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Walpole Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

June 15, 2021

22 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Mark Gallivan, Benjamin Barrett, Glenn Maffei, Nancy Mackenzie, James O’Neil

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Declare the utility box truck as surplus and authorize the Town Administrator to dispose of the surplus equipment

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to declare the utility box truck as surplus and authorize the Town Administrator to dispose of the surplus equipment.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to declare the utility box truck as surplus and authorize the Town Administrator to dispose of the surplus equipment. Motion Passed (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Lt. Joe Zanghetti as a Constable for non-civil matters

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint Lt. Joe Zanghetti as a Constable for non-civil matters.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint Lt. Joe Zanghetti as a Constable for non-civil matters. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve request for change of manager for the Walpole Country Club to Bryan LaBlue

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request for change of manager for the Walpole Country Club to Bryan LaBlue.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request for change of manager for the Walpole Country Club to Bryan LaBlue. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve request of Walpole Country Club to add Live Music to its Annual Entertainment License

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Walpole Country Club to add Live Music to its Annual Entertainment License.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Walpole Country Club to add Live Music to its Annual Entertainment License. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Promote Mrs Fasanello as a regular member to the Council on Aging

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to promote Mrs. Fasanello as a regular member to the Council on Aging.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to promote Mrs. Fasanello as a regular member to the Council on Aging. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Joanne DiPietro as a regular member to the Council on Aging

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Joanne DiPietro as a regular member to the Council on Aging.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Joanne DiPietro as a regular member to the Council on Aging. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Sandhya Malur as an associate member on the Council on Aging

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Sandhya Malur as an associate member on the Council on Aging.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Sandhya Malur as an associate member on the Council on Aging. Motion Passed (5- 0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Meagan Priest as an associate member on the Council on Aging

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Meagan Priest as an associate member on the Council on Aging.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Meagan Priest as an associate member on the Council on Aging. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

New Business

Award bid/contract no. 2021-21 Blackburn Hall Phase II Façade Restoration in the amount of $167,000 to Aegean Builders LLC and to note this project was identified in the first master plan

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan voted to award bid/contract no. 2021-21 Blackburn Hall Phase II Façade Restoration in the amount of $167,000 to Aegean Builders LLC and to note this project was identified in the first master plan.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan voted to award bid/contract no. 2021-21 Blackburn Hall Phase II Façade Restoration in the amount of $167,000 to Aegean Builders LLC and to note this project was identified in the first master plan. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

K5 Corporation

Award bid/contract no. 2021-22 for Pavement Markings at various locations in the amount of $34,390 to K5 Corporation

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded Board member O’Neil, voted to award bid/contract no. 2021-22 for Pavement Markings at various locations in the amount of $34,390 to K5 Corporation.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded Board member O’Neil, voted to award bid/contract no. 2021-22 for Pavement Markings at various locations in the amount of $34,390 to K5 Corporation. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Award bid/contract no. 2021-24 for Old Post Road School Partial Window Replacement in the amount of $205,900 to Modern Glass & Aluminum Inc., and to note also identified in the school…

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan voted to award bid/contract no. 2021-24 for Old Post Road School Partial Window Replacement in the amount of $205,900 to Modern Glass & Aluminum Inc., and to note also identified in the school facilities studies that came off of the first master plan.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan voted to award bid/contract no. 2021-24 for Old Post Road School Partial Window Replacement in the amount of $205,900 to Modern Glass & Aluminum Inc., and to note also identified in the school facilities studies that came off of the first master plan. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Award bid/contract no. 2021-25 for Walpole High School Partial Roof Replacement in the amount of $146,293 to Corolla Contracting Inc. and again came from the same study

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan voted to award bid/contract no. 2021-25 for Walpole High School Partial Roof Replacement in the amount of $146,293 to Corolla Contracting Inc. and again came from the same study.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan voted to award bid/contract no. 2021-25 for Walpole High School Partial Roof Replacement in the amount of $146,293 to Corolla Contracting Inc. and again came from the same study. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Vote to open the Fall 2021 Town Meeting Warrant

Open the Fall 2021 Town Meeting Warrant and close it on August 24, 2021

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to open the Fall 2021 Town Meeting Warrant and close it on August 24, 2021.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to open the Fall 2021 Town Meeting Warrant and close it on August 24, 2021. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Ben Barrett as the Select Board Representative on the School Building Committee

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member Mackenzie, voted to appoint Ben Barrett as the Select Board Representative on the School Building Committee.

From the minutes

“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member Mackenzie, voted to appoint Ben Barrett as the Select Board Representative on the School Building Committee. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Mackenzie)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Superfund Site

Sign the ground lease and notice of lease with W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn. and Covidien LP for the Superfund Site

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to sign the ground lease and notice of lease with W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn. and Covidien LP for the Superfund Site.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to sign the ground lease and notice of lease with W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn. and Covidien LP for the Superfund Site. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Discussion and Vote on Sign Policy at Town owned Athletic Fields

Approve the sign policy at Town owned athletic fields

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the sign policy at Town owned athletic fields.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the sign policy at Town owned athletic fields. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Annual Concerts on the

Approve request of the Recreation Department to use the Town Common for the Annual Concerts on the Common series as outlined in the memo dated June 07, 2021

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of the Recreation Department to use the Town Common for the Annual Concerts on the Common series as outlined in the memo dated June 07, 2021.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of the Recreation Department to use the Town Common for the Annual Concerts on the Common series as outlined in the memo dated June 07, 2021. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve request of Avi Shemtov - TAPPED Beer Truck for two one day wine & malt licenses at Bird Park on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 5pm – 8pm and Sunday June 20, 2021 from 12pm-3pm subject to…

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan voted to approve request of Avi Shemtov - TAPPED Beer Truck for two one day wine & malt licenses at Bird Park on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 5pm – 8pm and Sunday June 20, 2021 from 12pm-3pm subject to them meeting the conditions outlined by WPD that there be one police officer detail at the event 30mins before alcohol service begins until 30mins after alcohol service ends and alcohol to remain in the designated area.

Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilAbstained: Maffei

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan voted to approve request of Avi Shemtov - TAPPED Beer Truck for two one day wine & malt licenses at Bird Park on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 5pm – 8pm and Sunday June 20, 2021 from 12pm-3pm subject to them meeting the conditions outlined by WPD that there be one police officer detail at the event 30mins before alcohol service begins until 30mins after alcohol service ends and alcohol to remain in the designated area. Motion Passed (4-0-1) (Clerk Maffei abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve request of Donna Murphy for a one day entertainment permit at 40 Front Street for live music from 4pm-11pm on June 26, 2021 with a rain date of July 03, 2021 with the applicant…

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to approve request of Donna Murphy for a one day entertainment permit at 40 Front Street for live music from 4pm-11pm on June 26, 2021 with a rain date of July 03, 2021 with the applicant informing WPD of the exact date closer to the event.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to approve request of Donna Murphy for a one day entertainment permit at 40 Front Street for live music from 4pm-11pm on June 26, 2021 with a rain date of July 03, 2021 with the applicant informing WPD of the exact date closer to the event. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Maffei)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

CONSENT AGENDA

Accept with extreme gratitude all donations as listed on the consent agenda and would like to note the following: Jr. Women’s Club of Walpole to Positive Tickets in Chief Carmichael’s name & to…

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to accept with extreme gratitude all donations as listed on the consent agenda and would like to note the following: Jr. Women’s Club of Walpole to Positive Tickets in Chief Carmichael’s name & to the Veterans Gift Account, Multiple Donors to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance, Henry Scanzio to COA Gifts, Philip Sanford to COA Gifts and many donations in memory of Frances Palmieri to COA Gifts, from the following families and organizations: St. Louis, Palmieri, Habeski, Todaro, Galligan, Fairneny, Kee, Kiessling, Farris, Cochanek, Molica, Lundergan, Jackson, Zawistowski and Colon Families, Boyden Sunshine and Norwood Art Association.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to accept with extreme gratitude all donations as listed on the consent agenda and would like to note the following: Jr. Women’s Club of Walpole to Positive Tickets in Chief Carmichael’s name & to the Veterans Gift Account, Multiple Donors to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance, Henry Scanzio to COA Gifts, Philip Sanford to COA Gifts and many donations in memory of Frances Palmieri to COA Gifts, from the following families and organizations: St. Louis, Palmieri, Habeski, Todaro, Galligan, Fairneny, Kee, Kiessling, Farris, Cochanek, Molica, Lundergan, Jackson, Zawistowski and Colon Families, Boyden Sunshine and Norwood Art Association. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Molica, Lundergan, Jackson, Zawistowski and Colon Families, Boyden Sunshine and Norwood Art

Approve the minutes of May 25 and June 07, 2021 as presented in our packet

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the minutes of May 25 and June 07, 2021 as presented in our packet.

Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilAbstained: Maffei

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the minutes of May 25 and June 07, 2021 as presented in our packet. Motion Passed (4-0-1) (Clerk Maffei abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Route 1A

End the first of many in person meetings for the Select Board of Walpole and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:20pm

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to end the first of many in person meetings for the Select Board of Walpole and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:20pm.

From the minutes

“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to end the first of many in person meetings for the Select Board of Walpole and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:20pm. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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