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This week in Wrentham

Updated June 16, 2026

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June 16, 2026
Select Board
Select Board
Wrentham's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
Conservation restrictions on two properties and a National Grid pole hearing highlight this fully remote June 16 Select Board meeting.
Public Hearing: National Grid Pole Petition — Green Street
Hearing on National Grid's request to install or relocate utility poles on Green Street.
Vote: Conservation Restriction — 431 South Street
Board votes to place a permanent conservation restriction on the property at 431 South Street, limiting future development.
Vote: Conservation Restriction — 85 & 95 Beach Street
Board votes to place a permanent conservation restriction on parcels at 85 and 95 Beach Street.
12 more items on the agenda
Call to Order & Announcements
Routine opening; meeting held fully remote via Zoom per Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025.
Approval of Minutes
Board approves prior meeting minutes.
Common Victualler License Application — The Kitchen at White Barn Farm
New food-service license application for The Kitchen at White Barn Farm.
Special One-Day License Applications — White Barn Farm
Ten one-day event licenses requested for White Barn Farm on dates spanning June 25 through August 27.
Interviews & Appointments: Conservation, Cultural Council, Economic Development, Historical, Recreation Commissions and Sweatt Fund Advisory Committee
Board interviews candidates and fills open seats on six volunteer boards and committees.
Re-appointment of Leo Immonen to Community Preservation Commission (Conservation Rep)
Leo Immonen reappointed as Conservation Commission's representative on the CPC.
Re-appointment of Charles Woodhams to Community Preservation Commission (Planning Board Rep)
Charles Woodhams reappointed as Planning Board's representative on the CPC.
Reappointments to Boards/Committees/Commissions
General slate of reappointments to unspecified boards and committees.
Appointments of Election Workers
Board appoints election workers for upcoming elections.
Public Comment
Residents may address the board on any topic.
Town Manager's Report
Town Manager presents updates to the board.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned; next Select Board meeting is July 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →
June 17, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board
Reviews and approves new housing developments, commercial buildings, and land subdivisions before construction begins.
Two public hearings June 17: a new 3-story hotel at the Arbor Inn site on Washington St and a restaurant addition at the Premium Outlets outparcel.
New Public Hearing: 900 Washington St – Site Plan Approval & Stormwater Permit (SPA #2026-01)
Fr. Agnel, Inc. seeks approval to demolish the Arbor Inn Motel's southern building at 900 Washington St and construct a new 3-story hotel.
📍 900 Washington St, Wrentham
New Public Hearing: 1048 South St – Major Modification (Maj. Mod #2026-02)
DDO-New England/Premium Outlet Partners seeks to convert an existing asphalt parking area at the Wrentham Premium Outlets outparcel into a 2,115 sq. ft. restaurant with site improvements.
📍 1048 South St (Wrentham Premium Outlets outparcel)
2 more items on the agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes – May 20, 2026
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
General Business: Town Meeting Recap
Board will discuss outcomes from the recent Town Meeting.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →

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📋 Proposed Board of Health · June 15, 2026
55 Walnut Road – Local Upgrade Approval
Request for a Title 5 septic system local upgrade approval at 55 Walnut Road.
Why this matters: Septic approvals can affect neighboring properties and groundwater.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Board of Health · June 15, 2026
142 Lakeside Avenue – Local Upgrade Approval
Request for a Title 5 septic system local upgrade approval at 142 Lakeside Avenue.
Why this matters: Septic approvals can affect neighboring properties and groundwater.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Board of Health · June 15, 2026
Kratom Discussion
Board will discuss kratom (an herbal stimulant/opioid-like substance) — likely regarding local sale or use regulation.
Why this matters: Potential local restriction on kratom sales affects residents and retailers.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
🔄 Postponed Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Continued NOI – 195 Elysium St. (SE 351-1227)
Continued hearing on rebuilding a single-family home on its existing foundation and adding a deck, patio, stairs, and removing trees within wetlands jurisdiction.
📍 195 Elysium St.
Why this matters: Home rebuild near wetlands; outcome affects neighborhood precedent.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
🔄 Postponed Continued NOI – 280 Berry St., Renner Farms (SE 351-122X) Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Continued hearing on a 2-lot subdivision with two single-family homes, driveways, stormwater basin, and cul-de-sac within wetlands jurisdiction at Renner Farms.
📍 280 Berry St.
Why this matters: New 2-lot subdivision adding homes and roads near wetlands.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Conservation Restrictions – 431 South St. (White Barn Farm Woods) & 85/95 Beach St. Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Commission to accept permanent Conservation Restrictions (legally binding land protection) over 13.57 acres at 431 South St. and parcels at 85 & 95 Beach St., with acknowledgement of baseline reports for both.
📍 431 South St.; 85 & 95 Beach St.
Why this matters: ~14 acres permanently protected from future development.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
🔄 Postponed Continued Notice of Intent – 195 Elysium St (SE 351-1227) Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Continued hearing on proposed home reconstruction on existing foundation with new deck, patio, stairs, and tree removal near wetlands.
📍 195 Elysium St, Wrentham
Why this matters: Wetlands work near residential area; affects neighbors and precedent.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
🔄 Postponed Continued Notice of Intent – 280 Berry St, Renner Farms (SE 351-122X) Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Continued hearing on a 2-lot subdivision with two single-family homes, driveways, stormwater basin, and cul-de-sac near wetlands.
📍 280 Berry St, Wrentham
Why this matters: New subdivision adds homes and stormwater infrastructure near wetlands.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Acceptance of Conservation Restriction – 2095 West St Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Commission considers formally accepting a conservation restriction (permanent land protection easement) on 2095 West St.
📍 2095 West St, Wrentham
Why this matters: Permanently protects local land from development.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Acceptance of Conservation Restriction – 13.57 acres at 431 South St Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Commission considers accepting a conservation restriction over 13.57 acres at 431 South St.
📍 431 South St, Wrentham
Why this matters: Over 13 acres permanently shielded from development.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Acceptance of Conservation Restriction – 85 & 95 Beach St Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Commission considers accepting a conservation restriction over parcels at 85 & 95 Beach St.
📍 85 & 95 Beach St, Wrentham
Why this matters: Additional land near Beach St permanently protected.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
🔄 Postponed Continued Public Hearing #2026-02 — 525 Thurston St, Shed Setback Variance Zoning Board (ZBA) · June 10, 2026
Applicants Jake Maloney/David Brown & Marie-Elise Boyer-Brown seek a variance for an existing 20.1-ft-high shed only 8.84 ft from the side lot line where 20 ft is required; hearing continued to August 12, 2026.
📍 525 Thurston St, Map-Block-Parcel P-07-2-3, Zoning District R-43
Why this matters: Nonconforming structure variance affecting R-43 residential lot.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome

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How to get involved

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Show up and speak
Every meeting above is open to any resident, and most have a public comment period — usually a few minutes per person, no sign-up needed. Showing up matters more than you'd think; most decisions are made in front of nearly empty rooms.
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Write to the board before the meeting
Often more effective than speaking at the meeting itself — board members read constituent email, and a handful of messages on one topic gets noticed. Each board's contact page is linked from its meetings above.
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Know the appeal windows
Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
⚠️ These summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original source documents for anything important. This site is not affiliated with the Town of Wrentham and is not legal advice.

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