MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
October 12, 2021
26 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
Appointments
Approve the draft precinct map, legal description and block listing of the Precincts in Walpole as presented by the Town Clerk and instruct the Town Clerk to take all steps necessary to…
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the draft precinct map, legal description and block listing of the Precincts in Walpole as presented by the Town Clerk and instruct the Town Clerk to take all steps necessary to complete the re-precincting process.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the draft precinct map, legal description and block listing of the Precincts in Walpole as presented by the Town Clerk and instruct the Town Clerk to take all steps necessary to complete the re-precincting process. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Public Hearing for Street Acceptance of Emerald Way and Olmsted Lane:
Open the public hearing for order of layout and street layout for Emerald Way (portion) and Olmsted Lane
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to open the public hearing for order of layout and street layout for Emerald Way (portion) and Olmsted Lane.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to open the public hearing for order of layout and street layout for Emerald Way (portion) and Olmsted Lane. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Close the public hearing
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to close the public hearing. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Emerald Way
Adopt the order of layout for Emerald Way from its beginning at the sideline of Fisher St at STA 0+00+/- to STA 8+78.73+/-
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adopt the order of layout for Emerald Way from its beginning at the sideline of Fisher St at STA 0+00+/- to STA 8+78.73+/-.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adopt the order of layout for Emerald Way from its beginning at the sideline of Fisher St at STA 0+00+/- to STA 8+78.73+/-. Motion Passed (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Sign the order of layout documents and plans for Emerald Way
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to sign the order of layout documents and plans for Emerald Way.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to sign the order of layout documents and plans for Emerald Way. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Have written layout documents and plans on file in the Town Clerk’s Office
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to have written layout documents and plans on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to have written layout documents and plans on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Olmsted Lane
Adopt the order of layout from Olmsted Lane from its beginning at the sideline of Emerald Way at STA 0+21.23+/- to its end at STA 4+36+/-
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adopt the order of layout from Olmsted Lane from its beginning at the sideline of Emerald Way at STA 0+21.23+/- to its end at STA 4+36+/-.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adopt the order of layout from Olmsted Lane from its beginning at the sideline of Emerald Way at STA 0+21.23+/- to its end at STA 4+36+/-. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Sign the order of layout documents and plans for Olmsted Lane
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to sign the order of layout documents and plans for Olmsted Lane.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to sign the order of layout documents and plans for Olmsted Lane. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Have written layout documents and plans on file in the Town Clerk’s Office
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to have written layout documents and plans on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to have written layout documents and plans on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Authorize the Town Counsel, Town Administrator, Select Board Chair &/or designee to negotiate an agreement with the developer and bring it back to the Select Board for consideration
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to authorize the Town Counsel, Town Administrator, Select Board Chair &/or designee to negotiate an agreement with the developer and bring it back to the Select Board for consideration.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to authorize the Town Counsel, Town Administrator, Select Board Chair &/or designee to negotiate an agreement with the developer and bring it back to the Select Board for consideration. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Maffei)
Appoint Francesca Angelini 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 Francesca Angelini 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 Francesca Angelini to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Department. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Appoint Jocelyn Jenks 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 Jocelyn Jenks 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 Jocelyn Jenks to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Department. Motion Passed (5- 0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Appoint Elizabeth Hunt 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 Elizabeth Hunt 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 Elizabeth Hunt to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Department. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Amend the traffic rules & orders Article V Section 2 by posting no stopping signs on West Street – directly in front of 95 West Street
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to amend the traffic rules & orders Article V Section 2 by posting no stopping signs on West Street – directly in front of 95 West Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to amend the traffic rules & orders Article V Section 2 by posting no stopping signs on West Street – directly in front of 95 West Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Amend the traffic rules and orders Article VIII Section 8 by adding a stop sign on the eastern section of Hemlock Street at the intersection of Beech Street
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to amend the traffic rules and orders Article VIII Section 8 by adding a stop sign on the eastern section of Hemlock Street at the intersection of Beech Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to amend the traffic rules and orders Article VIII Section 8 by adding a stop sign on the eastern section of Hemlock Street at the intersection of Beech Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of the Veterans Service Committee to add one member to the Committee and reassign Donna Summers from a resident at larger member to a Veteran any service period member
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to approve request of the Veterans Service Committee to add one member to the Committee and reassign Donna Summers from a resident at larger member to a Veteran any service period member.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to approve request of the Veterans Service Committee to add one member to the Committee and reassign Donna Summers from a resident at larger member to a Veteran any service period member. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Maffei)
Fall Town Meeting Article 14 – Discussion regarding proposed Middle School Project
Authorize the use of the Construction Management at Rick alternative delivery method with respect to construction of the new Middle School building pursuant to the provisions of G.L c. 149A
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to authorize the use of the Construction Management at Rick alternative delivery method with respect to construction of the new Middle School building pursuant to the provisions of G.L c. 149A.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to authorize the use of the Construction Management at Rick alternative delivery method with respect to construction of the new Middle School building pursuant to the provisions of G.L c. 149A. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Stadium Event Parking Lot License Requests:
Approve four spaces plus one personal vehicle once the boat is removed from the property
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to approve four spaces plus one personal vehicle once the boat is removed from the property.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to approve four spaces plus one personal vehicle once the boat is removed from the property. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Maffei)
Approve stadium event parking lot licenses at 1896 Washington St with 15 spaces and 54 Water St with 63 spaces
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve stadium event parking lot licenses at 1896 Washington St with 15 spaces and 54 Water St with 63 spaces.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve stadium event parking lot licenses at 1896 Washington St with 15 spaces and 54 Water St with 63 spaces. Motion Passed (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Clapp Street
Approve request of Michelle Fellini to hold a block party on October 30, 2021 with live entertainment from 4pm-7pm on Clapp Street
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Michelle Fellini to hold a block party on October 30, 2021 with live entertainment from 4pm-7pm on Clapp Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Michelle Fellini to hold a block party on October 30, 2021 with live entertainment from 4pm-7pm on Clapp Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Michael Maguire to hold a block party on October 16, 2021 from 2pm-6pm on Bubbling Brook Road
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Michael Maguire to hold a block party on October 16, 2021 from 2pm-6pm on Bubbling Brook Road.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Michael Maguire to hold a block party on October 16, 2021 from 2pm-6pm on Bubbling Brook Road. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Megan Teixeira to use Adams Farm on October 16, 2021 from 3pm-5pm to host a Halloween party
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Megan Teixeira to use Adams Farm on October 16, 2021 from 3pm-5pm to host a Halloween party.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Megan Teixeira to use Adams Farm on October 16, 2021 from 3pm-5pm to host a Halloween party. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on October 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2021 for parking during their annual Haunted Hayride
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on October 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2021 for parking during their annual Haunted Hayride.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on October 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2021 for parking during their annual Haunted Hayride. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations: Multiple Donors to Walpole Cultural Council $75 Multiple Donors to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $107 Galligan Family in honor of…
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Multiple Donors to Walpole Cultural Council $75 Multiple Donors to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $107 Galligan Family in honor of the Armando & Frances Palmieri Family to Veterans Gift Account $1,000
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Multiple Donors to Walpole Cultural Council $75 Multiple Donors to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $107 Galligan Family in honor of the Armando & Frances Palmieri Family to Veterans Gift Account $1,000 Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Multiple Donors to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $107
Approve the Minutes of September 28, 2021 as presented in our packet
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the Minutes of September 28, 2021 as presented in our packet.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the Minutes of September 28, 2021 as presented in our packet. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Redistricting
Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9pm
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9pm.
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 9pm. 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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