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Walpole Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting

February 20, 2018

21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Eric Kraus, Mark Gallivan, David Salvatore

Absent: Ann Ragosta

Every vote, in order

Daylily Lane

The Board of Selectmen vote its intention to lay out Daylily Lane as a town way, as shown on a plan entitled “Acceptance Plan ’Daylily Lane”, dated September 19, 2017, prepared by GLM…

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore that the Board of Selectmen vote its intention to lay out Daylily Lane as a town way, as shown on a plan entitled “Acceptance Plan ’Daylily Lane”, dated September 19, 2017, prepared by GLM Engineering Consultants, Inc., and that the Board of Selectmen forward the layout petition and plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §§81G and 81I. , Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore that the Board of Selectmen vote its intention to lay out Daylily Lane as a town way, as shown on a plan entitled “Acceptance Plan ’Daylily Lane”, dated September 19, 2017, prepared by GLM Engineering Consultants, Inc., and that the Board of Selectmen forward the layout petition and plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §§81G and 81I. , Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Lavender Lane

The Board of Selectmen vote its intention to lay out Lavender Lane as a town way, as shown on a plan entitled “Acceptance Plan ’Lavender Lane’”, dated September 19, 2017, prepared by GLM…

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore that the Board of Selectmen vote its intention to lay out Lavender Lane as a town way, as shown on a plan entitled “Acceptance Plan ’Lavender Lane’”, dated September 19, 2017, prepared by GLM Engineering Consultants, Inc., and that the Board of Selectmen forward the layout petition and plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §§81G and 81I. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore that the Board of Selectmen vote its intention to lay out Lavender Lane as a town way, as shown on a plan entitled “Acceptance Plan ’Lavender Lane’”, dated September 19, 2017, prepared by GLM Engineering Consultants, Inc., and that the Board of Selectmen forward the layout petition and plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §§81G and 81I. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 3- 0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

RedGate Road

The Board of Selectmen vote its intention to lay out Red Gate Road as a town way, as shown on a plan entitled “Acceptance Plan ’Red Gate Road’”, dated September 19, 2017, prepared by GLM…

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore that the Board of Selectmen vote its intention to lay out Red Gate Road as a town way, as shown on a plan entitled “Acceptance Plan ’Red Gate Road’”, dated September 19, 2017, prepared by GLM Engineering Consultants, Inc., and that the Board of Selectmen forward the layout petition and plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §§81G and 81I. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore that the Board of Selectmen vote its intention to lay out Red Gate Road as a town way, as shown on a plan entitled “Acceptance Plan ’Red Gate Road’”, dated September 19, 2017, prepared by GLM Engineering Consultants, Inc., and that the Board of Selectmen forward the layout petition and plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §§81G and 81I. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 3- 0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Hold the public meeting on March 20, 2018 at 7:00pm for the street acceptances

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to hold the public meeting on March 20, 2018 at 7:00pm for the street acceptances, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to hold the public meeting on March 20, 2018 at 7:00pm for the street acceptances, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Class II license, 1449 Main Street

Open the public hearing for Class II license at 1449 Main St, for 1A Auto Group

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to open the public hearing for Class II license at 1449 Main St, for 1A Auto Group, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to open the public hearing for Class II license at 1449 Main St, for 1A Auto Group, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Grant a license for the sale of 10 vehicles on the property located at 1449 Main Street, to 1A Auto Group LLC subject to applicant abiding by the Zoning Board of Appeals decision 06-14 and…

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to grant a license for the sale of 10 vehicles on the property located at 1449 Main Street, to 1A Auto Group LLC subject to applicant abiding by the Zoning Board of Appeals decision 06-14 and Planning Board’s Site Plan decision Case No 14-3 seconded by Mr. Gallivan

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to grant a license for the sale of 10 vehicles on the property located at 1449 Main Street, to 1A Auto Group LLC subject to applicant abiding by the Zoning Board of Appeals decision 06-14 and Planning Board’s Site Plan decision Case No 14-3 seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint John Lee as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to appoint John Lee as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to appoint John Lee as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

NEW BUSINESS

Approve the request of Carol Johnson to hold Farmers Market on Saturdays from June 2, 2018-October 20, 2018 from 9am to 1 at Spring Book Park and to place a banner on the Gazebo at Spring Brook…

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to approve the request of Carol Johnson to hold Farmers Market on Saturdays from June 2, 2018-October 20, 2018 from 9am to 1 at Spring Book Park and to place a banner on the Gazebo at Spring Brook park on the Thursday before the event and an A-Frame on the Down Town Common on the Thursday before the event, seconded by Mr. Salvatore,

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to approve the request of Carol Johnson to hold Farmers Market on Saturdays from June 2, 2018-October 20, 2018 from 9am to 1 at Spring Book Park and to place a banner on the Gazebo at Spring Brook park on the Thursday before the event and an A-Frame on the Down Town Common on the Thursday before the event, seconded by Mr. Salvatore, VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Salvatore)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Award of Bid Contract No. 2018-06 for Memorial Pond Dredging Project Charter Contracting Company, LLC and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the town

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to Award of Bid Contract No. 2018-06 for Memorial Pond Dredging Project Charter Contracting Company, LLC and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the town seconded Mr. Gallivan

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to Award of Bid Contract No. 2018-06 for Memorial Pond Dredging Project Charter Contracting Company, LLC and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the town seconded Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Sign the 2018 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to sign the 2018 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant , seconded by Mr. Gallivan

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to sign the 2018 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant , seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)

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Approve the Request from JWCW to place an A-Frame on the common to announce the Spring Fashion show from February 25-March 10

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to approve the Request from JWCW to place an A-Frame on the common to announce the Spring Fashion show from February 25-March 10 , seconded by Mr. Gallivan,

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to approve the Request from JWCW to place an A-Frame on the common to announce the Spring Fashion show from February 25-March 10 , seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

MINUTES

Approve the minutes of January 23, 2018

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to approve the minutes of January 23, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to approve the minutes of January 23, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of February 6, 2018

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to approve the minutes of February 6, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to approve the minutes of February 6, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan 3-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Matthew McGrane as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain…

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to appoint Matthew McGrane as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain their paramedic certification as required in the contract within 2 years of hiring seconded by Mr. Gallivan

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to appoint Matthew McGrane as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain their paramedic certification as required in the contract within 2 years of hiring seconded by Mr. Gallivan 3-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Matthew Rakoski as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain…

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to appoint Matthew Rakoski as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain their paramedic certification as required in the contract within 2 years of hiring seconded by Mr. Gallivan

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to appoint Matthew Rakoski as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain their paramedic certification as required in the contract within 2 years of hiring seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)

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Appoint Matthew Gately as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain…

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to appoint Matthew Gately as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain their paramedic certification as required in the contract within 2 years of hiring Seconded by Mr. Kraus

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to appoint Matthew Gately as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain their paramedic certification as required in the contract within 2 years of hiring Seconded by Mr. Kraus VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Kraus)

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Appoint Jeffrey Daniels as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain…

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to appoint Jeffrey Daniels as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain their paramedic certification as required in the contract within 2 years of hiring, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to appoint Jeffrey Daniels as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain their paramedic certification as required in the contract within 2 years of hiring, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)

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Appoint Brendan O’Neil as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain…

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to appoint Brendan O’Neil as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain their paramedic certification as required in the contract within 2 years of hiring , seconded by Mr. Gallivan ,

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to appoint Brendan O’Neil as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain their paramedic certification as required in the contract within 2 years of hiring , seconded by Mr. Gallivan , VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)

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Appoint Keith Hamilton as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain…

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to appoint Keith Hamilton as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain their paramedic certification as required in the contract within 2 years of hiring seconded by Mr. Gallivan,

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to appoint Keith Hamilton as a Firefighter/Paramedic conditional upon successful completion of all pre-employment testing and certification from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and obtain their paramedic certification as required in the contract within 2 years of hiring seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)

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Adjourn 7:50 pm

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to adjourn 7:50 pm, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to adjourn 7:50 pm, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

From the Walpole Select Board’s official minutes: 2018 to 2024 from the town’s Document Center (Agendas & Minutes, Select Board), and 2025 on from its Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: the members’ own campaign Facebook pages (Allyson Hamilton, Glenn Maffei, Benjamin Barrett, James O’Neil); Walpole Media Corp (Mark Gallivan, “Mark Gallivan Candidate Special,” June 2020); the Town of Walpole’s Annual Town Reports (Nancy Mackenzie, 2019 report, board photo with name card; David Salvatore, 2020 report, board photo); Hometown Weekly (Ann Ragosta, “An Outside View,” November 2018). No photo found for Eric Kraus.

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