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Walpole Select Board
How the Walpole Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. After the spring 2021 town election, the board on June 7, 2021 chose Mark Gallivan as Chair, Benjamin Barrett as Vice Chair and Glenn Maffei as Clerk (each 5-0-0). Glenn Maffei joined the board; David Salvatore left it. Covers 29 meetings, June 7 to May 24, 2022.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
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Members
ChairMark GallivanChair · Elected townwide · at 28 of 29 meetings
Vice-ChairBenjamin BarrettVice Chair · Elected townwide · at 28 of 29 meetings
Nancy MackenzieMember · Elected townwide · at 12 of 29 meetings
Glenn MaffeiClerk · Elected townwide · at 29 of 29 meetings
James O’NeilMember · Elected townwide · at 28 of 29 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Walpole Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until the end of 2020) from January 9, 2018 through September 1, 2026: 225 meetings and 2881 votes. Minutes from 2018 through 2024 come from the town’s Document Center (Agendas & Minutes, Select Board), which holds the board’s minutes back to 2010 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on); minutes from January 2025 on come from the town’s Agenda Center. Joint meetings are included (for example with the Finance Committee, the School Committee or the Board of Sewer and Water Commissioners), but only the Select Board’s own votes are shown. Not here: executive-session minutes, and meetings after September 1, 2026 (the September 22, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Twelve sets of minutes from 2018 to 2020 are scanned images; MassVoter read them with text recognition, so quoted words may keep small reading errors. Walpole’s minutes give a count for each vote (“VOTED 5-0-0”, “Motion Passed (5-0-0)”) and name any member who votes no or abstains (“Ms. Ragosta opposed”, “Vice Chair Maffei opposed”); in 2018 to 2020 some votes were roll calls with each member named (“Mr. Salvatore-Aye”). When the count matches the members present, each member is shown voting as recorded. When a member arrived late or left early and the count matches the members there at the time, those members are shown, with a note. Where the count does not match the members present, or the names given do not match the count, we show the count only and add a note; a few votes record no count and show the result only. On February 4, 2025 the town confirmed that Benjamin Barrett, who arrived late, did not vote on the first seven items; it also confirmed the typing errors noted on January 21, May 13, May 21, November 18 and December 2, 2025. We will ask the town to confirm any other noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
May 24Approve request of Boylston Schul-Verein for change of manager…Motion: On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
May 24, 2022: Approve request of Boylston Schul-Verein for change of manager to Angela DeMartino
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to approve request of Boylston Schul-Verein for change of manager to Angela DeMartino.
Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:40pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to approve request of Boylston Schul-Verein for change of manager to Angela DeMartino. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
May 24Appoint Margaret McCrosson to the position of Police OfficerMotion: On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
May 24, 2022: Appoint Margaret McCrosson to the position of Police Officer
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to appoint Margaret McCrosson to the position of Police Officer.
Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:40pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to appoint Margaret McCrosson to the position of Police Officer. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
May 24Appoint William Bento to the position of Police OfficerMotion: On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
May 24, 2022: Appoint William Bento to the position of Police Officer
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to appoint William Bento to the position of Police Officer.
Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:40pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to appoint William Bento to the position of Police Officer. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Mar 15Recommend favorable action on Article 14, Cable Fund TransferMotion: On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Gallivan
March 15, 2022: Recommend favorable action on Article 14, Cable Fund Transfer
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 14, Cable Fund Transfer.
Yes: Barrett, Maffei, O’NeilAbstained: Gallivan
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 14, Cable Fund Transfer. Motion Passed (3-0-1) (Chair Gallivan abstained).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Jan 25Approve the request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY for Grant…Motion: On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted…Passed 3–0 · see note
January 25, 2022: Approve the request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY for Grant of Location to install one new pole within the town layout of Robbins Road
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to approve the request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY for Grant of Location to install one new pole within the town layout of Robbins Road. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (3-0-0) does not match the 4 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to approve the request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY for Grant of Location to install one new pole within the town layout of Robbins Road. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Dec 7Appoint Richard M. Kelleher as the Town of Walpole…Motion: on motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Char Gallivan, voted…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Mackenzie
December 7, 2021: Appoint Richard M. Kelleher as the Town of Walpole Police Chief subject to negotiations between Mr Kelleher and the Town Administrator and Select Board Chair and ratification by the Select…
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Char Gallivan, voted to appoint Richard M. Kelleher as the Town of Walpole Police Chief subject to negotiations between Mr. Kelleher and the Town Administrator and Select Board Chair and ratification by the Select Board at their next meeting.
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Maffei, O’NeilAbstained: Mackenzie
From the minutes
“on motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Char Gallivan, voted to appoint Richard M. Kelleher as the Town of Walpole Police Chief subject to negotiations between Mr. Kelleher and the Town Administrator and Select Board Chair and ratification by the Select Board at their next meeting. Motion Passed (4-0-1) (Board member Mackenzie abstained).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
Dec 7Accept with gratitude the following donation: 4. Friends of…Motion: On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: O’Neil
December 7, 2021: Accept with gratitude the following donation: 4. Friends of Saint Patrick to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $3,000
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to accept with gratitude the following donation: 4. Friends of Saint Patrick to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $3,000
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, MaffeiAbstained: O’Neil
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to accept with gratitude the following donation: 4. Friends of Saint Patrick to Recreation Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $3,000 Motion Passed (4-0-1) (Board member O’Neil abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Nov 9Approve request of SD&M Corporation dba Rico’s Pizzeria for…Motion: On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted…Passed 4–0 · see note
November 9, 2021: 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)
Nov 9Appoint Elizabeth Chase to the Walpole Cultural CouncilMotion: On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted…Passed 4–0 · see note
November 9, 2021: 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)
Nov 9Approve request of CI Auto Group Inc. dba CARMART…Motion: On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted…Passed 4–0 · see note
November 9, 2021: 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)
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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