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Walpole Select Board
How the Walpole Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. After the spring 2019 town election, the board on June 3, 2019 chose James O’Neil as Chairman, Nancy Mackenzie as Vice Chairman and Benjamin Barrett as Clerk (each 5-0-0). Benjamin Barrett joined the board; Ann Ragosta left it. Covers 28 meetings, June 3 to June 16, 2020.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Members
ChairJames O’NeilChair · Elected townwide · at 27 of 28 meetings
Vice-ChairNancy MackenzieVice Chair · Elected townwide · at 21 of 25 meetings · until Jun 2020
Benjamin BarrettClerk · Elected townwide · at 26 of 28 meetings
Mark GallivanMember · Elected townwide · at 28 of 28 meetings
David SalvatoreMember · Elected townwide · at 26 of 26 meetings · until Jun 2020"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Walpole Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until the end of 2020) from January 9, 2018 through September 1, 2026: 225 meetings and 2881 votes. Minutes from 2018 through 2024 come from the town’s Document Center (Agendas & Minutes, Select Board), which holds the board’s minutes back to 2010 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on); minutes from January 2025 on come from the town’s Agenda Center. Joint meetings are included (for example with the Finance Committee, the School Committee or the Board of Sewer and Water Commissioners), but only the Select Board’s own votes are shown. Not here: executive-session minutes, and meetings after September 1, 2026 (the September 22, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Twelve sets of minutes from 2018 to 2020 are scanned images; MassVoter read them with text recognition, so quoted words may keep small reading errors. Walpole’s minutes give a count for each vote (“VOTED 5-0-0”, “Motion Passed (5-0-0)”) and name any member who votes no or abstains (“Ms. Ragosta opposed”, “Vice Chair Maffei opposed”); in 2018 to 2020 some votes were roll calls with each member named (“Mr. Salvatore-Aye”). When the count matches the members present, each member is shown voting as recorded. When a member arrived late or left early and the count matches the members there at the time, those members are shown, with a note. Where the count does not match the members present, or the names given do not match the count, we show the count only and add a note; a few votes record no count and show the result only. On February 4, 2025 the town confirmed that Benjamin Barrett, who arrived late, did not vote on the first seven items; it also confirmed the typing errors noted on January 21, May 13, May 21, November 18 and December 2, 2025. We will ask the town to confirm any other noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Jun 9Allow the Chairperson or in his absence the Vice…Motion: MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to allow the Chairperson or in…Passed 3–1 · No: Salvatore
June 9, 2020: Allow the Chairperson or in his absence the Vice Chairperson to approve year-end transfers up to $10,000 value
MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to allow the Chairperson or in his absence the Vice Chairperson to approve year-end transfers up to $10,000 value seconded by Mr. Gallivan Vote by
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, O’NeilNo: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to allow the Chairperson or in his absence the Vice Chairperson to approve year-end transfers up to $10,000 value seconded by Mr. Gallivan Vote by Roll call Mr. Gallivan-Aye, Mr. Salvatore-Nay, Mr. Barrett-Aye, and Mr. O’Neil-Aye (3-1-0) (Mr. Salvatore opposed).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
May 26Sign the Mylod Field Lease Agreement with Walpole Youth…Motion: MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Mylod Field Lease…Passed 3–1 · No: Salvatore · Abstained: Gallivan
May 26, 2020: Sign the Mylod Field Lease Agreement with Walpole Youth Soccer for another 5 years
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Mylod Field Lease Agreement with Walpole Youth Soccer for another 5 years seconded by Mr. Barrett by
Yes: Barrett, Mackenzie, O’NeilNo: SalvatoreAbstained: Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Mylod Field Lease Agreement with Walpole Youth Soccer for another 5 years seconded by Mr. Barrett by Roll call Vote Mr. Barrett-Aye, Mr. Salvatore-No, Mrs. Mackenzie-Aye, Mr. Gallivan-Abstained, Mr. O’Neil-Aye, Vote is 3-1-1 (Mr. Salvatore opposed, Mr. Gallivan abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Barrett)
May 26Sign the Town Election Warrant for June 27th 2020Motion: MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Town Election Warrant…Passed 4–1 · No: Salvatore
May 26, 2020: Sign the Town Election Warrant for June 27th 2020
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Town Election Warrant for June 27th 2020 seconded by Mr. Gallivan Vote by
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilNo: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Town Election Warrant for June 27th 2020 seconded by Mr. Gallivan Vote by roll call Mrs. Mackenzie-Aye, Mr. Barrett-Aye, Mr. Salvatore-NO, Mr. Gallivan-Aye and Mr. O’Neil-Aye VOTED 4-1-0 (Mr. Salvatore opposed).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
May 12Hold the Town Election on June 27" 2020Motion: MOTION moved by Mr. to hold the Town Election on June…Passed 3–1 · No: Salvatore
May 12, 2020: Hold the Town Election on June 27" 2020
MOTION moved by Mr. to hold the Town Election on June 27" 2020, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED by
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, O’NeilNo: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. to hold the Town Election on June 27" 2020, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED by roll call Mr. Gallivan-Aye, Mr. Barrett-Aye, Mr. Salvatore- No, Mr, O’Neil-Aye 3-1-0.” (second: Gallivan)
Mar 10Approve of the new ambulance rates as recommended by…Motion: MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to approve of the new ambulance…Passed 3–0 · see note
March 10, 2020: Approve of the new ambulance rates as recommended by Chief Bailey
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to approve of the new ambulance rates as recommended by Chief Bailey, seconded by Mr. Barrett
The count (3-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to approve of the new ambulance rates as recommended by Chief Bailey, seconded by Mr. Barrett VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Mar 10Approve the Change of Directors for Boylston Schul d/b/a…Motion: MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the Change of Directors…Passed 3–0 · see note
March 10, 2020: Approve the Change of Directors for Boylston Schul d/b/a the German Club
MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the Change of Directors for Boylston Schul d/b/a the German Club seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (3-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the Change of Directors for Boylston Schul d/b/a the German Club seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Mar 10Approve the request to use Adams Farm for a…Motion: MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request to use…Passed 3–0 · see note
March 10, 2020: Approve the request to use Adams Farm for a wedding on June 27,2020
MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request to use Adams Farm for a wedding on June 27,2020 seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (3-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request to use Adams Farm for a wedding on June 27,2020 seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Mar 10Approve the request for a one-day wine and malt…Motion: MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request for a…Passed 3–0 · see note
March 10, 2020: Approve the request for a one-day wine and malt license at Adams farm on June 27, 2020 with police detail present one hour before event and one hour after
MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request for a one-day wine and malt license at Adams farm on June 27, 2020 with police detail present one hour before event and one hour after seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (3-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request for a one-day wine and malt license at Adams farm on June 27, 2020 with police detail present one hour before event and one hour after seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Mar 10Approve the request from Dany Khoury to operate within…Motion: MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request from Dany…Passed 3–0 · see note
March 10, 2020: Approve the request from Dany Khoury to operate within the Town of Walpole’s Boundaries
MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request from Dany Khoury to operate within the Town of Walpole’s Boundaries seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (3-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request from Dany Khoury to operate within the Town of Walpole’s Boundaries seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Feb 25Approve the Change of Manager and Change of Directors…Motion: Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Change of Manager…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Salvatore
February 25, 2020: Approve the Change of Manager and Change of Directors for the Italian American Club
Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Change of Manager and Change of Directors for the Italian American Club
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilAbstained: Salvatore
From the minutes
“Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Change of Manager and Change of Directors for the Italian American Club VOTED 4-0-1 (Mr. Salvatore abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie)
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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