Wrentham, MA

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan modification and stormwater permit for a property on Kenneth Miner Drive. The board will also discuss the street acceptance process.

• Public hearing for 20 & 20R Kenneth Miner Drive (SPA #2026-03) regarding a second building and expansion of parking and stormwater systems
• Discussion of the Street Acceptance Process
• Approval of July 15, 2026 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Wrentham Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to review four notices of intent for residential projects, including garage construction, truck parking expansion, in-law suite conversions, and a single-family home with septic work. The meeting will also include a discussion on a proposed native plant by-law and routine reports.

• Notice of Intent for 24' x 12' garage at 391 Franklin St. (Michael Jr. & Patricia Kovalski)
• Notice of Intent for truck parking expansion at 20 & 20R Kenneth A. Miner Dr. (Dennis Brolin, Green 1A, LLC)
• Notice of Intent for garage conversion to in-law suite with additions at 45 Melanie Ln. (Amanda & Eric Lefebvre)
• Notice of Intent for single-family home, septic, grading, and tree removal at 3 Martha's Way (Todd & Monica Page)
• Discussion on proposed Native Plant By-Law

Community Preservation Committee

The Wrentham Community Preservation Committee will meet to discuss approved project updates and deliberate on proposed projects, including a 3-year weed treatment plan for Mirror Lake and a lighting project for the Rice Complex. The committee will also review minutes from the July 22, 2026 meeting.

• FOML - Mirror Lake 3-year Curly Pond Weed Treatment
• Rice Complex Lighting Project proposal
• Approved Project Updates
• Minutes review for 07/22/26 meeting

Board of Health

The Wrentham Board of Health is deciding on local upgrade approval and discussing kratom regulation. The meeting will also cover board objectives and roles. The agenda is mostly discussion-based with no major decisions on contracts or ordinances.

• Public Hearing: Kratom regulation
• 20 Trafalgar Square Local Upgrade Approval
• Discussion of Board of Health objectives and roles

Wrentham Elementary School Committee

The Commission on Disability met to approve a scholarship for students with IEPs at King Philip High School and allocate funds for town events. Members also discussed ADA grant applications and website updates.

• Approved $2,500 budget for Wrentham Day
• Approved establishment of a scholarship for King Philip High School students with an IEP
• Discussed applying for Massachusetts Commission on Disability grants for ADA projects next year
• Appointment of Joe Abely as Commission on Disability Treasurer

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will discuss and vote on routine administrative items including new members, retirees, and payments. Notable actions include potential votes on accidental disability retirements for several public safety and public works employees, an investment policy statement update, and forfeiture hearings for two individuals. The board will also enter executive session to discuss specific disability cases.

• Discussion and potential vote on accidental disability retirement for Joseph Clinton (Franklin Public Works)
• Discussion and potential vote on accidental disability retirement for James Mclaughlin (Franklin Fire Department)
• Discussion and potential vote on proposed Investment Policy Statement and Small Cap Growth RFP manager interviews
• Forfeiture hearing for Robert Bullock ($15) and discussion of waiver for Cynthia Bartlett ($15)
• PERAC audit findings report and board's response

Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from June 22, review and approve an award letter, discuss fundraising including a response to a buck slip, and plan for a table at Wrentham Day and other advertising.

• Review and approval of award letter
• Fund raising including response to buck slip
• Discussion of table at Wrentham Day and other advertising

GATRA

This is a quarterly public feedback forum for riders and community members to discuss GATRA services and community needs. The agenda includes updates on past feedback, future plans, and public comments. No binding decisions are expected.

• Update on feedback from past meetings
• Update on any future plans
• Public comments accepted on GATRA services
• Meeting held via live stream at multiple locations including GATRA Bus Terminal in Taunton, North Attleboro Senior Center, Marshfield Council on Aging, Center for Active Living in Plymouth, Franklin Senior Center, and Wareham Council on Aging

Conservation Commission

The Wrentham Conservation Commission will hold a virtual public meeting on July 23, 2026, to consider five public hearings, including a continued notice of intent for dam improvements at 715 Franklin St., a continued subdivision proposal at 280 Berry St., a septic replacement at 35 Jones St., a garage conversion at 45 Melanie Ln., and a continued single-family home construction at 3 Martha's Way. The agenda also includes a certificate of compliance for a septic system at 66 Circle Dr. and routine business items.

• Continued Notice of Intent for dam improvements at 715 Franklin St./Red Dam (Lake Pearl)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 2-lot subdivision at 280 Berry St.
• Request for Determination for septic replacement at 35 Jones St.
• Notice of Intent for garage conversion to in-law suite at 45 Melanie Ln.
• Certificate of Compliance for septic installation at 66 Circle Dr.

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hear presentations on two proposed projects: a three-year curly pond weed treatment for Mirror Lake and a lighting project at the Rice Complex. The meeting also includes updates on approved projects and the introduction of a new Recreation Commission representative.

• Introduction of new Recreation Commission rep - Jon Longley
• FOML - Mirror Lake 3-year curly pond weed treatment proposal
• Rice Complex lighting project proposal
• Minutes from May 12, 2026 meeting to be approved

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will hold its weekly meeting to approve minutes, finalize merchandise for Wrentham Day, and confirm resources on its website. They will also discuss future expenditures.

• Finalize merch for Wrentham Day
• Confirm resources on the Commission on Disability website
• Discuss expenditures going forward

Roderick School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will meet to approve minutes and invoices, then discuss an updated workplan, geotechnical schedule, user group meeting progress, design updates, septic issues, and the South Randall intersection. The meeting is virtual.

• Review of Updated Workplan
• Geotechnical Schedule
• User Group Meeting Progress Update
• Design Updates
• Septic

Council on Aging

The Wrentham Council on Aging will hold a regular meeting to accept the secretary's report, review the monthly management report, discuss communications, hear from the Friends of Wrentham Senior Citizens and the Senior Center Director, and hold COA elections.

Historical Commission

The Wrentham Historical Commission will hold its monthly meeting on July 21, 2026, at the Old Fiske Museum. The commission will discuss a liaison for the Community Preservation Committee, an action plan for Fiske restoration, and design for a Rochambeau memorial. They will also consider approvals of archive materials and plaque inquiries.

• Action plan and execution details for Fiske restoration
• Museum board design and execution for Rochambeau memorial
• Discussion of liaison for Community Preservation Committee
• Approvals of archive materials
• New and existing historic property plaque inquiries

Metacomet Public Health Alliance

The Metacomet Public Health Alliance Committee is meeting to discuss next steps for the alliance. This is a discussion item only; no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of next steps for the Metacomet Public Health Alliance

Economic Development Commission

The Wrentham Economic Development Commission will hold a regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Joseph P. Botaish Conference Room at 79 South Street. The agenda includes welcoming new Town Planner Shane O'Brien, discussing EDC priorities and a project list, approving June meeting minutes, reviewing a tax chart handout, and electing key positions.

• Welcome and introduction of new Town Planner Shane O'Brien, including his background and partnership with the EDC.
• Discussion of EDC priorities and project list.
• Election of key positions.

Planning Board

The Wrentham Planning Board will meet virtually on July 15, 2026, to consider two public hearings: a proposal to demolish part of the Arbor Inn Motel and build a 3-story hotel at 900 Washington St, and a proposal to build a 2,115 sq. ft. restaurant in an existing parking lot at the Wrentham Premium Outlets. The board will also vote on minutes from its June 17 meeting.

• Continued public hearing: 900 Washington St — demolish part of Arbor Inn Motel, build 3-story hotel (SPA #2026-01)
• Continued public hearing: 1048 South St — build a 2,115 sq. ft. restaurant at Wrentham Premium Outlets (Maj.Mod. #2026-02)
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 17, 2026

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to review minutes, monthly reports, and several property-related items. They will consider a Chapter Land Lien Release for Parcel G-03-1-14 and review ATB Docket Number X31213. The board will also examine FY2026 and FY2027 real estate abatements for town-purchased property.

• Review Chapter Land Lien Release for Parcel G-03-1-14
• Review ATB Docket Number X31213
• Review FY2026 and FY2027 real estate abatements for town-purchased property

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a National Grid pole petition for Madison Street, consider three special event applications (Hot Tub Blowout Sale at Wrentham Outlets, fireworks at Lake Pearl, and Truck Road-eo 2026), and vote on appointments to the Cable Advisory Committee, Building Committee, and Community Preservation Committee. The board will also vote on expenditures from the Cemetery Perpetual Care Account and the warrant for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election.

• Public hearing: National Grid pole petition on Madison Street
• Special event application: Hot Tub and Swim Spa Blowout Sale at Wrentham Outlets (July 23 – August 5, 2026)
• Special event application: Fireworks at Lake Pearl (August 8, 2026)
• Special event application: Truck Road-eo 2026 (August 29, 2026)
• Vote to approve expenditure from Cemetery Perpetual Care Account

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a virtual public meeting on July 9, 2026. Three public hearings are scheduled: a continued hearing on a septic and tree removal project at 3 Martha's Way, a continued hearing on a retaining wall replacement at 10 Shore Drive, and a request for determination on constructing two baseball and three soccer fields with lighting and parking at the William Rice Recreation Complex. The commission will also discuss minutes, a Native Plant Ordinance, and reports.

• Request for Determination — Rice Fields: proposed construction of 2 baseball and 3 soccer fields, lighting and parking at William Rice Recreation Complex
• Continued Notice of Intent — SE 351-1229: single-family home, septic, grading and tree removal at 3 Martha's Way
• Continued Notice of Intent — SE 351-1228: retaining wall replacement at 10 Shore Dr.
• Discussion of Native Plant Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2026

The Commission approved a negative determination of applicability for the William Rice Recreation Complex project. It also issued Orders of Conditions for a retaining wall at 10 Shore Dr. and continued a hearing for a home construction project at 3 Martha's Way.

• Issued negative determination of applicability for Rice Fields baseball and soccer project (6-0-0)
• Issued Orders of Conditions for retaining wall replacement at 10 Shore Dr. (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 3 Martha's Way home construction to 7/23/26 (6-0-0)
• Approved June 25, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four new applications: a parking variance for the Premium Outlet parcel at 1048 South St, a front-yard setback variance for a garage at 391 Franklin St, an appeal of a building inspector's decision about a shed at 525 Thurston St, and a special permit for home-based baked goods sales at 55 Alderbrook Ct. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes, accept a resignation, and reorganize.

• 1048 South St: variance to allow 24 parking spaces where 36 are required
• 391 Franklin St: variance to build garage 4 ft from front yard line (40 ft required)
• 525 Thurston St: appeal of building inspector's May 27, 2026 decision on a shed
• 55 Alderbrook Ct: special permit for home occupation selling homemade baked goods

Recreation Commission

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Wrentham Recreation Commission. The agenda includes only a Director's Report and an Open Forum, with no specific action items or proposals listed.

• Director's Report
• Open Forum

Public Works Building Committee

The Public Works Building Committee is meeting to discuss construction progress, approve change orders if needed, and review a testing scope for the project. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and invoices, and an update on the existing building scope.

• Review and approve change orders (if necessary)
• Construction update
• Review and approve GRLA testing scope
• Update on existing building scope

Housing Production Plan Steering Committee

The committee will elect officers, approve prior minutes, and discuss Wrentham's housing story. They will review environmental constraints mapping and current zoning, including types of housing allowed. A mapping exercise is also scheduled. The meeting is remote-only via Zoom.

• Election of officers
• Approval of May 12, 2026 minutes
• Discussion of Wrentham's housing story
• Review of environmental constraints mapping for the town
• Review of current zoning and types of housing allowed

Housing Production Plan Steering Committee

The committee will elect officers, approve prior minutes, and recap the last meeting. Members will discuss findings from a zoning compliance and non-conformity analysis, walk through a zoning map demo, and close with potential summer engagement opportunities. The meeting is remote-only via Zoom.

• Election of officers
• Approval of May 26, 2026 minutes
• Review of zoning compliance and non-conformity analysis findings
• Zoning map demonstration and group discussion
• Discussion of summer engagement opportunities

Conservation Commission

The Wrentham Conservation Commission will hold a virtual public meeting on June 25, 2026. The agenda includes a request for determination for the proposed construction of two baseball and three soccer fields with lighting and parking at the William Rice Recreation Complex. Other items include retaining wall replacements, a two-lot subdivision, and a new single-family home.

• Request for Determination – Rice Fields – proposed construction of 2 baseball and 3 soccer fields, lighting and parking at the William Rice Recreation Complex
• Notice of Intent – 10 Shore Dr. – replacement of an existing retaining wall
• Continued Notice of Intent – 280 Berry St. – 2-lot subdivision with 2 single-family homes, driveways, stormwater basin, and cul-de-sac driveway
• Notice of Intent – 3 Martha's Way – new single-family home, septic, grading, and tree removal
• Request for Determination – 290 Forest Grove Ave – 3ft retaining wall to reinforce a collapsed wall

The Commission voted unanimously to issue a positive determination for the Town of Wrentham's proposed construction of 2 baseball and 3 soccer fields, lighting, and parking at the William Rice Recreation Complex, citing stormwater discharge concerns within the 100-foot wetland buffer zone. Other actions included continuing public hearings for retaining wall and subdivision projects, issuing a negative determination for a collapsed retaining wall at 290 Forest Grove Ave, and approving an Order of Conditions for a home reconstruction at 195 Elysium St.

• Issued positive determination for Rice Fields project due to stormwater issues (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for retaining wall replacement at 10 Shore Dr. to July 9, 2026 (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for 2-lot subdivision at 280 Berry St. to July 23, 2026 (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for single-family home at 3 Martha's Way to July 9, 2026 (7-0)
• Issued negative determination for retaining wall at 290 Forest Grove Ave (7-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for home reconstruction at 195 Elysium St. with $5,200 bond (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 11, 2026 (7-0)

Metacomet Emergency Communications Center

The Metacomet Emergency Communications Center board will vote on transferring funds to support a shared-services agreement with SEMRECC. The board will also discuss updates on the FY2024 audit, contract negotiations with MACOP Local 475, and a committee to oversee the administrative merger with SEMRECC.

• Vote to transfer E&D funds for SEMRECC shared-services contract
• Update on FY2024 audit
• Update on CBA negotiations with MACOP Local 475
• Discussion on steering and policy committee for SEMRECC merger

Community Preservation Committee

The Wrentham Community Preservation Committee will meet to discuss updates on approved projects, including the White Barn Farm Forest Reserve, a CPC Part 2 application, Mirror Lake weed treatment, and the Rice Complex lighting project. The meeting will also cover the committee's Facebook page and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• White Barn Farm Forest Reserve project update
• CPC Part 2 Application discussion
• Mirror Lake 3-year Curly Pond Weed Treatment
• Rice Complex Lighting Project

The Community Preservation Committee reviewed project updates and discussed two upcoming Part 2 applications: Mirror Lake 3-year curly pond weed treatment (with concerns about maintenance vs. preservation) and Rice Complex lighting (with questions about electrical bids, fundraising, and field usage). No votes were taken on these items. Minutes from the previous meeting were tabled for a future vote.

• Approved project updates: White Barn Farm Forest Reserve CR signed by Conservation Commission and Select Board
• Approved payment for Housing ADA Doors invoice
• Approved payment for Mirror Lake Dredge Sediment analysis report
• Tabled approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes until July meeting
• Discussed FOML Mirror Lake 3yr Curly Pond Weed Treatment for July presentation
• Discussed Rice Complex Lighting Project for July presentation
• No votes taken on any funding or project approvals

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will meet to discuss and potentially vote on several approvals, including new members, retirees, and financial transactions. The board will also review legal updates, investment presentations, and a real estate RFP. No major policy changes are proposed.

• Approval of new retirees
• Approval of asset allocation for investments
• Discussion and potential vote on U.S. Open Ended Core Real Estate RFP with TA Realty
• Approval of bills, payroll, and pension
• Approval of refunds, rollovers, and transfers

Community Preservation Committee

The Wrentham Community Preservation Committee will meet on June 24, 2026, to review approved project updates, hear proposed project presentations, and discuss forest reserve and weed treatment initiatives. The agenda includes updates on the White Barn Farm Forest Reserve and the FOML Mirror Lake 3-year Curly Pond Weed Treatment, as well as the Rice Complex Lighting Project.

• White Barn Farm Forest Reserve updates
• FOML - Mirror Lake 3-year Curly Pond Weed Treatment discussion
• Rice Complex Lighting Project presentation
• Approved Project Updates review
• CPC Proposed Project Presentations

Roderick School Building Committee

The Roderick School Building Committee will meet virtually to approve prior meeting minutes and invoices, review public process results, and consider contract amendments for TSKP and VTX along with a design development workplan.

• Approve meeting minutes and invoices
• Recap public process and vote results
• Review and approve TSKP and VTX contract amendments
• Review design development workplan

Historical Commission

The Wrentham Historical Commission is holding its monthly meeting to review minutes, financial reports, and correspondence. New business includes discussing a liaison for the Community Preservation Committee, an action plan for Fiske restoration, and a debrief of the 250th event. The commission will also consider approvals of archive materials and historic property plaque inquiries.

• Action plan and execution details for Fiske restoration
• Museum board design and execution for Rochambeau memorial
• Debrief of 250th event and participation
• Appointments for CPC liaison
• Approvals of archive materials

Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee

The committee will meet to discuss residents' response to their table at Town Meeting, continue developing the award letter and application review criteria/timeline, and explore fundraising ideas. The meeting is a regular session with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion of residents' response to table at Town Meeting
• Continued discussion of award letter and criteria/timeline for application review
• Fundraising ideas