Board of Assessors approves abatements; releases $500,000 to overlay surplus. The Board of Assessors unanimously approved abatements for two real estate and two personal property tax applications in its April 30 meeting. Chairman Thomas DiPlacido and Member Irene Levesque voted unanimously to
Wrentham Economic Development Commission moves forward on small-bakery and commercial kitchen initiative. Associate Michael Glass presented his outreach work to local commercial kitchens and home bakers, including a new website section for baker resources, while Vice-Chair Joanna McFarlane reported
Commission approves resource delineation for Boston Blackstone's 77-acre project. The Conservation Commission issued an Order of Resource Area Delineation on April 23 for a three-parcel Boston Blackstone Group LLC development on Sheldon Road and Chestnut Street. The delineation accepts inland
Wrentham Zoning Board continues shed variance hearing to May 13. The Zoning Board of Appeals heard an application on April 22 from owners David Brown and Marie-Elise Boyer-Brown, represented by Jake Maloney, for a variance allowing an existing 20.1-foot-high shed at 525 Thurston St to remain 8.84
Wrentham Historical Commission plans 250th anniversary celebration at Old Fiske Museum. The commission unanimously scheduled the June 5 event for 5 to 7 p.m., coordinating with the Sons of American Revolution and Wrentham Cable 8, with Commission Chair Gina Silarais inviting the Cultural Council to
Wrentham Select Board unanimously approves June 15 special election for Roderick Elementary School debt exclusion. The five-member board voted 5-0 to call the election and approve ballot language seeking voter authorization to exempt from Proposition 2 1/2 the amounts required to pay for bonds for
Wrentham Council on Aging appoints Thompson, addresses service gaps. The Board of Selectmen approved Cindy Thompson's appointment to the Council on Aging vacancy, and she was sworn in at the April 21 meeting led by Chair Kendra Farling. Six council members discussed resource needs at the Wrentham
Commission on Disability approves prior minutes; recruitment stalled. The four-member Commission, led by Chair Mary Dobek, voted unanimously to approve the March 18 minutes and committed to expanding its website with curated resource links. Members are planning Wrentham Day participation in
Planning Board unanimously approves Renner Farm Estates two-lot subdivision at 280 Berry Street. Chair Thomas Maloney, Vice-Chair Charles Woodhams, Jr., and Clerk Robert English were unanimously re-elected in the board's annual reorganization. The board approved all waivers and conditions for the