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.
November 8, 2010 Special Town Meeting
The Warrant for the November 8, 2010 Special Town Meeting will open on August 24th and close on September 24th. If you have an article you would like to submit, please complete the Warrant Article Request form and submit to the Board of Selectmen’s office by the deadline. The form is available on the BOS webpage under “Forms and Documents”.
3rd Annual Volunteer of the Year Award
The Board of Selectmen is pleased to announce the acceptance of nominations for the 3rd Annual "Town of Wrentham - Volunteer of the Year" award. This award is given to residents that have gone above and beyond to volunteer their time to the Town. Nominations may be submitted to the Board of Selectmen's office until October 15th in two age groups, under 18 - or - 18 and over. The winners will be acknowledged at the November 8th Special Town Meeting. If you would like to nominate a resident that you think is deserving of this award, you may click on the Nomination Form link. Nominations may be anonymous.
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.
Norfolk County Mosquito Control
Aerosol Applications will begin early morning on or about May 25, 2010, weather permitting. Please visit www.massnrc.org/ncmcp to see when the spray program may be conducted in your area. If you would like to see a map and/or street listing visit www.massnrc.org/ncmcp/spraysch.htm and click on Wrentham.
May 25, 2010 through October 1, 2010 - Adulticide aerosol (ULV) applications
(2:00 AM to 6:00 AM (sunrise), Monday through Friday)
Elections and Town Meetings 2010
The following are the upcoming scheduled elections and Town Meetings to be held in the Town of Wrentham and their registration dates:
| | Register By: |
September 14
November 2
November 8 | State Primary
State Election
Special Town Meeting | August 25
October 13
October 29 |
Absentee ballots for the September 14, 2010 State Primary Election are now available in the Town Clerk's office.
FY2011 Real Estate Tax Bills (First Quarter)
Fiscal year 2011 first quarter tax bills were mailed on June 29, 2010. The first quarter bills list the preliminary tax for fiscal year 2011. If you have not received a bill for your property, please call the Tax Collector’s office to have a duplicate mailed to you.
First quarter bills were due Monday, August 2, 2010. Late payments are subject to interest charges. On-line payments are not available for late payments.
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) 384-5406.
2010 Dog Licenses
The deadline for 2010 dog licenses was April 30th. There is a $25.00 late fine, per dog, in addition to the tag fee. 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 2009 balances must be paid in full before a 2010 license is issued.
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.
Taunton Street Conceptual Design Plans
A set of "DRAFT" Conceptual Design Plans, dated 7/23/09 for Taunton Street are available for residents to review at the Department of Public Works. Please call (508) 384-5477 to make an appointment to review this set of plans.
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.
GATRA Dial-A-Ride in Wrentham
Contact the Senior Center for more information at (508) 384-5425.
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 April 2010.
- Arts Festival Committee (4)
- Commission on Disability (2)
- Cultural Council (1)
- Wrentham Envir. Protection Advisory Committee (3)
- Open Space Committee (3 members and 1 alternate)
- Permanent Building Committee (6)
- Public Safety Communications Review Committee (1)
- State Forest Advisory Committee (3)
- Survey Board (1)
- Town Common Landscape/Memorial Cte. (2 members)
- Town Web Site Committee (4)
- Trout Pond Area Betterment Committee (5)
Interested parties should send applications to the Board of Selectmens' office. Click here under "Forms and Documents", to access an application form.
2010 Holiday Trash Delay Schedule
Trash pickup will be delayed one day throughout the week of each of the following holidays:
Labor Day - Monday, September 6th
Columbus Day, Monday, October 11th
Veteran's Day, Thursday, November 11th
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25th
Because Christmas (December 25th) and New Year's Day (January 1st) fall on Saturdays, there will be NO delays in trash pickup the preceding week.
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)
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 or (508) 384-5425 (adeschamps@comcast.net)
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 (adeschamps@comcast.net)
Office of the Mass. Attorney General (888) 830-6277 (www.ago.state.ma.us)
Medicare Helpline (800) 633-4227 (www.medicareadvocacy.org)