MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 9, 2021
15 recorded votes, 5 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 7:30pm.
Every vote, in order
Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills
Approve request of the Health Director to insert information on the plastic bag ban in the 3rd quarter Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of the Health Director to insert information on the plastic bag ban in the 3rd quarter Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of the Health Director to insert information on the plastic bag ban in the 3rd quarter Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Walpole Police Department:
Promote Officer John Thayer to become a permanent Sergeant with the Town of Walpole
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to promote Officer John Thayer to become a permanent Sergeant with the Town of Walpole.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to promote Officer John Thayer to become a permanent Sergeant with the Town of Walpole. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Day Observance
On motion of Board member Mackenzie
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, vote to approve request of Mark Bryson to use the Town Common on November 11, 2021 for Veterans Day.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, vote to approve request of Mark Bryson to use the Town Common on November 11, 2021 for Veterans Day. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Main Street
Approve request of SD&M Corporation dba Rico’s Pizzeria for a Common Victualler License to operate at 1351 Main Street
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of SD&M Corporation dba Rico’s Pizzeria for a Common Victualler License to operate at 1351 Main Street.
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 approve request of SD&M Corporation dba Rico’s Pizzeria for a Common Victualler License to operate at 1351 Main Street. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
Interview and Vote to appoint Elizabeth Chase to the Walpole Cultural Council
Appoint Elizabeth Chase to the Walpole Cultural Council
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Elizabeth Chase to the Walpole Cultural Council.
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 appoint Elizabeth Chase to the Walpole Cultural Council. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
Highway
Approve request of CI Auto Group Inc. dba CARMART for a Class II Dealer License to operate at 575 Providence Highway
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of CI Auto Group Inc. dba CARMART for a Class II Dealer License to operate at 575 Providence Highway.
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 approve request of CI Auto Group Inc. dba CARMART for a Class II Dealer License to operate at 575 Providence Highway. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
Vote to approve Stadium Event Parking Lot License at 44 Water Street
Approve a stadium event parking lot license at 44 Water Street with 9 spaces
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve a stadium event parking lot license at 44 Water Street with 9 spaces.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve a stadium event parking lot license at 44 Water Street with 9 spaces. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Vote to open the Spring 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Spring 2022 Town Meeting Warrant and close it on January 11, 2022
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to open the Spring 2022 Town Meeting Warrant and close it on January 11, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to open the Spring 2022 Town Meeting Warrant and close it on January 11, 2022. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
On motion of Board member Mackenzie
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, vote to award Bid/Contract #2022-04, Joint Salt Bid to Eastern Minerals Inc. for various salt treatments.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, vote to award Bid/Contract #2022-04, Joint Salt Bid to Eastern Minerals Inc. for various salt treatments. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Friends of Saint Patrick to hold the annual parade on March 11, 2022
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Friends of Saint Patrick to hold the annual parade on March 11, 2022.
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, MaffeiAbstained: O’Neil
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Friends of Saint Patrick to hold the annual parade on March 11, 2022. Motion Passed (4-0-1) (Board member O’Neil abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Accept the resignation of Dorothy Smith from the Council on Aging effective immediately and thank her for her time on the Council
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept the resignation of Dorothy Smith from the Council on Aging effective immediately and thank her for her time on the Council.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept the resignation of Dorothy Smith from the Council on Aging effective immediately and thank her for her time on the Council. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Walpole Chamber of Commerce to hold annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in the morning and the evening
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Walpole Chamber of Commerce to hold annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in the morning and the evening.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Walpole Chamber of Commerce to hold annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in the morning and the evening. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations: David & Dorothy Smith to Ambulance Gift Account $25 Karen Swan to Veteran Services Committee Banner Program $50 Lois Pineau to Veteran Services…
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: David & Dorothy Smith to Ambulance Gift Account $25 Karen Swan to Veteran Services Committee Banner Program $50 Lois Pineau to Veteran Services Committee Banner Program $50 Mark Kuszynski to Veteran Services Committee Banner Program $100 Multiple Donors to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $160 Jr. Woman’s Club of Walpole to Community Policing/Marketing Account $500
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: David & Dorothy Smith to Ambulance Gift Account $25 Karen Swan to Veteran Services Committee Banner Program $50 Lois Pineau to Veteran Services Committee Banner Program $50 Mark Kuszynski to Veteran Services Committee Banner Program $100 Multiple Donors to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $160 Jr. Woman’s Club of Walpole to Community Policing/Marketing Account $500 Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Jr. Woman’s Club of Walpole to Community Policing/Marketing Account $500
Approve the minutes of October 12, 23 and 26, 2021 as presented in our packet
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the minutes of October 12, 23 and 26, 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 October 12, 23 and 26, 2021 as presented in our packet. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Master Plan Community Forum
Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:45pm
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:45pm.
Nancy Mackenzie left the meeting at 7:30pm 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 Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:45pm. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, 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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