MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 18, 2020
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Benjamin Barrett, Nancy Mackenzie, Mark Gallivan, James O’Neil, David Salvatore
Absent: None
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 O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan, Salvatore 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 O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan, Salvatore and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Barrett and on roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“on motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Barrett and on roll call vote of the Board, voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Barrett)
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 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Grant the request of Matt & Nicole Murphy for street opening permit at 20 William Street which is under moratorium on the condition the road will be maintained by Columbia Gas to the Town’s…
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to grant the request of Matt & Nicole Murphy for street opening permit at 20 William Street which is under moratorium on the condition the road will be maintained by Columbia Gas to the Town’s level of okness until the end of the moratorium and subject to applicant abiding by the conditions set forth in the memo from Director of Public Works Richard E. Mattson. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Salvatore and Chair Barrett.
The minutes list a roll call by name that does not match the count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to grant the request of Matt & Nicole Murphy for street opening permit at 20 William Street which is under moratorium on the condition the road will be maintained by Columbia Gas to the Town’s level of okness until the end of the moratorium and subject to applicant abiding by the conditions set forth in the memo from Director of Public Works Richard E. Mattson. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Salvatore and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Table the request until the next meeting
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to table the request until the next meeting. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan, Salvatore and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to table the request until the next meeting. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan, Salvatore and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Close the 2020 Fall Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to close the 2020 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil. Mackenzie, Gallivan, Salvatore and Chair Barrett.
The minutes list a roll call by name that does not match the count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to close the 2020 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil. Mackenzie, Gallivan, Salvatore and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve request of Gina Rodriguez to use Adams Farm on September 05, 2020 for a birthday celebration, subject to them complying with all COVID19 guidelines that are in place at the time of the…
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request of Gina Rodriguez to use Adams Farm on September 05, 2020 for a birthday celebration, subject to them complying with all COVID19 guidelines that are in place at the time of the event. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan and Chair Barrett. Board member Salvatore opposed.
The minutes list a roll call by name that does not match the count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request of Gina Rodriguez to use Adams Farm on September 05, 2020 for a birthday celebration, subject to them complying with all COVID19 guidelines that are in place at the time of the event. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan and Chair Barrett. Board member Salvatore opposed. Motion Passed (4-1-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Ratify and sign the memorandum of agreement with DPW, Clerical, Library and Police Unions
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Barrett, voted to ratify and sign the memorandum of agreement with DPW, Clerical, Library and Police Unions. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan and Chair Barrett. Board Member Salvatore opposed.
The minutes list a roll call by name that does not match the count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Barrett, voted to ratify and sign the memorandum of agreement with DPW, Clerical, Library and Police Unions. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan and Chair Barrett. Board Member Salvatore opposed. Motion Passed (4-1-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Barrett)
Live Music License
Approve request of Debevino winery for annual weekday entertainment license & seasonal weekday/Sunday live music license
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request of Debevino winery for annual weekday entertainment license & seasonal weekday/Sunday live music license. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan, Salvatore and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request of Debevino winery for annual weekday entertainment license & seasonal weekday/Sunday live music license. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan, Salvatore and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Discussion on the naming of Route 1A Field complex
Name the Route 1A Field complex the South Walpole Sports Complex
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to name the Route 1A Field complex the South Walpole Sports Complex. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan and Chair Barrett. Board member Salvatore abstained.
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’Neil
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to name the Route 1A Field complex the South Walpole Sports Complex. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan and Chair Barrett. Board member Salvatore abstained. Motion Passed (4-0-1).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donation: Nadeem Yunus & Rummana Alam to Community Policing $50
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted to accept with gratitude the following donation: Nadeem Yunus & Rummana Alam to Community Policing $50 Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan, Salvatore and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted to accept with gratitude the following donation: Nadeem Yunus & Rummana Alam to Community Policing $50 Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan, Salvatore and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (5-0- 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 O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan, Salvatore 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 O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan, Salvatore and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 10:10 p.m
On motion of Chair Barrett, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 10:10 p.m. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan, Salvatore and Chair Barrett.
From the minutes
“On motion of Chair Barrett, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 10:10 p.m. Those in favor: Board members O’Neil, Mackenzie, Gallivan, Salvatore and Chair Barrett. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (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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