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August 3, 2021
22 recorded votes, 0 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
Discussion & Possible Vote on Fall Town Meeting Date, Time and Location
In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c.39, §9 the Select Board vote to delay the date of the Fall Town Meeting until Saturday October 23, 2021
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted that in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c.39, §9 the Select Board vote to delay the date of the Fall Town Meeting until Saturday October 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted that in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c.39, §9 the Select Board vote to delay the date of the Fall Town Meeting until Saturday October 23, 2021. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Vote to appoint candidate Bradley Harrison to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic
Appoint Bradley Harrison to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Department
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint Bradley Harrison to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Department.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint Bradley Harrison to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Department. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Vote to appoint John Lightbody to the position of Emergency Management Director
Appoint John Lightbody to the position of Emergency Management Director
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint John Lightbody to the position of Emergency Management Director.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint John Lightbody to the position of Emergency Management Director. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Hero’s Banner Program on the Town Common
Approve Walpole Veterans Services Committee request to implement the Hometown Hero’s Banner program
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve Walpole Veterans Services Committee request to implement the Hometown Hero’s Banner program.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve Walpole Veterans Services Committee request to implement the Hometown Hero’s Banner program. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Establish a gift account for the Walpole Veterans Service Committee for donations to support the Hometown Hero program
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to establish a gift account for the Walpole Veterans Service Committee for donations to support the Hometown Hero program.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to establish a gift account for the Walpole Veterans Service Committee for donations to support the Hometown Hero program. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Cedar House
Approve the request of Patriot Tavern Inc. for change of manager to Emmett Donovan and change of DBA name to Cedar House
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the request of Patriot Tavern Inc. for change of manager to Emmett Donovan and change of DBA name to Cedar House.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the request of Patriot Tavern Inc. for change of manager to Emmett Donovan and change of DBA name to Cedar House. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Keep Walpole Beautiful to coordinate the Memorial Pond improvements which includes the demolition of the brick wall after sign off from the Historical Commission and under…
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Keep Walpole Beautiful to coordinate the Memorial Pond improvements which includes the demolition of the brick wall after sign off from the Historical Commission and under the guidance of Conservation, Building Department and DPW.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Keep Walpole Beautiful to coordinate the Memorial Pond improvements which includes the demolition of the brick wall after sign off from the Historical Commission and under the guidance of Conservation, Building Department and DPW. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Stadium Event Parking Lot License Requests:
Approve Stadium Event Parking Lot Licenses at 26 Water Street with 23 spaces, at 1886 Washington Street with 65 spaces, at 40 Water Street with 29 spaces and at 55 Water Street with 30 spaces
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted approve Stadium Event Parking Lot Licenses at 26 Water Street with 23 spaces, at 1886 Washington Street with 65 spaces, at 40 Water Street with 29 spaces and at 55 Water Street with 30 spaces.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted approve Stadium Event Parking Lot Licenses at 26 Water Street with 23 spaces, at 1886 Washington Street with 65 spaces, at 40 Water Street with 29 spaces and at 55 Water Street with 30 spaces. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Economic Development Commission Main Street Live Requests for September 17, 2021:
Approve request to use the Town Common for Main Street Live Event and close Elm St between West & Main and approve request for a One Day Entertainment Permit for the event
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request to use the Town Common for Main Street Live Event and close Elm St between West & Main and approve request for a One Day Entertainment Permit for the event.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request to use the Town Common for Main Street Live Event and close Elm St between West & Main and approve request for a One Day Entertainment Permit for the event. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Destination Downtown Walpole Porchfest Requests for August 15, 2021:
Approve request of Destination Downtown to use the Town Common on August 15, 2021 from 10am-9pm and approve request for a One Day Entertainment Permit as part of the Walpole Porchfest Event
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Destination Downtown to use the Town Common on August 15, 2021 from 10am-9pm and approve request for a One Day Entertainment Permit as part of the Walpole Porchfest Event.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Destination Downtown to use the Town Common on August 15, 2021 from 10am-9pm and approve request for a One Day Entertainment Permit as part of the Walpole Porchfest Event. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Walpole Porchfest 2021 Planning Team for a One Day Entertainment Permit on August 15, 2021 from 10am- 9pm at several properties in the downtown area
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Walpole Porchfest 2021 Planning Team for a One Day Entertainment Permit on August 15, 2021 from 10am- 9pm at several properties in the downtown area.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Walpole Porchfest 2021 Planning Team for a One Day Entertainment Permit on August 15, 2021 from 10am- 9pm at several properties in the downtown area. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Award Bid/Contract No. 2021- 28 for Crack Sealing by Fiber Reinforced Method in the amount of $39,915 to Indus
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to award Bid/Contract No. 2021- 28 for Crack Sealing by Fiber Reinforced Method in the amount of $39,915 to Indus.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to award Bid/Contract No. 2021- 28 for Crack Sealing by Fiber Reinforced Method in the amount of $39,915 to Indus. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Vote to appoint Animal Control Officers:
Appoint Henry Cerqueira, Jacqueline Michalowski and William Maloney as Animal Control Officers for the Town of Walpole
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint Henry Cerqueira, Jacqueline Michalowski and William Maloney as Animal Control Officers for the Town of Walpole.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint Henry Cerqueira, Jacqueline Michalowski and William Maloney as Animal Control Officers for the Town of Walpole. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Vote to appoint Democratic Town Committee and Republican Town Committee Election Workers
Per MGL Chapter 54 §12 to appoint the Democratic Town Committee and Republican Town Committee lists of Election Officers as presented in our packet
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted per MGL Chapter 54 §12 to appoint the Democratic Town Committee and Republican Town Committee lists of Election Officers as presented in our packet.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted per MGL Chapter 54 §12 to appoint the Democratic Town Committee and Republican Town Committee lists of Election Officers as presented in our packet. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Nancy Niles to use the Town Forest Pond on August 10, 2021 from 10:30am-12:30pm for a fishing fundraiser
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Nancy Niles to use the Town Forest Pond on August 10, 2021 from 10:30am-12:30pm for a fishing fundraiser.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Nancy Niles to use the Town Forest Pond on August 10, 2021 from 10:30am-12:30pm for a fishing fundraiser. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Jalapenos Grill for a One Day Entertainment Permit for Live Music on August 27, 2021 from 7-11pm
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Jalapenos Grill for a One Day Entertainment Permit for Live Music on August 27, 2021 from 7-11pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Jalapenos Grill for a One Day Entertainment Permit for Live Music on August 27, 2021 from 7-11pm. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Hill Road
Approve request of Andrew Bell to hold a block party on August 29, 2021 from 2-7pm on Brown Drive and Oak Hill Road
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Andrew Bell to hold a block party on August 29, 2021 from 2-7pm on Brown Drive and Oak Hill Road.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Andrew Bell to hold a block party on August 29, 2021 from 2-7pm on Brown Drive and Oak Hill Road. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Walpole Fish & Game
Approve request of Chris Pender for a One Day All Alcohol License from 2-10pm at North Walpole Fish & Game for a fundraiser
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Chris Pender for a One Day All Alcohol License from 2-10pm at North Walpole Fish & Game for a fundraiser.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Chris Pender for a One Day All Alcohol License from 2-10pm at North Walpole Fish & Game for a fundraiser. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Walpole Sportsman’s Association Requests for September 18, 2021:
Approve request of Michael Mawn, for a One Day All Alcohol License and One Day Entertainment Permit on September 18, 2021 from 12-5pm at Walpole Sportsman’s Association
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Michael Mawn, for a One Day All Alcohol License and One Day Entertainment Permit on September 18, 2021 from 12-5pm at Walpole Sportsman’s Association.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Michael Mawn, for a One Day All Alcohol License and One Day Entertainment Permit on September 18, 2021 from 12-5pm at Walpole Sportsman’s Association. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations Thomas & Debra Roy in memory of Fran Palmieri to COA Gifts $50 Barbara Koch in memory of Robert Moody to COA Gifts $75 Walpole Woman’s Club to…
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations Thomas & Debra Roy in memory of Fran Palmieri to COA Gifts $50 Barbara Koch in memory of Robert Moody to COA Gifts $75 Walpole Woman’s Club to Library Gifts $100
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations Thomas & Debra Roy in memory of Fran Palmieri to COA Gifts $50 Barbara Koch in memory of Robert Moody to COA Gifts $75 Walpole Woman’s Club to Library Gifts $100 Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Walpole Woman’s Club to Library Gifts $100
Approve Minutes of July 13, 2021 as presented in our packet
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve Minutes of July 13, 2021 as presented in our packet.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve Minutes of July 13, 2021 as presented in our packet. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Southwood Hospital Site
Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:07pm
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:07pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:07pm. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, 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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