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Wrentham Select Board appoints new and returning members to town boards and commissions
Summary
At its June 16 meeting the Select Board appointed or reappointed a slate of residents to town boards — including conservation, cultural, economic development, historical, recreation and the Sweat Fund advisory committee. Several appointments were uncontested; terms and next steps were announced.
The Wrentham Select Board made a series of appointments on June 16, approving multiple reappointments and new members for several town boards and commissions.
Highlights: the board appointed Julie Garland and Brian Tus to the Conservation Commission (terms July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029); Gan Lightbody to the Cultural Council (term to June 30, 2029); Kate Dugen and Matthew Gray to the Economic Development Commission (terms to June 30, 2031); Ray Rose and Leo Baldigger were reappointed to the Historical Commission and Paul Bender was added to that commission (terms to June 30, 2029); Jane DeMo, Adam Moon and Chris McKenna were reappointed to the Recreation Commission and John Jackson was appointed to a staggered one‑year term; and Mary Gia Colon and Chandler Ross were named to the Sweat Fund Advisory Committee (terms to June 30, 2027).
Board Chair Chris Gallow reminded appointees to see the Town Clerk to take the oath of office. Several applications were uncontested and carried on unanimous roll calls; the board said it relied on commission chairs’ recommendations and candidate interviews when seats were contested.
Why it matters: these volunteer boards and commissions run many of the town’s civic programs — from cultural events and historical preservation to economic development, parks and recreation — and the Select Board’s appointments set leadership and staffing for the next several years.
What’s next: newly appointed members were asked to contact the Town Clerk and to coordinate with commission chairs to prepare for upcoming meetings and projects.
