Event Calendar
The following is a listing of important upcoming town events. To view a listing of major town events, click here. Also, go to specific sections of the website to view events for that section.
*** Town Hall Hours ***
Town Hall's hours through Friday, June 1, 2012:
Monday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon
It is recommended that you call the office that you have business with in advance as some offices are only staffed part-time.
FY2012 Real Estate Tax Bills (Second Quarter)
Fiscal year 2012 third and fourth quarter tax bills were mailed December 27, 2011. If you did not receive a bill for your property, please call the Tax Collector's office to have a duplicate mailed to you.
Third quarter bills are due on on before Wednesday, February 1, 2012 and fourth quarter bills are due on or before Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Late payments are subject to interest charges. Please note that the Treasurer/Collector's office will be open until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. If you would like to pay your bill on-line, please click the link below.
On-Line Payment:
Click here to link to the Tax Collector/Treasurer webpage.
Questions regarding payment of your tax bill need to be directed to Tax Collector's Office, Town Hall, 79 South St., Wrentham, MA 02093 or call (508) 384-5413. Questions regarding the value of property should be directed to the Assessor's Office at (508) 384-5408.
Annual Town Meeting
The Annual Town Meeting will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012. Please mark your calendars.
Property Assessment Inspection Program
The Wrentham Board of Assessors will continue with their Property Assessment Inspection program throughout the summer and fall. Our representative (with identification) will be going house to house to verify the data on properties which require a state mandated cyclical re-inspection. This inspection includes a quick interior walk-through, exterior measure and photo. This process of updating our data allows for fair and accurate property valuation. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in this town-wide effort. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call our office at (508) 384-5408 or e-mail assessor@wrentham.ma.us.
New Open Meeting Law Requirements (Effective July 1, 2010)
As of July 1, 2010, there are new requirements to meet the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 30B, Sections 18-25. The Town Clerk's page lists all current Meeting Announcements.
Tax Collector/Treasurer's Unclaimed Money List
The Tax Collector/Treasurer's office has compiled a list of unclaimed checks. If your name or business is on this list, contact their office at (508) 384-5413 for a replacement check. Click here to view the list.
2012 Dog Licenses
The deadline for 2012 dog licenses is March 31, 2011. There is a $50.00 late fine (per dog), in addition to the tag fee. After May 31st, there will be an additional $100.00 collection fee per dog. A copy of an updated rabies certificate must be presented, or call the Town Clerk to see if the rabies information is up to date if your dog has been previously licensed.
Outstanding 2011 balances must be paid in full before a 2012 license is issued. Click here for a 2011 Dog License Application. To view Article 25 - Animal Control Bylaw, click the link to the General Bylaws on the Town Clerk's page.
Conflict of Interest Law and the State Ethics Commission
Governor Patrick signed into law important changes to MGL Chapter 268A and 268B, the State's Conflict of Interest Law and the State Ethics Commission's enabling act. There are new mandatory education and training requirements for public employees.
The Conflict of Interest Law defines a public employee as any person performing services for or holding an office, position, employment or membership in a municipal agency, whether by election, appointment, contract of hire or engagement, whether serving with or without compensation, on a full, regular, part-time, intermittent, or consultant basis.
Click on the above link for detailed information on this new law. You may contact Carol Mollica, Town Clerk for any additional information at (508) 384-5414 or e-mail cmollica@wrentham.ma.us.
Click here for more information on Mandatory Education and Training Requirements - Implementation Procedures.
Disposal of Radioactive Waste
Residents who have had radioactive treatments may not dispose of any radioactive waste in the Town's Solid Waste Program. Twice in the past year, loads have been rejected by SEMASS, costing the Town an additional $984. Residents should return any possible radioactive waste to their doctor's office or local hospital.
Help Save Our Town
The Board of Selectmen is seeking Wrentham residents suggestions and plans that would help increase our Town's revenues.
Please e-mail your suggestions that do not include new taxes or raising of fees to BOS@wrentham.ma.us. All suggestions will be taken into consideration and its authors will be acknowledged.
For your convenience, a suggestion box has now been installed in the main lobby in Town Hall.
Community Policing
The Wrentham Police Department is implementing a community wide notification database. The Police hope that the program will allow them to inform the public about matters concerning them in their neighborhoods. For more information, visit the Wrentham Police Department website.
Committees/Boards/Commissions Needing Members
Would you like to serve on our Towns' Committees, Boards, and/or Commissions? (#) indicates the number of volunteers needed as of January 2012.
- Commission on Disability (3)
- Cultural Council (2)
- Envir. Protection Advisory Committee (1 citizen-at-large)
- Metropolitan Area Planning Council (1)
- Open Space Committee (2) (2 alternates)
- Permanent Building Committee (6)
- Recreation Committee (1)
- State Forest Advisory Committee (3)
- Survey Board (1)
- Town Common Landscape/Memorial Cte. (1)
- Trout Pond Area Betterment Committee (3)
Interested parties should send applications to the Board of Selectmens' office. Click here under "Forms and Documents", to access an application form.
2012 Holiday Trash Delay Schedule
Trash and Recycling pickup will be delayed one day throughout the week of each of the following Monday holidays:
February 20th
April 16th
May 28th
July 4th
September 3rd
October 8th
Trash will also be delayed by one day on Thanksgiving (November 22nd) and Christmas (December 25th)
Important Telephone Numbers
Fuel Assistance and Weatherization Assistance Outreach, Fran Padula (508) 384-5425 (franpadulawrencoa@comcast.net)
Self-Help, Brockton (508) 588-5440 (www.massave.com, www.energybucks.com)
Bay State Gas Co., Low Income Gas Rate (800) 882-5454 (www.baystategas.com)
GATRA Dial-a-Ride (508) 384-5425
Good Neighbor Energy Fund, Salvation Army (800) 334-3047 (www.magoodneighbor.org)
Executive Offices of Elder Affairs (800) 882-2003
Social Security Administration, Attleboro Office (800) 772-1213 or (508) 226-2710 (www.ssa.gov)
Massachusetts Division of Insurance (617) 521-7777 (www.state.ma.us/doi)
S.H.I.N.E. Counselor (800) 462-5221
South Middlesex Legal Services (800) 696-1501 (www.hessco.org)
Prescription Advantage (800) 243-4636 (www.800ageinfo.com)
Dial-A-Ride (15 mile radius, over 60 & disabled) (800) 698-7676 (www.gatra.org)
Miles for Health (long distance, over 60 & disabled) (800) 585-8294 (www.foxfieldtaxi.com)
Joy's Medical Grant (chemo & radiation transportation) (508) 384-5425 (jangelico@comcast.net)
Office of the Mass. Attorney General (888) 830-6277 (www.ago.state.ma.us)
Medicare Helpline (800) 633-4227 (www.medicareadvocacy.org)