At the suggestion of member Robert Leclair, the Wrentham Board of Selectmen is videotaping its closed sessions. Leclair proposed the taping to ensure the town has a more accurate record of the sessions. "I felt it was not transparent government," he said.

Fellow selectmen have mixed feelings on the change. "I am completely behind the idea of recording executive sessions so there can be no confusion down the road," board Chairman Bob Cohen said. "It is just a good idea. It requires executive sessions to be very disciplined and focused, which is important. The presumption is all the business selectmen do is public record.

"People aren't always going to like what happens in executive sessions and may institute legal action," Cohen added. "Without a videotape record, both sides are free to characterize what happened as both see fit." Other board members aren't so supportive.

"I think it will inhibit some discussion," Edward Goddard said. I don't think it is necessary. I think you can take minutes that are sufficient and meet the board's legal requirements. "I think the board has a lot more pressing issues to deal with than that, and are not dealing with them."

Sign up for town meeting The town clerk's office will hold a voter registration at town hall Friday, Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the Nov. 9 special town meeting. Registration will take place from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the town clerk's office and from 1:30 to 8 p.m. in the town hall lobby. Any resident who is not registered and will be 18 years old by Nov. 9 may register. Call the town clerk's office at 508-384-5415 for more information.

Wanted: Some special volunteers

The board of selectmen is looking for nominations by Thursday for the Second Annual Town of Wrentham Volunteer of the Year awards.

The awards honor residents who have gone above and beyond to volunteer their time to the town or done something especially noteworthy. Selectman Ed Goddard, who proposed the awards, says it not only recognizes those who contribute to the community but encourages others to volunteer.

Nominations may be submitted to the selectmen's office in two age groups, under 18 and 18 and over.

And for the first time, also at Goddard's suggestion, the town will honor an employee of the year. The winners will be acknowledged at the Nov. 9 special town meeting. To nominate someone, click on the nomination form link on the town's Web site, www.wrentham.ma.us. Nominations may be anonymous.

At the library ...

Library events include:

There are many activities going on at Fiske Public Library off Randall Road, including:

A course for baby-sitting is scheduled for two Saturdays, Nov. 7 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Fiske Public Library off Randall Road. The participants, ages 11 to 15, learn basic childcare, first aid, safety issues, and injury prevention. Includes child and infant CPR. Participants completing the two-day, 10-hour course receive a certificate from the Red Cross. Cost is $70. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 1-617-274-5261. Additional classes will be offered Saturday, Dec. 5 and 12. Pottery is being exhibited in November. Potters Place, a nonprofit cooperative pottery studio and school located in Walpole, is showcasing members work.

STEPHEN PETERSON can be reached at 508-236-0377 or at speterson@thesunchronicle.com.