MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 4, 2020
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Benjamin Barrett, Nancy Mackenzie, Mark Gallivan, James O’Neil
Absent: David Salvatore
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Open the public hearing
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to open the public hearing. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to open the public hearing. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan and on roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“on motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan and on roll call vote of the Board, voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan and on roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan and on roll call vote of the Board, voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve request for an entertainment license
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request for an entertainment license. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request for an entertainment license. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Promote Sergeant White to the position of Lieutenant in the Walpole Police Department
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to promote Sergeant White to the position of Lieutenant in the Walpole Police Department. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to promote Sergeant White to the position of Lieutenant in the Walpole Police Department. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4- 0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Rob Doane to the historical commission for 3 years
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to appoint Rob Doane to the historical commission for 3 years. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to appoint Rob Doane to the historical commission for 3 years. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Robert Damish to the Norfolk County Advisory Board for a one-year term
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to appoint Robert Damish to the Norfolk County Advisory Board for a one-year term. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to appoint Robert Damish to the Norfolk County Advisory Board for a one-year term. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
New Business
Grant the request from NSTAR Electric to relocate the pole at 1925 Washington Street as approved by our Town Engineer
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to grant the request from NSTAR Electric to relocate the pole at 1925 Washington Street as approved by our Town Engineer. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to grant the request from NSTAR Electric to relocate the pole at 1925 Washington Street as approved by our Town Engineer. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4-0- 0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the location for signage within ROW of North Street and Bubbling Brook Road as presented
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the location for signage within ROW of North Street and Bubbling Brook Road as presented. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the location for signage within ROW of North Street and Bubbling Brook Road as presented. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Review and Vote on proposed updated charge for the Economic Development Commission
Approve the updated charge for the Economic Development Commission
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the updated charge for the Economic Development Commission. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the updated charge for the Economic Development Commission. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Vote to sign the September 01, 2020 State Primary Warrant
Sign the September 01, 2020 State Primary Warrant
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to sign the September 01, 2020 State Primary Warrant. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to sign the September 01, 2020 State Primary Warrant. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve request of David & Anne Marie Jenks to use Adams Farm on September 12, 2020 for a wedding ceremony
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request of David & Anne Marie Jenks to use Adams Farm on September 12, 2020 for a wedding ceremony. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request of David & Anne Marie Jenks to use Adams Farm on September 12, 2020 for a wedding ceremony. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve request of Liz Burgess to use Adams Farm on August 31, 2020 for a yearbook signing
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request of Liz Burgess to use Adams Farm on August 31, 2020 for a yearbook signing. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request of Liz Burgess to use Adams Farm on August 31, 2020 for a yearbook signing. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Speaks
Approve request of Bike to the Beach to use town roads on September 05, 2020 for a charity ride for Autism Speaks
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request of Bike to the Beach to use town roads on September 05, 2020 for a charity ride for Autism Speaks. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request of Bike to the Beach to use town roads on September 05, 2020 for a charity ride for Autism Speaks. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Confirm the appointment of the Town Administrator as the tax title custodian, and further to ratify, validate, and confirm any past actions of the Town Administrator as tax title custodian, and…
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to confirm the appointment of the Town Administrator as the tax title custodian, and further to ratify, validate, and confirm any past actions of the Town Administrator as tax title custodian, and further to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all documents and take all necessary actions related to the sale of tax title properties. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to confirm the appointment of the Town Administrator as the tax title custodian, and further to ratify, validate, and confirm any past actions of the Town Administrator as tax title custodian, and further to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all documents and take all necessary actions related to the sale of tax title properties. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donation: Donna Sherman to Walpole Trails Committee Gift Account $50
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted to accept with gratitude the following donation: Donna Sherman to Walpole Trails Committee Gift Account $50 Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted to accept with gratitude the following donation: Donna Sherman to Walpole Trails Committee Gift Account $50 Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the Minutes of July 14, 2020
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the Minutes of July 14, 2020. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the Minutes of July 14, 2020. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Executive Session
Enter into executive session for the purpose stated, with the Board not returning to open session at the conclusion of the executive session
On motion of Chair Barrett, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to enter into executive session for the purpose stated, with the Board not returning to open session at the conclusion of the executive session. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Chair Barrett, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to enter into executive session for the purpose stated, with the Board not returning to open session at the conclusion of the executive session. Those in favor: Board members Mackenzie, Gallivan, O’Neil and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
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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