roll call vote, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-0.”
May 2Grant the license to store flammables, combustibles or explosives…Motion: Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson,…Passed 4–0 · Botaish: Abstained
May 2, 2023: Grant the license to store flammables, combustibles or explosives (propane) at 404 Green Street aka 315 Green Street to 404 Green Street Owner, LLC and to authorize the use of…
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to grant the license to store flammables, combustibles or explosives (propane) at 404 Green Street aka 315 Green Street to 404 Green Street Owner, LLC and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Anderson, Gallo, Harrington, RouseAbstained: Botaish
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to grant the license to store flammables, combustibles or explosives (propane) at 404 Green Street aka 315 Green Street to 404 Green Street Owner, LLC and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a May 2, 2023 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - abstain, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Votes with no disagreement (93)
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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