What's New Summary
Published on Mar 21, 2024 09:48

What's New Summary - March 21, 2024

Town Shares Information About Proposition 2 1/2 Debt Exclusion Vote on April 1 Town Election Ballot

The Town of Wrentham, in the interest of updating the community in advance of the April 1 Annual Town Election, wishes to provide the following information regarding a Proposition 2 ? debt exclusion question on the ballot for the Town?s allocable share of the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District?s $183 million bonds. Read more here.

Wrentham Receives Federal Grant for Water Quality Improvement Project

Town Manager Kevin Sweet and the Wrentham Select Board are pleased to share that the Town of Wrentham has received a federal grant to support the Wrentham Water Quality Improvements project. Read more here.

MBTA Communities Zoning 

Learn more about MBTA Communities Zoning Law on our MBTA Communities Project Page. Check out this Interactive Mapping Tool provided by MAPC to deep dive into Wrentham's MBTA Communities Act District Suitability Analysis. We've created this Brief User Guide to walk you through the mapping tool. 

Town of Wrentham Encourages Election Participation Through Wrentham Engagement Events

The Town of Wrentham, in the interest of encouraging civic participation, invites community members to take part in Town Election events sponsored by Wrentham Engagement. Read more about upcoming events here.  

Annual Town Election Information 

Voter Registration for the Annual Town Election will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 from 9AM to 5PM at Town Hall in the Main Lobby. The Election will be held on Monday, April 1, 2024 from 7AM to 8PM at Delaney Elementary School (120 Taunton Street). 

Volunteer Opportunities 

Are you interested in getting involved in our community? If so, we have an excellent opportunity that may interest you!

The Zoning Board of Appeals is seeking interested volunteers to join! There are currently 4 (four) vacancies, 2 (two) full members and  2 (two) associate members. The Zoning Board of Appeals is the permit granting authority in Wrentham. They have the authority to hear and decide petitions for appeals of zoning orders and decisions made by the Building Commissioner, variances with respect to land or structures, Special Permits for certain projects as allowed for in the Zoning By-laws, and Comprehensive Permits under Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Select Board or Land Use Offices. 

There are 2 (two) vacancies on the Wrentham Commission on Disability. Members serve a 2 year staggered term and the Commission has a total of 5 members.

There is 1 (one) vacancy on the Historical Commission for a two-year term. The Commission has the responsibility of preserving, maintaining, displaying, collecting Town history, and using same for educational purposes.

Fill out the Board/Committee/Commission application and return to the Select Board office either in person, via mail, or email at [email protected]