MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 28, 2021
28 recorded votes, 17 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
During the meeting:
- Nancy Mackenzie left at 6:30pm.
Every vote, in order
New Business
The Select Board intends to layout the following roads as public ways: Emerald Way from its beginning at the sideline of Fisher St at STA 0+00+/- to STA 8+78.73+/- and Olmsted Lane from its…
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted that the Select Board intends to layout the following roads as public ways: Emerald Way from its beginning at the sideline of Fisher St at STA 0+00+/- to STA 8+78.73+/- and Olmsted Lane from its beginning at the sideline of Emerald Way at STA 0+21.23+/- to its end at STA 4+36+/- and to hold the public hearings on October 12, 2021 beginning at 7:20pm. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted that the Select Board intends to layout the following roads as public ways: Emerald Way from its beginning at the sideline of Fisher St at STA 0+00+/- to STA 8+78.73+/- and Olmsted Lane from its beginning at the sideline of Emerald Way at STA 0+21.23+/- to its end at STA 4+36+/- and to hold the public hearings on October 12, 2021 beginning at 7:20pm. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Stadium Event Parking Lot License Requests
Table request of 33 Water Street Unit B for a stadium event parking lot license until the next meeting on October 12, 2021
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Board member Mackenzie, voted to table request of 33 Water Street Unit B for a stadium event parking lot license until the next meeting on October 12, 2021. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Board member Mackenzie, voted to table request of 33 Water Street Unit B for a stadium event parking lot license until the next meeting on October 12, 2021. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Mackenzie)
Approve Stadium Event Parking Lot Licenses at 1887 Washington Street with 45 spaces, 36 Water Street with 22 spaces and 1 Willow Street with 19 Spaces
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Board member Mackenzie, voted to approve Stadium Event Parking Lot Licenses at 1887 Washington Street with 45 spaces, 36 Water Street with 22 spaces and 1 Willow Street with 19 Spaces. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Board member Mackenzie, voted to approve Stadium Event Parking Lot Licenses at 1887 Washington Street with 45 spaces, 36 Water Street with 22 spaces and 1 Willow Street with 19 Spaces. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Mackenzie)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Select Board a 5 year contract with Boston Carting Services, LLC for solid waste and recycling collection services commencing on July…
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Select Board a 5 year contract with Boston Carting Services, LLC for solid waste and recycling collection services commencing on July 01, 2022. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Select Board a 5 year contract with Boston Carting Services, LLC for solid waste and recycling collection services commencing on July 01, 2022. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Police Chief Screening Committee
Designate members Megan Rees Ahigian, Jim Brady, Audrey Grace and Paul Millette as Special Town Municipal Employees
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to designate members Megan Rees Ahigian, Jim Brady, Audrey Grace and Paul Millette as Special Town Municipal Employees. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to designate members Megan Rees Ahigian, Jim Brady, Audrey Grace and Paul Millette as Special Town Municipal Employees. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Accept the disclosure of appearance of a conflict of interest submitted by Phil Macchi in reference to his participation on the police chief screening committee
On motion of Vice Chair Barrett, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to accept the disclosure of appearance of a conflict of interest submitted by Phil Macchi in reference to his participation on the police chief screening committee. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Barrett, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to accept the disclosure of appearance of a conflict of interest submitted by Phil Macchi in reference to his participation on the police chief screening committee. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Designate Phil Macchi as a special municipal employee for the purpose of the police chief screening committee
On motion of Vice Chair Barrett, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to designate Phil Macchi as a special municipal employee for the purpose of the police chief screening committee. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Barrett, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to designate Phil Macchi as a special municipal employee for the purpose of the police chief screening committee. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Maffei)
Discussion and Vote on Fall 2021 Town Meeting Articles
Recommend favorable action on Article 2 fiscal year 2022 supplemental budget
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 2 fiscal year 2022 supplemental budget. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 2 fiscal year 2022 supplemental budget. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 3 OPEB
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 3 OPEB. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 3 OPEB. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 4 stabilization fund
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 4 stabilization fund. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 4 stabilization fund. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 5 capital stabilization fund
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 5 capital stabilization fund. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 5 capital stabilization fund. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 6 capital infrastructure
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 6 capital infrastructure. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 6 capital infrastructure. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 7 capital equipment
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 7 capital equipment. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 7 capital equipment. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 8 capital street improvements
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 8 capital street improvements. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 8 capital street improvements. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 9 capital infrastructure and equipment borrowing
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 9 capital infrastructure and equipment borrowing. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 9 capital infrastructure and equipment borrowing. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 10 capital – water retained earnings
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 10 capital – water retained earnings. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 10 capital – water retained earnings. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 11 capital – sewer retained earnings
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 11 capital – sewer retained earnings. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 11 capital – sewer retained earnings. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 12 capital – water borrowing
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 12 capital – water borrowing. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 12 capital – water borrowing. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 13 school department transfers
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 13 school department transfers. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 13 school department transfers. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 14 middle school debt exclusion
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 14 middle school debt exclusion. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 14 middle school debt exclusion. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 15 street acceptance
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 15 street acceptance. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 15 street acceptance. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Make a recommendation at Town Meeting on Article 16 planning board zone change – PSRC
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to make a recommendation at Town Meeting on Article 16 planning board zone change – PSRC. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to make a recommendation at Town Meeting on Article 16 planning board zone change – PSRC. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
Recommend favorable action on Article 17 citizen petition – additional package store
On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Vice Chair Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 17 citizen petition – additional package store. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (3-1-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member O’Neil, seconded by Vice Chair Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 17 citizen petition – additional package store. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (3-1-0) (Clerk Maffei opposed).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Barrett)
Approve request of Denise Habermehl to hold a block party with live entertainment on October 3, 2021 from 12pm-4pm on Thornell Avenue
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Denise Habermehl to hold a block party with live entertainment on October 3, 2021 from 12pm-4pm on Thornell Avenue. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Denise Habermehl to hold a block party with live entertainment on October 3, 2021 from 12pm-4pm on Thornell Avenue. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of 99 West LLC, dba 99 Restaurant for change of Officers/Directors
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to approve the request of 99 West LLC, dba 99 Restaurant for change of Officers/Directors. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to approve the request of 99 West LLC, dba 99 Restaurant for change of Officers/Directors. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations 1. Alice Susan Lawson to Walpole Cultural Council $20 2. Elizabeth McAfee to Walpole Cultural Council $20 3. Cheryl Campbell to Walpole Cultural…
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations 1. Alice Susan Lawson to Walpole Cultural Council $20 2. Elizabeth McAfee to Walpole Cultural Council $20 3. Cheryl Campbell to Walpole Cultural Council $70 4. Multiple Donors to Walpole Trails Committee Gift Account $90 5. Walpole Co-Operative Bank to Recreation Community Events Account $2,500 On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations 1. Alice Susan Lawson to Walpole Cultural Council $20 2. Elizabeth McAfee to Walpole Cultural Council $20 3. Cheryl Campbell to Walpole Cultural Council $70 4. Multiple Donors to Walpole Trails Committee Gift Account $90 5. Walpole Co-Operative Bank to Recreation Community Events Account $2,500 On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
Approve the Minutes of September 14, 2021 as presented in our packet
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the Minutes of September 14, 2021 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the Minutes of September 14, 2021 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
Harvest Fest
Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 6:55pm
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 6:55pm. On roll call vote of the Board,
Nancy Mackenzie left the meeting at 6:30pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 6:55pm. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
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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