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Walpole Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

February 25, 2020

9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: James O’Neil, Nancy Mackenzie, Benjamin Barrett, David Salvatore, Mark Gallivan

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

FATM 10/21/19

The sale of the $202,500 Sewer Bond of the Town dated March 2, 2020, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Finance Director/Treasurer or other…

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie that the sale of the $202,500 Sewer Bond of the Town dated March 2, 2020, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Finance Director/Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on February 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2021 $20,250 2026 $20,250 2022 20,250 2027 20,250 2023 20,250 2028 20,250 2024 20,250 2029 20,250 2025 20,250 2030 20,250 and further voted that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Finance Director/Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the bond were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie that the sale of the $202,500 Sewer Bond of the Town dated March 2, 2020, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Finance Director/Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on February 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2021 $20,250 2026 $20,250 2022 20,250 2027 20,250 2023 20,250 2028 20,250 2024 20,250 2029 20,250 2025 20,250 2030 20,250 and further voted that each mem … s filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the bond were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

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

Appoint Richard McCarthy to the Veterans Committee to fill the Served prior to 1980 position

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Richard McCarthy to the Veterans Committee to fill the Served prior to 1980 position seconded by Mr. Gallivan

From the minutes

“Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Richard McCarthy to the Veterans Committee to fill the Served prior to 1980 position seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

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

Grant permission to use the parking lot on South Street for a fundraising event on April 4th from 8am to noon

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion NM to grant permission to use the parking lot on South Street for a fundraising event on April 4th from 8am to noon seconded MG

From the minutes

“Motion NM to grant permission to use the parking lot on South Street for a fundraising event on April 4th from 8am to noon seconded MG voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

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

April 4th

The present apportionment remain as recommended by the Town Clerk

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie that the present apportionment remain as recommended by the Town Clerk seconded by Mr. Gallivan

From the minutes

“Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie that the present apportionment remain as recommended by the Town Clerk seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

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

Approve the Change of Manager and Change of Directors for the Italian American Club

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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)

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

III. NEW BUSINESS

Award contract no. 2020-17 High Risk Tree Removal to North Eastern Tree

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to award contract no. 2020-17 High Risk Tree Removal to North Eastern Tree seconded by Mr. Gallivan

From the minutes

“Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to award contract no. 2020-17 High Risk Tree Removal to North Eastern Tree seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

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

VOTE request of One-day All Alcoholic beverages for Knights of Columbus for

Grant the one day All alcoholic licenses for March 3,20, 28 and April 3 for Knights of Columbus

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to grant the one day All alcoholic licenses for March 3,20, 28 and April 3 for Knights of Columbus, seconded Mr. Gallivan

From the minutes

“Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to grant the one day All alcoholic licenses for March 3,20, 28 and April 3 for Knights of Columbus, seconded Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

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

Accept with gratitude the following donations 1, Pamela Keefe to Senior moments $50.00 (2-46) 2.Middlesec saving Bank to Fire Gift Account $10,000 (2-47) 3.Dawn Newman to Senior moments $50.00…

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion moved by Mr. Salvatore to accept with gratitude the following donations 1, Pamela Keefe to Senior moments $50.00 (2-46) 2.Middlesec saving Bank to Fire Gift Account $10,000 (2-47) 3.Dawn Newman to Senior moments $50.00 (2-48) 4.Susan Cushing to Senior Moments $50.00 (2-49) 5. James & Geraldine Benevides to Senior Moments $50.00 (2-50) 6. Rhonda and Alan Taddei to Senior Moments $50.00 (2-51) 7. Barbara Laronde to Recreation Program Scholarship $150.00 (2-52) 8.Yvette Morrill to Walpole Trails Gift Account $100.00 (2-53) 9. Good for Walpole to Walpole Trail Gift Account $200.00 (2-54) Seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie

From the minutes

“Motion moved by Mr. Salvatore to accept with gratitude the following donations 1, Pamela Keefe to Senior moments $50.00 (2-46) 2.Middlesec saving Bank to Fire Gift Account $10,000 (2-47) 3.Dawn Newman to Senior moments $50.00 (2-48) 4.Susan Cushing to Senior Moments $50.00 (2-49) 5. James & Geraldine Benevides to Senior Moments $50.00 (2-50) 6. Rhonda and Alan Taddei to Senior Moments $50.00 (2-51) 7. Barbara Laronde to Recreation Program Scholarship $150.00 (2-52) 8.Yvette Morrill to Walpole Trails Gift Account $100.00 (2-53) 9. Good for Walpole to Walpole Trail Gift Account $200.00 (2-54) Seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Mackenzie)

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

Adjourn at 7:37 pm

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to adjourn at 7:37 pm, seconded by Mr. Gallivan

From the minutes

“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to adjourn at 7:37 pm, seconded by Mr. Gallivan voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (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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