MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 14, 2019
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Gallivan, Nancy Mackenzie, James O’Neil, David Salvatore
Absent: Ann Ragosta
Every vote, in order
Support the decision of Robert LeBlanc Tree Warden to remove the tree as it is a potential Hazard
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to support the decision of Robert LeBlanc Tree Warden to remove the tree as it is a potential Hazard, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to support the decision of Robert LeBlanc Tree Warden to remove the tree as it is a potential Hazard, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Douglas Burchesky to the Conservation Commission as a Regular member
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Douglas Burchesky to the Conservation Commission as a Regular member, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Douglas Burchesky to the Conservation Commission as a Regular member, seconded by Mr. Gallivan Voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Thomas Schneider to the Town Forest Committee as an associate member
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Thomas Schneider to the Town Forest Committee as an associate member, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Thomas Schneider to the Town Forest Committee as an associate member, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
NEW BUSINESS
Appoint David Salvatore as the Selectmen’s representative on the School Bldg. Com
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to appoint David Salvatore as the Selectmen’s representative on the School Bldg. Com seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie,
Yes: Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilAbstained: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to appoint David Salvatore as the Selectmen’s representative on the School Bldg. Com seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie, VOTED 3-0-1 (Mr. Salvatore abstained).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Mackenzie)
Approve the use of A. Farm on October 27" for a trail running race
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the use of A. Farm on October 27" for a trail running race, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the use of A. Farm on October 27" for a trail running race, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the use of A. Farm on September 28 and 29 from 9-5 for artisans market
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to approve the use of A. Farm on September 28 and 29 from 9-5 for artisans market, seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to approve the use of A. Farm on September 28 and 29 from 9-5 for artisans market, seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Mackenzie)
Approve the request to use the parking lot across from the police station for a Truck pull on July 27" from 10am to noon
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to use the parking lot across from the police station for a Truck pull on July 27" from 10am to noon. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to use the parking lot across from the police station for a Truck pull on July 27" from 10am to noon. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the Change of Officers for the Walpole Country club
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Change of Officers for the Walpole Country club, Seconded by Mr. Salvatore,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Change of Officers for the Walpole Country club, Seconded by Mr. Salvatore, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Salvatore)
Approve the change of officers for Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the change of officers for Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the change of officers for Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request in document 5-11 for the Night Before the 4" Celebration
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request in document 5-11 for the Night Before the 4" Celebration, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request in document 5-11 for the Night Before the 4" Celebration, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request to use the Town common for Memorial Day observance on May 27" from 9am to 2pm and to block of Elm St between the commons from 11am to 2pm
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to use the Town common for Memorial Day observance on May 27" from 9am to 2pm and to block of Elm St between the commons from 11am to 2pm seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to use the Town common for Memorial Day observance on May 27" from 9am to 2pm and to block of Elm St between the commons from 11am to 2pm seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request to hold Main Street live. To allow restaurants to use the sidewalks every Friday and Saturday from May 31" to September 28" and to approve the request of the EDC to provide…
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to hold Main Street live. To allow restaurants to use the sidewalks every Friday and Saturday from May 31" to September 28" and to approve the request of the EDC to provide music on the common every other Friday on July 12", 26%, August 9", 23rd and September 6". And to hold the main event Friday September 13" until 1 1:30pm. No Beer or Wine may be served until such time that a one-day license has been submitted and approved by the Board. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to hold Main Street live. To allow restaurants to use the sidewalks every Friday and Saturday from May 31" to September 28" and to approve the request of the EDC to provide music on the common every other Friday on July 12", 26%, August 9", 23rd and September 6". And to hold the main event Friday September 13" until 1 1:30pm. No Beer or Wine may be served until such time that a one-day license has been submitted and approved by the Board. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request to have live entertainment on June 22, 2019 from 1-5pm for a bridal shower
MOTION Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to have live entertainment on June 22, 2019 from 1-5pm for a bridal shower, Seconded Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to have live entertainment on June 22, 2019 from 1-5pm for a bridal shower, Seconded Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of the Walpole Sportsman’s Association for a one day all alcoholic license for June 16 from 1-5pm
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of the Walpole Sportsman’s Association for a one day all alcoholic license for June 16 from 1-5pm, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of the Walpole Sportsman’s Association for a one day all alcoholic license for June 16 from 1-5pm, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA Items
Accept with gratitude the following gifts 1. Middlesex savings bank, to recreation $1,000.00 (5-17) 2.Middiesex savings bank, to Trails committee $ 250.00 (5-18) 3. Kristina & Shawn Sullivan,…
MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to accept with gratitude the following gifts 1. Middlesex savings bank, to recreation $1,000.00 (5-17) 2.Middiesex savings bank, to Trails committee $ 250.00 (5-18) 3. Kristina & Shawn Sullivan, COA Gift $ 25.00 (5-19) 4. Margret Judges, COA gift $ 50.00 (5-20) 5. Ellen Grasso, COA gift $ 100.00 (5-21) 6. Barbara Markway, COA Gift $ 50.00 (5-22) Seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to accept with gratitude the following gifts 1. Middlesex savings bank, to recreation $1,000.00 (5-17) 2.Middiesex savings bank, to Trails committee $ 250.00 (5-18) 3. Kristina & Shawn Sullivan, COA Gift $ 25.00 (5-19) 4. Margret Judges, COA gift $ 50.00 (5-20) 5. Ellen Grasso, COA gift $ 100.00 (5-21) 6. Barbara Markway, COA Gift $ 50.00 (5-22) Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)
Document 5-3 and 5-5 continued, Appointments to School Building Committee
Appoint Boris Scenic to the School Building Committee
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Boris Scenic to the School Building Committee, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
Yes: Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilAbstained: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Boris Scenic to the School Building Committee, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-0-1 (Mr. Salvatore abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Kartia Santiago-Taylor to the School Building Committee
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to appoint Kartia Santiago-Taylor to the School Building Committee, seconded by Mr. O’Neil
Yes: Gallivan, O’NeilNo: MackenzieAbstained: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to appoint Kartia Santiago-Taylor to the School Building Committee, seconded by Mr. O’Neil VOTED 2-1-1 (Mrs. Mackenzie opposed and Mr. Salvatore abstained).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Mackenzie Per the MSBA requirements it is moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint the following individuals to the School Building Committee MAA WN 8. 9, 10. 11, MCPPO certified official —…
MOTION moved by Nancy Mackenzie Per the MSBA requirements it is moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint the following individuals to the School Building Committee MAA WN 8. 9, 10. 11, MCPPO certified official — School Business Manager (1) Chief Executive Officer - BOS member — (2) Town Administrator as a non-voting member School Committee Members — 1 Superintendent of Schools — (6) Building Maintenance Superintendent (7) Representative of office authorized to construct schools and has Architecture background — 3 Members of PBC — (10) School Principal -BMS Principal (11) Member with Knowledge of Edu Mission - (12) Budget Official or Fin Com Member —Finance Committee Member (13) Other-2 at large members of the community (15) Seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Nancy Mackenzie Per the MSBA requirements it is moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint the following individuals to the School Building Committee MAA WN 8. 9, 10. 11, MCPPO certified official — School Business Manager (1) Chief Executive Officer - BOS member — (2) Town Administrator as a non-voting member School Committee Members — 1 Superintendent of Schools — (6) Building Maintenance Superintendent (7) Representative of office authorized to construct schools and has Architecture background — 3 Members of PBC — (10) School Principal -BMS Principal (11) Member with Knowledge of Edu Mission - (12) Budget Official or Fin Com Member —Finance Committee Member (13) Other-2 at large members of the community (15) Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Budget Official or Fin Com Member —Finance Committee Member (13)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:10pm
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to adjourn the meeting at 8:10pm, seconded by Mr. O’Neil
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to adjourn the meeting at 8:10pm, seconded by Mr. O’Neil VOTED 4-0-0.” (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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