MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
July 13, 2021
13 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Gallivan, Benjamin Barrett, Glenn Maffei, James O’Neil
Absent: Nancy Mackenzie
During the meeting:
- Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:18pm.
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Appoint Erica Thomas to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Dept
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Erica Thomas to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Dept.
Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:18pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Erica Thomas to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Dept. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Christopher Luongo to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Dept
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Christopher Luongo to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Dept.
Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:18pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Christopher Luongo to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Dept. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Shawn Sarnie to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Dept
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Shawn Sarnie to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Dept.
Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:18pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Shawn Sarnie to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Dept. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
New Business
Approve request of Destination Downtown to use the Town Common on Saturday, October 16, 2021, for the Uncommon Art on the Common event and close Elm St between West & Main on the morning of…
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Destination Downtown to use the Town Common on Saturday, October 16, 2021, for the Uncommon Art on the Common event and close Elm St between West & Main on the morning of October 16 and reopen on or before October 17.
Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:18pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Destination Downtown to use the Town Common on Saturday, October 16, 2021, for the Uncommon Art on the Common event and close Elm St between West & Main on the morning of October 16 and reopen on or before October 17. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Approve request for a One Day Entertainment Permit on October 16, 2021 from 12pm-3pm as part of Uncommon Art on the Common event
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request for a One Day Entertainment Permit on October 16, 2021 from 12pm-3pm as part of Uncommon Art on the Common event.
Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:18pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request for a One Day Entertainment Permit on October 16, 2021 from 12pm-3pm as part of Uncommon Art on the Common event. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Adams Farm Requests:
Approve request of New England Mountain Bike Association to use Adams Farm on September 26, 2021 from 10am-5pm for a NEMBA Member Event
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of New England Mountain Bike Association to use Adams Farm on September 26, 2021 from 10am-5pm for a NEMBA Member Event.
Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:18pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of New England Mountain Bike Association to use Adams Farm on September 26, 2021 from 10am-5pm for a NEMBA Member Event. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Approve request of Adam Romanow – Castle Island Brewing for a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage License at Adams Farm on September 26, 2021 from 12pm-5pm subject to compliance with all…
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Adam Romanow – Castle Island Brewing for a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage License at Adams Farm on September 26, 2021 from 12pm-5pm subject to compliance with all guidelines/conditions as specified by the WPD and alcohol to remain in the designated area.
Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:18pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Adam Romanow – Castle Island Brewing for a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage License at Adams Farm on September 26, 2021 from 12pm-5pm subject to compliance with all guidelines/conditions as specified by the WPD and alcohol to remain in the designated area. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Monday, September 06, 2021 beginning at 9am
Approve request of WHS Cross Country/Track Booster to hold the 48th Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race on Monday, September 06, 2021 beginning at 9am
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of WHS Cross Country/Track Booster to hold the 48th Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race on Monday, September 06, 2021 beginning at 9am.
Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:18pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of WHS Cross Country/Track Booster to hold the 48th Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race on Monday, September 06, 2021 beginning at 9am. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Approve request of Matt Cohen – TAPPED Beer Truck for three One Day Wine & Malt Beverage Licenses at Bird Park on July 16, 23 and 30, 2021 from 5pm-8pm subject to compliance with all…
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Matt Cohen – TAPPED Beer Truck for three One Day Wine & Malt Beverage Licenses at Bird Park on July 16, 23 and 30, 2021 from 5pm-8pm subject to compliance with all guidelines/conditions as specified by the WPD and alcohol to remain in the designated area.
Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:18pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Matt Cohen – TAPPED Beer Truck for three One Day Wine & Malt Beverage Licenses at Bird Park on July 16, 23 and 30, 2021 from 5pm-8pm subject to compliance with all guidelines/conditions as specified by the WPD and alcohol to remain in the designated area. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Approve request of Daniel Shea for a One Day Entertainment Permit at 20 Joal Avenue for live music on July 31, 2021 starting at 6pm and music to end just prior to 11pm
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Daniel Shea for a One Day Entertainment Permit at 20 Joal Avenue for live music on July 31, 2021 starting at 6pm and music to end just prior to 11pm.
Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:18pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Daniel Shea for a One Day Entertainment Permit at 20 Joal Avenue for live music on July 31, 2021 starting at 6pm and music to end just prior to 11pm. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations: Caroline Taber Kiessling to Walpole Cultural Council $25 Anonymous Donor to Library Gift Account $50 Friends of Walpole Public Library to Trails…
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Caroline Taber Kiessling to Walpole Cultural Council $25 Anonymous Donor to Library Gift Account $50 Friends of Walpole Public Library to Trails Committee Gift Account $150 Multiple Donors to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $591
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Caroline Taber Kiessling to Walpole Cultural Council $25 Anonymous Donor to Library Gift Account $50 Friends of Walpole Public Library to Trails Committee Gift Account $150 Multiple Donors to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $591 Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Multiple Donors to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $591
Approve Minutes of June 29 and July 07, 2021 as presented in our packet
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve Minutes of June 29 and July 07, 2021 as presented in our packet.
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, MaffeiAbstained: O’Neil
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve Minutes of June 29 and July 07, 2021 as presented in our packet. Motion Passed (3-0-1) (Board member O’Neil abstained).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Norfolk County
Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:25pm
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:25pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:25pm. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, 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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