MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 8, 2020
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Benjamin Barrett, Mark Gallivan, James O’Neil, David Salvatore
Absent: Nancy Mackenzie
Every vote, in order
Anniversary Committee Discussion and Vote to appoint Committee Members
Appoint Katie Turco Abate, Beth Verderber Pelick, William J. Buckley Jr., Valerie Bishop, Cliff Barnes, Stephen Smith, Judy Conroy and Janice Young to the 300th Anniversary Committee. On roll…
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint Katie Turco Abate, Beth Verderber Pelick, William J. Buckley Jr., Valerie Bishop, Cliff Barnes, Stephen Smith, Judy Conroy and Janice Young to the 300th Anniversary Committee. On roll call vote,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint Katie Turco Abate, Beth Verderber Pelick, William J. Buckley Jr., Valerie Bishop, Cliff Barnes, Stephen Smith, Judy Conroy and Janice Young to the 300th Anniversary Committee. On roll call vote, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
New Business
Renew the 2021 Weekday and Sunday Entertainment, Section 15 Off Premise Alcoholic Beverage, Farmers Winery Pouring Permit, Section 12 Club, All Alcohol, Wine & Malt Beverage with Common…
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to renew the 2021 Weekday and Sunday Entertainment, Section 15 Off Premise Alcoholic Beverage, Farmers Winery Pouring Permit, Section 12 Club, All Alcohol, Wine & Malt Beverage with Common Victualler as listed in document attached and have the Board’s official signatures digitally scanned. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to renew the 2021 Weekday and Sunday Entertainment, Section 15 Off Premise Alcoholic Beverage, Farmers Winery Pouring Permit, Section 12 Club, All Alcohol, Wine & Malt Beverage with Common Victualler as listed in document attached and have the Board’s official signatures digitally scanned. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Vote to accept resignation of Steve Cyr from the Town Forest Committee
Accept the resignation of Steve Cyr from the Town Forest Committee with thanks
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept the resignation of Steve Cyr from the Town Forest Committee with thanks. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept the resignation of Steve Cyr from the Town Forest Committee with thanks. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Appoint Greg Campbell as an associated member to the Walpole Trails Committee
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint Greg Campbell as an associated member to the Walpole Trails Committee. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint Greg Campbell as an associated member to the Walpole Trails Committee. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Approve the changes as indicated that there be at least one outside location
On motion of Board member Salvatore, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the changes as indicated that there be at least one outside location. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Salvatore, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the changes as indicated that there be at least one outside location. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)
Approve Energy Reduction Plan as part of Green Communities Application
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve Energy Reduction Plan as part of Green Communities Application. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve Energy Reduction Plan as part of Green Communities Application. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Unfinished Business
Approve the Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy and add to Town of Walpole policies and procedures manual
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy and add to Town of Walpole policies and procedures manual. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy and add to Town of Walpole policies and procedures manual. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations: 1. Jr. Woman’s Club of Walpole to Community Policing/Marketing Program $500 2. Nina Chambers to Recreation RAD Account $25 3. Janet Ammidown to…
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: 1. Jr. Woman’s Club of Walpole to Community Policing/Marketing Program $500 2. Nina Chambers to Recreation RAD Account $25 3. Janet Ammidown to COA Gifts $50 On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: 1. Jr. Woman’s Club of Walpole to Community Policing/Marketing Program $500 2. Nina Chambers to Recreation RAD Account $25 3. Janet Ammidown to COA Gifts $50 On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Police Reform Bill
Approve the Minutes of October 27 and November 10, 2020 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the Minutes of October 27 and November 10, 2020 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the Minutes of October 27 and November 10, 2020 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
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. On roll call vote of the Board,
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. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:43pm
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:43pm. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:43pm. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (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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