MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 24, 2021
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Gallivan, Glenn Maffei, James O’Neil
Absent: Benjamin Barrett, Nancy Mackenzie
Every vote, in order
Vote request to promote Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Abramovitz to the rank of Lieutenant
Promote Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Abramovitz to the rank of Lieutenant
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to promote Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Abramovitz to the rank of Lieutenant.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to promote Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Abramovitz to the rank of Lieutenant. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Zoning Board of Appeals:
Accept the resignation of Susanne Murphy
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept the resignation of Susanne Murphy.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept the resignation of Susanne Murphy. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Promote David Anderson to a regular member of the ZBA to fill a vacancy
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to promote David Anderson to a regular member of the ZBA to fill a vacancy.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to promote David Anderson to a regular member of the ZBA to fill a vacancy. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Approve the new fee schedule for taught classes at Adams Far that are for profit
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the new fee schedule for taught classes at Adams Far that are for profit.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the new fee schedule for taught classes at Adams Far that are for profit. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Stadium Event Parking Lot License Requests:
Approve Stadium Event Parking Lot Licenses at 1928 Washington St with 29 spaces, 32 Water Street with 25 spaces, 30 Water Street with 25 spaces, 70 Shufelt Road with 28 spaces, 10 Willow Street…
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve Stadium Event Parking Lot Licenses at 1928 Washington St with 29 spaces, 32 Water Street with 25 spaces, 30 Water Street with 25 spaces, 70 Shufelt Road with 28 spaces, 10 Willow Street with 27 spaces and 5 Willow Street with 20 spaces.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve Stadium Event Parking Lot Licenses at 1928 Washington St with 29 spaces, 32 Water Street with 25 spaces, 30 Water Street with 25 spaces, 70 Shufelt Road with 28 spaces, 10 Willow Street with 27 spaces and 5 Willow Street with 20 spaces. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Vote to close the 2021 Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Close the 2021 Fall Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to close the 2021 Fall Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to close the 2021 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Appoint Jim Johnson as the authorized designee on the MBTA Advisory Board
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint Jim Johnson as the authorized designee on the MBTA Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint Jim Johnson as the authorized designee on the MBTA Advisory Board. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Recreation Director Brendan Croak to use Stone Field and the surrounding vicinity to hold Harvest Fest on Saturday October 02, 2021
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Recreation Director Brendan Croak to use Stone Field and the surrounding vicinity to hold Harvest Fest on Saturday October 02, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Recreation Director Brendan Croak to use Stone Field and the surrounding vicinity to hold Harvest Fest on Saturday October 02, 2021. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Marc Romeo for a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage License on September 17, 2021 from 5pm-11pm as part of Main Street Live
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Marc Romeo for a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage License on September 17, 2021 from 5pm-11pm as part of Main Street Live.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Marc Romeo for a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage License on September 17, 2021 from 5pm-11pm as part of Main Street Live. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Julie Boynton, Montrose School to use Adams Farm from 3:30pm to 5pm on Mondays and Wednesdays in September, October and the first week of November for cross-country practice…
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Julie Boynton, Montrose School to use Adams Farm from 3:30pm to 5pm on Mondays and Wednesdays in September, October and the first week of November for cross-country practice and on October 29th at 4:15pm for a 5k race.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Julie Boynton, Montrose School to use Adams Farm from 3:30pm to 5pm on Mondays and Wednesdays in September, October and the first week of November for cross-country practice and on October 29th at 4:15pm for a 5k race. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Bike to the Beach for Autism to use town roads on Saturday, September 18, 2021 for a charity cycling event
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Bike to the Beach for Autism to use town roads on Saturday, September 18, 2021 for a charity cycling event.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Bike to the Beach for Autism to use town roads on Saturday, September 18, 2021 for a charity cycling event. Motion Passed (3-0- 0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on Sunday, October 03, 2021 for parking during their Open House
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on Sunday, October 03, 2021 for parking during their Open House.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on Sunday, October 03, 2021 for parking during their Open House. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Union Congregational Church to hold their Annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, September 18, 2021 and to make Rhodes Avenue a one-way street from 9am-4pm
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Union Congregational Church to hold their Annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, September 18, 2021 and to make Rhodes Avenue a one-way street from 9am-4pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Union Congregational Church to hold their Annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, September 18, 2021 and to make Rhodes Avenue a one-way street from 9am-4pm. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Kevin Medeiros to hold a Block Part on August 28, 2021 from 2-7pm on Hutchinson Road
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Kevin Medeiros to hold a Block Part on August 28, 2021 from 2-7pm on Hutchinson Road.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Kevin Medeiros to hold a Block Part on August 28, 2021 from 2-7pm on Hutchinson Road. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude all donations as listed on the consent agenda and would like to note the following: Multiple Donors to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance; Constance & Ronald…
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept with gratitude all donations as listed on the consent agenda and would like to note the following: Multiple Donors to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance; Constance & Ronald Masinda in memory of Nancy Hurd to COA Gifts; Lori Favreau in memory of Paul Pelletier to COA Gifts; Donations in memory of Robert Moody to COA Gifts from the following families: Noyes, Wiik and Moody; Donations in memory of Anna Silvi to COA Gifts from the following families: Carpentieri, Platukis, Ciannavei, Freedlender, Berghelli, Furey, Maguire, Donovan, Grugnale, Cox, Cappuccino and Sayers.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept with gratitude all donations as listed on the consent agenda and would like to note the following: Multiple Donors to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance; Constance & Ronald Masinda in memory of Nancy Hurd to COA Gifts; Lori Favreau in memory of Paul Pelletier to COA Gifts; Donations in memory of Robert Moody to COA Gifts from the following families: Noyes, Wiik and Moody; Donations in memory of Anna Silvi to COA Gifts from the following families: Carpentieri, Platukis, Ciannavei, Freedlender, Berghelli, Furey, Maguire, Donovan, Grugnale, Cox, Cappuccino and Sayers. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Accept with gratitude a donation from the Friends of St. Patrick to Veterans Gift Account
On motion of Chair Gallivan, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude a donation from the Friends of St. Patrick to Veterans Gift Account.
Yes: Gallivan, MaffeiAbstained: O’Neil
From the minutes
“On motion of Chair Gallivan, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude a donation from the Friends of St. Patrick to Veterans Gift Account. Motion Passed (2-0-1) (, Board member O’Neil abstained).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Maffei)
Approve the Minutes of August 03, 2021 as presented in our packet
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the Minutes of August 03, 2021 as presented in our packet.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the Minutes of August 03, 2021 as presented in our packet. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
East and High Plain Intersection
Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:45pm
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:45pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:45pm. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, 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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