Town of Wrentham

Town of Wrentham Announces Appointment of New Town Accountant

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Town of Wrentham
Kevin Sweet, Town Administrator
79 South St.
Wrentham, MA 02093

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Town of Wrentham Announces Appointment of New Town Accountant

WRENTHAM — Town Administrator Kevin Sweet is pleased to announce that Christine Dupras has been appointed Wrentham’s new Town Accountant.

Dupras has over eight years of municipal accounting experience and most recently served as the Interim Finance Director/Town Accountant for the Town of Foxborough. She has an accomplished background as a Town Accountant having completed a number of accounting and supervisory leadership development programs.

“We are thrilled to welcome Christine to her new role with the Town of Wrentham,” Town Administrator Sweet said. “Her expertise and experience in the municipal accounting field will be an asset to our town and we wish her much success.”

Dupras began in her new role on Monday, July 8. She replaces former Town Accountant Jean Sarno who was with the town for 12 years.

 

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Town of Wrentham to Host Public Forum on Route 1 Rezoning 

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Town of Wrentham
Kevin Sweet, Town Administrator
79 South St.
Wrentham, MA 02093

For Immediate Release

Friday, June 14, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Town of Wrentham to Host Public Forum on Route 1 Rezoning 

There are currently seven differently zoned districts in the approximately two mile stretch of Route 1 that passes through Wrentham. Proposed rezoning would create three zoning districts that would better support economic development, preserve natural resources and improve traffic. (Courtesy Image Town of Wrentham)

WRENTHAM — Town Administrator Kevin Sweet is pleased to announce that the town of Wrentham is holding a public forum next week on the proposed rezoning for the Route 1 corridor.

WHEN:

Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m.

WHERE:

Wrentham Senior Center, 400 Taunton St.

WHAT:

The Town of Wrentham invites residents and members of the public to attend the first of several forums that will take place over the coming months about proposed rezoning for the Route 1 corridor. The Planning Board will also hold a public hearing on the proposed zoning changes late this summer.

Residents will be asked to vote on the zoning changes at the Fall Town Meeting in November.

A presentation will be given at the forum by Cathy McCabe, a specialist in strategic planning and economic development and principal of McCabe Enterprises, about the current zoning and it’s challenges, the process through which the proposed rezoning was developed and the benefits the zoning changes would offer. The forum will also include a working group session, light refreshments and opportunities for residents to share their thoughts, opinions, questions and concerns.

“We are looking forward to sharing the proposed rezoning with residents, and hearing their thoughts and questions,” Town Administrator Sweet said. “Rezoning this corridor is a major undertaking for our town and will have significant implications for years to come, and it’s an exciting opportunity for us all to shape the economic development of Wrentham.”

Today, there are seven zoning districts within the approximately two-mile stretch of Route 1 in Wrentham. The proposed zoning changes would replace those districts with three new ones designed to better support future development while preserving natural resources in the area. The plans also include traffic improvements.

The proposed new zoning would not impact current businesses or organizations operating in the area.

Town Administrator Sweet, Planning Director Rachel Benson, and other representatives from town boards and committees will be present at the forum.

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Wrentham Town Administrator Announces Sweatt Beach Opening and Memorial Day Parade Info

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Town of Wrentham
Kevin Sweet, Town Administrator
79 South St.
Wrentham, MA 02093

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 24, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Wrentham Town Administrator Announces Sweatt Beach Opening and Memorial Day Parade Info

WRENTHAM — Town Administrator Kevin Sweet is pleased to announce the details for the opening of Sweatt Beach on Lake Pearl this weekend and would also like to provide residents with information about the town’s annual Memorial Day parade on Monday.

Sweatt Beach Opening for the Season

Sweatt Beach, 11 Woolford Road, will open for the season on Saturday, May 25. The public beach will be open everyday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. The beach closes for the season on Aug. 25.

Seasonal family passes are available for $175 for Wrentham residents and $200 for Plainville and Norfolk residents. Passes can be purchased at the beach.

The beach is staffed with a lifeguard during its hours of operation.

Wrentham Memorial Day Parade

Wrentham’s Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 27 beginning at 10:30 a.m.

The parade will begin on South Street at Randall Road and will proceed down South Street to the Center Cemetery, where an assembly will be held at the flag pole near the veterans burial area.

The ceremony at the flag pole will include the Pledge of Allegiance, singing of the National Anthem and a recognition of local veterans. There will also be a wreath laying ceremony, the singing of “America the Beautiful” and the playing of taps.

Following the assembly at the cemetery, the parade procession will then re-form and march toward the town’s war memorial monuments before dispersing.

“We invite all residents to come and enjoy a fun-filled and memorable Memorial Day weekend here in Wrentham,” Town Administrator Sweet said. “The weather is expected to be beautiful for the beach and parade and we hope to see a great turnout.”

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Wrentham Town Administrator Kevin Sweet Reappointed to Second Term on Governor’s Local Government Advisory Commission

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Town of Wrentham
Kevin Sweet, Town Administrator
79 South St.
Wrentham, MA 02093

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Wrentham Town Administrator Kevin Sweet Reappointed to Second Term on Governor’s Local Government Advisory Commission

WRENTHAM — Town Administrator Kevin Sweet is pleased to announce that he has been reappointed to a second term on the Governor’s Local Government Advisory Commission.

The Massachusetts Local Government Advisory Commission (LGAC) analyzes proposed legislation affecting cities and towns, acts as an advocate for the interests of local governments and advises state officials on their needs.

The commission meets regularly with the governor and state legislative leaders.

The LGAC is a model that the rest of the nation has looked to as a major success in facilitating strong local-state relations.

In addition, Town Administrator Sweet serves as an Elected Director on the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) Board of Directors and is the District 5 Representative on the Massachusetts Municipal Management Association Executive Committee.

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