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October 9, 2018
26 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Gallivan, Nancy Mackenzie, James O’Neil, David Salvatore, Ann Ragosta
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Coney Street Widening Layout as presented
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Coney Street Widening Layout as presented seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Coney Street Widening Layout as presented seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Landis Hershey, the Southside Neponset, LLC for Lot 2B
Accept the land donation on behalf of Conservation from Southside Neponset, LLC for Lot 2B 545 South Street as shown on an ANR plan drawn by colonial Engineering and signed by the Planning…
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to accept the land donation on behalf of Conservation from Southside Neponset, LLC for Lot 2B 545 South Street as shown on an ANR plan drawn by colonial Engineering and signed by the Planning Board on 11/21/16, seconded Mr. Gallivan, Mr. Salvatore is it clean. Ms. Hershey, yes I walked the site nothing has ever gone on at the site, never developed. It is mostly wetlands.
Yes: Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’Neil, RagostaAbstained: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to accept the land donation on behalf of Conservation from Southside Neponset, LLC for Lot 2B 545 South Street as shown on an ANR plan drawn by colonial Engineering and signed by the Planning Board on 11/21/16, seconded Mr. Gallivan, Mr. Salvatore is it clean. Ms. Hershey, yes I walked the site nothing has ever gone on at the site, never developed. It is mostly wetlands. VOTED 4-0-1 (Mr. Salvatore abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Rosanne Rockwell to the Council of Aging as a regular member
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Rosanne Rockwell to the Council of Aging as a regular member, seconded, Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Rosanne Rockwell to the Council of Aging as a regular member, seconded, Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie)
Mr. Gallivan -Nancy and Eric
Appoint Eric Kraus to the Walpole Media Corp
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Eric Kraus to the Walpole Media Corp, 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 appoint Eric Kraus to the Walpole Media Corp, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Nancy O’Neil to the Walpole Media Corp
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Nancy O’Neil to the Walpole Media Corp, 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 appoint Nancy O’Neil to the Walpole Media Corp, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Board Selectmen
Appoint Kari Denitzio to the Cultural Council as regular member
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Kari Denitzio to the Cultural Council as regular member , 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 appoint Kari Denitzio to the Cultural Council as regular member , seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 4
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 4, seconded by Mr. Gallivan Discussion: Mr. Salvatore I have indicated that we should keep two middle schools. It seems like you will not bring up middle schools. Mr. Gallivan they said they are open to look at middle schools. Ms. Ragosta brought up that the cost of the school could be around 200 million. Mr. Johnson construction costs go up year after year. Mr. Gallivan when we went out to bid for police and fire.
Yes: Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilNo: Ragosta, Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 4, seconded by Mr. Gallivan Discussion: Mr. Salvatore I have indicated that we should keep two middle schools. It seems like you will not bring up middle schools. Mr. Gallivan they said they are open to look at middle schools. Ms. Ragosta brought up that the cost of the school could be around 200 million. Mr. Johnson construction costs go up year after year. Mr. Gallivan when we went out to bid for police and fire. VOTED 3-2-0 (Mr. Salvatore and Ms. Ragosta opposed).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Discussion:
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 7
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 7, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
Yes: Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’Neil, RagostaAbstained: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to recommend Favorable Action on Article 7, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-1 (Mr. Salvatore abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
New Business
Approve the request to hold Annual Breast Cancer walk on October 20, 2018 at 8:30am
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to hold Annual Breast Cancer walk on October 20, 2018 at 8:30am , seconded by Mr. O’Neil
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to hold Annual Breast Cancer walk on October 20, 2018 at 8:30am , seconded by Mr. O’Neil VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Sign the request for Chapter90 Reimbursement for Project 18-20 in the amount of $369,373.00
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the request for Chapter90 Reimbursement for Project 18-20 in the amount of $369,373.00, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the request for Chapter90 Reimbursement for Project 18-20 in the amount of $369,373.00, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Sign the request for Chapter90 Reimbursement for Water St project in the amount of $96,740.41
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the request for Chapter90 Reimbursement for Water St project in the amount of $96,740.41 seconded by Mr., Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the request for Chapter90 Reimbursement for Water St project in the amount of $96,740.41 seconded by Mr., Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie)
Sign the November 6, 2018 Election Warrant
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the November 6, 2018 Election Warrant seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the November 6, 2018 Election Warrant seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Award Contract 2019-04-Sale of town owned parcels off Industrial Rd to Duggan Co. for the amount of $77,100
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to award Contract 2019-04-Sale of town owned parcels off Industrial Rd to Duggan Co. for the amount of $77,100, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to award Contract 2019-04-Sale of town owned parcels off Industrial Rd to Duggan Co. for the amount of $77,100, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Industrial Road property under Contract 2019-04, with Duggan Co
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Industrial Road property under Contract 2019-04, with Duggan Co. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Industrial Road property under Contract 2019-04, with Duggan Co. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the One-Day All Alcoholic license for Knights of Columbus, 10/13/18
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the One-Day All Alcoholic license for Knights of Columbus, 10/13/18 Seconded by Mr. O’Neil
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the One-Day All Alcoholic license for Knights of Columbus, 10/13/18 Seconded by Mr. O’Neil VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Approve and sign the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, at the request of the Personnel Board
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve and sign the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, at the request of the Personnel Board seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve and sign the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, at the request of the Personnel Board seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the two Sunday Entertainment licenses for Walpole Footlighters
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the two Sunday Entertainment licenses for Walpole Footlighters, seconded by Mr. O’Neil,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the two Sunday Entertainment licenses for Walpole Footlighters, seconded by Mr. O’Neil, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Approve the request of Walpole Footlighters for an Annual Sunday License
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Walpole Footlighters for an Annual Sunday License seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Walpole Footlighters for an Annual Sunday License seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Board Selectmen
Approve the request of the JWCW to place an A-Frame on the common to announce Annual Beer & Wine-tasting fundraiser from 10/7-10/21
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of the JWCW to place an A-Frame on the common to announce Annual Beer & Wine-tasting fundraiser from 10/7-10/21 seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of the JWCW to place an A-Frame on the common to announce Annual Beer & Wine-tasting fundraiser from 10/7-10/21 seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Release $50,000 from PEG technology and infrastructure funds for the South Street Center and the Vehicle Maintenance garage for technology and cable infrastructure related items in the new…
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to release $50,000 from PEG technology and infrastructure funds for the South Street Center and the Vehicle Maintenance garage for technology and cable infrastructure related items in the new buildings. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to release $50,000 from PEG technology and infrastructure funds for the South Street Center and the Vehicle Maintenance garage for technology and cable infrastructure related items in the new buildings. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
The scenic nature of the curb to remain consistent with the character of the scenic road. Stone wall and that all rocks stay within the curb
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie that the scenic nature of the curb to remain consistent with the character of the scenic road. Stone wall and that all rocks stay within the curb. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie that the scenic nature of the curb to remain consistent with the character of the scenic road. Stone wall and that all rocks stay within the curb. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the Consent Agenda Items as listed
MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to approve the Consent Agenda Items as listed, seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie Gift Acceptances 1.Antoinette Chambers, Fire Dept. Gift account $50.00 (10-26) 2.Brian & Patty Connolly, COA Gift account $25.00 (10-27) 3.S.M.Lorusso&Sons Inc, Recreation Community events $250.00(10-28) 4.Middlesex Savings Bank, Recreation Community events $1,000.00 (10-29) 5. Neal Kanth Varni Corp. Recreation Community events $250.00 (10-30) 6. Bubbling Brook, Police Positive Ticket program $50.00 (10-31) 7. Napper Tandys, Community Policing $200.00 (10-32) 8. Raven Nest, Community Policing $200.00 (10-33)
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to approve the Consent Agenda Items as listed, seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie Gift Acceptances 1.Antoinette Chambers, Fire Dept. Gift account $50.00 (10-26) 2.Brian & Patty Connolly, COA Gift account $25.00 (10-27) 3.S.M.Lorusso&Sons Inc, Recreation Community events $250.00(10-28) 4.Middlesex Savings Bank, Recreation Community events $1,000.00 (10-29) 5. Neal Kanth Varni Corp. Recreation Community events $250.00 (10-30) 6. Bubbling Brook, Police Positive Ticket program $50.00 (10-31) 7. Napper Tandys, Community Policing $200.00 (10-32) 8. Raven Nest, Community Policing $200.00 (10-33) VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Mackenzie)
Approve the minutes of August 21, 2018
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of August 21, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of August 21, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the minutes of September 4, 2018
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of September 4, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of September 4, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the minutes of September 18, 2018
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of September 18, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of September 18, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
The Board moved out of Executive Session to adjourn
Adjourn at 11:50pm
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to adjourn at 11:50pm seconded by Mr. O’Neil,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to adjourn at 11:50pm seconded by Mr. O’Neil, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, 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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