{ "city": "Wrentham", "state": "MA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/wrentham.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to hear site plan modification for 20 & 20R Kenneth Miner Drive", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-3288", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to hear four new development notices of intent", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-3287", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-26", "body": "Community Preservation Committee", "headline": "Community Preservation Committee to review project updates and funding proposals", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08262026-3286", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Kratom regulation discussed", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-3285", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Wrentham Elementary School Committee", "headline": "Commission on Disability approves $2,500 for Wrentham Day", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-3284", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Norfolk County Retirement Board", "headline": "Retirement board to vote on disability retirements, investments, and forfeitures", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-3283", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee", "headline": "Wrentham Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Committee to review award letters, fundraising, and Wrentham Day outreach", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-3268", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "GATRA", "headline": "GATRA holds quarterly public feedback forum on services", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-3269", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to hear five public hearings including dam repairs, subdivisions, and septic work", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-3280", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Community Preservation Committee", "headline": "CPC to hear Mirror Lake weed treatment and Rice Complex lighting proposals", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-3281", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Commission on Disability", "headline": "Commission on Disability to finalize Wrentham Day merch and review website resources", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-3272", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Roderick School Building Committee", "headline": "School Building Committee to review design updates and septic plans", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-3278", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Council on Aging", "headline": "Wrentham Council on Aging monthly meeting, including elections", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-3276", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Historical Commission", "headline": "Historical Commission to discuss Fiske restoration and Rochambeau memorial", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-3282", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Metacomet Public Health Alliance", "headline": "Metacomet Public Health Alliance discusses next steps", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-3277", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Economic Development Commission", "headline": "Wrentham Economic Development Commission to meet July 20, 2026", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-3279", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Wrentham Planning Board to hold public hearings on hotel and restaurant projects", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-3274", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Assessors to review abatements for town-purchased property", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-3275", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to hold public hearing on National Grid pole petition on Madison St", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-3273", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Commission to hear Rice Fields ballfield proposal at 7:30 pm", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-3266", "minutes_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-3266", "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Board to hear four zoning appeals including parking variance at 1048 South St", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-3267", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Recreation Commission", "headline": "Wrentham Recreation Commission monthly meeting, July 8, 2026", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-3271", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Public Works Building Committee", "headline": "Public Works Building Committee to review construction update and approve testing scope", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-3264", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Housing Production Plan Steering Committee", "headline": "Wrentham Housing Production Plan Steering Committee to discuss housing story, zoning, and environmental constraints", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-3263", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Housing Production Plan Steering Committee", "headline": "Housing Production Plan Steering Committee reviews zoning analysis and summer engagement", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-3265", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to hear Rice Fields ballfield proposal", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-3259", "minutes_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-3259", "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Metacomet Emergency Communications Center", "headline": "MECCC board to vote on funding for SEMRECC merger", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-3261", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Community Preservation Committee", "headline": "CPC to discuss White Barn Farm, Mirror Lake weed treatment, and Rice Complex lighting", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-3258", "minutes_url": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-3258", "source": "https://www.wrentham.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }