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January 12, 2021
17 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
Accept the rights and easements related to Mill Brook Avenue, Lester Gray Drive, Shady Lane, Lady Slipper Drive and High Oaks Court and sign the acceptance document
On Motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to accept the rights and easements related to Mill Brook Avenue, Lester Gray Drive, Shady Lane, Lady Slipper Drive and High Oaks Court and sign the acceptance document. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On Motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to accept the rights and easements related to Mill Brook Avenue, Lester Gray Drive, Shady Lane, Lady Slipper Drive and High Oaks Court and sign the acceptance document. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Take the public rights in Mill Brook Avenue and sign the Order of taking document
On Motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to take the public rights in Mill Brook Avenue and sign the Order of taking document. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On Motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to take the public rights in Mill Brook Avenue and sign the Order of taking document. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Take the public rights in Lester Gray Drive and sign the Order of taking documents
On Motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to take the public rights in Lester Gray Drive and sign the Order of taking documents. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On Motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to take the public rights in Lester Gray Drive and sign the Order of taking documents. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Take the public rights in Shady Lane and sign the Order of taking documents
On Motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to take the public rights in Shady Lane and sign the Order of taking documents. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On Motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to take the public rights in Shady Lane and sign the Order of taking documents. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Take the public rights in Lady Slipper Drive and sign the Order of taking documents
On Motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to take the public rights in Lady Slipper Drive and sign the Order of taking documents. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On Motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to take the public rights in Lady Slipper Drive and sign the Order of taking documents. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Take the public rights in High Oaks Court and sign the Order of taking documents
On Motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to take the public rights in High Oaks Court and sign the Order of taking documents. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On Motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to take the public rights in High Oaks Court and sign the Order of taking documents. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
New Business
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, vote to approve and authorize Jim Johnson, Town Administrator to sign on the Board’s behalf the Chapter 90 reimbursement request for Project 19-01 for $912,073.28. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, vote to approve and authorize Jim Johnson, Town Administrator to sign on the Board’s behalf the Chapter 90 reimbursement request for Project 19-01 for $912,073.28. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, vote to approve and authorize Jim Johnson, Town Administrator to sign on the Board’s behalf the Chapter 90 reimbursement request for Project 20-01 for $845,415. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, vote to approve and authorize Jim Johnson, Town Administrator to sign on the Board’s behalf the Chapter 90 reimbursement request for Project 20-01 for $845,415. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Vote to close the 2021 Spring Town Meeting Warrant
Close the 2021 Spring Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to close the 2021 Spring Town Meeting Warrant. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to close the 2021 Spring Town Meeting Warrant. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
FY22 Budget Update from the Town Administrator and Possible Vote
An endorsement of the direction the Town Administrator is taking the budget
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted an endorsement of the direction the Town Administrator is taking the budget. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted an endorsement of the direction the Town Administrator is taking the budget. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Shawn McDonald as an associate member to the Ponds Management Committee
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to appoint Shawn McDonald as an associate member to the Ponds Management Committee. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to appoint Shawn McDonald as an associate member to the Ponds Management Committee. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Vote to accept resignation of Kathleen Cleary from the MBTA Advisory Board
Accept the resignation with thanks of Kathleen Cleary from the MBTA Advisory Board
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to accept the resignation with thanks of Kathleen Cleary from the MBTA Advisory Board. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to accept the resignation with thanks of Kathleen Cleary from the MBTA Advisory Board. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Declare old furniture as surplus as request by the Town Administrator
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to declare old furniture as surplus as request by the Town Administrator. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to declare old furniture as surplus as request by the Town Administrator. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve request to use $10,500 of PEG Technology & Infrastructure Funds for fiber optic network repairs and costs associated with safeguarding the Town’s IT infrastructure
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request to use $10,500 of PEG Technology & Infrastructure Funds for fiber optic network repairs and costs associated with safeguarding the Town’s IT infrastructure. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request to use $10,500 of PEG Technology & Infrastructure Funds for fiber optic network repairs and costs associated with safeguarding the Town’s IT infrastructure. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Unfinished Business
Approve request with a $500 limit per individual depositor for the first year
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request with a $500 limit per individual depositor for the first year. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request with a $500 limit per individual depositor for the first year. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude 1. Yvette Morrill to Walpole Trails Committee Gift Account $100 2. Jennifer Geosits to Town Administrator Gift Account $5,000 3. Lorraine McCabe to Ambulance Gift Account…
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to accept with gratitude 1. Yvette Morrill to Walpole Trails Committee Gift Account $100 2. Jennifer Geosits to Town Administrator Gift Account $5,000 3. Lorraine McCabe to Ambulance Gift Account $25 4. Eugene A. Reilly to COA Gifts $25 5. Susan Cushing to COA Gifts $100 6. Louis & Helene Bier to COA Gifts $50 7. First Day Hike Donations to Walpole Trails Committee Gift Account $300 On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to accept with gratitude 1. Yvette Morrill to Walpole Trails Committee Gift Account $100 2. Jennifer Geosits to Town Administrator Gift Account $5,000 3. Lorraine McCabe to Ambulance Gift Account $25 4. Eugene A. Reilly to COA Gifts $25 5. Susan Cushing to COA Gifts $100 6. Louis & Helene Bier to COA Gifts $50 7. First Day Hike Donations to Walpole Trails Committee Gift Account $300 On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:17pm
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:17pm. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:17pm. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, 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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