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February 23, 2021
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Benjamin Barrett, Nancy Mackenzie, Mark Gallivan, James O’Neil, David Salvatore
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Appoint candidate Kelcey Bernal to the position of Police Officer with the Walpole Police Department
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to appoint candidate Kelcey Bernal to the position of Police Officer with the Walpole Police Department. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to appoint candidate Kelcey Bernal to the position of Police Officer with the Walpole Police Department. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Request that the ZBA incorporate the offsite mitigation for the improvements to the South Walpole Intersection into their decision and incorporate the feedback from the Select Board at their…
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to request that the ZBA incorporate the offsite mitigation for the improvements to the South Walpole Intersection into their decision and incorporate the feedback from the Select Board at their meeting particularly around the flow of traffic and the utilization of the common in trying to preserve as much useable space. The Board also notes that as the Road Commissioners, the Select Board shall have final review and approval of any changes On roll call vote of the Board,
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, O’Neil, SalvatoreNo: Mackenzie
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to request that the ZBA incorporate the offsite mitigation for the improvements to the South Walpole Intersection into their decision and incorporate the feedback from the Select Board at their meeting particularly around the flow of traffic and the utilization of the common in trying to preserve as much useable space. The Board also notes that as the Road Commissioners, the Select Board shall have final review and approval of any changes On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-1-0) (Vice Chair Mackenzie opposed).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals Members and Possible Vote
Compose the joint committee of 7 members – 2 Planning Board, 2 ZBA and 3 Housing Partnership to the extent that they wish to take part in proceeding with this effort
On motion of Chair Barrett, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to compose the joint committee of 7 members – 2 Planning Board, 2 ZBA and 3 Housing Partnership to the extent that they wish to take part in proceeding with this effort. On roll call vote of the Board,
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, O’NeilNo: Mackenzie, Salvatore
From the minutes
“On motion of Chair Barrett, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to compose the joint committee of 7 members – 2 Planning Board, 2 ZBA and 3 Housing Partnership to the extent that they wish to take part in proceeding with this effort. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (3-2-0) (Vice Chair Mackenzie and Board member Salvatore opposed).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Mary McNamara Cullinane as a member to the Cultural Council
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to appoint Mary McNamara Cullinane as a member to the Cultural Council. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to appoint Mary McNamara Cullinane as a member to the Cultural Council. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Discussion and Vote on Fire Department SAFER Grant Application
Direct Chief Bailey to apply for the SAFER Grant with approval for up to eight additional personnel subject to his coordination with Jim Johnson to ensure sound budgetary planning once the…
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to direct Chief Bailey to apply for the SAFER Grant with approval for up to eight additional personnel subject to his coordination with Jim Johnson to ensure sound budgetary planning once the grant runs outs. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to direct Chief Bailey to apply for the SAFER Grant with approval for up to eight additional personnel subject to his coordination with Jim Johnson to ensure sound budgetary planning once the grant runs outs. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations 1. Hub Grinding to COA Grab & Go Account $100 2. Mr & Mrs Nasson to COA Gift Account $60
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations 1. Hub Grinding to COA Grab & Go Account $100 2. Mr. & Mrs. Nasson to COA Gift Account $60 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 the following donations 1. Hub Grinding to COA Grab & Go Account $100 2. Mr. & Mrs. Nasson to COA Gift Account $60 On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Borrowing Update
Approve Minutes of February 09, 2021 as presented in our packet
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted to approve Minutes of February 09, 2021 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted to approve Minutes of February 09, 2021 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:50pm
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:50pm. 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 8:50pm. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (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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