MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
September 18, 2018
33 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Gallivan, Nancy Mackenzie, James O’Neil, David Salvatore, Ann Ragosta
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reaffirm Appointment of Rick Mattson as DPW Director
Reaffirm the Town Administrator’s appointment of Rick Mattson as the DPW Director
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to reaffirm the Town Administrator’s appointment of Rick Mattson as the DPW Director, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to reaffirm the Town Administrator’s appointment of Rick Mattson as the DPW Director, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
DPW Director
Reconsider vote of DPW Director
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to reconsider vote of DPW Director, seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to reconsider vote of DPW Director, seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Mackenzie)
Reaffirm the vote of DPW Director Rick Mattson
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to reaffirm the vote of DPW Director Rick Mattson, seconded by Mr. O’Neil
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to reaffirm the vote of DPW Director Rick Mattson, seconded by Mr. O’Neil VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Public Hearing for Street Acceptance of Warren Lane & Atlantic Court
Close the public hearing
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Warren Lane
Adopt the order of layout for Warren Lane from STA 0+00+/- to STA 7+50+/-
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to adopt the order of layout for Warren Lane from STA 0+00+/- to STA 7+50+/-, seconded by Mr. O’Neil,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to adopt the order of layout for Warren Lane from STA 0+00+/- to STA 7+50+/-, seconded by Mr. O’Neil, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Sign the order of layout documents and plans for Warren Lane and to have it on file In the Town Clerk’s office
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the order of layout documents and plans for Warren Lane and to have it on file In the Town Clerk’s office, seconded by Mr. O’Neil,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the order of layout documents and plans for Warren Lane and to have it on file In the Town Clerk’s office, seconded by Mr. O’Neil, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Atlantic Court
Adopt the order of layout for Atlantic Court from STA 6+95.67 to STA 10+73.52, JO
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to adopt the order of layout for Atlantic Court from STA 6+95.67 to STA 10+73.52, JO
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to adopt the order of layout for Atlantic Court from STA 6+95.67 to STA 10+73.52, JO 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie)
Sign the order of layout documents and plans for Atlantic Court and to have it on file In the Town Clerk’s office
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the order of layout documents and plans for Atlantic Court and to have it on file In the Town Clerk’s office, seconded by Mr. O’Neil
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the order of layout documents and plans for Atlantic Court and to have it on file In the Town Clerk’s office, seconded by Mr. O’Neil VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Eversource Pole Location, East and Glenwood Street
Open the Hearing for Eversource for Grant of New Pole location East and Glenwood Streets
MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to open the Hearing for Eversource for Grant of New Pole location East and Glenwood Streets, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to open the Hearing for Eversource for Grant of New Pole location East and Glenwood Streets, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)
Close the hearing
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of Eversource to install a new pole on East Street on the southeasterly corner of Glenwood Ave with the understanding that Eversoursce will work with the developer to put…
MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil to approve the request of Eversource to install a new pole on East Street on the southeasterly corner of Glenwood Ave with the understanding that Eversoursce will work with the developer to put the wires underground tying the underground wires to this, seconded Mrs. Mackenzie
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil to approve the request of Eversource to install a new pole on East Street on the southeasterly corner of Glenwood Ave with the understanding that Eversoursce will work with the developer to put the wires underground tying the underground wires to this, seconded Mrs. Mackenzie VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Mackenzie)
Sign and Send a letter to Eversource and asks them to come before us to discuss the underground wires
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign and Send a letter to Eversource and asks them to come before us to discuss the underground wires seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign and Send a letter to Eversource and asks them to come before us to discuss the underground wires seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
No more permits for Eversource unless there is an emergency until the Glenwood underground issue is resolved
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie that no more permits for Eversource unless there is an emergency until the Glenwood underground issue is resolved, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
Yes: Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’Neil, RagostaNo: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie that no more permits for Eversource unless there is an emergency until the Glenwood underground issue is resolved, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-1-0 (Mr. Salvatore opposed).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Reaffirm Vote taken on July 17, 2018 for DeBevino Winery. LLC
Open the public hearing
MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
Close the public hearing
MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
Reaffirm the Vote for DeBevino winery for the Transfer of license taken on July 17, 2018
MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil to reaffirm the Vote for DeBevino winery for the Transfer of license taken on July 17, 2018 seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
Yes: Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’Neil, RagostaAbstained: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil to reaffirm the Vote for DeBevino winery for the Transfer of license taken on July 17, 2018 seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-1 (Mr. Salvatore abstained).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
Accept the withdrawal for the application of a new pole
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to accept the withdrawal for the application of a new pole seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to accept the withdrawal for the application of a new pole seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
State Aid reimbursable program for Complete Streets Tier 2
Sign State Aid reimbursable program for Complete Streets Tier 2 for $36,955.54
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to Sign State Aid reimbursable program for Complete Streets Tier 2 for $36,955.54 , seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to Sign State Aid reimbursable program for Complete Streets Tier 2 for $36,955.54 , seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the One day Wine and Malt at Adams Farm for October 6, 2018 for Cyclocross Race
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the One day Wine and Malt at Adams Farm for October 6, 2018 for Cyclocross Race, seconded Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the One day Wine and Malt at Adams Farm for October 6, 2018 for Cyclocross Race, seconded Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the one day Wine and Malt for the Blessed Sacrament church
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the one day Wine and Malt for the Blessed Sacrament church, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the one day Wine and Malt for the Blessed Sacrament church, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Articles 1 through 20 of the Fall Town meeting
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 2
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 2, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 2, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 6,seconded by Mr Gallivan
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 6,seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 6,seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 10
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 10, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 10, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 11
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 11, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, Mr. Johnson explained this is short term borrowing. Mrs. Salvatore the budgetary process has been is not putting money into roads and we have free cash.
Yes: Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’Neil, RagostaNo: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 11, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, Mr. Johnson explained this is short term borrowing. Mrs. Salvatore the budgetary process has been is not putting money into roads and we have free cash. VOTED 4-1-0 (Mr. Salvatore opposed).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 12
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 12, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 12, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 13
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 13, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 13, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 16
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 16 seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 16 seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 17
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 17 seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 17 seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Authorize the Town Administrator to move forward on the Inter-municipal agreement with Sharon for proposed Hotel and update Board on proposed site layout
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie authorize the Town Administrator to move forward on the Inter-municipal agreement with Sharon for proposed Hotel and update Board on proposed site layout seconded by Mr. O’Neil
Yes: Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’Neil, SalvatoreNo: Ragosta
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie authorize the Town Administrator to move forward on the Inter-municipal agreement with Sharon for proposed Hotel and update Board on proposed site layout seconded by Mr. O’Neil Voted 4-1-0 (Ms. Ragosta opposed).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Approve the Consent Agenda Items 1. James Delany &Sons Funeral Home, Recreation Community events sponsorships $1,000.00 2. Dedham Savings, Recreation Community events sponsorships $1,000.00 3.…
MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1. James Delany &Sons Funeral Home, Recreation Community events sponsorships $1,000.00 2. Dedham Savings, Recreation Community events sponsorships $1,000.00 3. Walpole Co-operative, Recreation Community events sponsorships $3,500.00 4. Fidelity Charitable, COA Building Gift Account $2,000.00 5. Kenneth & Anne Maffei, Library materials $100.00 Seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1. James Delany &Sons Funeral Home, Recreation Community events sponsorships $1,000.00 2. Dedham Savings, Recreation Community events sponsorships $1,000.00 3. Walpole Co-operative, Recreation Community events sponsorships $3,500.00 4. Fidelity Charitable, COA Building Gift Account $2,000.00 5. Kenneth & Anne Maffei, Library materials $100.00 Seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Mackenzie)
Approve the minutes of August 7, 2018
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of August 7, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of August 7, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
The Board moved out of Executive Session at 10:29pm
Approve and sign the Contract for new DPW Director Rick Mattson Jr
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve and sign the Contract for new DPW Director Rick Mattson Jr. seconded by Mr. Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve and sign the Contract for new DPW Director Rick Mattson Jr. seconded by Mr. Salvatore Voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Salvatore)
Adjourn at 10:30PM
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to adjourn at 10:30PM, seconded by Mr. O’Neil
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to adjourn at 10:30PM, seconded by Mr. O’Neil VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
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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